Pober Pixie
Pober Pixie building instructions
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Contents
Accessories required to build the model: ................................................................................................ 2
Introductory notes .................................................................................................................................... 2
Fuselage .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Wing strut supports.................................................................................................................................. 3
Undercarriage .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Tailplane and fin ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the servos and “snakes” ........................................................................................................... 5
Wings....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wing struts............................................................................................................................................... 6
Wing centre section ................................................................................................................................. 6
Covering the wings .................................................................................................................................. 7
Cowl......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the motor .................................................................................................................................. 7
Recommended power set:....................................................................................................................... 8
RC installation, finishing .......................................................................................................................... 9
Recommended control surface travels .................................................................................................... 9
Balancing ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Test-flying ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Dangers and hazards ............................................................................................................................ 10
Parts List................................................................................................................................................ 10
Our model of the Pober Pixie represents a semi-scale version of the amateur design which was drawn
up by Paul Poberezny (founder and president of the EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association). The full-
size Pober Pixie is intended for anyone who wishes to own a low-priced machine which is simple to
handle. The design emphasises good flying characteristics as well as low costs.
The full-size machine is powered by engines rated at around 60 BHP (Continental A-64, fuel
consumption approximately three gallons per hour).
Today these aircraft are built and flown in the USA and other countries; every year the members of the
“Pober Pixie Association” meet up at the flying event at Oshkosh, USA.
Our model retains all the good qualities of the full-size machine, and its large wing area and powerful
ailerons offer good manoeuvrability and excellent flying characteristics even at low airspeeds. The
Pober Pixie represents an excellent choice for the beginner to flying.
The kit contains a GRP fuselage and ready-built, uncovered wing panels, tailplane and fin. The model
can therefore be completed ready for flying in a very short time, or alternatively can be fitted out to
good “scale” standards if the builder prefers.
The model was designed from the outset for electric power - the building instructions include
suggestions for recommended power systems.
Accessories required to build the model:
Balsa knife, steel straight edge, ruler, white glue, screwdriver, 5-minute epoxy, thixotropic filler for
thickening epoxy (optional), cyano-acrylate glue (“cyano”), abrasive paper, modelling pins, covering
material (Oracover, Solarfilm), general modelling tools.
Items required to fly the model:
Motor, propeller, propeller driver, speed controller, connecting leads, connector system, RC
equipment, four servos (special high-power or digital servos are not required).
Introductory notes
Please handle all the balsa components with care.
The fuselage structure is adequately strong and resistant to vibration. Nevertheless it is important to
install the individual components in the fuselage in approximately the positions shown.
