ParkZone PKZ1880 - Manual (Page 8)

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The P-51D Mustang BNF has the option to make the
rudder functional. The pushrod and control horn are
included with the airplane and all that is required is one
additional servo.
1. To install the rudder servo into the fuselage glue
the servo (PKZ1080 SV80 Short Lead 3-Wire
Servo) in the servo pocket with silicone
adhesive, epoxy or hot glue with the output spline
facing forward.
2. Slide the pushrod into the fuselage with the “Z”
bend facing forward.
3. Using a hobby knife cut around the
counterbalance at the top of the rudder and cut
away the brace at the bottom of the rudder.
4. Place the control horn so that the holes that the
clevis attaches to is over the hingline of the rudder.
Using a small drill bit or sharpned peice of wire,
make the holes through the rudder for the control
horn screws. Place the backplate of the control
horn on the opposite side of the rudder and, use a
Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws
holding the rudder control horn in place. Only
tighten the screws until they just start to compress
the foam, taking care not to overtighten them.
Range Test Optional Rudder
You will need two people to perform the range test—one
to hold the plane and the other to give the transmitter
input.
Warning: The person holding the plane should hold
it in such a way that the propeller does not come into
contact with any part of their clothing or body.
1. One person should hold the transmitter, while the
other person walks 100 paces away from the
transmitter, with the airplane in hand.
2. Be sure the throttle slider is in the “off” position.
3. Extend the transmitter antenna completely and
turn the transmitter on.
4. Slide the battery into the fuselage, attach it to the
lead from the fuselage and close the canopy.
5. Advance the throttle. When the throttle slider is
advanced, the propeller should spin quickly.
6. As the first person moves the transmitter controls,
the other person watches to be sure the airplane’s
motor and tail controls operate smoothly. Make
sure you check all parts of the controls—throttle,
as well as moving the gimbal up and down, and
side to side.
The ParkZone 3-channel control system is designed for
the experienced radio control pilot and is not intended
for the inexperienced flyer. If you have successfully flown
3-channel HobbyZone
® airplanes, then you should be
ready for the P-51D Mustang. However, first-time pilots
of the P-51D Mustang should seek the assistance of an
experienced RC flyer until the additional third
channel, pitch control, has been competently mastered.
If you do not have experience with controlling the
ailerons, it will be very helpful to have an experienced
pilot with you when you first start to fly.
Crash damage
is not covered under the warranty.