Pichler Douglas DC-3 User manual

Wingspan:.........................1800mm (70.8in.)
Length:..............................1200mm (47.2in.)
Electric Motor:.....................x2
Equipment Used).
Radio:....................6 Channel / 4..8 Servos
cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.
hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um
professionelle Unterstätzung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist
durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.
Radio control model / Flugmodell
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung
Spannweite:...................................1800mm
Lange:............................................1200mm
Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)
Brushless Motor:.............x 2
Fluggewicht:.......................................3.2Kg
Fernsteuerung................6 Kanal / 4..8 Servos

1.5mm
AB
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L/R Assemble left and right X
Drill holes using the stated
size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm )
Use epoxy glue
Take particular care here
Hatched-in areas:
remove covering
film carefully
Not included.
These parts must be
purchased separately
Check during assembly that these
Apply cyano glue
Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type)
# C8802
Fernsteuerung GigaProp 6
Hobby knife
Needle nose Pliers
Phillip screw driver
Awl
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Hex Wrench
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Sander
Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
(Purchase separately)
1.0mm = 3/64”
1.5mm = 1/16”
2.0mm = 5/64”
2.5mm = 3/32”
3.0mm = 1/8”
4.0mm = 5/32”
5.0mm = 13/64”
6.0mm = 15/64”
10mm = 13/32”
12mm = 15/32”
15mm = 19/32”
20mm = 51/64”
25mm = 1”
30mm = 1-3/16”
45mm = 1-51/64”
zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !
Sonderzubehör (empfohlen) / Optional Accessories (recommended):
Low seting
X3598-120
5-Min Epoxy
Alle Infos zu diesem Zubehör unter:
www.pichler-modellbau.de
More infos about these Accessories:
Klebestoffe (nicht mitgeliefert)
#C9218
Elektrisches Einziehfahrwerk
Electric Retracts
Radio Set GigaProp 6

Cut away the leading edge
as show.
Cut away the leading edge
as show.
1- CENTER WING:ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)
CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW
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Note: Cut away the leading edge
in case of the electric retract use only.

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3x12mm
3x12mm
3x12mm screw
.........8
2mm
2mm
2- CENTER WING: ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)
Step 2A
Step 2B
Note: Connect the electric retract to the receiver,
with the retract switch on your radio in ON position,
the electric retract will be in extended position.
Secure the electric retracts in place using
the eight 3x12mm screws.
CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW
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1-Position the landing gear mount (plywood) onto
the hard wood mounts as shown.
2-Using the felt tipped pen, mark the location of the four
landing gear mount holes.
3-Remove the landing gear mount and drill the four mounting
holes as marked in the previous step using a 2mm drill bit.
4-Again, position the landing gear mount onto the hard wood
mounts and secure it in place using a four 3x12mm screws.
Landing gear mount
Hard wood mount
3x12mm
Landing gear brace
2mm
2mm
Fahrwerksabstützung
Hartholzträger
Fahrwerksträger
3- CENTER WING: ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)
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2mm
2mm
3x12mm screw
......4
Step 3A
3mm collar
.........2
.........2
CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW
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STEP 3B: FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION
Note: In case of fixed gear using, do not cut the leading edge

Ensuring that they are
accurately aligned.
Plastic control horn
.....................1
Adjuster screw
Bend the steel wire for
the adjusting.
2x8mm
2X8mm screw
......8
2mm
2mm
3x12mm screw
......4
3x12mm screw
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Fahrwerksabstützung
Korrekt ausrichten
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4- CENTER WING
Step 4A
Step 4B

-Using a aluminum motor mounting as a template,
mark the firewall where the four holes are to be drilled.
-Remove the motor and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at
each of the four marks marked .
B’
B
A
B=B’
A= 60-65mm
Motorträger Seitenansicht
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Step 5A
5- CENTER WING
Step 5B

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6- CENTER WING
Step 6A
Step 6B

2X8mm screw
......6
1.5mm
1.5mm
2x8mm
2x8mm
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7- CENTER WING
Step 7A
Step 7B

Plastic control horn
.....................2
1.5mm
2X8mm screw
......14
1.5mm
1.5mm
1.5mm
2x8mm
2x8mm
2x8mm
2x8mm
Die Löcher für die Ruderhörner und Servos
sind werksseitig vorgesehen und können unter
der Folie ertastet werden.
Ansicht von oben
Step 9A
Step 8A
8- CENTER WING
9- RIGHT (LEFT) WING

2 mm
Connector
...2
....2
1.2x175mm rod
19x749mm aluminum tube
Rechte und linke Flächenhälfte Rechte Flächenhälfte von oben
Aluminium Flächensteckungsrohr
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10- RIGHT (LEFT) WING
Step 10A
11- CENTER WING

Flächenteile langsam und spaltfrei zusammenschieben
12- JOINING THE WING

2.mm drill bit
Aluminum tube inside
3x15mm screw
.........2
Secure the wing in place using 3x15mm screw.
Do the same way with the right wing.
13- JOINING THE WING

Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place on the fuselage.
Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring
from a fixed point along the center line of the fuselage to the
leading edge on each side of the horizontal stabilizer.
The distance must be equal on both sides.
When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a
pencil to carefully trace around the bottom of the
stabilizer where it meets the fuselage
Bitte korrekt ausrichten
14- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

1
Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the
fuselage. Using a straight edge and a sharp
hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering
inside the lines which were marked.
Be cautious not to cut into the wood - this will
weaken the structure.
Plastic control horn
.................2
Tail gear mount
............1
3x10mm screw
............4
1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the
tail gear control horn (as show).
2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.
4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a
2mm screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding
movement.
2mm I.D collar
3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.
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15- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND TAIL WHEEL

Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the
fuselage. Using a straight edge and a sharp
hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering
inside the lines which were marked.
Be cautious not to cut into the wood - this will
weaken the structure.
Cut away only
the covering
2x8mm
2x8mm
1.5mm
16- TAIL WHEEL COVER
17- VERTICAL STABILIZER

Slide the rudder push-rod through the plastic
cover and the plastic push-rod tube into the
fuselage.
18- VERTICAL STABILIZER continued

Right elevator push-rod
Left elevator push-rod
Tail wheel push-rod
Rudder push-rod
Belt
19- LINKAGES

20-25mm
(100 ~ 110mm)
Wing center section
12mm
12mm
20mm
20mm
15mm
15mm
Schwerpunkt und Ruderausschläge
Querruder
Landeklappen
Höhenruder
Seitenruder
20- BALANCE AND CONTROL SURFACE