Pilot-RC

Pilot-RC develops and manufactures radio-controlled model aircraft, including aerobatic planes, jets, warbirds, and sport-scale models. The company began in 2008 under Sword, Tony, and Elvis, who shared an interest in RC flying. Its aircraft are designed for pilots who want large flying models, with attention given to flight performance, construction, and the work needed to prepare an aircraft for use.

Aerobatic Aircraft and Warbirds

Pilot-RC began production with an 87-inch Yak model.

The aircraft was tested before the company began its first production run.

The product range later expanded to include more aerobatic aircraft and warbirds.

Pilot-RC also lists sport-scale airplanes and jets among its product categories.

One model named on its website is the Elster Jet SU-30 with a 110-inch size.

These different types of models serve RC pilots interested in different forms of flying.

Aerobatic aircraft are intended for pilots who enjoy performing maneuvers, while warbird models represent military aircraft designs.

Pilot-RC develops these aircraft with attention to how they perform during flight.

Aircraft Design and Flight Testing

Pilot-RC places considerable importance on research, development, and flight testing.

The company's production aircraft have been designed by Elvis with input from competition pilots and other RC enthusiasts.

Its designs are tested by experienced pilots before entering production.

The company also considers feedback and suggestions from people who fly its aircraft.

Pilot-RC states that a design must demonstrate suitable strength and flying performance before production begins.

This testing process helps the company assess how a model behaves in the air and whether the design meets its requirements.

Assembly and Aircraft Equipment

Pilot-RC produces ARF aircraft, meaning models supplied largely assembled but requiring further preparation before flying.

The company aims to make this process manageable, including for people entering giant-scale RC flying.

Its aircraft include several parts installed in advance.

These include hinges, pull-pull control wires with ball links, a mounted canopy, a fuel tank, and a fuel dot.

Pilot-RC also supplies a hardware package intended to support assembly.

These features reduce the number of construction tasks remaining for the model owner.

Custom Paint Schemes and Manufacturing

Pilot-RC provides a custom paint scheme service.

Customers can request a particular aircraft design and approve a visual mock-up before production.

The company does not allow these designs to copy schemes from other ARF manufacturers.

Pilot-RC also emphasizes hand production and the skills of its aircraft builders.

Its factory expanded from an initial 10,760 square feet to more than 28,000 square feet.

For pilots and aviation fans, Pilot-RC offers flying aircraft models rather than static displays. Its aerobatic aircraft, jets, warbirds, and custom designs appeal to RC enthusiasts interested in both aircraft construction and actual model flying.