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2

 

 
 

 

Specifications

 

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1

 

 

Safety

 

Precautions

 

and

 

Warnings

 

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FCC

 

Information

 

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4

 

P

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51D

 

Mustang

 

350

 

RFR

 

(Ready

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For

‐

Receiver)

 

Contents

 

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4

 

P

‐

51D

 

Mustang

 

350

 

RTF

 

(Ready

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To

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Fly)

 

Contents

 

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5

 

Required

 

to

 

Complete...............................................................................................................................

 

5

 

Before

 

the

 

First

 

Flight

 

Checklist

 

(RTF

 

Version

 

Only)

 

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6

 

Installing

 

the

 

Receiver

 

(RFR

 

Version

 

Only)

 

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6

 

LiPo

 

Battery

 

Warnings

 

and

 

Usage

 

Guidelines

 

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7

 

Charging

 

the

 

LiPo

 

Flight

 

Battery

 

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9

 

Preparing

 

the

 

Wing

 

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11

 

Installing

 

the

 

Main

 

Landing

 

Gear

 

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13

 

Attaching

 

the

 

Wing

 

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14

 

Installing

 

the

 

Horizontal

 

Stabilizer/Tail

 

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14

 

Installing

 

the

 

Transmitter

 

Batteries

 

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16

 

Transmitter

 

Details

 

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16

 

Installing

 

the

 

LiPo

 

Flight

 

Battery

 

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17

 

Centering

 

the

 

Elevator

 

and

 

Rudder

 

Control

 

Surfaces

 

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18

 

Installing

 

the

 

Propeller............................................................................................................................

 

21

 

ESC

 

(Electronic

 

Speed

 

Control)

 

Arming

 

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24

 

Flight

 

Controls

 

and

 

Trimming

 

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26

 

Control

 

Throws

 

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30

 

Center

 

of

 

Gravity

 

(CG)

 

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30

 

Selecting

 

a

 

Flying

 

Area

 

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31

 

Flight

 

Checklist

 

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31

 

Flying

 

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32

 

Transmitter

 

and

 

Receiver

 

Binding/Linking

 

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35

 

Repairs

 

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35

 

Replacement

 

Parts

 

List

 

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36

 

Warranty,

 

Support

 

and

 

Service

 

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37

 

AMA

 

National

 

Model

 

Aircraft

 

Safety

 

Code

 

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37

 

Table of Contents 

Summary of Contents for P-51D Mustang 350

Page 1: ...V LiPo required for RFR Charger DC 3S 11 1V LiPo Balancing and AC adapter included with RTF 3S 11 1V LiPo balancing required for RFR Transmitter 6 channel 2 4GHz included with RTF 4 channel required for RFR On Board Electronics Receiver installed in RTF 4 channel required for RFR ESC and 3 servos installed in RTF and RFR Specifications Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Landing Gear 13 Attaching the Wing 14 Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Tail 14 Installing the Transmitter Batteries 16 Transmitter Details 16 Installing the LiPo Flight Battery 17 Centering the Elevator and Rudder Control Surfaces 18 Installing the Propeller 21 ESC Electronic Speed Control Arming 24 Flight Controls and Trimming 26 Control Throws 30 Center of Gravity CG 30 Selecting a Flying A...

Page 3: ...ady To Fly and RFR Ready For Receiver versions Both include the 350 brushless motor a 15 amp brushless ESC and three 9 gram sub micro servos The RTF also includes a standard size 6 channel transmitter and factory installed 6 channel receiver with 2 4GHz technology a lightweight 600mAh 3S 11 1V LiPo battery and a DC balancing charger with an AC adapter With nothing extra to buy and only minor assem...

Page 4: ...ctronic components Avoid water exposure to all electronic components parts etc not specifically designed and protected for use in water Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and ...

Page 5: ...he P 51D Mustang 350 RTF Ready To Fly version includes everything needed to fly right out of the box There s nothing extra to buy or provide The P 51D Mustang 350 RFR Ready For Receiver version requires the following items 4 channel transmitter with suitable range for a park flyer class model 4 channel receiver compatible with the transmitter that will be used 3 Cell 3S 11 1V 500 600mAh LiPo batte...

Page 6: ...ocated just behind the rudder and elevator servos Or if for any reason the receiver will not fit in the recessed area install it in the area just behind the bump located behind the recessed area Plug the 3 wire lead from the ESC into the throttle channel the elevator servo lead into the elevator channel and the rudder servo lead into the rudder channel on the receiver NOTE It s important to ensure...

Page 7: ...iately to any potential problems that may occur After flying discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging Also it is NOT necessary or recommended to discharge the battery completely before charging LiPo batteries have no memory and it s safe to charge partially discharged batteries when using an appropriate charger and settings To charge the batte...

Page 8: ...rge And while it is possible to continue flying the model after the soft LVC occurs this is NOT recommended Continued discharging can result in reaching the 5 0V hard LVC which may cause permanent damage to the LiPo battery resulting in reduced power and flight duration during subsequent fights or failure of the battery entirely which is not covered under warranty Also it is not recommended that y...

