Pilot RC Decathlon User manual

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Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea:1479.8sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
Assembly Manual for
Decathlon 107”Decathlon 107”--180”180”

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our
Decathlon plane.At Pilot we strive
to build the best performing Quick
BuildARF aircraftavailabletoday.
The Decathlon is manufactured
using advancedbuilding
techniquesfor maximum strength
and lightest weight. The kit features
many premium light weight carbon
fiber components, hardware,
genuine Oracover(Ultracote)
covering,laser cut wood, and the
best adhesives.The Decathlon’s
light weight allows optimum flight
performance from exciting
aerobaticsor just relaxing.
At Pilot we make every effort to
provide the highest quality
products and customer service.
Our goal is a happy customer
having a wonderful time
assemblingand flying Pilot model
aircraft.
More information on website
www.pilotwww.pilot--rc.comrc.com

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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
Email: [e-mail] , [e-mail]
Cellphone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400,Guangdong
Province, China
■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:

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Introduction………………….………..….…….…………
Warranty…………………….……..….…..………………..
Attention…………….…………..….……..………………..
Fuselage
RudderAssembly
RudderControl Horns………..…….…...…………….
Tail Wheel Installation…………..…….......................
Landing Gear Assembly .
Main Landing Gear Installation………….…..……….
Pants Installation…………..….……………………….
Servos
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……………….....………………….
Engine installation
Firewall Assembly……….…….....…………………..
EngineAssembly……….…..……..………………….
Throttle Servo Assembly….….…...…….……………
Ignition Module………….…….………………………
HatchAnd Fuel Tank………….….……....…………..
Final Assembly
SwitchAssembly………….….……....……………….
WingAssembly………….….……....…………………
Elevator Assembly……………….….……....………..
CG And Control Throws………………………………
Flight Preparation…...…………….….…..…………..
Led Option…..………….….……....………………….
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Fuselage
Rudder Assembly
Rudder Control Horn
1. Tear off the cover on the horns and
locking plates.
2. Slice covering over factory installed
slots. Press control horn into position.
Trace around the locking plate with a
knife and remove thecovering.
3. Scuff the middle of horns with a
piece of sand paper for good glue
bond. Wipeoff sanding dustprior to
gluing.

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Rudder Assembly
4.Apply the 30 minutes epoxy
inside the pre-cut slot, and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown.
Make sure the horn is perpendicular
to the rudder.
5. Slide the horn into slots with
locking mount plates. Wipe away
excess glue with rubbing alcohol.

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Tail Wheel Installation
Tail wheel
1. Draw a center line with a fine line
marker as shown. 3. Install the blind nuts through the opening in the rear of the fuselage.
Mount the tail wheel assembly
using blue Loctite on the threads
screws.
2. Locate and drill holes in the tail
wheel mountingblock as shown.

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Tail wheel
5. Drill a 1mm hole in the bottom of
therudder and mount steering spring
with a wood screw as shown. Cut off
excess wire from the spring.
4. Install the hatch over the opening
in the rear of fuse with 3 screws in
accordance with the pre-drilled holes
Ensurethe spring is under slight
tension.

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Main Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Assembly
NOTE: The main landing mounting direction.
Taper to
rear
Straight
edge to
front

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Landing Gear Assembly
2.Install thelanding gear axles with
lock nut. 4. Install wheels and wheel collars using Blue Loctite on the set screws.
3.Tighten the lock nut against the
landinggear strut making sure the flat
sides of the axle bolt vertical with
ground.
1. Install the landing gear with the
bolts and locking nuts. Do not over
tighten the hardware.

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Landing Gear Assembly
1.Level the fuselage and place the
wheel pants over the wheels. The cut
out in the wheel pant is cut to fit the
hex nut on the axle. Check for proper
clearance over the wheels and that
wheel pants are level with the
fuselage.
2. Drill the holes for the mounting
bolts and install the blind nuts.
3. Finish the wheel pant mounting
with thebolts and use Blue Loctite
on the threads.
Wheel pant installation

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Wing servos
Wing Servo Assembly
Minimum servo specs:
Servo Arm Installation
1.Turn on your transmitter and
make sure servos are centered
before puttingon servo arms.
2. Locate and drill 2mm holes into
nylon servo arm to attach the included
fiberglass servo arms.
3. Mount the screws and nuts.
180in. oz / Metal Gear / Digital
Use a drop of CA
glueon each nut.
Use a few drops of CA
to hold arm in place for
drilling.

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Aileron Control Horns
1. Tear off the cover on the horns and
locking plates
2. Slice covering over factory
installed slots. Press control horn into
position. Trace around the locking
plate with a knife and remove the
covering.
3. Scuff the horns with a piece of
sand paper for good glue bond. Wipe
off sanding dust prior to gluing.
Wing Servos

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4.Apply the 30minute epoxy inside
the pre-cut slot for horn and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown.
5.Slide the horn with locking plate
into place. Wipe away excess
epoxy with rubbingalcohol. Note:
Some trimming of the horn might
be required for the horn to fit flush.
Servo Installation
Wing Servos
2.Add a servo extension to each
aileron servo. Install connector safety
clip to as shown to connection.
3. Locate servo cut outs and remove
the covering with a knife. Tape the
servo lead securely to the pull-string.

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4. Pull the extension lead through to
the root of the wing.
5. Use a 1mm drill bit to drill for the
servo mounting screws. Install servo
with output shaft toward the leading
edge of the wing.
Wing servos
6. Install the servo arm facing
outboard toward the wing tip.Adjust
pushrod length so the servo arm is at
90 degrees and aileron panel in
neutral position.

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Rudder servo Assembly
Rudder servo installation
The rudder servo can be mounted
forward in the cabin using cables or
mountedin the tail using a push rod.
(A)
(B)
7. Repeat steps for the other aileron
and flaps.
Pick the rudder servo mounting
location based on CG needs.
(B)

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Rudder Servo Assembly
1.Turn on your transmitter and make
sure servos are centered before
installing the rudder servo arm.
2. Drill holes with a 2mm bit
for hardware.
Adrop of CAglue
hereon nuts.
3. Mount the screws and nuts.
Minimum servo specs:
180in. oz. / Metal Gear / Digital
Hold with tape or a few
drops of CA to the
edges.

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2. Install the rudder servo arm with
cable attach points aft.
Rudder Servo Assembly
The rudder cables and couplers come
factory installed as shown.
Rudder Servo (A)
1. Drill 1mm holes and mount the
rudder servo with the output shaft
facing forward.
3. Tape the rudder to the vertical
fin in the neutral position to help
with the rigging.

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4. Mount the cables with the pre-
installed ball link cable ends to the
rudderservo arm. Cut the covering in
the tail to expose cable exit slots. Run
the cables out the slots. Make sure
the cables cross in the middle.
5.Install ball link to rudder control
horn temporarily.
6.Prior to connecting rudder cable to
the ball link, slide a section of heat
shrinktubing and copper tubing. Run
cable as shown looping around
tubing.Remove excess slack from
cable and crimp with diagonal pliers.
Rudder Servo Assembly
5. The flat surface of the ball link
gets screwed against the servo arm.