Summary of F9F Panther
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2 j perkins distribution ltd declares that this remote controlled model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/ec. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from j perkins distribution ltd, ashford rd, lenham, kent. Me17 2dl w...
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3 introduction thank you for purchasing the f9f panther. This model is designed for the intermediate to ad- vanced flyer. The model is radio-ready and includes everything that you need to assemble and fly your f9f panther, except for the radio transmitter and receiver. Please read the following inst...
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4 main specifications wingspan: 27” (685mm) fuselage length: 28-3/4” (730mm) flight weight: 19-1/2 oz. (552g) 64mm edf 4300kv out-runner brushless motor. 3-cell 11.1v 1600mah 20c lipo battery w/ genuine deans ultra connector 30a esc w/ bec and genuine deans ultra connector 3pcs. 9g servo optional la...
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5 2. Apply a small amount of epoxy to one 3. Apply a small amount of epoxy to the vertical of the horizontal stabilizers. Stabilizer slot for the horizontal stabilizer and glue it in place. Repeat for other side. 4. Check that horizontal stabilizers are 5. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the root of at 90 d...
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6 8. Insert the aileron servo wires into the 9. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the bottom of holes in the fuselage and route to rx. The vertical stabilizer with the foam insert on the right side removed. 10. Carefully install the vertical stabilizer onto the fuselage, making sure the elevator tube goes int...
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7 12. Slide the elevator pushrods through the tubes and attach the plastic clevises. Center the elevator servo and while holding the elevators in the neutral position, tighten the connector screw on the servo horn with a screwdriver. 13. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the nose cone and attach it to the fus...
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8 15. If not installing the optional landing gear (sold separately), glue the front plastic nose cover on with contact adhesive or 5-minute epoxy. 16. Installing the optional landing gear (sold separately). Remove the plastic covers on the wings. Use 5-minute epoxy to install the plastic landing gea...
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9 17. Install the battery pack in the nose and position to achieve proper center of gravity. 18. Aileron control throws are 3/8” up and down on low rates. They are 1/2” up and down on high rates. 19. Elevator control throws are 3/16” up and down on low rates. They are 5/16” up and down on high rates...
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10 20. The center of gravity for the f9f panther is 1-3/4” (45mm) back from the leading edge of the wing where it meets the fuselage. Adjust the position of the battery to achieve correct balance. Never attempt to fly a model that is not correctly balanced. Preparation before flight 21. Set throttle...
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11 check before flight 1. Make sure that your transmitter is fully charged. Conduct a range test of your radio system per the manufactur- er’s specs. 2. Check all flying surfaces for correct direction of movement, correct amount of movement and for correct center- ing, adjust as required. 3. Fully c...
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12 j perkins distribution, lenham, uk www.Jperkinsdistribution.Co.Uk.