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Pilot-1 Aeronca Champ Assembly Instructions & Owner's Manual

1/4 scale “aeronca champ” arf
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1/4 scale "Aeronca Champ" ARF
Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight RTF (electric):
105 in. (2667mm)
65 in. (1651mm)
1542 in². (995dm²)
15.5 lbs. (7kg)
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  • Page 1 1/4 scale “Aeronca Champ” ARF Wingspan: 105 in. (2667mm) Length: 65 in. (1651mm) Wing Area: 1542 in². (995dm²) Weight RTF (electric): 15.5 lbs. (7kg)
  • Page 3 Its Continental 65hp engine powered it to a top speed of 100 mph. Pilot-1 is pleased to announce the 1/4 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.
  • Page 4 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 ...
  • Page 5 1. Locate the aileron assembly bag for the next few steps. 2. Use your radio or our Manual Servo Adjuster (p/n MSA725) to make sure the aileron servo is centered. Install the servo arm 90º to the servo and in the center of the slot as shown.
  • Page 6 5. Attach 24” servo wire extension to aileron servo lead and secure with tape, heat shrink tubing, or Graupner servo retaining clips (p/n GR3503). 6. Break string loose from aileron servo bay and tape to servo wire. Use this string to pull wire through wing.
  • Page 7 9. Prepare the CA hinges by folding in half as shown. This technique helps keep the hinges centered during installation. 10. Trial fit aileron in place before gluing. Careful attention should be placed on gaps at ends of aileron. 11. With the aileron tight and deflected downward, use 2 to 3 drops per hinge of thin CA to assure strong bonds.
  • Page 8 13. Use aileron horn washer as a guide to how far back on aileron to drill. Mark center on washer with pen. 14. Drill a 1/8” hole through wing. Take special care to keep drill straight. 15. Install washer on screw, then insert through aileron.
  • Page 9 17. Repeat for opposite wing panel. 18. Install the Elevator servo. The servo is centered and control horn should be installed as shown. 19. Prepare the Elevator pushrod for installation. 20. Insert elevator pushrod through front of plane making sure to position it below bulkhead horizontal braces.
  • Page 10 21. Insert pushrod into hole at rear of fuselage. This photo is looking aft inside fuselage. 22. Install aluminum cross piece and sight through hole for alignment. 23. Use masking tape to hold cap screw on ball driver. Insert screw through hole in bottom of fuselage.
  • Page 11 25. Locate the Rudder pull-pull and control horn bag. 26. Cut the rudder pull-pull cable into two (2) pieces. Then install rudder pull-pull cable as shown and crimp with pliers. 27. Install the rudder servo and pull leads thru fuselage with small piece of music wire or straightened coat hanger wire.
  • Page 12 29. Trial fit the Elevator and Vertical Stab on the fuselage. Use a pen to mark where the covering needs to be removed for gluing. Use a soldering iron to remove covering. Be very careful not to damage wood! (Do not use a knife here or it can lead to in-flight structural failure!) 30.
  • Page 13 33. Keep the horizontal stabilizer and wing spar parallel. Also keep the vertical stabilizer 90 degrees to the horizontal stabilizer. Hold in place until glue sets (about 5min). Slight misalignment can be corrected with the tail brace wires. 34. Locate the tailwheel assembly bag. 35.
  • Page 14 37. Move rudder to full deflection and use 2-3 drops of thin CA per hinge. Then repeat for opposite side of hinge. 38. Drill small pilot holes in tailwheel bracket and install three (3) sheet metal screws. Test rudder to make sure it moves easily. 39.
  • Page 15 41. Locate the Elevator control system bag. 42. Install control horns and pushrods as shown. Make sure to use locknuts on pushrods. 43. Center the elevator servo. Adjust pushrods so that each elevator half is level. 44. Locate the tail brace assembly pack for the next few steps.
  • Page 16 45. Start by cutting the cable into four equal lengths. Then assemble as shown on one (1) end of each cable. Position clevis about half way out on threaded coupler. Note how the wire is looped twice through the crimp for safety.
  • Page 17 49. Another photo of the completed lower tail brace wire and bracket. 50. Locate the landing gear assembly bag. 51. Use aluminum brackets as a guide and drill 1/16” (1.5mm) pilot holes as shown. 52. Install screws for landing gear straps. Do not install wheels until later to keep plane more stable during building.
