Official Nexa Pilatus PC-6 Swiss 1580mm ARF Discussion Thread

[jbaartz]

Pilatus PC-6 Swiss 1580mm (62.2") Wingspan - ARF from Nexa - NXA1054-001

The full-size Pilatus PC-6 is a STOL workhorse capable of operating in rugged, short-field conditions for light transport roles.

The Nexa Pilatus PC-6 Swiss is an accurate replica with all balsa construction. With a detailed covering and painted fiberglass cowl, the Pilatus PC-6 Swiss will make a beautiful addition to anyone's hangar and the pre-hinged control surfaces will have it in the air in no time.

Features:

• Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
• Covered from tip to tail in scale details
• Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup

Includes:

• Nexa Pilatus PC-6 Swiss 1580mm (62.2") Wingspan - ARF
• Landing gear and wheels

Requires:

• 5 Channel radio - select a minimum 5 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 5 Channel receiver - select a minimum 5 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• Brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
• 70 Amp brushless ESC - we recommend the ZTW Mantis 85A ESC with 5A SBEC
• 4x 45g standard servos for elevator and rudder - we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• 4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000 mAh LiPo Batteries - we recommend the Admiral 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 40C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
• Electric propeller - we recommend the APC 13x8 Thin Electric Propeller - Black
• 4 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection

Gas Requires:

• 2-stroke engine - we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
• 2-blade gas propeller - we recommend the APC 12x6 Gas Propeller
• Silicone fuel tube

Customer Note
Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).

Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL : 14 and up
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
BUILD TIME : 6+ Hours

Model Scale	1/7.5
Wingspan	1580mm / 62.2in
Length	1160mm /45.7in
Weight	2600g / 91.71oz
CG (Center of Gravity)	74mm from the leading edge of the wing's root
Power System	400Kv or equivalent brushless outrunner motor for electric or 2-stroke for gas (required)
Electronic Speed Control	70A (required)
Propeller / EDF	13x8 2-blade for electric or 12x6 2-blade for gas (required)
Servos	45g standard servos: left aileron, right aileron, elevator, rudder - HRC6005-017
Landing Gear	Fixed (included)
Required Battery	4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000mAh LiPo batteries (required)
Required Radio	5+ Channel (required)
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	Yes
Flaps	No
Lights	No
Hinge Type	CA fabric
Material	Balsa and light plywood
Skill Level	Intermediate
Build Time	6+ Hours
Recommended Environment	Outdoors

[i_like_planes_27]

I just bought this plane, it’s not as big as I expected and the design and instructions are pretty bull. You will need to buy some glue and other screws that they don’t tell you. I haven’t even put the wings or motor in yet and the motor screws are the worst part. They are impossible to get on with the design they have made. Also requires a lot of drilling. I lowkey would NOT recommend this plane in general but especially for a first timer for ARF plane, actually all the NEXA planes that motion rc sells don’t buy for your first ARF get a different brand, these nexa planes are all German manufacturers so the directions are pretty off and confusing.