Page 9: ... THE 305C CHARGER ON A FLAT SMOOTH AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE It s important that air is able to circulate through the charger during the charging process in order to keep it from over heating It s especially important that the vent openings on the bottom and sides of the charger are not blocked DO NOT place the charger on carpeted or other similar surfaces that may block the vent openings Also DO...

Page 10: ...el will arrive partially charged For this reason the initial charge may only take approximately 30 45 minutes IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT STORE THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY FULLY CHARGED For improved safety and longevity of the LiPo battery it s best to store it only partially charged for any length of time Storing the LiPo battery at approximately 50 charged which is approximately 3 85V per cell is typicall...

Page 11: ...factory assembled and nearly ready to use right out of the box However before it can be attached to the fuselage there are a few details to check first Plug the 3 wire lead from the aileron servo into the aileron AILE channel of the receiver Turn the transmitter on center the aileron channel trim and connect a suitable LiPo battery to the ESC to power on the receiver and servos Check to be sure th...

Page 12: ...one full turn then insert the pin back into the control horn bracket Or if the aileron is above center screw the clevis out counter clockwise one half to one full turn then insert the pin back into the control horn bracket View the trailing edges of the ailerons and wing from directly behind again and continue adjusting the length position of the pushrod clevis until both ailerons are properly cen...

Page 13: ... the control horn during movement of the surface Parts Tools Required Main Landing Gear Assemblies Wing If you plan to take off and land on hard surfaces or short grass the main landing gear should be installed To install the landing gear carefully slide the bent wire end into the slot in the main landing gear mount Be careful to not break the mount free from the wing and in some cases it may be h...

Page 14: ...of the rudder and elevator servo arms Use an M3 x 30mm button head screw to secure the wing to the fuselage Parts Tools Required Fuselage Horizontal tail stabilizer T2 x 25mm button head screw 2pcs Phillips screwdriver To install the horizontal stabilizer tail start by sliding it through the opening at the rear of the fuselage The side of the horizontal tail with the carbon fiber spars should be o...

Page 15: ...position of the horizontal tail slightly as needed until the screws engage the plastic mount then tighten them securely Be careful when tightening these screws because tightening them too much can strip break the plastic mount and or damage the fuselage tails Also ensure that the tail is properly centered and aligned after tightening the screws The horizontal tail stabilizer is now installed and b...

Page 16: ...d shortly after indicating the transmitter is outputting an RF signal These indications confirm the transmitter is powered on and functioning correctly The P 51D Mustang 350 RTF version includes a 6HPA 6 Channel HP Airplane Transmitter equipped with 2 4GHz technology trim levers servo reversing switches and optional use delta elevon mixing the RFR version requires a 4 channel transmitter receiver ...

Page 17: ...ches is a switch that activates deactivates the optional use Delta Elevon mixing IMPORTANT NOTE No such mixing is used for the P 51D Mustang 350 so please be sure this switch is in the OFF lower position failure to do so will result in improper control and the inability to fly the P 51D Mustang 350 However if using this transmitter with flying wing delta or other airplanes that combine mix the ele...

Page 18: ...ce To remove the LiPo flight battery first remove the hatch cover and pull the wire leads and connectors out of the battery compartment Then carefully pull the battery out of the compartment Disconnect the battery from the ESC and DO NOT power off the transmitter until the LiPo flight battery is removed from the airplane and disconnected from the ESC REMEMBER The transmitter is always ON FIRST and...

Page 19: ...ertical tail when it s properly centered However if the rudder is angled off to the right or left you can adjust the length position of the pushrod clevis so the surface is centered mechanically while the rudder channel trim is centered If the rudder is angled off to the right carefully remove the clevis from the control horn and screw it in clockwise one half to one full turn then insert the pin ...

Page 20: ...ntrol horn and screw it in clockwise one half to one full turn then insert the pin back into the outermost hole in the control horn Or if the elevator is angled downward carefully remove the clevis from the control horn and screw it out counter clockwise one half to one full turn then insert the pin back into the outermost hole in the control horn View the horizontal tail and elevator from the sid...

Page 21: ...TE An optional 6 5x4 2 blade propeller AZSP06540 is also available The smaller diameter of this propeller compared to the 8x6 2 blade propeller makes it less likely to break when landing without the main landing gear installed It also pulls upwards of 20 30 less current compared to the included 2 blade and 4 blade propellers while still delivering good speed and thrust overall which makes it a gre...

Page 22: ...aded portion of the motor shaft with the nylon insert lock oriented toward the BACK of the airplane until it stops at the end of the threads Tighten this nut in place do not over tighten then install the propeller on the shaft and rotate it as necessary until it lines up with slides over and fully engages the nut Next install the appropriate spinner back plate on the shaft and over the propeller S...

Page 23: ...ning resulting in an out of track condition that can cause significant vibration and power loss Typically it s possible to correct the angled out of track condition by loosening the front hex nut until you can rotate the 4 blade propeller or pull the 2 blade propeller forward and rotate it to the next position in which it will engage the rear hex nut Then tighten the font hex nut and run the motor...

