VQ CESSNA 208 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:.....................................1700mm
Length:...........................................1175mm
Electric Motor:.....................See next pager
Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T
RTF Weight: 3.2Kg / 7.05lbs (Will vary with
Equipment Used).
Radio:......................6 Channel / 6-7 Servos
Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle
Flaps.
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 Unterstätzung, 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.
Radio control model / Flugmodel
ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung
TECHNISCHE DATEN
Spannweite:...................................1700mm
Lange:............................................1175mm
Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)
Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc
Fluggewicht:.......................................3.2Kg
Fernsteuerung.............6 Kanal / 6-7 Servos
CESSNA 208

1.5mm
B
!
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 ÿ)
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
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
CA
GLUE
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
Thread locker
Cyanoacrylate Glue
Minimum 6 channel radio
for airplane with 2 standard servos
and four servo mini. (five in case of GP)
.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x7 for electric 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 - 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 (standard servo)
.Aileron and Flapx2 (mini servo)
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) More info: www.pichler-modellbau.de
Low seting
A
700Watt

CESSNA 208 1-Nose gear
3x20mm screw
...4

CESSNA 208 2-Nose gear
CESSNA 208 3-Engine mount
Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall
so the distance between of two engine mount beams
is “A”,and B=B’ as show.
Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall
with litter CA glue
Carefully remove the engine mount beams
and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall
at each of the four marks made above.
A
B
B’
! Align the mark on both engine mount
beams with the mark on the fuselage
Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark
the fire wall where the four holes are to
be drilled.
6mm

CESSNA 208 4-Engine mount
Reposition the engine mount beams
on to the fire-wall and secure them with
four 4x25mm screws.
...................4
....................4
4x25mm screw - washer
Blind-nut
Insert the blind-nut onto each
of the four holes make above.
Position the engine to the engine mounts
so the distance from the prop hub to the
fire-wall is 130mm.
Mark the engine mounting plate where the
four holes are to be drilled.
Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the
beam at each of the four marks made above.
Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the
beam of the engine mount.
3mm
130mm

CESSNA 208 4-Engine installation
CESSNA 208 5-Electric motor mount
Reposition the engine on the engine mount
beams, aligning it with the holes. Secure the
engine to the engine mount using four
3x25mm screws.
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the
3x25mm screw and nut.
.......4
3x25mm screw
Washer .......4
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 3mm hole through the plywood
at each of the four marks marked .
3mm
3mm

Remove the wooden motor mounting
plate and drill a 5mm hole through
the fire-wall at each of the four marks
marked .
5x80mm bolt.....4
5mm nut..........12
5mm washer...16
Attach the four 5x80mm bolts
and nuts to the fire-wall as shown.
5mm
CESSNA 208 6-Electric motor mount
Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template,
mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled.
! Align the mark on wooden motor
mounting plate with the mark on
the fire-wall.
5mm

3mm bolt / nut...4
Secure the Motor to the wooden
motor mounting plate using the
four 3mm bolts.
CESSNA 208 6-Electric motor mount
CESSNA 208 7-Main landing gear
130mm
Adjust the wooden motor mount so the
distance from the prop hub to the fire-wall
is 130mm.

3x15mm screw
................4
4x20mm nylon bolt
....2
4x20mm nylon bolt
CESSNA 208 8-Main landing gear

...2
4X45mm screw
4mm nut
............4
............6
4mm washer
75mm wheel
...2
4mm nut
4x45mm screw
Aluminum landing gear
4mm nut
CESSNA 208 9-Main landing gear
CESSNA 208 10-Main wheel
2x8mm screw

CESSNA 208 11-Horizontal stabilizer
Push the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the
fuselage as show. Check the alignment of the
horizontal stabilizer by measuring from a fixed
point along the center line of the fuselage to the
leading edge on each side of the horizontal stabilizer.
The distance must be equal on both sides .
If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements
are the same.
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.
Cut away only
the covering
both side
Remove the horizontal stabilizer
from the fuselage. Using a straight edge
and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away
the covering inside the lines which were marked
above. Be cautious not to cut into the wood-this
will weaken the structure.
Pull the left and right elevator out of the horizontal
stabilizer.
Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away
the covering around of all slots for the horizontal
stabilizer and vertical fin installation.
Cut away only
the covering
Cut away only
the covering both sides.
A
A’
A=A’

CESSNA 208 12-Horizontal stabilizer
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.
CA
Apply CA glue
both sides.
(thin CA)
CA
Apply thin CA glue into the slot where
the fuselage meet the horizontal stabilizer.
Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the fuselage and adjust the alignment as described in section 11.
Note: it is important to ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is also level in regards to the fuselage.
Apply the thin CA along the area where the covering was removed in the previous step and to the
fuselage where the horizontal stabilizer mounts .
Carefully, push the vertical fin into the
slot on the fuselage as shown.

CESSNA 208 13-Horizontal stabilizer
B
B’
B=B’
Trial fit the vertical fin in position. Using a 90 degree triangle or adjust the vertical stabilizer ensure
that the B=B’ as shown, the vertical stabilizer is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer.
Using a pencil, trace around the vertical stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. Remove the vertical
stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using a straight edge and a sharp hobby knife,
carefully cut away the covering inside the lines
which were marked above. Be cautious not to
cut into the wood-this will weaken the structure.
Cut away only
the covering
both side
Insert the vertical fin into the fuselage, precisely align
the vertical stabilizer as described in step 13A.
Apply the thin CA glue on the vertical stabilizer where it
contacts the fuselage.
CA
Apply thin CA
glue both side
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the top
of the hinge
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
TOP-SIDE
TOP-SIDE
STEP 13A
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the bottom
of the hinge
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.

CESSNA 208 14-Horizontal stabilizer
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the right
of the hinge
VERTICAL STABILIZER
RIGHT-SIDE
Apply thin CA
glue on the bottom
of the hinge
VERTICAL STABILIZER
LEFT-SIDE
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the LEFT
of the hinge
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.

FLAP SERVO HATCH - BOTTOM VIEW FLAP SERVO HATCH - TOP VIEW
30cm Extension cord
Using the thread (pre-installed at
factory) to slide the aileron extension
cord into the wing half.
X
Flap servo hatch
L/R
1.5mm
CESSNA 208 15-Wing: Flap and Aileron servo

The rectangular holes were
cut out at the factory.
cut away
only the covering
cut away only the covering
CA
CA
Securely glue together. If coming off during
flight, you lose control of your air plane.
Thin CA
Thin CA
.............................2
Connector 2mm
2x175mm rod with clevis
...2
2x175mm rod with clevis/EZ link
...2
Control horn
.............................4
CESSNA 208 16-Wing: Flap and Aileron linkages

1.mm
1.mm
CESSNA 208 17-Wing: wing brace
2x8mm screw
3X12mm screw
.......2
.........6

A
B
Piece A for top of the wing.
Piece B for bottom of the wing.
B
A
Adhesive tape
1.mm
CA
CESSNA 208 18-Wing:
2x8mm screw
.........6
2X8mm screw

CA
X
Not included.
These parts must be
purchased separately
1.mm
Plastic wing tip
CESSNA 208 19-Wing: Lights
2x8mm screw
.........6

CA
XNot included.
These parts must be
purchased separately
CESSNA 208 20-Wing: Lights