Pilot‐RC– 20cc / Electric planePilot RC 20cc / Electric planeAssembly Manual

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Hardware needed to complete:Hardware needed to complete:

Engine Option 1 : Gasline

• Transmitters and Receivers• Gasoline engine - 20cc ) (for example DLE-20RA)• Servos (5pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)• Batteries of your choice - RX and / or Ignitiony g

Engine Option 2: Electric

• Transmitters and Receivers• Servos (4pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)• Electric motor (Pilot-RC CC20/400KV motor)• ESC (100A )• Batteries of your choice (3300-4500mah 6S 22.2V 35C lipo battery)y ( p y)

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Assemble accessories needed to complete:p

• Squares• Epoxy Adhesives and Acetone Container• Cyanocrylate adhesives and accessories• X-Acto and Saw knives• Sandpaper as required• Thread lock - color Blue

f f• Support for aircraft

Main Landing Gear Assemblyg y

• Position the Upside Down fuselage on the fuselage tray• Install the wheels and axles on the landing gear• Install the landing gear on the fuselage• Install the landing gear on the fuselage

Tail Wheel Installation

• Position the Upside Down fuselage on the fuselage tray• Observe the distance for the positioning of the eyelet, see below drawing• Install the grommet on the vertical rudder - Rudder• Do not stick the Rudder for EDGE540V3 hamilton scheme, it will damage the watch decal - IMPORTANT

Installing the servo horn on the stabilizer:g

• It is very important to sand the linkage horn• Cut the opening that was covered • Glue with epoxy glue• Remove excess glue with acetone

Installing the servo horn on the rudder:g

• It is very important to sand the linkage horn• Cut the opening that was covered • Glue with epoxy glue• Remove excess glue with acetone

Installation of the servo horn on the wing panels:g p

• It is very important to sand the linkage horn• Cut the opening that was covered • Glue with epoxy glue• Remove excess glue with acetone

Installation of the servos and links on the wing panels:g p

• Install the servo in place - 4 screws• Finalize the installation of the links• Place the wing panels in their Wing bag

Stabilizer Installation:

• Cut the Edge trailing from the fixed portion of the vertical rudder• Keep and set aside• Cut the covering on the stab so it can glue to the fuselage well. • Insert the stabilizer• Define a reference point on the fuselage• Proceed and measure to properly position the stabilizer on each side

l h dh d h• Glue with epoxy adhesive and remove excess with acetone• Glue the piece that was cute, back at the rudder's Edge trailing• Install the canvas to complete the finish

Rudder Installation:

• Install the rudder temporarily• Validate the correct functioning movement of the rudder • Glue the rudder hinges with epoxy glue• Remove excess glue with acetone

Servo Tray Installation: y

• Install the rudder servo in the fuselage as shown in the picture

Pull-Pull system Installation:y

• Determine the correct length of the cables, for the assembly of Pull-pull • Assemble the pull-pull cables• Install and adjust cables

Stabilizer servo installation:Stab e se o sta at o :• Install the elevator servo in position in the fuselage as shown in picture 1• Finalize linkage adjustments as shown in picture 2

Cowling installation:g

• Install the engine Cowling, insert the screw on the cowling top (as shown in picture 1)• Install masking tape to define the location of the holes to be drilled (As shown in picture 2)• Drill the holes with 2 5mm ODDrill the holes with 2.5mm OD

Preparation of the Firewall for an electric motor:epa at o o t e e a o a e ect c oto :• Install the electric motor firewall (as shown in picture 1)• Glue with epoxy adhesive• Install the electric motor (as shown in picture 2)• Install the electric motor and verify the distance form firewall to the prop hub to obtain the right gap with the Cowling

Engine Installation:g

• Replace the cowling with the screws• Measure the distance for the motor installation

Preparation for Electric engine:p g

• Verification for clearance gap, should be about 1 to 1.5 cm • Follow the same procedure for petrol engine

Firewall set-up and preparation for Gas engine:p p p g

• Glue the duplicate pieces (as shown in picture 1)• Us clamps to hold firm • Use epoxy glue or wood glue• Use epoxy glue or wood glue• Allow to dry properly

Firewall preparation and installation for Gas engine:p p g

• Place and Install the parts as shown in picture 1 and 2• Glue with epoxy adhesive

Gas engine Installation:g

• Install the engine as shows in picture 1 and 2• Validate the required space between the engine cowl and the propeller bed before permanently installing the engine in place

Gas engine Installation component:g p

• Install battery for ignition• Install the tank• Install servo for motor as well as linkages• Install servo for motor as well as linkages

Accessories installation for gasoline engine:g g

• Install the fuel dot for the fuel tank• Install the ignition switch

Wheels pants Installation:p

1. Hold the rear of the fuse up. Slipping the wheel pants over the axles and support the rear of the pants to line up with the ground2 Drill the holes for the installing the self tapping screw2. Drill the holes for the installing the self-tapping screw 3. Install the T-nuts (2) on each side4. Finalize installation on landing gear

Wing deflectors Installation:g

• Finalize the installation of the wing deflectors with the screws provided with the Kit

Balancing the CG of airplane: g p

• Install the balance rods in their position (as shown in picture 1)• Install the canopy• Finalize the balancing of the aircraft for your flight preferences• Finalize the balancing of the aircraft for your flight preferences

Final presentation of your model: Electric Modelp y

Final presentation of your model: 20cc Gas Model p y