Page 24: ...first powered on As a result you must ALWAYS be sure the transmitter is turned on and that the left hand throttle stick is in the LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION before connecting a battery to the ESC YOU MUST ALSO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AS THE MOTOR PROPELLER WILL NOW SPIN ANYTIME THE LEFT HAND THROTTLE STICK IS RAISED ABOVE THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION This checklist includes the steps you must follo...

Page 25: ...VE THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION Position the airplane so you and all objects are clear of the propeller We recommend positioning the airplane so the propeller is pointed away from you and you are able to hold on to the fuselage and or wing securely With all objects clear of the propeller including in the plane of rotation and in front of it hold on to the model securely to test operation of the th...

Page 26: ... spin Moving the stick upward will increase the speed RPM of the propeller Increasing the speed RPM of the propeller increases the speed of the model and also provides the thrust needed to climb increase altitude Decreasing the speed RPM of the propeller by lowering the left hand stick will decrease the speed of the model and reduce thrust making it possible to descend decrease altitude During fli...

Page 27: ...his will yaw turn the nose of the airplane to the right The rudder trim lever located immediately below the left hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from yawing turning left or right during flight with no left hand stick rudder input For example if the airplane yaws to the right in flight move the trim lever to the left until the airplane flies as straight as possible without yawing ...

Page 28: ...ne upward to climb The elevator trim lever located immediately to the left of the right hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from climbing or descending when in cruise flight and with no right hand stick elevator input For example if the airplane climbs when attempting to cruise and maintain a given altitude add down elevator trim by sliding the trim lever upward until the airplane fli...

Page 29: ...ight The aileron trim lever located immediately below the right hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from rolling turning left or right during flight with no right hand stick aileron input For example if the airplane rolls turns to the right in flight add left aileron trim by sliding the aileron trim lever to the left until the airplane flies as straight as possible And once you re fam...

Page 30: ...erons 5 16 8mm up down NOTE In some cases the aileron will travel slightly more up than down this is OK Elevator 1 4 6 5mm up down IMPORTANT NOTE We DO NOT recommend using more travel control throw for the elevator than what is listed here as doing so can result in unexpected stalling snapping Rudder 5 8 16mm left right When using the factory installed and recommended components equipment the Cent...

Page 31: ...to nose over flip and be damaged An ideal flying area allows for takeoffs and landings on a smoother surface such as asphalt or the dirt of a baseball infield and flying over grass PLEASE NOTE The P 51D Mustang 350 is designed to be flown outdoors only PLEASE NOTE This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guid...

Page 32: ... to perform a Rise Off Ground R O G takeoff from a smooth level surface such as asphalt or short grass Set the airplane on the takeoff surface with the nose pointed into any wind then raise the left hand throttle stick to the highest full power position Keep the nose pointed into the wind by using rudder control and when the airplane reaches flying speed it will slowly rise off the ground or you c...

Page 33: ...tely to the left of the right hand stick and or increase the throttle power slightly o If the nose of the airplane is yawing turning to the left or right adjust the trim for the rudder using the rudder channel trim lever located immediately below the left hand stick It s important to continue making trim adjustments as needed until the airplane maintains straight and level flight with very little ...

Page 34: ... to set up for landing To land point the nose directly into any wind at an altitude of approximately 100 150 feet above the ground and approximately 150 300 feet away from the desired landing area Reduce the throttle power to 1 3 as you descend slowly to approximately 20 30 feet then lower the throttle power to 1 4 or less At approximately 2 4 feet above the ground lower the throttle turn off the ...

Page 35: ... voltages above 6 0V can damage the receiver permanently If the receiver is not bound linked to the transmitter the red LED indicator will blink slowly Press the bind link button on the receiver and the LED indicator will begin to blink rapidly This indicates the receiver has entered bind link mode After approximately 10 15 seconds the LED indicator will begin to glow solid red indicating the bind...

Page 36: ...s Outrunner Motor 1400Kv P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1409S 350 Brushless Outrunner Motor Shaft P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1410 15 Amp Brushless Motor ESC JST Connector P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1411 Firewall and Motor Mount Set P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1413 Wing Set with Decals P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1414 Horizontal Stabilizer Tail P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1415 Fuselage Set with Decals P 51D Mustang 350 AZS1416 Main Landing ...

Page 37: ...the event your product needs repair or a replacement part that is not covered by this warranty your local HobbyTown store or Firelands can assist you with support and in obtaining the genuine replacement parts to repair your Prod uct Firelands will charge 40 00 per hour plus the cost of replacement parts to service your vehicle if after contacting you you so authorize such repairs Your product wil...

Page 38: ... or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document 555 h Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot s ability to safely control the model i Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn or any device which propels a projectile or drops any ob...

Page 39: ... 4 RC model aircraft must use the radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies 5 RC model aircraft will not operate within three 3 miles of any pre existing flying site without a frequency management agreement AMA Documents 922 Testing for RF Int...

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