The RC Pilatus Porter PC-6: Plans, laser cut parts and a full kit
The RC Pilatus Porter PC-6 Turboprop is available from Mr RC Design of Quebec Canada.
With a wingspan of 120" this is a big model and the interior can be fully fitted out with scale details.
Intended for the DIY scale enthusiast, a full kit as well as full size plans and laser cut parts are available.
This is an easy flying large scale model that is ideal for the beginner to building and flying this kind of RC airplane.
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Specifications
Pilatus Porter PC-6
- Scale: 1/5.2
- Wingspan: 120" (3047mm)
- Length: 83 1/8" (2111 mm)
- Wing area: 1650 sq. in.
- Weight: 26lbs (13.6Kg)
- Wing loading: 36.3 oz./sq. ft.
- Power: 45-50 cc Gas
- Channels Required: 5 min.
- Servos: 7 reqd ( See below)
RC Pilatus Porter Features
- Designed by Martin Rousseau of Mr Aerodesign.
- Factory drawings were used to ensure an accurate scale outline.
- Laser cut balsa and ply construction , giving a strong but lightweight model.
- Two piece plug-in wing panels
- Flaps to give STOL characteristics.
- Four functional doors and rear cargo door for fuselage servo access.
- Fully functional scale landing gear is available as an option.
- Wren turboprop mounting parts are available as an option.
- Streamlined section wing struts.
- Scale hinge locations and flap movement.
Parts Included in the kit
Wood Stock
Laser Cut Parts
Hardware
To see a larger version of the above images, click on it and then you can use the magnifying icon to see things even bigger.
Also included with the kit is a CD that contains over 400 detail images of the full size Pilatus Porter as well as many photographs of the model.
Purchase the Kit
- The complete kis is supplied by the designer and manufacturer Mr Aerodesign of Quebec Canada
- Price of the kit is $562.00 USD Plus shipping costs.
- If you order through this site, you will receive an e-mail order receipt from PayPal.
- All parts are supplied as shown above. (Click here)
- Shipping and handling for the kit shipped within the United States APO- $102.00.00 USD.
- Orders to Canada- $39.00USD.
- Note that above shipping rates include basic insurance of $75.00USD
- For other countries please Contact Us.
Price of the complete kit of the 120" span Pilatus Porter PC-6=$562.00USD plus Shipping & Handling Costs
The two options listed here must be ordered at same time as the kit, if required.
Extra Parts Required
- Power: 40-55cc gas engine or the Wren Turboprop see below for more details.
- Main Wheels: 4-4/14"diameter (Dubro 400TV recommended)
- Tail Wheel Assembly: Dubro #957 Semi-Scale Tail Wheel System or equivalent.
- Radio System.
- Servos: 8 total required. 7 (seven) standard size -Spektrum A6180 or equivalent (94 oz.in. torque) and 1 (one) standard size high torque for the rudder and tailwheel (Spektrum A6150 or equivalent)-180 0z.in. torque.
- Covering material.
Videos
Well done video of the prototype on it's first flight.
Shows how to assemble the RC Pilatus Porter and get it ready for flight.
Lots of take-offs and landings. Shows what an easy flyer the Pilatus Porter can be.
Manual
The manual consists of 38 Pages of 3D Cad images of all the details of the RC Pilatus Porter construction.
A scan through the manual will give you a good idea as to what is involved and the level of experience required of the builder.
Floats
A set of floats for the MR Aerodesign PC-6 Turbo Porter can be made available, if there is enough demand
They are 53" long and are of all wood construction, with fiberglass bottoms and 2 servos per float for steering and rudder retraction.
Please contact us if you are interested.
Power Requirements
The original is powered with a Revolution R50 gas engine. We are showing the fiberglass cowl drawing so as you can judge whether the 40-55cc gas engine of your choice will fit.
Click here or on the image to see a PDF file of the cowl drawing.
The DLE 55-55RA would be a good choice.
Comes complete with electronic ignition and a pitts style muffler is available. Note also the stand-offs that come with it.
The Wren 2-stage turboprop can be fitted for the ultimate realism!
An optional mounting package is available that makes mounting of the unit simple and strong.
Photo Gallery
Purchase Plans
- Price of the 1/5.2 scale RC airplane plans- $48.00USD. (6 CAD drawn sheets)
- If you order through this site, you will receive an e-mail order receipt from PayPal.
- Shipping and handling of plans for orders within the United States APO- $24.00 USD.
- Orders to Canada- $16.00USD.
- For other countries please Contact Us.
Price of the 6 sheets of the Pilatus Turbo Porter PC-6 (120" Span), is $48.00USD.
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Laser Cut Parts
- Laser cut parts are supplied by the designer and manufacturer Mr Aerodesign of Quebec Canada
- Price of the set is $230.00 USD Plus shipping costs.
- If you order through this site, you will receive an e-mail order receipt from PayPal.
- This set is a "short kit" of a large scale model aircraft and includes all the balsa and ply parts, laser cut to shape but no sheet or strip balsa is included.
- Note also that no hardware is supplied.
- Shipping and handling of laser cut parts for orders within the United States APO- $48.00 USD.
- Orders to Canada- $19.00USD.
- Note that above shipping rates include basic insurance of $75.00USD
- For other countries please Contact Us.
Price of the Laser Cut Parts for the 120"span Pilatus Porter PC-6=$230.00USD plus Shipping & Handling Costs
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