Great Planes P-51 Mustang Sport Fighter .46 EP ARF - GPMA1208 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
The Sport Fighter Mustang is a great fl ying sport model. For
the latest technical updates or manual corrections visit the
Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.com. Open the
“Airplanes” link, then select the Sport Fighter Mustang ARF. If
there is new technical information or changes to this model a
“tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
AMA
Academy of Model Aeronautics: If you are not already a
member of the AMA, please join! The AMA is the governing
body of model aviation and membership provides liability
insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights and interests
and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Sport Fighter Mustang should not be considered a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions
very much like a full-size airplane. If not assembled and
operated correctly, it could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model
3. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual.
4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights.
5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if an engine larger than one in the recommended range is
used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce
the high stress points and/or substituting hardware more
suitable for the increased stress.
6. WARNING: The cowl included in this kit is made of
fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause eye, skin and
respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to remove
fi berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your eyes.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends on how
you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model, and no representa-
tions are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Motor Battery Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ESC (electronic speed control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Flight Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Engine Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Required Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ENGINE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
COMPLETE THE RADIO INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INSTALL THE COWL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FINISH THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Install a Pilot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Apply The Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Install and Connect the Motor Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Balance Propellers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHECKLIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25