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PC-9                       Item code: BH151

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Instruction Manual

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Caution:

 

This model is not a toy! 

If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, 

please  ask  an  experienced  model  flyer  for  help  and 

support. If you attempt to operate the model without 

knowing  what  you  are  doing  you  could  easily  injure 

yourself  or  somebody  else.  Please  keep  your  safety 

and well-being in mind at all times.

Important:

 Before you start construction

Even if you have built a large number of RC models 

please read right through these instructions and check 

all the kit components against the parts list. We have 

taken great trouble to keep construction as simple as 

possible, without making any compromises in the area 

of safety.

Note regarding the film covering

Minor  creases  or  bubbles  may  develop  in  the  film 

covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions 

(temperature,  humidity  etc.);  in  rare  cases  you  may 

even find a slight warp in a component. These minor 

faults are in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden 

structures, and can easily be corrected using a heat 

gun, as commonly used for modelling.

Creases: 

Blow warm air over the area and rub 
down with a soft cloth.

Wing warp: 

Hold  the  panel  twisted  gently  in 
the opposite direction to the warp, 
and apply warm air to remove the 
creases from the covering.

Caution! 

do not heat the film more than is absolutely 

necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the film may 

melt and holes may be formed.

This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in 

a very short time. However, the work which you have to 

carry out is important and must be done carefully. The 

model will only be strong and fly well if you complete 

your  tasks  competently  -  so  please  work  slowly  and 

accurately.

When self-tapping screws have to be screwed into 

wood,  apply  a  little  white  glue  to  prevent  them 

shaking loose: just squirt white glue into the hole 

and fit the screw.

+   This is not a toy.

+    Be  sure  that  no  other  flyers  are  using  your  radio 

frequency.

 +  Do not smoke near fuel.

 +  Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children 

and pets.

 +  Wear safety glasses. 

 +The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the 

glow plug.

 + Do not flip the propeller with your fingers. 

 +   Keep  loose  clothing  and  wires  away  from  the 

 propeller. 

 +  Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not 

stand in line with the side of the propeller. 

 + Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller 

only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Summary of Contents for PILATUS PC-9

Page 1: ...2 015mm 79 33in Weight 7 8 kg 17 16 lbs Wing area 64 4dm2 Wing loading 121g dm2 Wing type NACA airfoils Spinner 90mm Gear type Air retract gear CNC Suspension Metal Struts included SPECIFICATION Parts listing required Not included Engine O S GT 33 cc Gas Radio 08 channels Servo 07 servos size 40 x 20 x 38 mm 3 servos size 32x16x33 mm elevator rudder Standard high torque servos ...

Page 2: ...ilizer with pre installed rud der 1 Horizontal stabilizer with pre installed elevator halves To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workbench with an old towel or brown paper both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bag SUGGESTION NOTE P...

Page 3: ...and rub down with a soft cloth Wing warp Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp and apply warm air to remove the creases from the covering Caution do not heat the film more than is absolutely necessary If the air or the iron is too hot the film may melt and holes may be formed This model is highly pre fabricated and can be built in a very short time However the work wh...

Page 4: ...Aluminium tube horizontal stabilizer F Pilot K Cowling G Decal sheet M Cockpit top hatch N Canopy clear B1 C2 B2 E1 E2 F K D C1 A G M N 1 Air retracts main gear 2 Air retract nose gear 3 Push pull cable nose gear 4 Air tank 5 4 ways connector 6 3 way connector 7 Air line sets 8 Valve control 9 Valve one way 8 1 9 2 11 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 11a 11b 10 10 10 Wheels 11 Fuel tank 12 Connector 13 Spinner ...

Page 5: ...using mask ing tape tape the servo lead to the end of the thread carefully pull the thread out When you have pulled the servo lead out remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread 4 Place the servo into the servo tray Center the servo within the tray and drill 1 5mm pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mount ing screws provided with the servo Drill a hole 1 5mm ...

Page 6: ...pposite wing half After both linkages are completed connect both of the aileron servo loads using a Y harness you have purchased 3 INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 3 Repeat the procedure to install the control horn on the opposite aileron Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below 55mm M2 lock nut 3x10mm Aileron control horn 1 A B Epoxy glue 2 Push in Aileron control horn Air retract ...

Page 7: ...ion Secure the air retract to the wing Install and secure the wheel Push in Secure 3 x 15mm Drill a hole 2mm diameter Air tube Install the tube to the air retract Repeat the procedure to install the opposite wing Bottom side IV INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT 5 x 35 mm Secure Collar Drill a hole 6 2mm diameter Secure 5x70mm ...

Page 8: ...nk It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none of it falls into the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mmx20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split 7 Using a...

Page 9: ...owl opening Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in place using four wood screws See picture below 4 Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl o...

Page 10: ...he control horn on the opposite elevator Repeat step 1 on the part I page 5 to install the elevator servo 2 ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Elevator control horn install as same as the way of aileron control horn Please see pictures below 1 A B Epoxy glue 2 Push in Control horn Repeat the procedure to install the elevator pushrod on the opposite elevator Elevator pushrod install as same as the ...

Page 11: ...1 Push in 2 Push in Secure Bottom side Rudder control horn Rudder pushrod See pictures below IX RUDDER INSTALLATION 2 Push in Rudder servo and control horn install as same as the way of aileron Rudder pushrod install as same as the way of elevator pushrod Please see pictures below RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Cut Aluminium 1 Push in ...

Page 12: ...control servo Air supply Air tank Left main gear wing Nose gear Right main gear wing Secure Zip tie Install the servo to the fuselage Please see pictures below XI INSTALLING SERVO USING FOR VALVE CONTROL Please see pictures below X INSTALLING THE AIR TANK Air tank Tie wrap A B Epoxy glue Attach the valve control to servo Connector ...

Page 13: ... GEAR Nose air retractable landing gear install as same as the way of air retractable landing gear on the part III see page 6 7 Push pull cable nose gear INSTALLING NOSE GEAR SERVO Nose gear servo Throttle servo Valve control servo Please see pictures below Push pull cable nose gear Push pull cable nose gear ...

Page 14: ...PC 9 Item code BH151 Instruction Manual 14 Item code BH151 ...

Page 15: ...e receiver and battery until after balancing the model 4 Using a 2mm drill bit drill a hole through the side of the fuselage near the receiver for the antenna to exit XIV INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY Switch of receiver 1 Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes through the fuselage side 2 Secure the switch in place using the two...

Page 16: ...poxy glue C A glue C A glue Top side Close and Open Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch Use low tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Wrap the tape completely around the canopy hatch as the tape does not stick well to the covering We used balsa...

Page 17: ...nstalled ready to fly and empty fuel tanks hold the model at the marked balance point with the stabilizer level Lift the model If the tail drops when you lift the model is tail heavy and you must add weigh to the nose If the nose drops it is nose heavy and you must add weight to the tail to balance If possible first attempt to balance the model by changing the position of the receiver battery and ...

Page 18: ... to an explosion Keep all onlookers especially small children and animals well back from the area of operation This is a flying aircraft which will cause serious injury in case of impact with a person or animal NEVER fly near power lines aerials or other dangerous areas including airports motorways etc ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind the propeller and do not allow any part of your body to be ...

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