Pilot Communications Predator Sport Jet 90" User manual

Predator Sport Jet 126”
USER MANUAL
WINGSPAN:2905mm
LENGTH:3200mm

Introduction
Warrant
● 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
● Thank you for purchasing our Predator Sport Jet 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 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 aircraft in a suitable safe space!
●
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.
Attention
● 1. Do not regard this plane as a toy!
● 2. To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.
● 3. 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!
● 4. 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.
● 5. Seek assistance from an experienced person or airplane model clubs in assembly,
operation and maintenance to ensure successful training.
● 6. 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：
Email: pilot[email protected] , [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400, Guangdong Province, China

Install kit contents
Install kit contents:
（Some contents like fuel tank etc… has already installed in fuselage）
Aluminum tube
Accessories pack：

Accessories pack includes：
Socket head cap screws
Counterstunk cross screws
Cross round head with medium screws
Tapping screws
Hexagon screw in metric system(SHCS)
Battery bandage
Servo aluminum angle
Metric Allen Wrench
Push rot wrench
Wring clamp
Crowbar
Install kit contents
Crowbar
Push rot
Oil nipple suit
Extension cord (Include 4 in 1 and 3 in 1 extension cord)
(Some of accessories like screw/cord ect… isn’t in this accessories pack)
OTHER ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE:
Epoxy Adhesives
Cyanocrylate adhesives
X-Acto and Saw knives
Sandpaper
Thread lock
Aircraft stand or support

Install kit contents
Landing gear module(optional):
Landing gear
Pilot landing gear controller
Servo module(
optional
):
Servo module(
optional
):
Servo:
PY20AH
Servo arm:
Pilot Futaba aluminum alloy 1.2”

Landing gear assembly
Landing gear assembly:
Retract Landing Gear Installation, Predator Jet come with electric-
landing gear and brakes.
We suggested use Pi otRC
Brake contro er for your
Predator, it can provide
independent brake vo tage,
more powerfu and re iab e.
Note: The brake contro er
support power is 7.4V-25.2,
we suggest use 11.1V for
support power.

Landing gear assembly - nose
1: Install the servo to the nose landing gear.
2: Install the servo arm and the push rod. Adjust it to make sure the plane can go
straight approx. You still can adjust by radio after install it.

Landing gear assembly - nose
3: Place the nose gear to the mounting and adjust it to the correct position, then
mark the 4 mounting screws hole.
4: Before you drilling the mounting screws hole , please make sure there is nothing
to get stuck when it open and close.

Landing gear assembly - nose
6: Carefully arrange the nose
gear retract wire lead and the
steering wire as well ...
5: This is how it looks like after
installation.
7: Install the nose retract gear to
the fuselage.
8: You can use the gear control
box to operate the landing gear
open or close without your radio
TX.

Landing gear assembly - main
Recommend to use this 4 in 1 MPX sty e connector from Pi ot-RC.
1.Connect a servo / anding gear / brakes wire.
2.The mu ti connector 4 in 1 out from the opening ho e…

3.Double check the positioning of
your gear before drilling any holes.
Make sure that the gear movement
is free of any obstacles.
Landing gear assembly - main
4.Remove the gear and carefully drill
the holes to accept your chosen
screws. We recommend the use of
bolts and blind nuts, however wood
screws can also be used as a “failure
point” in case of a hard landing.

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly
The control horns are pre-installed at the
factory, ready for use.
1.Screw the servo to the included
aluminium L shaped brackets, then
install the servo arm on to the servo,
making sure that this is centred
2.Place the servo over the servo plate
making sure that the arm moves freely
3.Drill
out the four holes in the plate, then
making sure that the arm moves freely
within the provided slot, and mark out
the placement of the four screw holes
3.Drill
out the four holes in the plate, then
securely screw the servo to the inside of
the plate using the metal screws
provided

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly
4.Attach the included pushrods and ball links between the servo arm and the control
horn.
5.Route the servo wire through the inside of the wing toward the fuselage, before
securely screwing the servo plate to the wing with four wood screws

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly
Aileron servo / Flaps servo / Gear installed
6.Use a thin ply as a back plate and
installed the 4 in 1 connector , use 5
min epoxy to glue it from inside of the
fuselage.
7.Just one connector for
aileron/flaps/landing gear/brakes.
One side of the connector can be
screwed to the fuselage, while the
other is left inside the wing, loose,
for easy connections.

Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly
Rudder servo assemb y
1.Insert the servo into the rudder, in its allocated slot, with the servo shaft
closest to the rudder.

2.Screw the servo in place, and then install the servo arm on to the servo, making
sure that this is centraed. Attach the included pushrods and ball links between the
servo arm and the control horn.
Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly
The rudder extension wire connector.

Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly
Elevator servo assembly
1.Take out the elevator plating from the wing and use the supply L-shape aluminium
braket to install the servo

2.Attach the inc uded pushrods and ba inks between the servo arm and the contro horn
Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly
3.Rudder servo and servo arm installed

Elevator/ Rudder Assembly
To assemb e the rudder, insert the a uminum tube
Next connect a the servo wire and insert the e evator to the mounting ho e
Fasten a of the screws, and make sure they are tighted enough.

Elevator/ Rudder Assembly
Connect a the servo wire and insert the rudder tube into the
mounting ho e on the fuse age.
Fasten a of the screws, and make sure they are tighted enough.