GWS Pico-J3-F User manual

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SLOW R/C FLYER
Thank you for choosing the GWS slow flyer" PIC0-J3-F " airplane kit. This airplane
has been designed for both Indoor and outdoor slow flying and Is especially suitable for
novice and advanced R/C fliers because of
minimal assembly time and easy flying
characteristics.
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FOR 280 MOTOR VERSION .PLEASE READ A SUPPLEMENT IN ADDmON TO THIS
INSTRUCTIO!^.
Please read these Instructions carefully and thoroughly before assembly In order to
achieve safe operation with maximum performance from you PIC0-J3-F airplane.
MliiSHiHeclCiJii
http://www.gws.com.tw e-mail:[email protected]

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SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 690 mm (27.1 in.)
Wing Span: 1010 mm (39.8 in.)
WingArea: 16.8 dm^(263 sq. in.)
Wing Loading: 12.5g/dm^(4 oz/sq.ft)
Power System: IPS-DX2BB-AX,
IPS-DX2BB-AXC or 280 motor
Propeller: 25.4 x 12 cm (10" x4.7")(**1)
Flying Duration: 4~ 12 minutes
Flying Speed: 2.5- 4.2 m/sec.
(8.5 ~ 14 ft./sec.)
(9~ 15 km/hr. and Maximum 18 km/hr.)
Flying Weight: 210 ~ 270 g(7.4~ 9.5 oz.)
Radio required: 2-3 channel radio with
2 sub-micro, micro or mini servos
and electronic speed controller or
auto cut-off
Battery required: (**2)
6.0~7.2V/110~270mAh
'"GW/P-J3-F7\sT
PHFUS-1003-
PICO-STCIK Fuselage (Left side)
PHFUS-1003-R
PICO-STCIK Fuselage (Right side)
CONTENTS OF KIT
(PART LIST)
1. P1C0-J3 Fuselage (Right side) 1 pee.
2. P1C0-J3 Fuselage (Left side) 1 pee.
3. Wing (Right) 1 pee.
4. Wing (Left) 1 pee.
5. Double-sided Adhesive Tape for Wing Joint 1 set
6. Wing Joint Cover 1 pee.
7. Horizontal Stabilizer & Vertical Fin Set 1 set
8. Main Landing Gear 1 pee.
9. Tail Skid 1 pee.
10. Ultra-light Wheel Rim (45 mm dia.) 2 pes.
11. Rubber Tire (S) 2 pes.
12. Cowling 1 pce.
13. Cowling Fixing Screw 4 pes.
14. Cowling Mount (1 X8 X8 mm X 4) 1 set
15. Battery Pack Holder 1 pee.
16. Push Rod (0.9 mm dia.) 2 pes.
17. Bamboo Stick (3 X85 mm) 2 pes.
Bamboo Stick (3 X240 mm) 2 pes.
18. IPS Mount (5 X8 X 87mm/Wood) 1 pce.
19. Plastic Parts Frame "A" (**3) 1 set
20. Indoor Power Unit 1 set
(IPS-DX2BB-AX,IPS-DX2BB-AXC or280 motor)
21. Propeller (25.4 X12 cm) 1 pee.
22. Soft Safety Spinner 1 pee.
23. Rubber Band 8 pes.
24. GWS Glue (**4) 1 pee.
25. Double-sided Sponge Tape 4 pes.
26. P1C0-J3-F (Decal) 1 set.
27. Instruction Manual 1 pee.
Remarks(**3): Please note that some plastie parts on the frame are not used for this airplane
as this frame is designed for a use of other airplanes as well. Please eonsult the instruetion
manual for more details.
Caution (**4): To assemble this kit, please use only GWS glue supplied with this kit ,and you
can use epoxy glue if it is necessary.
GW/P-J3-FAS2
PHWIN-1003~W-L-
Wing (Left) x 1 pce
PHWIN-1003-W-R-
Wing (Right) X 1 pce.
PHWIN-1003~W-T-
Horizontal Stabilizer&
Vertical Fin Set
PYPOP-1005
. Double-sided Adhesive Tape for Wing Joint

