Vinh Quang PILATUS PC-7 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:...........................1500mm (59in)
Length:...............................1350mm (53 in)
Electric Motor:.....................See next pager
Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T
RTF Weight: 3.4Kg / 7.5lbs (Will vary with
Equipment Used).
Radio:......................6 Channel / 4-5 Servos
Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle
Retractable Landing Gear Optional
WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and
cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.
ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt,
die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann
hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um
professionelle Unterstützung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist
durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung
Radio control model / Flugmodel
ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
VQ No: VQA096 Austria Air-force
AUSTRIA AIR FORCE TRAINER
PILATUS PC-7
TECHNISCHE DATEN
Spannweite:...................................1500mm
Lange:............................................1350mm
Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)
Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc
Fluggewicht:.......................................3.4Kg
Fernsteuerung.............6 Kanal / 4-5 Servos
VQ No: VQA097 Swiss Air-force
SWISS AIR FORCE TRAINER

1.5mm
AB
!
CA
L/R
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
X
Drill holes using the stated
size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm Ø)
Use epoxy glue
Take particular care here Hatched-in areas:
remove covering
film carefully
Not included.
These parts must be
purchased separately
Check during assembly that these
parts move freely, without binding
Apply cyano glue
Low setting
SILICON
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
CA
GLUE
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
Silicon sealer Cyanoacrylate Glue
Minimum 5 channel radio
for airplane with 5 (4 for EP) standard servos
and two servo mini.
.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle
10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x8 for BOOST 60 Motor
Silicone tube
Extension for aileron
servo, retract servo
and Rx battery pack.
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
TOLLS REQUIRED
Hobby knife
Needle nose Pliers
Phillip screw driver
Awl
Scissors
Wire Cutters
(Purchase separately) Hex Wrench
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Sander
Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
(Purchase separately)
.Motor control x1(for GP) .Elevator x1
.Rudder x1. Aileron x2
CONVERSION TABLE
1.0mm = 3/64”
1.5mm = 1/16”
2.0mm = 5/64”
2.5mm = 3/32”
3.0mm = 1/8”
4.0mm = 5/32”
5.0mm = 13/64”
6.0mm = 15/64”
10mm = 13/32”
12mm = 15/32”
15mm = 19/32”
20mm = 51/64”
25mm = 1”
30mm = 1-3/16”
45mm = 1-51/64”
If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the
model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove
wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with
low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.
Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten
entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie
zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)
BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN FUR DEN ABFLUG (Nicht enthalten)
BOOST 60
Antrieb Tuning (Kraftvoller Kunstflug):
BOOST 60 Brushless Combo Set, Best.Nr. C3174
LiPO Akku RED POWER 4250-5S, Best.Nr. C4547
Luftschraube 13*8, Best.Nr. C2846

CENTER WING - TOP VIEW
Draw the center line
on the wing joiner
CENTER WING - TOP VIEW
Glue must go inside
Wing joiner
Glue
Center wing
Wooden dowel
Wooden dowel
CA
Two holes for the wooden
dowel installation are
pre-drilled at factory
Glue must go inside
Wing joiner
Glue
Center wing
AB
AB
Thread (Pre-installed at factory)
Adhesive tape
Pull the thread (for aileron extension cord guide) throughout the
hole on the left wing panel and the hole on the center wing
before gluing (as shown in below picture). Secure one end of
the thread in place with adhesive tape.
Note: Retract landing gear
not included.
AB
AB
1
2
3
1- Coller les ailes
2- Coller les ailes
3- Retract landing gear
Note: Use the electric retract landing gear for this model only.

3x20mm screw
..........8
Plastic strap
Main landing gear
3x20mm screw
Gear mount
(plywood)
Ply gear mount
plate
Square plastic
3x20mm screw
2mm
3x12mm screw
......16
5- fixed gear
After checking that the retract works smoothly with the
servos, fix the retract on the wing with 3x20mm screws
3x20mm screw
.........8
3x20mm screw
Note: Electric retract landing gear
not included.
4- Retract landing gear
4mm collar
.............4
Main landing gear
3x20mm
2mm
3x12mm screw
3x20mm
Gear mount
Nylon gear
strap
Ply gear
mount flat
Square
plastic
2mm
2mm
123
Nylon gear strap
.......4

Control horn
................2
2x30mm screw
..........4
Hinge Line/Control horn Alignment
2x30mm screw
2x170mm rod
Clevis
.............2
...2
Connector
.............2
7- Aileron servo - control horn
8- Aileron - linkage
CA
4mm collar
.............4
6- fixed gear

AB
A = A’
B = B’
Securely glue together. If coming off during
flight, you lose control of your air plane.
Cut away only the covering
both the top and bottom side
Both the top and
bottom side
Cut away only the covering
both the right and left side
BB’
1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place .
Check the alignment of the horizontal
stabilizer. When you are satisfied with the
alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and
bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the
sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the
lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer
along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the
horizontal stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt
zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme
mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge with CA or similar
cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.
AA’
90O90O
1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the
alignment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are
satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace
around the right and left of the stabilizer where it
meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering inside the lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and
bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where
the covering was removed and to the fuselage where
the vertical stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and
adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
AB
Cut away only the covering both
the right and left side*
C = C’
Both the left and
right side
CC’
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight,
you lose control of your air plane.
IMPORTANT:
Please do not clean off the excess epoxy with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use kerosene to keep the colour of your
model not fade.
CA
Thin CA
Note: The slots for the control horn installation are pre- cut
at factory.
5-Trial fit the hon. Actuate rudder linkage manually it
should not be hard spot. Adjust if necessary.
6-Insert the plate through the foot of the horn.
Bond with thin CA glue.
Plastic control horn
.....................1
FIN RUDDER
9- Horizontal Stabilizer
10- Vertical Stabilizer
CA
Thin CA
The slot for
rudder horn
is pre-cut
at factory

