Ecotop PILATUS B4 Mode D'emploi page 3

THANK YOU for your purchase of the semi-scale sailplane Pilatus B4 !
We made a main effort while drawing and building this electro sailplane so that it is the best model you ever built and fly.
We provide you a kit with the highest quality and the best possible performances.
We wish you a great success while assembling and flying your new Pilatus B4.
In the mid 60s, the "Firma Rheintalwerke G. Basten" flew the prototype of a standard class glider (15 meter wingspan without flaps),
mainly made of metal (aluminium), the "B4". Manfred Herbst and Rudolf Kueppers were the designers. Some years later, in 1972,
the famous aircraft manufacturer Pilatus (Switzerland) gets the license and starts production. 322 Pilatus B4 were produced until
1980, and 13 additional sailplanes were produced in Japan by Nippi Aircraft. In addition to metal building, which is uncommon for
Europeans gliders, the B4 is designed for aerobatics, and over the production, the airframe was reinforced to withstand significant
load factors.
Pilatus B4 key features
Strong sheeted foam wings.
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The glass fiber fuselage is factory pre-drilled so the wings and stab fits perfectly.
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Stab is removable for easy transportation and storage.
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An optional brushless motor allows flying without any tug plane, and for slope flying, provide a great safety.
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And of course... the model is delivered fully assembled and covered, you just have to make final assembly, install the radio system
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and the motor.
With the Pilatus B4, you can practice soaring on flat fields as well as slope soaring with a tiny semi scale sailplane, very easy to
store and to carry. Flight characteristics are fun, with a very realistic shape.
Additional informations :
Elevator servo is located at the bottom of the fin, so the elevator pushrod is straight.
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A big fin surface ensure a very good directional stabillity.
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Ailerons can be tackled simultaneously for an airbrake effect.
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The thin special airfoil can fly with moderate winds.
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IMPORTANT :
Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before beginning assembly. Do an inventory of the parts using the parts
list, to control that there is no lack or imperfection.
Thank you to contact TOPMODEL immediately, if you note a missing part or a damaged part.
WARRANTY :
It is important to notify to TOPMODEL all damage or problems with this model within 7 days following the reception of the kit to be able
to benefit the warranty. In the event of return of the model, the customer is responsible for transport and return shipping cost is at his
expenses. In the event of defect, the part will be exchanged or replaced once this one will be delivered to TOPMODEL for expertise
(transport on your cost). In the event of problem, do not hesitate to contact TOPMODEL.
TOPMODEL cannot control the dexterity of the modeler and cannot influence the builder during the assembly or the use of this
radiocontrolled model, thus TOPMODEL will in no way accept or assume responsability or liability for damages resulting from the use
of this user assembled product.
The purchaser/user accepts all the responsibilities in the event of structural or
To assemble this kit, you'll need the items listed below:
● ADHESIVE :
Cyanoacrylate thin and thick, epoxy 30' and 5' adhesives.
● TOOLS :
Knife (X-acto), Phillips screw driver (small and medium), needle tip pliers, pliers, scissors, scotch tape, masking tape, double
sticking tape, drill (bits all size set), sanding paper, ruler, ball point pen, clips, alcohol, soldering iron, piece of cloth or rags, etc.
REMINDER
We take great care to delivering the best possible quality.
We kindly remind you that these models are not ready to fly and that the remaining work is an important part to get the
model flying. For this, please, check all glue joints and assemblies.
Safety first !
We thank you for your attention during the assembly of our kits, and wish you good and numerous flights !
mechanical problems.
TO ASSEMBLE THIS KIT
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