Hobby-Lobby Pilot-1 Manuel utilisateur

Pg.1 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

1/8 scale “Aeronca Champ”ARF

Wingspan: 52 in. (1320mm)

Length: 32 in. (813mm)

Wing Area: 362 in². (23.35dm²)

Weight (w/o battery): 28.8 oz. (816g)

Weight (w/ PQ1800-3S): 33.8 oz. (958g)

Pg.2 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

Pg.3 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

Introduction & History

The full-scale Aeronca Champion, or “Champ,” was manufactured by the Aeronca

Aircraft Corporation, in Middletown, Ohio between 1944 and 1951. Over 10,000 were

built. In 1946, it was marketed as “the newest in aerodynamic design! . . . It’s the easiest

plane you’ve ever flown. ”Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ also

featured tandem seating. While the Piper Cub is soloed from the rear seat, the Champ

can be soloed from the front seat, giving improved forward visibility on the ground, and

during takeoffs, climbs, landings. Although the Aeronca Champ has a wider cabin than

the Piper Cub, the Champ’s cruise speed was about 15mph faster. 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. Our engineers have spent countless hours developing a true-to-scale ARF that

looks and flies like the full-scale Champ. We know you will be pleased with its scale

looks and balanced maneuverability. In fact, our local model airplane pilots formed a

line so they each could get a chance to fly the prototype. All agree, for scale aircraft, it

may very well be the “easiest plane you’ve ever flown!”

Hobby Lobby International, Inc.

5614 Franklin Pike Circle

Brentwood, TN 37027

1-866-WE-FLY-RC

(1-866-933-5972)

www.hobby-lobby.com

Pg.4 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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

Landing Gear Hatch

Engine Cowl

Landing Gear

Wheels, Velcro, Misc Hardware

Wings

Wing Center Section

Tube Wing Joiner

Wing Struts

Horizontal Tail

Vertical Tail

Pushrods

Additional Items Required

4-channel Aircraft Radio w/ Receiver (minimum)

1800 mah, 3-cell, 11.1v Lipo battery (1800-2200mah)

(4) Hitec HS-55 servos

18 amp Jeti Advance Plus Brushless ESC

AXI 2217/16 Brushless Motor

AXI 22 Series Radial Mount

APC 9x6 “E” Propeller

5-minute Epoxy Glue

Thin CA Glue

Small Phillips screwdriver

Needle Nose Pliers

Hobby Knife

Pg.5 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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. Install servo arm 90º to the plate

and located in the center of slot. 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.

3. Attach 12” servo wire extension and secure

with tape or heat shrink tubing.

4. Keep servo aligned per step 2. Mount servo

as shown in photo using supplied hardwood

blocks and screws. Use 5-min Epoxy to

attach blocks.

Pg.6 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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. Trial fit aileron in place before

gluing. Careful attention should be placed

on gaps at ends of aileron and tight spacing

at the hinge line.

Pg.7 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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.

11.Using a 90º triangle, mark aileron for

location of control horn as shown in photo.

12.Use tape to hold aileron in neutral position.

Install control horn so that holes in control

horn are in line with the aileron hinge line.

Remove covering under control horn with

hobby knife. Trial fit horns, then use medium

CA or 5-min Epoxy to glue horns in place.

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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. Repeat for opposite wing panel.

16.Install Rudder CA hinges using the same

technique as the ailerons. Two drops of thin

CA per hinge, on each side.

Pg.9 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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. Temporarily install the wing with long

machine screws and washers.

20. Test fit the tail assembly. Note the elevator

is parallel to the wing and the rudder is

perpendicular to the elevator. Assemble the

tail section using 5-min epoxy. Be careful to

maintain alignment during gluing.

Pg.10 –Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

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. Install on

pushrod “z-bend” and slide each pushrod

into guide tube.

23. Install servo arms at 90º to pushrod as

shown in photo. Secure with servo arm

screw. Mount your receiver with double-

sided foam tape or Velcro.

24. Install control horns and clevis using the

same technique as the ailerons. Note the

elevator pushrod (short) is on the right side

and the rudder pushrod (long) is on the left.

We recommend using a clevis safety device

fabricated from scrap fuel tubing, heat shrink

tubing, or tape to prevent all plastic clevises

from opening accidentally.

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