Securely glue together. If coming
off during flight, you lose control
of your air plane.
3-Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second
elevator to the other side of the horizontal stabilizer.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben.
Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft
auftreten!
CA
Note: The slot for the elevator control horn installation is
pre- cut at factory.
1-Trial fit the hon. Actuate rudder linkage
manually it should not be hard spot.
Adjust if necessary.
2-Insert the plate through the foot of the horn.
Bond with thin CA glue.
Plastic control horn
....................2
FIN RUDDER
11- Elevator
CA
Thin CA
13- Nose gear
1
Landing gear steering horn
4
1-Pull the magnetic top hatch out of the fuselage, then turn the fuselage
over and Insert “Z” bend of steering linkage inside the hole of front
landing gear steering horn.
2-Position the steering horn inside the front landing gear mount already
attached to the firewall.
3-Slide front leg into the bearing and through the horn.
4-Screw steering horn on the leg.
Nose gear mount
3x12mm screw...4
Steering horn...1
..............1
FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW
2
3
4
FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW
FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW
1.2x500mm rod
.................1
4mm collar
.............2
With electric retract and
struts (option).

5mm
13/64”
Remove the engine mount and drill a
13/64”(5mm) hole through the fire-wall
at each of the four marks marked.
Using a pencil or felt tipped pen,
mark the fire wall where the four
holes are to be drilled.
Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall.
Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show.
Secure them with four 4x25mm screw.
Position the engine on to the engine mounts
so the distance from the prop hub to the fire-
wall is 5.2”(132mm).
Mark the engine mounting plate where the
four holes are to be drilled.
Remove the engine and drill a 1/8”(3mm)
holes through the beam at each of the
four marks made above.
Reposition the engine on the engine mount
beams, aligning it with the holes. Secure the
engine to the engine mount using four
1/8x51/64”(3x25mm) screws.
Note: Apply Silicon sealer
to each of the 3x25mm
screw.
3mm
1/8”
! Align the mark on both
mounts with the mark
on the fuselage
A
B
B’
B=B’
...4
.................4
4x25mm screw
Blind-nut
3x20mm screw
1/8”(3mm) nut
.................4
...4
1/8x5-1/64”
5/32x1”
X
To muffler
Filler tube
To engine
3x25mm
screw
Rubber stopper
1
After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel
tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly.
3x35 mm screw 4mm
23
Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.
Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow
into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank
in a blow of water will show up any problems.
Blow
Water
13- Engine mount / Engine
14- Fuel tank
A
!
! Align the mark on both
mounts with the mark
on the fuselage
!
! Engine thrust on balk
head is already adjust at
factory.
Note: Mark the mounting
plate through the engine
mounting flanges.
132mm
Engine mount
.....1 set

Firewall
132mm
(5.2”)
B’
B
B=B’
A
A=A’
A’ ! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
Using a aluminum motor mounting plate
as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting
plate where the four holes are to be drilled .
Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a
1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four
marks marked .
3mm
Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric
motor set.
5x90mm.......4
5mm nut.......12
5mm washer...16
3mm screw/nut...4
SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht TOP-VIEW / Draufsicht
Firewall
Shift the location of the fuel tank, battery pack as needed to obtain the specified CG.
Rudder servo
Throttle servo
15- Electric Motor
FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW (GP version)
2mm
Cut the opening
Nose gear pushrod
Throttle pushrod
FUEL TANK
3x10mm screw
2mm
1~2mm
Connector
...3
16- Cowling
17- Servo - linkage

Elevator push rod
Rudder push rod
Rudder servo
Nose gear pushrod
Li-Po battery
FUSELAGE - REAR - TOP VIEW
Rudder pushrod
FUSELAGE - REAR - BOTTOM VIEW
FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW (EP version)
Elevator servo
2x170mm rod
Clevis
.............1
...1
Connector
....1
Plastic control horn
...............1
6x45mm nylon bolt
.......2
18- Servo - linkage
19- Wing installation

Drop tank mount (3mm plywood)
Cut away only the covering
(the slot for the drop-tank
mount installation is pre-cut
at factory)
CA
1mm
BX
WING SECTION
FRONT
Drop-tank mount
Cut away only the
covering, the slot is
pre-cut at factory
CA
Thin CA
.........6
2x6mm screw
20- Droptank
21- Stabilizer

SEAT
RESCUE
PILATUS PC-7 DECAL SHEET
SEAT
Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area. Do
not peel the backing paper off all at once.
Peel off one corner of the backing and cut off with scissors.
Arrange sticker on model and when satisfied adhere the corner
without backing.
Carefully peel back the rest of the backing while at the same time
adhering the rest of the sticker.
Try not to make air bubbles, if there are some, carefully puncture
sticker (center of bubble) but not model surface with the
tip of the knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air.
At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases
occur.
Cut off the excess that is produced.
See the top of the box for apply the stiker
22- Sticker
Wing center section
DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !
73mm
Note: If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either
the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved.
RUDDER / SEITENRUDER ELEVATOR / HOHENRUDER
AILERON / QUERRUDER
32mm (1.25”)
32mm (1.25”)
9mm (23/64”)
9mm (23/64”)
6mm (15/64”)
6mm (15/64”)
23- Balance
24- Control Surface
IMPORTANT: Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flight.
If, after you have become accustomed to the way the PC-7 flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine. However,
too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “ more is not always better”.
WARNING:
RESCUE
RESCUE
For PC-7 Austria Air-force version
For PC-7 Swiss Air-force version