Pilot Communications 50CC User manual

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Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea:1479.8sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
Assembly Manual For
50cc aerobatic plane50cc aerobatic plane

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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing our new
50cc aerobatic plane. we strive to
achieve a good quality quick build
ARF aircraft .
It requires the least amount of
assembly of any ARF kit to obtain
the maximum performance.
Both the design and manufacturing
have been undertaken to the
highest standards, using best
quality hardware, covering, wood &
glue during factory construction
stage.
By optimal weight and balance
along with reliable construction,
you will find this plane ideal for 3D -
Freestyle and aerobatic flying.
We hope that every effort and
service we offer will, in turn, give
you confidence using PILOT
Models.
Have a wonderful time flying your
3D aircraft in a suitable safe space!

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WARRANTYWARRANTY
■All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against
defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This
warranty is limited to construction or production
defects in both material and workmanship , it does not
cover any component parts damaged through use or
modification .
■The manufacture cannot supervise the assembly,
operation or maintenance, and is not responsible for
radio malfunctions. Please ensure your radio system
is in good condition. We are not responsible for any
accident or damage while using this product. It is
impossible to determine for certain whether crash
damage was the result of improper installation of our
products, a radio system failure, or pilot error. Model
airplane owners use our products at their own risk.
■Pilot-RC will not be liable for any costs, unless
agreed and proved beyond doubt the failure was due
to faulty materials or fabrication. Any agreed cost will
not exceed the cost of the airframe and not include
engine, radio equipment or third party claims.
■Should you wish to return a product or receive
replacement parts, all shipping cost must be paid by
the customer.

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ATTENTIONATTENTION
■Do not regard this plane as a toy!
■To ensure safety, please read the instruction
manual thoroughly before assembly.
■Building and operating an RC Plane of this nature
requires previous experience and competence to an
experienced level. This plane is not for a beginner!
■If you are in doubt have an experienced pilot at
hand. Diligent practicing and correct guidance is
essential, accidents can cause bodily harm and
property damage.
■Seek assistance from an experienced person or
airplane model clubs in assembly, operation and
maintenance to ensure successful training.
■Fly only in a registered RC model club
airfield that is approved by your local Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA).
Pilot-RC has the right to revise the plane, the
instructions and the limited warranty without
notice. If you have any problems and questions
please contact Pilot –RC at:
Email: [e-mail] , [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400,Guangdong
Province, China

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Introduction ………………….………..….…….….
Warranty …………………….……..….…..…….
Attention …………….…………..….……..…….
FuselageUnit
Rudder Assembly
Rudder Control Horns ………..…….…...……..
Tail Wheel Installation …………..……..........
Rudder Axis Installation …….……...….……..
Landing Gear Assembly .
Main Landing Gear Installation ………….…..…….
Pants Installation …………..….………
Servo Unit
Wing Servo Assembly
Servo Arm Installation ………….….……….
Aileron Control Horns ………….……….…..
Servo Installation …….…………..……
Rudder Servo Assembly
Servo Tray Installation ….…….….......……..
Servo Installation ……….….……...……
Elevator Servo Assembly
Servo Arm Installation ………….…………….
Elevator Control Horns ……………....….….
Servo Installation ……………….....………
Switch Assembly ………….……….....………
Engine Unit
Firewall Assembly ……….…….....……….
Engine Assembly ……….…..……..……
Throttle Servo Assembly ….….…...…….……
MufflerAssembly
Canister Bracket Installation ……….…....……….
Muffler and Canister ………….…….……….
Ignition Module ………….…….……….
Hatch And Fuel Tank ………….….……....……
Cowl Assembly …………………......……
CG And Control Throws …………………………..
Flight Preparation …...…………….….…..……
INDEX
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7
9
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Rudder Assemby
Rudder Control Horn
1. Tear off the cover on the horns
and locking plates
Fuselage Unit
2. Trace around the locking plate
with knife and cut off the cover (see
below). Then the pre-cut slots appear

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Rudder Assembly
3. Scuff the middle of horns with a
piece of sand paper for good glue
bond.Then clean up the surface
4. Apply the 30 minutes epoxy
inside the pre-cut slot, and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown
5. Slid the horns into slots slightly,
mountthe locking plates in place.Wipe
away excess glue with rubbing alcohol
6. Make sure the horns line up (by
installing the steer bolts )and align
the both side before epoxy has
cured

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Tail Wheel Installation
Rudder Assembly
1. Draw a center line with a pencil
as shown
2. Drill holes on the tail wheel
mountingblock accordingly with the
tail wheel strut taped in place or
mounted with one bolt as shown
3. Install the blind nuts through the
opening in the rear of the fuselage
and fit screws for the tail wheel
using BlueLoctite on the thread

