Pilot RC 30cc 88" Skywolf User manual

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Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea: 1479.8 sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
Assembly Manual For
30cc 88” Skywolf
Note: some photos on the manual is not from
Skywolf. But the installation way is the same.

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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing our new
30cc skywolf. 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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WARRANTY
■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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ATTENTION
■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: pilot[email protected] , [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 …………….…………..….……..…….
Fuselage Unit
Stabilizer/Elevator Assembly ………………………….
Elevator Control Horns ………..…….…...…….. 8
vertical tail/ rudder Assembly . ………………………. 9
Elevator servo ………..…….…...…….. 11
Rudder Control Horns ………..…….…...…….
Tail Wheel Installation …………..……..........
Landing Gear Assembly .
Main Landing Gear Installation ………….…..……. 18
Pants Installation …………..….……… 20
Servo Unit
Wing Servo Assembly
Servo Arm Installation ………….….………. 21
Aileron Control Horns ………….……….…..
Servo Installation …….…………..……
Rudder Servo Assembly
Servo Tray Installation ….…….….......……..
Servo Installation ……….….……...……
Switch Assembly ………….……….....………
Engine Unit
Engine Assembly ……….…..……..……
Throttle Servo Assembly ….….…...…….……
Ignition Module ………….…….……….
Hatch And Fuel Tank ………….….……....……
Cowl Assembly …………………......……
CG And Control Throws …………………………..
Flight Preparation …...…………….….…..……
INDEX
1
2
3
23
22
5
15
17
27
30
31
32
33
35
34
37
39
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Stabilizer/Elevator Assembly
1. Cut the covering of the slot for
stabilizer.
2. Take out the elevator from the
stabilizer.
3. Inset the stabilizer to the
slot.
4. Measure both left and right
side as the photo shows. Be
sure both side are the same
size.

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Stabilizer/Elevator Assembly
5. Measure both left and right side
as the photo shows. Be sure length
A=B.
6. Once the stab is centered, draw a
line on both side of the stab as shown,
both top and bottom of the stab.
7. Using a modeling knife, cut
along the marked lines and
remove the covering. Repeat
on the bottom of the stab.
8.Apply 30-minute epoxy to
both the stab and fuselage
sections and slide the stab into
position.

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Stabilizer/Elevator Assembly
8. Before the epoxy cures,
Measure both left and right side as
the photo shows. Be sure both side
are the same size.
10. Before the epoxy cures,
adjust the stab and wing to be
parallel . This is very important.
9. Measure both left and right side
as the photo shows. Be sure length
A=B.

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Stabilizer/Elevator Assembly
11. Mix some “30-minute
epoxy” and glue one side of the
hinge to the elevator.
12.After the elevator glue
cured.Apply 30-minute epoxy
to the elevator to the stabilizer.
Be sure the stabilizer glue
cured on the fuselage before
you do this.

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vertical tail/ rudder Assembly
1. The fin was glued with the
rudder in factory. 3. Apply some “30-minute
epoxy” to the fin slot on the
fuselage.
4. Measure both left and right
side as the photo shows. Be
sure both side are the same
size.
2. Cut and move the covering
which need to glue to the fuselage.

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vertical tail/ rudder Assembly
5. Before the epoxy cures, adjust
the fin and stabizlizer to be
perprendicular . This is very
important.

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Elevator Servo Assembly
Minimum Request Servo:
1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the servo into receiver. Ensure
every channel is neutral
2. Ensure the servo arm is 90
degrees with servo as shown. Then
mark and drill holes with 2mm bit
3. Mounting screws and nuts
180 in.zo / Metal Gear / Digital
A drop of fast dry
gule here
Servo Arm Installation
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cured gule on edge

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Elevator 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
Elevator 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
Servo Installation
Elevator Servo Assembly
1. Lock the connector with the
provided safety clip against vibration
and loosened tension as shown
5. Slide the horn into slot slightly
and Mount the locking plate in
place.Wipe away excess epoxy
with rubbing alcohol

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3. Install servos with mounting
screws. Face the brand toward the
rear of fuse. Use 1mm bit to drill the
mounting holes
2. Then put the extention lead
through fuselarge
Elevator Servo Assembly
4. Install the servo arms facing
toward the ground and adjust
pushrod in proper length to keep the
aileron panel on the neutral position
as shown

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Rudder Assemby
Rudder Control Horn
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
Fuselage Unit

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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
6. Make sure the horn line up with
ground and align the both side
before epoxy has cured
5. Slid the horns into slots slightly,
mount the locking plates in place.Wipe
away excess glue with rubbing alcohol

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Tail Wheel Installation
Rudder Assembly
1. Draw a center line with a pencil
as shown
3. Drill hole 1mm bit and mount
spring on the buttom of rudder with
self-tapping screws as shown.Cut
away excess wire. Ensure spring
have pulled tightly
2. Mount self-tapping screws on the
tail wheel mounting block with the
bracket taped on place

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

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Landing Gear Assembly
1. Install the landing gear with the
bolts and locking nuts
Note:Don’t over tighten and crack
the carbon fiber
2. Install the landing gear axles with
lock nut ,but do not tighten 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