Video:
Pilot-RC FC1 3D Flight Demo
Overview
Following the great success and feedback from our large FC1, we have continued our collaboration with Ralph & Enrico from Elster Jet to produce a smaller, more everyday and easy to transport version, sized around the most popular turbines and without compromising on performance.
Features
German design, by Ralph and Enrico from Elster Jet
Extremely lightweight full composite construction especially designed for outstanding 3D performance
Painted outside the mold so no seam lines
Ultra strong and light weight landing gear mounts, with factory installed blind nuts so mounting is just plug and play
Specially designed easy access to turbine for speedy installation
Field setup can be done in seconds, thanks to the quick releases on the wings without the need for any tools, and the single elevator bolt accessed from the side
Removable wing and elevator for easy transport
Please note that the FC1 is designed specifically for aerobatics and 3D vectored flight, with light weight being key. It is not designed to be used as a full power, high speed race plane.
Specifications
Weight
19.6lbs (8.9kg) with JetCat P130Rxi turbine and fuel bag
Included Hardware (ARF)
- Complete air frame (including carbon wing-tubes and preinstalled and painted fibreglass control horns)
- Pilot-RC electric retracts and electric brakes specific for this model
- Servo extension leads
- Vector thrust pipe
- 3.600ml fuel tank (optional upgrade to fuel bag)
- 250ml UAT tank
- Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Required Hardware (ARF to RTF)
Engine: - 80-140N for normal sport flying
- 160-180N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying
Servos: Total x10 (x5 standard size + x5 medium size)
- x3 standard size high torque
- x2 for flaps (minimum 40kg)
- x1 for rudder (minimum 40kg)
- x7 medium size servo for steering (size: 35x15x30mm)
- x2 for ailerons (minimum 16kg)
- x2 for elevators (minimum 16kg)
- x1 for vector elevator (minimum 16kg)
- x1 for vector rudder (minimum 16kg)
- x1 for steering (minimum 10kg)
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories
Recommended Hardware
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW48AH for flaps and rudder
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW16AH for ailerons, elevators and vector
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW10AH for steering
Servos Arms: Pilot-Rc 1.6″, 1,2″ and 0,8″ Aluminium arms (included with Pilot-Rc servos)
Recommended Accessories
Pilot-RC Wingbags (2.2m FC1)
Pilot-RC Fuselage bag (2.2m FC1)
Build Info
CONTROL THROWS:
- Flap: Maximum available
- Aileron: 14mm up / 14mm down (measured at the wing tip)
- Rudder: 43mm left / 43mm right
- Elevator: 38mm up / 38mm down (measured from the tip at trailing edge of the elevator)
*Please note that the correct “center” position for the elevator is not when it is level!
CENTER OF GRAVITY:
- 25cm back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage
- Measured with empty main tank, full UAT, landing gear down
VECTOR AND GYRO:
Elster Jet recommend the use of the gyro systems by Powerbox-Systems. These offer two banks, each with individually programmable settings.
| FUNCTION | NORMAL FLYING | 3D FLYING |
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| Aileron | Normal Gain 20% | Normal Gain 40% |
| Elevator | Normal Gain 15% | Normal Gain 45% |
| Vector Elevator | Off | Normal Gain 90% |
| Vector Rudder | Off | Normal Gain 90% |
*These gains are approximate and WILL vary in your model, depending on your chosen servo’s speed, length of servo arm and other factors.
PNP (Turbine Ready)
- Complete air frame (including carbon wing-tubes and preinstalled and painted fibreglass control horns)
- Pilot-RC electric retracts and electric brakes specific for this model pre-installed
- Servo extension leads
- Vector thrust pipe
- 3.600ml fuel tank (optional upgrade to fuel bag)
- 250ml UAT tank
- Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
- Pre-glued control horns
- 10X Pilot-RC high torque servos and extension wires, all pre-installed
- Free wing bags
- Required Engine:
- 80-140N for normal sport flying
- 160-180N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying
- Required all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories
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