RIC0-J3-E
GW/P-J3-FAS3
PTMEWA1003—M-
Main Landing Gear X 1 pee.
PHTYRP100145W— PTCUS-1005
Ultra-light Wheel Rim (45 mm dia.) X2 pos. Rubber Tire (S) x 2 pcs.
PYINS-1015- PYPOP-1002-
M111 NC26397
NC26397
2S387 .38397
PYPOP-1003-
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wmm
PYPOP-1004-
Instruction Manual x 1
GW/P-STICK-FAS4
PIG0-J3-F (Decal)
PXTPAF-4J-1409R- ^
Cowling Fixing
Screw X4 pcs. PVPEF-1015-
GW/P-STICK-AS4B
AASMIPS-DX2B-A-
Indoor Power Unit
IPS-DX2BB-AX
or
IPS-DX2BB-AXC
PHSPIR100125D—
Soft Safety Spinner x 1
PTPROA1047-
Propeller (25.4 x 12 cm) x 1 pee.
PTPROA1047
PMSPC-1002
Cowling Mount
(1 X 8 X 8 mm) x 4
PVPEF-1014-
Cowling x 1 pee.
Wing Joint Cover x 1 pee.
PMSTD-1007
Barry Pack Holder Xl pce.
GW/P-STiCK-AS5
PMSPC-1001-
plastic Parts Frame "A" x 1 set
dWS PMSPC-
8SADHP1001—-
GWS Glue X1 pce.
8SRBD-1001
Rubber Band x 8 pcs.
PTCUS-1016
Double-sided Sponge Tape x 4 pcs.
GW/P-J3-FAS4
PMCHSA1002-
PTSTK-1001 5x8x87x1pce.
Bamboo Stick (3 cpx 85 mm) X 2 pcs.
PTSTK-1002
Bamboo Stick (3 (;ox 240 mm) X 2 pcs.
PTMEWA1001
^sh Rod g)_ 0. 9mmx 2 pcs.
OPTIONAL PARTS
1. For better performance and longer life of the motor,
the heat sink is available as an optional item.
2. The propeller EP9070 is suitable for outdoor flying.
Heat Sink (for IPS)

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2-3 Channel
Transmitter
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RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
The following equipment and items are required separately to fly this airplane.
• Transmitter (2-3 channels)
• Receiver (GWS PICO Series or NARO Series Receiver recommended)
• Servo (GWS PICO Series, NARO Series or MINI Series Servo recommended)
• Electronic Speed Controller (GWS ICS-50E/ ICS-50/ ICS-100/AC50/AC-100
recommended) or Auto Cut-off Unit (GWS AC50E recommended)
•Ni-cad Battery pack (6.0- 7.2 V/110~ 270mAh recommended)
•Battery Charger (Quick or Normal Charger)
GWR4PorGWR4N
FM Receiver
® „ C6
6.0~7.2V/110~270mAh
Ni-cad Battery
iCS50E/ICS50/iCS100
AC50/AC100
Electronic
Speed Control!
AC50E
uto Cut-off Um
Normal Charger
Quick Charger
GWS PICO ,NARO or MINI Series Servos
TOOLS AND ITEMS
To assemble this airplane you need to prepare some tools.
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Cutter Knife
I I I I I I' I I I I I—TT
Triangle
Pliers
Spray Paint
Screwdriver
Nippers
Paper Tape

FUSELAGE
(Fig.2)
Fig.5
Pico-ja-F
1. As shown, mark a line on the IPS
mount that is for the thrust angle
indication line when installed on the
fuselage.(Fig.1)
2. Insert the IPS mount to the indoor
power system (IPS). Make sure that
the boom is pushed into the IPS by 22
mm. (Fig.2)
If it is too hard to insert the mount, trim
the mount slightly with a knife or sand
paper.
Temporarily pull the IPS out for easier assembly procedure of the fuselage.
3.Trim the control
horn of the Frame
A round shape as
shown that will be
the tail skid.
(Fig.3-®(2)(3),Fig.4 )
(Fig.4)
4. Drill a small hole for the push rod
(both right and left fuselages ).
(Fig.4)
5.Apply enough glue to grooves forthe mount and the tail skid as well as all surface to be
joined. Then, place the mount and the tail skid in the place and join the left and right
fuselages firmly. Put paper tapes, 3-5 places as shown, around the fuselage until glue
cures completely that will, at least, take half an hour. Make sure that the IPS mount is
located along the guide line for thrust angle.(Fig.5,Fig.6)

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BATTERY PACK HOLDER
(Fig.11)
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(3X12X16
polystyrene foam sheet)
(strut fixing
' Insert the strut fixing base to the
polystyrene foam sheet (3x12x16mm)
and glue them to the designated
positions (hollows) located on both side
of the fusel^e as shown.
(Fig. 7-©, (D,® ,(D )
' The battery pack holder is design for
lOOmAh and 270mAh (6.0-7.2V) battery
packs.
If you like to use 270mAh pack, please
cut the parts shown in red.(Fig.8)
' The shown is "AA" 7.2V/110mAh battery
pack.(Fig.8)
The shown is "AA" 7.2V/270mAh battery
pack.(Fig.9)
' We suggest you to glue the battery pack
holder in the place after painting
.(FiglO-O))
' Before installing a battert pack,remove
two excess plastic parts as
shown.(Figl 0-0)
' For your convenience, to remove battery
pack from the holder, we suggest to put
tape as shown.(Fig.11)
Caution (**1): Do not use any bigger
size propeller than we suggest
(25.4x12cm/10"x4.7").
Caution (**2): Do not use any bigger
capacity battery pack than we
recommend (6.0-7.2V/110-270mAh) for
the IPS, otherwise it may cause any
damage on the motor such as
weakening power, losing performance,
shortening life, getting burnt ect .

