Overview
Pilot-RC is very proud to announce a new collaboration with the undisputed pioneers of 3D jet flying and designers of that very first 3D J10, Ralph and Enrico from Elster Jet. This new collaboration has led to Pilot-RC to produce their latest design, the FC1. Designed to be both precise and highly capable in normal aerobatics and also extremely agile and light for 3D flying. Elster’s background in 3D jet flying has led to a number of innovative solutions that assure a light, strong and extremely capable and fun new aircraft to fly.
Features
German design, by Ralph and Enrico from Elster Jet, designers of the first J10’s
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
Split fuselage design is joined with 5 screws, with only batteries and nose gear installed in the front section, meaning very easy connections and quick assembly at the field
Specially designed easy access to turbine for speedy installation
Wings and elevator are secured from the top
Removable wing and elevator for easy transport
Specifications
Wing Area
1,734 “² (11,190 cm²)
Weight
31 lbs (14.1kg) with JetCat P220Rxi turbine and full UAT
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
4.500ml fuel tank
250ml UAT tank
Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Required Hardware (ARF to RTF)
Engine: - 140-190N for normal sport flying
- 200-260N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying
Servos: Total x10 (x9 standard size + x1 medium size)
x9 standard size high torque
x2 for ailerons (minimum 35kg)
x2 for flaps (minimum 20kg)
x1 for vector elevator (minimum 20kg)
x1 for vector rudder (minimum 20kg)
x2 for elevators (minimum 20kg)
x1 for rudder (minimum 20kg)
x1 medium size servo for steering (size: 35x15x30mm)
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories
Recommended Hardware
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW38AH for elevator/rudder/flap
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW27AH for aileron and vector
Servos: Pilot-Rc PY10AH 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 (J10 and FC1)
Pilot-RC Fuselage bag (FC1)
Build Info
CONTROL THROWS:
- Flap: Maximum available
- Aileron: 45mm up / 30mm down
- Rudder: 50mm left / 50mm right
- Elevator: 70mm up / 70mm down (measured from the front)
*Please note that the correct “center” position for the elevator not when it is level! Correct center position is when it is trimmed up 35mm from level. Measured from the leading edge of the elevator
CENTER OF GRAVITY:
- 18cm forward of the front of the wingtube
- Once comfortable with the model and gyro turned on, slowly take back to 17cm
- Measured with empty main tank, full UAT, landing gear down
MIXES:
*Even though this model can easily be flown as a conventional setup, the configuration used by Elster Jet for 3D flying is as follows
- Roll axis: Uses ailerons for roll and only 10% added Taileron movement
- Full Flap: Uses approximately 2mm up elevator (measured from the front)
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 | Heading Hold 15% | 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.
Package & Build Options
Choose one of following Package Options from the drop-down menu
ARF PRO
- 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
- 4.500ml fuel tank
- 250ml UAT tank
- Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
- Required Engine:
- 140-190N for normal sport flying
- 200-260N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying<
- Required Servos: 10 high torque // Uses x2 for ailerons, x2 for flaps, x1 for vector elevator, x1 for vector rudder, x2 for elevators, x1 for rudder, and x1 for steering
- Required all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories
PNP (Turbine Ready)
- Complete air frame (including carbon wing-tubes and preinstalled and painted fibreglass control horns)
- Pilot-RC electric retract system and brakes
- Servo extension leads
- Vector thrust pipe
- 4.500ml fuel tank (average 7-8 min with 210N size turbines)
- 250ml UAT tank
- Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
- 10X Pilot-RC high torque servos pre-installed
- Required Engine:
- 140-190N for normal sport flying
- 200-260N 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
Pilot-RC: Enrico flying the 3D FC1 jet, smoke on!
Pilot-RC: ElsterJet FC1 3D (JetCat P220Rxi)
Pilot-RC: ElsterJet FC1 3D (JetCat P220Rxi)
Pilot Rc Elster Jet FC1
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