  • Page 18 53. Assemble your power system per manufacturer’s instructions. This is the recommended setup below. Install a 6” servo extension to the throttle control lead of the ESC (black connector for Jeti SPIN) and wrap connector with tape or heat shrink tubing.
  • Page 19 57. Use small drop of blue locktite on each bolt and tighten. Make sure the bolts do not extend too far into motor case. See motor installation manual for more information. 58. Drill pilot holes and install the ESC with small sheet metal screws on the bottom of the motor mount.
  • Page 20 61. Install battery hold down Velcro through precut holes in battery tray. 62. Install LiPo flight batteries and secure with Velcro strap. Also attach Deans Series Plug on the back of the firewall as shown using PFM glue or similar. 63.
  • Page 21 65. Install electronics. Note the Velcro strap holding the LiPo receiver battery in place. It also has foam and Velcro under it for vibration damping. . 66. Trial fit each window. It may be necessary to trim the edges slightly for better fit. Use Canopy Glue (p/n DMSP2) to install all windows.
  • Page 22 69. Use blue masking tape to hold windows in place while glue dries overnight. 70. Use clear tape to secure aileron servo wire extensions as shown. (leading edge is up) This will help keep wires from showing through side windows. 71.
  • Page 23 73. Install windshield with canopy glue and use blue painters tape to hold in position overnight while glue dries. You may want to paint edge of canopy for more scale effect. 74. Locate the cowling attachment blocks and sheet metal screws. 75.
  • Page 24 77. Slide the cowl in place with paper guide strips on the outside of cowl. Adjust the cowl so there is about 1/4” (6mm) clearance behind the prop flange. Center the cowl as shown and temporarily tape in place. Recheck alignment. 78.
  • Page 25 81. Repeat for the side cowling mount holes and install small sheet metal screws. 82. You may need to trim the bottom of the cowl and install an air outlet depending on the motor used. We trimmed ours with a Dremel tool with a 1/2”...
  • Page 26 85. Locate the Wing attachment assembly bag. 86. And the bag that has the large area washers. 87. Install the long wing attachment screws with large area washers. The wing has internal blind nuts. (Note: The aluminum brackets on the center section do not have threads). 88.
  • Page 27 89. Trial fit all the jury strut parts as shown here. 90. Install the main wing struts with the longer screws. Also install the jury struts as shown. Note that the jury strut top “L” bracket points toward the wing tip. 91.
  • Page 28 93. Use a 90 degree square to adjust vertical alignment of jury struts.. 94. With the radio on and all trims centered, adjust pushrods to make elevator level with the horizontal stabilizer. (*Safety Note: Do not plug in motor flight packs while adjusting radio programming to prevent injury in case the throttle is moved by accident.) 95.
  • Page 29 97. With the radio on and all trims centered, adjust pull-pull cable to center Rudder. 98. Apply full RIGHT rudder and adjust either mechanically or in radio programming to get 2” (50mm) travel measured at the trailing edge. Also use 35% exponential to soften the center travel (consult your radio manual for how to do this).
  • Page 30 101. (For this right aileron photo only!) Apply full RIGHT aileron stick and adjust either mechanically or in radio programming to get 1-3/4” (45mm) travel measured at the trailing edge. Also use 35% exponential to soften the center travel (consult your radio manual for how to do this).
  • Page 31 Use this pattern to cut out instrument panel background from standard sandpaper sheet. The original Champ panel was dark brown.
  • Page 32 Use this pattern to cut out dash cover from standard sandpaper for increased scale effect. The original Champ dash was dark brown.
  • Page 33 A buddy-box training system is also very helpful. Flying You will soon find out the Pilot-1 Champ is a real pleasure to fly. Takeoffs, landings, and scale aerobatics are easy and well behaved. Even if you have never flown a tailwheel airplane before, the Pilot-1 Champ should be an easy transition.

  • Page 34: Radio Control

    2008 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity.
  • Page 35 allocation of frequencies for each site, a day-use agreement between sites, or testing which determines that no interference exists. A frequency-management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs, AMA clubs and individual AMA members, or individual AMA members.
  • Page 36 Hobby Lobby International, Inc. 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 1-866-WE-FLY-RC (1-866-933-5972) www.hobby-lobby.com...