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PC9-

EP

.

                                       

                                      Instruction Manual.

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INTRODUCTION.

   Thank you for choosing the 

EP

-PC9 ARTF by SEAGULL EP. The 

EP

-PC9 was designed with the

intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a  semi scale  airplane  which is easy to fly and quick
to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood   to make it stronger than the
average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work
has been done for you already.Flying the   

EP

-PC9 is simply a joy.

   This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your   

EP

-PC9. Use the parts listing below to identify

all parts.

WARNING.

    Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

   If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C
supplier and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

! 

Motor: Himark outrunner

                 C3522-990

!

Radio with four  sub-micro servos.

!    

Speed control: 35A to 45A.

!

Battery: Awesome Power battery

11.1V 2200 mAh - 11.1V 3200 mAh.

             Himark outrunner
                 C3522-990.

Speed control:
SJ Conquest 35 or 45 amp.

Awesome Power battery
   11.1V 2200 mAh - 11.1V 3200 mAh.

Summary of Contents for PC-9

Page 1: ... in Vietnam Specifications WingSpan 49 6in 126cm WingArea 454 2sqin 29 3sqdm Weight 1 9 2 6lbs 850 1200g Length 37 7in 95 7cm Radio 4channelwith4sub microservos Motorsize HimarkOutrunnerC3522 990 Need to Complete Speed Control SJ Conquest 35 or 45 amp Recommended Battery 3 cell 11 1V 2200mAh to 3200mAh Li Po ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS X8 ...

Page 2: ...ll parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R C supplier and join your local R C Model Flying Club R C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety ...

Page 3: ...hrough Horizon Hobby HORIZON HOBBY DISTRIBUTIONS INC 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61822 USA FOR USA MARKET ONLY Horizon Hobby Inc guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any parts damage by use or modification In no case shall Horizon Hobby s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further ...

Page 4: ...Apply thin C A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel 6 Using C A remover debonder and a paper towel remove any excess C A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area hinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line HINGING THE ELEVATOR 8 ...

Page 5: ...and mounting the wheel as shown in the following pictures 2 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the two main gear mount ing slots located in the bottom of the wing 3 Insert the 90º bend of one main gear wire into the predrilled hole in one mounting slot 4 The landing gear wire is held in place using two nylon landing gear straps and four 2mm x 12mm wood screws Gear mounting slot W...

Page 6: ... the screws completely to secure the gear wire in place Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the aileron servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount Attach the micro control connector to the servo arms Be sure to use the lock tie but it could free rotation Lock tie 4 Insert aileron control horn to the aileron as same as picture below 2 x 12mm Landing gear wire Because the s...

Page 7: ...s onto the elevator servo Test fit the servo into the elevator servo mount HORIZONTALSTABILIZER 1 Using a ruler and a pen locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer at the trail ing edge and place a mark Use a triangle and extend this mark from back to front across the top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer C A glue Control horn 2 U...

Page 8: ... lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer 4 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer 5 Remove the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the covering from between them usi...

Page 9: ...op edges of the filler block Leave the covering in place on the sides of the filler block When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it 6 When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly apply C A glue to fix them Attach the micro control connector to the servo arms Be sure ...

Page 10: ...See pictures below PUSHROD INSTALLATION NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION Adjust the nose gear steering arm until the arm is parallel with the fire wall Install the pushrod wire as shown C A glue Elevator control horn Pushrod C a glue Elevator servo Rudder servo C A glue Rudder control horn ...

Page 11: ... fit the servo into the stearing servo mount 2 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR Blind nut COWLING INSTALLATION 1 Using a pen to mark the points follow ing the instru...

Page 12: ...er cone If it does use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it 3 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Ho...

Page 13: ...end setting up the EP PC9 using the control throws listed at right We have listed control throws for both Low Rate initial test flying sport flying and High Rate aerobatic flying CONTROL THROWS INITIAL FLYING SPORT FLYING Ailerons 3 8 up 3 8 down Elevator 3 8 up 3 8 down Rudder 1 2 right 1 2 left AEROBATIC FLYING Ailerons 1 2 up 1 2 down Elevator 5 8 up 5 8 down Rudder 1 right 1 left Do not use th...

Page 14: ...If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction 5 If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights 6 Check to ensure the control surfaces are moving the proper amount for both low and high rate settings 8 Properly balance the propeller An out of balance propeller wi...

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