N-Tech Jets F9F Panther Assembly Manual

Summary of F9F Panther

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    F9f panther assembly manual scale: approximately 1/6.33 wingspan: 1829mm - 72in length: 1800mm - 70.85in flying weight: 8-9.5kg - 18-21 lb fan size: 120mm - 4.72” power system: 12s li-po functions: a/e/t/r/f/g optional brakes (sold separately) high performance electric jet step up from foam and micr...

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    Page 2 n-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide recommended equipment: using appropriate equipment is important to your suc- cess with this model. The equipment we recommend has been tested and flown in this product. You can use different brands, but the specifications must be simi- lar. Radio: *we rec...

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    N-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide page 3 wing assembly continued: hinges: we recommend installation of the hinges with wood glue. Oil the moving parts of the hinge liberally. Then insert wood glue into the holes where the hinges will be mounted. After aligning and installing the hinges, wipe o...

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    Page 4 n-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide nose gear and gear door installation nose gear installation -the nose strut rotates in the gear. Use the two set screws to hold it as tightly as possible without bind- ing. Apply oil to the rotating shaft. Then use blue thread-lock to hold the set screw...

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    N-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide page 5 pull-pull cable and final gear door installation -the pull-pull cable is looped through the landing gear horns and around the strut. This will allow easy adjustment once the pull-pull cable is assembled. -we routed the cable through scrap pushrod housin...

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    Page 6 n-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide fuselage assembly joining the fuselage: -the panther fuselage is two-piece. This allows us to package it more safely for shipping and gives you the benefit of taking apart the fuselage for transport in smaller vehicles. Joining the fuselage is very sim- ...

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    N-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide page 7 battery trays and nose assembly: -there are several parts to be installed in the nose. 1. Left and right main battery trays 2. Middle optional battery tray 3. Nose wood support assembly (which doubles as a forward receiver battery mount) 4. Plastic nose...

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    Page 8 n-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide eter at the exit of the fuselage. Assemble the exhaust tube with the included tape. Gaffer’s tape and bi-di- rectional strapping tape will also work for assembly of the exhaust tube. The e-turbax recommendation for the exhaust tube is 3.75in (95mm) diam...

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    N-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide page 9 the instrument panel will need to be trimmed to fit the aircraft and to clear the canopy cross piece. Canopy and cockpit installation continued: c.G., control throws, pre-flight check balancing your panther: it is critical that the panther be balanced pr...

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    Page 10 n-tech jets f-9f panther assembly guide the n-tech f-9f panther is not a toy. It is a high per- formance, high speed radio controlled miniature air- craft and as such requires building and flying skill. It is up to the user to assemble and operate the panther in a safe and responsible manner ...