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Hobby-Lobby Pilot-1 User Manual

1/8 scale “aeronca champ” arf
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© 2009-2010 Hobby Lobby International, Inc. All rights Reserved. • 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 USA www.hobby-lobby.com
1/8 scale "Aeronca Champ" ARF
Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight (w/o battery):
Weight (w/ PQ1800-3S):
Pg.1 – Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009
52 in. (1320mm)
32 in. (813mm)
362 in². (23.35dm²)
28.8 oz. (816g)
33.8 oz. (958g)

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  • Page 1 362 in². (23.35dm²) Weight (w/o battery): 28.8 oz. (816g) Weight (w/ PQ1800-3S): 33.8 oz. (958g) Pg.1 – Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009 © 2009-2010 Hobby Lobby International, Inc. All rights Reserved. • 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 USA www.hobby-lobby.com...
  • Page 2 Pg.2 – Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009...
  • Page 3 Its Continental 65hp engine powered it to a top speed of 100 mph. Pilot-1 is pleased to announce the 1/8 scale Aeronca Champ as part of the Golden Age Civilian Series. The Pilot-1 “Champ” encompasses the same attributes in quality construction and handling that made the original Aeronca Champ a favorite for over 50 years.
  • Page 4 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  Battery Hatch ...
  • Page 5 1. Prepare aileron servo mounting plate for installation. (Note: plywood tab with pull- string needs to be broken free with needle nose pliers.) 2. Turn on radio. Make sure the aileron trim is centered and all programming is reset to neutral.
  • Page 6 5. Use tape to secure pull-string to servo wire. 6. Use needle nose pliers to break plywood tab. Carefully pull servo wire though wing section. 7. Install servo mounting plate with small sheet metal screws. 8. Remove aileron and fold CA hinges in half, as shown.
  • Page 7 9. With the aileron tight and deflected downward, use 2 drops per hinge of thin CA to assure strong bonds. Use paper towel to remove any excess CA before drying. 10. Deflect aileron upwards and repeat application for bottom of wing. Note very small gap between aileron and wing.
  • Page 8 13. Install pushrod and adjust clevis as necessary. Note the heat shrink tubing used here to prevent clevis from opening accidentally. 14. Install wing joiner into center section. Feed servo wire through holes and secure wing panel with machine screw and washer. 15.
  • Page 9 17. Install tailwheel bracket as shown in photo. 18. Install the Elevator CA hinges. Again, test fit for alignment and slight gap between the two surfaces. Note: you may wish to flex hinges back and forth several times before installation. 19.
  • Page 10 21. Install screws into tailwheel bracket. 22. Turn on radio. Make sure the Elevator and Rudder trims are centered and all programming is reset to neutral. Drill the outer servo arm hole out to 3/64” (1.2mm) diameter. This hole is located 1/2” (13mm) from the center of the servo screw.
  • Page 11 25. Install the landing gear using the nylon straps and sheet metal screws. 26. Install the wheels with a wheel collar on each side of each wheel. (Battery hatch shown installed with magnets in this photo.) 27. Solder connectors to motor, electronic speed control (ESC), and battery.
  • Page 12 29. Install servo wires into your receiver. Make sure all items are secure for flight. Install wing with machine screws and washers. 30. Install windshield with (4) sheet metal screws. 31. Install cowling with (4) sheet metal screws. Make sure the propeller has about 1/8” clearance from the front of the cowling.
  • Page 13 33. Install wing struts to fuselage using sheet metal screws. 34. Install landing gear / wing strut cover with sheet metal screw. 35. Make sure to support the wing center section with foam block (approx. 7/8” tall) or small towel. Be careful not to twist wing or apply too much pressure.
  • Page 14 37. Insert the cable through the crimp tube, then the fuselage bracket, and finally back through the crimp tube. Carefully pull tight and crimp the tube using needle nose pliers. Trim off excess wire. 38. Route cable thru tail as shown, making a diamond shape.
  • Page 15 41. Use your radio manual to set up Elevator travel and exponential as shown. Adjust Elevator to get 7/8” (21mm) UP and 5/8” (16mm) DOWN travel. Use 25% expo to soften the center travel per your radio manual. (JR/Spektrum +25% and Futaba/Hitec -25%) *This photo shows the measurement from the elevator neutral position to the full up...
  • Page 16 45. Aileron-Rudder Mix: Setup your computer radio with an Aileron-to-Rudder mix of approx. 25%. This means when you move the Aileron stick to the LEFT (left aileron moves up), the Rudder will also move to the LEFT about 1/4" (6mm). Then move the aileron stick to the full right position (right aileron up) and the Rudder should also move to the right about 1/4”...
  • Page 17 Warranty Hobby-Lobby guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warrant y does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no event shall Hobby-Lobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

  • Page 18: Radio Control

    2008 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity.
  • Page 19 allocation of frequencies for each site, a day-use agreement between sites, or testing which determines that no interference exists. A frequency-management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs, AMA clubs and individual AMA members, or individual AMA members.
  • Page 20 Hobby Lobby International, Inc. 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 1-866-WE-FLY-RC (1-866-933-5972) www.hobby-lobby.com © 2009-2010 Hobby Lobby International, Inc. All rights Reserved. • 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 USA www.hobby-lobby.com Pg.20 – Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009...