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- Page 1 1/4 scale 1936 WACO YKS-6 “Custom Cabin” ARF Wingspan: 100 in. (2540mm) Length: 74 in. (1880mm) Wing Area: 2496 in². (161dm²) Flying Weight: 352 oz. (9.98kg)
- Page 2 37 different countries with Brazil being the largest buyer.” (WACO Air Museum online, Oct. 2008) Pilot-1 is pleased to announce the 1/4 scale WACO YKS-6 as part of the Golden Age Civilian Series. The Pilot-1 WACO YKS-6 encompasses the same attributes in quality construction and handling that made the original WACO a favorite for over 75 years.
- Page 3 Before starting, use the Contents list to take an inventory and make sure it is complete. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, contact Hobby-Lobby.com Support at 1-866-WE-FLY-RC (1-866-933-5972) Contents List ¨ Fuselage ¨ Engine Cowl and Plywood Attachment Ring ¨...
- Page 4 1. Locate the parts shown for the aileron installation. 2. Remove the servo mounting plate from the lower wing panels. The mounting layout is for the Hitec HS-635 standard servo. Adjust as necessary if you are using a different servo. 3.
- Page 5 7. Slide the servo extension through the wing to the root. 8. Install servo mounting plate with small sheet metal screws. 9. Untape aileron from main wing panel. 10. Locate CA hinges, four will be used for each aileron. 11. Ailerons and their mating surface have been pre-slotted for CA hinges.
- Page 6 16. Deflect aileron upwards and repeat application for bottom of wing. Note very small gap between aileron and wing. 17. From the top of the wing install the aileron control horn with its washer. DO NOT tighten yet. Relieve the areas where the washer touches the corrugations.
- Page 7 22. Screw nylon control horn linkage to the control horn. The distance from the bottom of the aileron to the center of the hole on the nylon part should be about 28mm (1-1/8”). 23. Prepare 3 full size servos for installation, we recommend the Hitec HS-635.
- Page 8 30. Mount the aluminum plate to the bottom of the fuselage with 3 screws. The bend in the aluminum plate goes down. (See photo) 31. Locate horizontal stabilizer and elevators along with 6 CA hinges. Repeat the assembly process similar to the ailerons. Make sure to adjust the gaps in the hinge line as well as the end gaps prior to gluing.
- Page 9 37. Thread the bare end of each cable into fuselage at rear. A tube is a pre-installed for you. Pull all but a few inches of cable to the front. Tape the rear of the cables so that they remain accessible. 38.
- Page 10 46. Photo shows the elevator and rudder controls. Tighten the lock nut to maintain the settings. 47. Clip the excess wire in front of the crimp. 48. Locate the pre-painted wire landing gear parts as well as the 2 wooden fillers and the 2 nylon landing gear straps and screws.
- Page 11 52. Insert glued filler in position. Have a small hammer handy to tap the block in place. 53. When fully sheeted the wooden block will still protrude a small amount. 54. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove an epoxy that has squeezed out. 55.
- Page 12 59. After the epoxy has cured sand the wooden filler blocks flush with the fuselage. This is most easily accomplished by using a Dremel with a sanding drum. Work carefully to not damage the finished fuselage. 60. Once satisfied with the fillers, cut 2 patches from the supplied orange covering to hide the installation.
- Page 13 63. After trial fitting, epoxy the gear legs into position. 64. Insert balsa strips into the groove to finish the inside of the gear leg. 65. Once satisfied with the position of the fillers, CA them in place with thin CA. 66.
- Page 14 67. Slit the covering to go around the smaller wire and complete the ironing process. 68. Locate the scale wheels. 69. Slip one wheel collar on the axel then the wheel and another wheel collar. 70. Tighten wheel collars. NOTE: The nuts on the wheel disc face the inside of the model.
