Eagle-RC.

com Boeing PT-17 Boeing Stearman Build Instructions

Needed to Complete:

Specifications
Type: Profile
Scale: 1:10
Length: 31.0in (787mm)
Wing Span: 38.6in (981mm)
Wing Area: 425sq.in (27.4dm2)
Flying Weight: 18oz (510g)
Wing Loading: 6.1oz/sq.ft (18.6g/dm2)
Servos: 4
Receiver: 4 Channel
Power System: E-flite Park 400 Brushless Outrunner
Battery: E-flite 11.1V 1250mah Li-Po
ESC: E-flite 20A Brushless ESC

1080 propeller (or equivalent)

10mm motor mount tube
2 wheels
2mm metal rod (for landing gear)
31.5in 6mm carbon tube
4 channel receiver
4 channel transmitter
4 servos
6mm depron
Battery
Clear tape
Double-sided tape
ESC
Hot-melt glue
Speed 400 motor (or equivalent)
Spray paint (if desired)
Y servo wire (for the ailerons, depending on
setup)

Instructions
Note: The PDF plans for the Stearman may be found at the following address:
http://www.eagle-rc.com/profileplans/stearman.php
Note: Decal templates of the shown airplane may be found at the following address:
http://www.eagle-rc.com/profileplans/stearman.php
Note: Detailed information on the building skills necessary for building a profile airplane may be found in
the Learn to Build RC series of lessons found at the following address:
http://www.eagle-rc.com/buildrc

Step 1: Print out, cut out all of the parts of the

Stearman shown in the PDF plan, beveling the
hinged edges, and painting the parts as
necessary.

Step 2: Slide the horizontal fuselage into the upper

vertical fuselage, applying glue along the joint and
to the tabs.

Step 3: Attach the lower vertical fuselage to the

upper vertical fuselage, applying glue along the
joint and to the tabs.

Step 4: Slide the lower wing in the lower vertical

fuselage, applying glue to the joint.

Step 5: Attach the upper wing to the upper vertical

fuselage, applying glue to the joint.

Step 6: Attach the right and left wing struts to the

wings, applying glue to the joints.

Step 7: Insert the 31.5in (800mm) carbon-fiber

tube in the upper wing, gluing or taping it into
place.

Note: Be sure that the ailerons and their mounting

surfaces are beveled before completing this step.
Step 8: Hinge the left and right ailerons to the wing
using clear tape.

Note: Be sure that the elevator and its mounting

surface are beveled before completing this step.
Step 9: Hinge the elevator to the horizontal
stabilizer using clear tape.

Note: Be sure that the rudder and its mounting

surface are beveled before completing this step.
Step 10: Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizer
using clear tape.

Step 11: Bend the landing gear from a 2mm metal

using the front and side views provided in the
image to the right.

Note: You may need to remove a small piece of

foam to allow the landing gear to slide into place.
Step 12: Install the gear to the lower wing,
applying glue to the joint.

Step 13: Attach the motor to its 5mm square motor

mount tube. Install the mount to the vertical and
horizontal fuselages, applying glue to the joint.

Note: Before flying, ensure the CG of the airplane

is located as indicated by the PDF plans.
Step 14: Finish the airplane by installing the
wheels, propeller, and electronics.