Pilot RC Foamy User manual

Manual –Pilot-RC Foamy
1- Introduction:
WELCOME TO THE PILOT-RC TEAM!
Thank you for choosing a Pilot-Rc plane as your next model. We hope that you
enjoy many successful and exhilarating flights with your new plane. Please read
through these instructions before you start building or flying to assure a successful
experience, and welcome to Team Pilot-Rc!
YOUR MODEL:
Model:
Pilot-RC Foamy
Wingspan:
33″ (840mm)
Length:
35″ (886mm)
Weight without electronics
3.6oz (104g)

Flying weight:
7.4-9.8oz (210-280g)
INCLUDED HARDWARE:
•Complete air frame in pre-printed high visibility color scheme
•Carbon rods to give the airframe structure and strength
•Pushrods, control horns, wheels and other small accessories
Also available: PNP Combo. Includes model plus motor, speed controller, prop and
servos
REQUIRED HARDWARE:
Motor: 2207-1680kv
Prop: 9×4.7
Servos: x3 8g servos (recommended 1.5kg torque)
Battery: 3S 450-550mAh
Also requires receiver and all the usual building tools and supplies
OTHER ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE:
•Cyanocrylate adhesives
•X-Acto and Saw knives
•Drill, screw drivers, allen keys, wrench set, pliers, etc
2- DISCLAIMER
All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against defects for 30 days of your receiving
the model. This warranty is limited to construction or production defects in both
material and workmanship, and does not cover any parts damaged due to misuse or
modification.
Should you wish to return this airplane for any reason, all shipping costs are the
responsibility of customer.
If any parts are needed to be replaced by the manufacturer, the original parts must
be returned, at the costumers expense.
Do not regard this plane as a toy! This plane is meant for ages 14 and above.
The manufacturer can not supervise the assembly and maintenance of the model or
ensure your correct radio installation. Therefore, the manufacturer can not be made
responsible or liable for any damage occurring during the use of this radio controlled

model. As such all responsibility for the correct build, maintantence and operation
must be accepted by the customer. The operation of the model is taken as
acceptance by the customer of their acceptance to the above.
The model is highly prefabricated and ready for use, however please also assure
that any pre-installed (such as pushrodand ball link sets, fuel tank, etc) components
are tight, secure and airworthy both for the first flight and subsequent flights as part
of your routine maintenence and verification.
In no event does Pilot-RC accept any liability to exceed the original cost of the basic
Pilot-Rc airframe provided (accesories such as engine or radio system are also
excluded from liability).
To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.
Building and operating model planes requires diligent practice and correct guidance.
Any neglect, carelessness or lack of experience can cause serious bodily harm or
damage to property.
Seek the assistant of local model flying clubs and or an experienced aeromodeller
for assembly, operation and maintenance to ensure a quick and successful learning
process.
Fly only at designated model flying fields approved by the AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics), the MAAC (Model Aeronautic Association of Canada) or the similar
corresponding governing body for your country.
Pilot-RC reserves the right to update the model, instructions and limited warranty
without notice.
If you have any problems and questions, please contact Pilot-RC.
3- Assembly
INITIAL LAYOUT
Open your kit, lay everything out on your table and familiarise yourself with all parts
Foam parts may arrive slightly twisted due to heat changes during transport. Place
some weights on them while flat and leave overnight. Any remaining twist will be
straightened during construction thanks to the added carbon reinforcements.

CARBON REINFORCEMENTS
Before starting the assembly of the model, we need to add some rigidity to the
foam. This is done through the addition of the provided carbon fibre.
The leading edge of the wing, the center of the wing, the elevator, the
underside of the fuselage and the intersection of the landing gear all need to be

reinforced
by gluing the provided carbon fibre rods in place.
This is done using cyano glue and kicker. Don’t try and do large sections at once, it is
recomendable to glue little by little, and assure a strong bond throughout.
The carbon on the underside of the fuselage can be left long and used as a tail skid.
If you prefer not to use kicker (depending on brand can sometimes cause a more
fragile glass like joint) you can leave to dry over-night keeping the carbon held in
place with masking tape. Test your masking tape on the underside of the model to
make sure its not too sticky and removes any of the printed artwork.

HINGES
Make sure to leave roughly enough gap between the two surfaces to allow for
maximum deflection. Once in place test for maximum deflection, then glue in place
with cyano.

ASSEMBLE THE HORIZONTAL PANES
With the model now suitably rigid and hinged, we can start assembling the parts
together.
Join up all horizontal parts and glue with cyano. This is the elevator, the center
section of the fuselage, the wing and the nose section

ATTACH THE LOWER SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE
Flip the now joined together horizontal parts so they are upside down, and slot in
the lower section of the fuselage into the pre-cut slots and glue with cyano.
In doing this, make sure that the fuselage is both straight and at 90º right angles
with the rest of the flat horizontal parts. If you don’t have a square edge, you can
use business cards or similar objects with perfect right angles.
REINFORCE THE WING
The carbon rods added in the first step of this manual are not enough to keep the
wing straight in flight.
Most of the wings strength is in face achieved through additional carbon rods,
installed in an “X” shape, supported in the middle and both ends, effectively acting
as struts between the wing and the fuselage.
These round carbon rods are the larger diameter ones provided with your kit.
Once you achieve the same layout as shown in the pictures below, secure
everything in place with cyano glue.

REINFORCE THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE
Continuing with the cross bracing, additional carbon rods are used to provide
strength from the wing joint (the tip of the carbon “X” reinforcement from the wing)
all the way back to the tail of the model. This prevents the tail from twisting in
flight.

These round carbon rods are the smaller diameter ones provided with your kit.
Criss-cross carbon rods between the vertical and horizontal sections of the fuselage
until reaching the elevator