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Rudder Assembly
4. Install the hatch over the opening in
the rear of fuselage with the 4 screws
in line with the pre-drilled holes
5. Drill a 1mm hole and mount spring
on thebottom of rudder with self-
tapping screw as shown. Cut away
excess wire
Ensurethe spring has been fitted
tightly for correct operation of tail
wheel when rudder operates

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Rudder Axis Installation
Rudder Assembly
This demountable rudder
design could offer more room
for you to ship and store
3. Tighten the collar set screw with
1.5mm Hex Wrench as shown
1. Using the rudder pin pierce the
cover through the pre-installed
brass tubeby trial fitting through
hingesin reverse direction
2. Align the rudder in place inserting
the steering arm through the steering
tubein top of rudder ensure pin bent
end sits flush on top of rudder

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Landing Gear Assembly
Main Landing Gear Installation
NOTE: the correct edge in mounting
Taper to
rear
Straight
edge to
front of
fuse

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Landing Gear Assembly
1. Install thelanding gear with
supplied bolts and locking nuts
Note: Don’t over tighten and crack
the carbon fiber
2. Install the landing gear axles with
lock nut,butdo not tighten yet
4. Make the flat sides of the axle bolt
vertical with ground .Then tighten the
lock nut against the landing gear strut
3. Lift the rear of fuse to line it up
with ground as shown

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Landing Gear Assembly
Pants Installation
1. Lift the rear of fuselage and line
thewheel pant horizontal with ground
by slipping them over the axles and
supportingthem from the rear for the
proper clearance
2. Drill the holes for the mounting
bolts and install the blind nuts.
3. Finish the wheel pants mounting
by fitting the bolts, use Blue Loctite
on the threads
5. Install the collars and wheels in
correct order, use a drop of Blue
Loctite on the collar set screw.
Ensure the wheel freely rotates.

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Servo Unit
Wing Servo Assembly
Minimum Request Servo:
Servo Arm Installation
3. Mounting screws and nuts
180in.zo / Metal Gear / Digital
Adrop of fast
cured gulehere
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cured gule on edge
1. Turn on transmitter, plug servo
into aileron slot on receiver. Ensure
all channel trims set to neutral.
Note: Refer to your radios manual for
setting up duel aileron servos
2. Ensure the servo arm is 90
degrees to servo as shown. Then
mark and drill holes with 2mm bit.
Note: Referto your radio manual , set sub-trims
and end points to obtain equal throws on both
wing servos in all directions.

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Aileron Control Horns
1. Tear off the cover on the horns
and locking plates
2. Trace around the locking plate
with kinfe and cut off the cover
below.Then the pre-cut slots appear
3. Scuff the horns with a piece of
sand paper for good glue bond.Then
clean up the surface
Wing Servo Assembly

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4. Apply the 30 minutes epoxy
inside the pre-cut slot for horn ,and
coat the horn with epoxy as shown
5. Slide the horns into slot slightly
and Mount the locking plate in
place. Align theright and left sides
before epoxy has cured.Wipeaway
excess epoxy with rubbingalcohol
Servo Installation
1. Cut out the cover for servo location
carefully as shown
Wing Servo Assembly

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Wing Servo Assembly
3. Tape the lead to pull-string
tightly. In order to ensure the servo
wire can be pulled out without
hangingup inside wing
4. Then put the extention lead
throughthe root of wing
5. Install servo with mounting
screws. Face the brand toward the
trailing edge of the wing. Drill 1mm
hole for mountingscrews, fix servo
2. Lock the connector with the
provided safety clip to prevent
disconnection during use.

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Wing Servo Assembly
6. Install the servo arms facing
toward the wing tip and adjust
pushrod to correct length to keep the
aileron in the neutral position.
(Connect servo, turn on radio to centre servo
reset pushrod as required)
7. Repeat all steps above for the
other wing
The carbon tube and wing bolts are
used to mount wings to fuselage in
the final assembly.

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Rudder Servo Assembly
Servo Tray Installation
Adrop of fast
cured gulehere
3. Mounting screws and nuts
Minimum Request Servo:
180in.zo / Metal Gear / Digital
Or pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cured gule on edge
2. Drill 2mm holes for screws
1.Turn on transmitter, plug servo into
rudderslot on receiver. Ensure trim
set to neutral. Align rudder arm and
tape or glue in place ready to drill
holes.

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Servo Installation
Rudder Servo Assembly
1.Mount servo with mounting
screws and face thebrand label
toward the rudder. Drill 1mm holes
and fit screws.
2. Tape the rudder panel to top of
thevertical fin in theneutral position
to make it straight
The rudder cables and couplers have
been installed as shown
3.Turn on radio to centre the servo.
Attach the pre-installed ball link to
the rudder horns without locking nut
as shown