Value Hobby P-51DMustang Instruction Manual

Summary of P-51DMustang

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    P p p p----51d 51d 51d 51d mustang mustang mustang mustang almost-ready-to-fly instruction manual specifications wingspan: 64.8 in (1646mm) length: 55.9in (1420mm) wing area: 715.6sq in (46.17sq dm) flying weight: 7.5lbs (3400g).

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 2 dear customer, congratulations on your purchase of p-51d mustang arf from value hobby. We thank you for your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane. At value hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that yo...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 3 safety in flying this is not a toy! It is a very high-performance rc airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision. Only fly your aircraft in a safe, open area,...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 4 recommended radio equipment product sku quantity radio 6 channel fly-rc-1310 1 towerpro mg996r standard servo twp-sv-0372 7 for nitro, 6 for electric servo power hd 1711mg metal gear mini servo phd-sv-0366 2 y-harness universal servo y-harness 12-inch heav...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 6 parts list m2*8mm (0.3in) self-tapping screws 4pcs----------for mounting the cowling engine mount m4*25mm (1.0in) socket head screws 4pcs m4 washer 4pcs electrical motor box m4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screws 4pcs m4 locknut 4pcs m4 washer 4pcs m4*30mm (1....

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html section1. Aileron and flap installation required items: 1. Main wings 2. Ailerons 3. Flaps 4. 12 hinges step1. Insert three hinges into the slots pre-cut in the aileron. Step2. Apply some thin ca to secure the hinges to the aileron. Step3. Attach the aileron...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 8 section2 aileron& flap servo and linkage installation required items: 1. 4 servos (sold separately) 2. Main wings 3. Servo hatch 2 set 4. Servo mounting blocks 8pcs 5. M2*10mm(0.4in)self-tapping screws 16pcs 6. M2*6mm(0.2in) self-tapping screws 16pcs 7. Co...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 9 step5. Position the servo between two blocks. Step6. Drill the mounting holes as shown. Step7. Use four m2*10mm (0.4in) self-tapping screws to secure the servo to the mounting blocks. Step8. Secure a servo extension to the servo lead and thread the extensi...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 10 section3. Retract installation required items: 1. Retract assembly 1 set 2. M3 socket head self-tapping screws 3. Servo (sold separately) 4. 2 retract pushrodΦ1.8mmx190mm(7.5in) 5. Retract servo cover 2pcs 6. M2*6mm(0.2in) self-tapping screw 8pcs 7. Ball ...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 11 step5. Use thin ca to glue the cover to the wing as shown. Step6. Use four m3 socket head self-tapping screws to install the retract to the wing. Step7. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings for retract servo on the top of the wing. Step8. Install the...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 12 section4. Horizontal stabilizer, elevator and fin installation required items: 1. Horizontal stabilizer 2. Fin 3. Elevators 4. 6 hinges 5. "u" joiner step1. Remove the coverings from the slot for horizontal stabilizer in the fuselage. Step2. Insert the ho...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 13 step6. Again insert the stabilizer into the fuselage and adjust to meet the requirements in step2. Insert the fin into the fuselage and adjust to make fin is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer. (note: in this step, slide the u joiner into the fuse...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 14 step11. Drill the hole on the location marked and glue 3 hinges to the elevator. Step12. Attach the right elevator to the horizontal stabilizer. Section5. Tail wheel and rudder installation required items: 1.Tail wheel assembly 1set 2. 3 hinges step1. Att...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 15 step5. Drill the mounting holes and use two screws to secure the tail wheel to the fuselage. Step6. Fit the wire into the rudder and apply some thin ca to secure it. Section6. Elevator and rudder servo &linkage installation required items: 1. Two servos (...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 16 step4. Install the control horns in the elevator and rudder. (remember to use thin ca to secure it.) step5. Use the ball link, m2*10mm (0.4in) socket head screw and m2 nut to connect the pushrod wire to the control horn. Step6. With the rudder and elevato...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 17 step3. Mark the location for engine mounting screws. Drill the holes on the mark and install the engine on the mounting using the screws provided with the engine. Step4. Use a pencil to mark the location for throttle pushrod wire on the firewall. Step5. D...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 18 step10. Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with the vent line pointing toward the top of the tank, but not touching. The fuel tubing and clunks (fuel pickup) on the carburetor and fill lines should almost reach the back of the tank but not touch. The ...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 19 section9. Final assembly step1. Use two m3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screws and two m3 washers to install the hatch to the fuselage. Step2. Use four m2*8mm (0.3in) self-tapping screws to install the cowling to the fuselage. Step3. Install the spinner and p...

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    Www.Valuehobby.Com/p-51d-mustang-arf.Html 20 section10. Setting cg and control throws recommended cg for the first flight, the recommended cg is 127mm (5in) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Set up control throws aileron high rate low rate up 18degrees 13degrees down 18degree...

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