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Build Instructions                                                                                                             

1928 Pietenpol Sky Scout UM

 - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.

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Step 19

Step 20

Step 24

Step 23

Step 22

Step 21

F18

Bottom View

Bottom View

F19

F20

F22

F22

F21

F23

F26

F24

F5

F25

F19

Etched “Top” 

Side Facing Up

F24

Gap

Front

Back

F22

F22

F23

Summary of Contents for Build It! Pietenpol Sky Scout 1928

Page 1: ...Wing Span 19 5 inches Wing Area 70 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 5 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 12 revised 04 15 2015...

Page 2: ...ediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the state of Cali...

Page 3: ...engine of the time The aircraft was redesigned to use the heavier lower powered engine by making it to a single seat aircraft The new location for the pilot required a section called a flop to be ins...

Page 4: ...gested that a high quality clear lacquer be used to protect and seal any unfinished wood One single light coat of clear lacquer should be sufficient to protect the model from moisture without adding s...

Page 5: ...Sheet Wood Inventory 1 of 1 Build Instructions 1928 Pietenpol Sky Scout UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 5...

Page 6: ...interlock like a 3D puzzle We strongly suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts together first It is advised to work 1 2 steps ahead in the instructions using this dry fit te...

Page 7: ...Builder s Notes Build Instructions 1928 Pietenpol Sky Scout UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 7...

Page 8: ...rd the front of F1 Bond with CA 2 Battery Tray Lay F4a sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply on the work surface and press F4b sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply into the slot and notch in F4a Bond with CA 3 Lay F4c sheet 08...

Page 9: ...ved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 7 Step 6 Cont Step 6 Step 5 F1 Bottom Bottom View F2 F3 F4b F4a F4a R V e l c r o F6 F7 F7 F8 Bottom View Bottom View F4 F5 Long Arm F 4 c F1 Right Side Rig...

Page 10: ...glue F13 to the bottom of the fuselage 13 Turn the fuselage upright and square it against the work surface Ensure that the rear of the fuselage sides are aligned with each other and that they are vert...

Page 11: ...ctions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 12 Step 16 Step 15 Step 14 Step 13 F9 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View F10 F11 F13 F1...

Page 12: ...y on the work surface with the etched Top side facing up Fit the two F22s sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply to the rear slots in F21 Note That the front of parts F22 will not contact F21 This gap allows the mou...

Page 13: ...nstructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 13 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 24 Step 23 Step 22 Step 21 F18 Bottom View Bottom View F19 F20 F22 F22 F21 F23 F26 F24 F5 F25 F19 Et...

Page 14: ...8 1 20 in balsa to spar W1 sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply Ensure that ribs W2 are inside of ribs W3 29 Fit the rear of the wing center section part W4 sheet 01 08 1 20 in balsa to the tabs at the rear of rib...

Page 15: ...structions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 32 Step 31 Step 30 Step 29 F27 Bottom View F32 W5R Etched Side Up W4 Bond W1 Wrap F28 F29 F30 F31 W6...

Page 16: ...n balsa Bond with CA 37 Align the leading edge of the elevator assembly with the edge of the work surface and sand a 45 degree bevel along the entire leading edge This bevelled side will now be referr...

Page 17: ...uild Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 33 Step 34 Step 36 Step 37 Step 41 Step 40 Step 39 Step 38 R2 R1 R1 1 16 in x 1 8 in Aluminum Tube E2 Top CS1 LG1 W R3 R5 R4 E...

Page 18: ...roLITETM available from stevensaero com Cover the tail surfaces and wheel covers on both sides Paint the cabane struts landing gear and flying struts to match the chosen color scheme 2 Fuselage Cover...

Page 19: ...ons 1928 Pietenpol Sky Scout UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 42 Step 43 Step 1 Step 2 Step 5 Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Cont M1 Bottom View Bottom View M2 M3 M4...

Page 20: ...h the exit slots in the fuselage sides Fit the receiver brick to the receiver tray by first slipping the rear of the circuit board into the notch in the short arm of the clip Press down on the front o...

Page 21: ...Pietenpol Sky Scout UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 5 Cont Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 11 Step 10 Step 9 Step 8 Cont Spikes Bottom View Bottom View Bump Co...

Page 22: ...nt the wheels to the landing gear wire If using the supplied wheels bend the wire up 90 degrees to retain the wheel and trim off the excess Refer to the Landing Gear Detail drawing on Detail Sheet 1 o...

Page 23: ...ions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 23 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 18 Step 17 Cont Step 17 Step 16 Black Wire Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View 1 32 in Wire Pla...

Page 24: ...ilizer and elevator to the work surface as shown Ensure that the bevelled edge of the elevator is facing down and that there is a 1 64 in gap between the two surfaces Slice a length of 1 2 in wide cle...

Page 25: ...ructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 25 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 Step 26 Step 25 Step 24 Step 23 LG4 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Left Tape Tape Right Sid...

Page 26: ...a heat gun or warm soldering iron Retain the excess length of non shrunk tubing for step 39 When cool remove the tube from the wires Keep the excess wire 31 Refer to the Push Rod Detail drawing on Det...

Page 27: ...2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 27 Step 27 Cont Step 28 Step 29 Step 33 Step 32 Step 31 Step 30 1 8 in Bottom View Top View 3 4 in Bond 1 16 in Heat Shrink Tube 3 4 in Long Tw...

Page 28: ...and to rib W7 with medium CA Radiator and Scale Engine 37 Remove the covering from the slot in the center of F20 Fit the tab at the base of the radiator into the slot Then press the radiator back into...

Page 29: ...ut UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 35 Step 36 Step 37 Step 38 Complete Complete Step 40 Step 39 Dry Fit Bottom View Bottom View Tack Leading Edge F r o n...

Page 30: ...While not a thorough preflight check listed below are some of the major items that you should consider checking when developing your own preflight check list Get in the habit of always preflighting yo...

Page 31: ...ntrols Crosswind landings should be avoided until you are comfortable with the model s flight performance Congratulations Once you ve completed your first flights you will have noticed that the Steven...

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