MAIN WING
111
(Fig.12)
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(3X12X16polystyre^f^^
(strut fixing
1. Insert the strut fixing base to the
polystyrene foam sheet (3x12 x16mm)
and glue them to the designated
positions (hollows) located on
underneath of the wings as shown.
(Fig.l 2-©,(D)
2. Cut any excess parts of the joint
section by a knife.
3. Cut the wing joint cover as per
cutting lines with scissors or a
knife.(Fig.13)
4. Wipe the wing joint section and the wing upper
surfaces where the double-sided adhesive tapes will
be attached with medical alcohol for better adhesion.
5. Using the wing rib - shaped double-sided adhesive
tape, join the right and left wing together. (Fig.14)
6. Put the double-sided tapes to
underneath of the wing join cover and
trim any excess tapes. Then stick on
the wing having 10 degrees dihedral
angle as shown. It is very important to
get easy flying characteristics and best
flying performance of this aircraft.
(Fig.15,Fig.16)
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND VERTICAL FIN
1. As shown apply the transparent tapes (supplied with
decal) on the upper surface of the horizontal stabilizer
and left side of the vertical fin along the bending line.
Make sure that the tapes should be applied to flat
surfaces, not groove side.(Fig.17)
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2. Carefully bend the
elevator (40 degrees up
and down each side)
and the rudder (40
degrees right and left
each side) by hands several times until they move
comfortably. (Fig.18,Fig.19)
3. Make sure that elevator and rudder are moving smoothly without any stress.
PAINTING (For painted version ,disregard this section
except for cowling)
Choose an emulsion paint suitable for polystyrene
2. Before painting, wipe all surfaces of the fuselage,
wings, stabilizer and fin with medical alcohol and
remove any oil, dust, dirt etc.
3. Spray a paint as lightly as possible in order to
keep flying weight lighter and paint wing and
stabilizer on the upper surfaces only. Each
additional painting will increase its weight by
about 15-25 grams that will affect flight
performance and characteristic.(Fig.20,Fig.21)
4.To keep glossy looking, paint inside of
the cowling.(Fig.22)
MAIN LANDING GEAR
(Fig.22)
Hi: . •.
. (Fig.20)
'«(Fig.21)
1. Carefully install the rubber
tires on the grooves of the
wheel rims and apply a little
amount of an instant glue to
secure. (Fig.23)
2. Install the wheel rims on the
main landing gear and push
on the stoppers (A-1 )(Fig.24).
(Fig.25) (Fig^4)
Insert the landing gear into the slot on the fuselage and apply enough glue to the
slot.(Fig.25)

PICO-J3-F
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND VERTICAL FIN
Fig.26
1. Use a triangle to determine the center of the horizontal
stabilizer (bottom side) as shown. Temporarily insert
the stabilizer to the fuselage slot and mark joint lines
with the fuselage (both sides of the stabilizer) by a
pencil. Pull the stabilizer out and apply glue along the
lines and insert it to the fuselage slot again. Make sure
that the stabilizer is glued to the fuselage securely and
horizontally. (Fig. 26-0,@@,(3),(5))
2. Temporarily install the vertical fin to the fuselage and
mark joint lines with the fuselage (both sides of the fin)
by a
pencil. Pull the fin out and apply glue along the
lines and install it to the fuselage again. Make sure that
(Fig.27)
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the fin is glued to the
fuselage firmly and
\ vertically. Also make sure
the fin is perpendicular to
the stabilizer.
(Fig. 27-®, (2),Fig. 26-®)
MAIN WING MOUNTING
1. For mounting the main wing on the
fuselage, insert two bamboo sticks (3 x
85mm) to the holes on the side wall of
the fuselage and apply glue to
secure. (Fig. 28, Fig.29)

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MAIN WING MOUNTING
(Fig.29)
To mount the main
wing, use 2-4 rubber
band and hook them
crossed as
shown.(Fig.30)
INDOOR POWER SYSTEM (IPS),
COWLING, PROPELLER AND SPINNER
Fig.32
1. As shown glue 4 cowling mounts to the nose of the
fuselage. (Fig.31,Fig.32)
2. Holding the IPS mount (wood part), insert the mount
to the Indoor Power System (IPS). Make sure that
the mount is pushed into the IPS by 22mm. The
motor wires should go through a hole to inside of the
fuselage. (Fig. 33, Fig. 34)
3- Put the cowling in aposition and drill 1.2mm dia.
holes, then fix the cowling with 4 screws (1.4 x 9mm)
(Fig.35,Fig.36) .
(Fig.36)
4. Install the propeller
and fix it firmly with
the washer and nut,
then push on the
spinner.(Fig.36)
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(Fig.34) I
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