- Page 15 71. Install the 2 wing tubes. The longer one (approx. 25”) is the bottom tube. The shorter tube (approx. 21-1/2”) is for the upper wing. 72. Slide the 4 wing panels into position. 73. Locate the 4 hitch pins. The wing panels are held in place with these pins, no screws of bolts are required.
- Page 16 75. Locate the 8 pre-painted airfoiled aluminum wing struts. 76. Locate the hardware for the struts. 16 Nylon fittings pre-drilled. 4- 3x30mm screws (shorten to 25mm) 8- 3x15mm screws 16- 3x10mm screws 28- 3mm nylock nuts 77. Install 2 nylon fittings with on 3x25mm screw and one 3mm nyloc nut.
- Page 17 79. When all fittings are installed on the wings begin to install the struts with the long diagonal strut. 80. Attach the bottom of the strut to the single fitting on the leading edge of the bottom wing, make sure to align the airfoil with the thick end forward.
- Page 18 84. Photo from the rear of the diagonal strut and the N struts at the front of the lower wing. 85. Photo of the rear N strut connection at the rear of the lower wing. 86. Install all hardware and snug each nut, do not over tighten.
- Page 19 90. Adjust the length of the inter connector so that both upper and lower aileron are in neutral position. 91. Connect and tighten lock nuts to secure. 92. Locate the tail brace wires and solder on electrical ends as well as the 3-3mm allen head screws and 3mm nylock nuts.
- Page 20 97. Tighten the 3 threaded allen head bolts. 98. On the bottom brace wires solder the terminal so that a wood screw can be used to attach it to the fuselage. Pre-drill the fitting before installing the screws. 99. See photo for the location of the brace wires.
- Page 21 102. You may wish to paint the interior of the fiberglass cowl with a matt finish black paint. 103. Put the dummy motor into the cowl but DO NOT glue in place at this time. 104. The cowl mounting ring is pre-installed at the factory.
- Page 22 112. Photo shows AXI5345/16 motor and a Jeti 99A SPIN ESC. The ESC is screwed to the side of the motor mount and it is in the airflow inside the cowl. 113. The power wires are routed back to a Series connector in the battery box inside the fuselage.
- Page 23 118. Fit the windshield and attach either with small screws or canopy glue. 119. Access to the radio system and the batteries is through the operable doors. 120. In addition to flight batteries you will need to supply your radio system with power.
- Page 24 126. To remove the wing panels as sets first remove the hitch pins. 127. Unplug the aileron extensions from your receiver and slide the wings away from the side of the fuselage about 2-3”. 128. Slip the provided plywood wing jig into place one both the lower and upper root ribs.
- Page 25 131. The wings transport easily beside the fuselage for quick and pain free assembly at the flying field. Aileron Low Rates: 1-1/4” UP 3/8” DOWN Aileron High Rates 1-1/2” UP 7/16” DOWN Elevator Low Rates 1” UP 1” DOWN...
- Page 26 Elevator High Rates 1-3/4” UP 1-3/4” DOWN Rudder Low Rates 1” in each direction Rudder High Rates 1-1/2” in each direction 6” back from the leading edge of the upper wing where it meets the fuselage NOTE: This is about in line with the leading Edge of the lower wing...
- Page 27 9. Wait for a calm or light wind day for first flights. Flying You will soon find out the Pilot-1 Cabin WACO YKS-6 is a real pleasure to fly. Takeoffs, landings, and scale aerobatics are easy and well behaved. Even if you have never flown a tailwheel airplane before, the Pilot-1 Cabin WACO YKS-6 should be an easy transition.
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Page 28: Warning - This Is Not A Toy
WARNING – THIS IS NOT A TOY! Radio controlled model aircraft are capable of inflicting serious injury and/or property damage if not assembled, operated, and maintained in a competent and safe manner. If you are not already experienced with radio controlled models, we strongly suggest that you find an experienced modeler to assist you. - Page 29 Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low-performance model aircraft (less than 100 mph). The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft's attitude and direction at all times. 10. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot.
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