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Once you're familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane, you might want to increase the control throws to the sport-
flying settings listed below. These control throws will make the airplane more responsive and allow you to do basic
aerobatics with ease.

SPORT-FLYING

Ailerons:

5/16" Up

5/16" Down

Elevator:

5/16" Up

5/16" Down

Rudder:

3/4" Right

3/4" Left

We do not suggest increasing the control throws beyond the recommended Sport-Flying settings. Higher control
throws will cause the airplane to be extremely control-sensitive and result in a possible crash if you are not careful.

SECTION 17: PREFLIGHT CHECK & SAFETY

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Check the operation of the throttle. To do this, do the following:

A) Plug the flight battery into the ESC and turn on the radio system.

WARNING

Do not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the transmitter on first. Never allow hands
or clothing to get in the way of the propeller when the radio is turned on. Sudden unwanted radio signals, or turning the
radio on with the throttle stick set at full throttle, can turn the motor on unintentionally. Always make sure that the throttle
control stick is set to idle before turning on the transmitter.

B) When the throttle control stick is at the idle position, the motor should be off. Moving the stick forward should

turn on the motor. Gradually moving the stick to the full forward position should result in the motor running at full power.

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Some ESCs will give you more proportional control than others. Your ESC may also have a manual control adjustment

screw that must be adjusted prior to using the ESC. (Refer to your ESC's operating guide for further information.)

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Cycle the flight battery three times. When NiMH batteries are new they need to be used 2-3 times before they will

produce their top voltage and duration. To cycle them, simply charge the battery and then run the motor (at low speed to
prevent damaging it) until the motor stops. Allow the battery and motor to cool, then repeat this procedure two more times.

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Check the condition of the transmitter batteries. They should be fully charged.

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Check every glue joint in the airplane to ensure that everything is tight and well-bonded.

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Double-check the balance of the airplane.

Do this with the flight battery installed.

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Check the control surfaces. They should move in the correct direction and not bind.

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Check to ensure that the control surfaces are moving the proper amount.

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Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.

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We do not suggest storing your airplane in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct sunlight) for

any length of time. The extreme heat could cause the foam to melt and possibly damage the fragile components of the
radio system, ESC or batteries.

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Summary of Contents for Wattage P-51 Reno Racer EP

Page 1: ...tain Valley CA 92708 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY Specifications Wing Span 30 75 Inches Wing Area 174 Square Inches Length 26 75 Inches Weight RTF 17 18 5 Ounces Functions Ailerons Elevator Rudder and Throttle Power 380 Direct Drive Motor w 5 x 2 5 Propeller Radio 4 Channel Micro w 3 Servos 15 AMP ESC Product Part Number 128419 All contents copyright 2002 Global Hobby Distributors Version V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...duct the user accepts all resulting liability FOR YOUR INFORMATION To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable we recommend that you get experienced knowledgeable help with assembly and during your first flights Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified instructors If there is no hobby shop in your area we recommend that you co...

Page 3: ...es and hassles that you might expect There are check boxes next to each step After you complete a step check off the box This will help prevent you from losing your place Cover your work table with brown paper or a soft cloth both to protect the table and to protect the parts Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put the small parts in after you open the accessory bags We re all excited to...

Page 4: ...C should weigh no more than 1 ounce including the wiring and switch Note Although a 10 amp ESC may work with our recommended battery motor and propeller it is at the low end of the scale Since some customers may wish to experiment with other motors batteries and propellers chances are a 15 amp ESC will then be necessary because of higher current draw therefore we recommend just starting with a hig...

Page 5: ... Cell AC DC Peak Charger P N 625085 Dean s Ultra Plug Battery Connector P N 131175 Wattage 14 Gauge Hi Temp Silicon Wire 3M 3 4 Wide Clear Plastic Tape Available at Most Hardware Stores Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy 887560 Kwik Bond Thin C A 887500 Kwik Bond Thick C A 887510 Wilhold Silicon Sealant 335407 Pacer Z 42 Threadlocker 339162 Lightweight Oil or Vaseline 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Phillips ...

Page 6: ...Screws MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 380 Size Motor 1 5 x 2 5 Nylon Propeller 1 Motor Mounting Plate 1 Threaded Shaft Adapter Assembly 1 Spinner Assembly Front Back 2 2mm x 4mm Machine Screws CONTROL SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES 2 1 5mm x 150mm Threaded Wires 2 1 5mm x 400mm Threaded Wires 2 Prebent Aileron Torque Rods 2 Nylon Control Horns 2 Nylon Control Horn Backplates 2 Nylon Adjustable Control Horns 4 Nylon Clevises...

Page 7: ...x 714 964 6236 Wattage P 51 Reno Racer Complete 128419 Instruction Manual 145276 Wing Set 145277 Fuselage Set 145278 Stabilizer Set 145279 Canopy Radiator Scoop 145280 Motor Mounting Plate w Screws 145281 Main Gear Assembly 145282 Tail Wheel Assembly 145283 Aileron Control Linkage 145284 Decal Sheet 145285 Elevator Rudder Control Linkage 145309 Spinner Assembly 145310 5 x 2 5 Nylon Propeller 13138...

Page 8: ...lane It is strongly suggested that you not skip this important section To break in the motor it is recommended that the motor be run for at least 10 minutes without a propeller at a voltage of less than 5 volts a 4 cell receiver battery pack works great for this The low voltage will keep the motor from overheating while the brushes and bushings seat Please follow the procedures below for proper mo...

Page 9: ...u ve completed breaking in the motor remove the motor and set it aside for installation later Kwik Bond Thick C A Wilhold Silicon Sealant 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Excel Modeling Knife YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS 1 Fuselage 1 380 Size Motor 1 Motor Mounting Plate 2 2mm x 4mm Machine Screws 1 Plywood Radio Tray SECTION 7 FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY 1 3mm x 20mm x 45mm Plywoo...

Page 10: ... Using a modeling knife carefully cut open the air intake scoop below the motor mounting area Hold the motor mounting plate against the front of the fuselage centering the outer edge of the plate with the outer edge of the fuselage Using a modeling knife carefully cut two 1 8 wide slots from the center hole out beyond the two marks you drew We do not suggest drilling the two motor mounting holes T...

Page 11: ...rear plate is even with the back edge of the larger plate straight edge and the front plate is 1 4 behind the front of the larger plate rounded edge Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block sand the edges of the mounting plate smooth and even IMPORTANT Before gluing the mounting plate to the radio tray in the next procedure it s important that the two small plates are glued to the radio tray ...

Page 12: ... When aligned properly the mounting plate should fit into the molded cockpit recess and the rounded corners on the front of the mounting plate should be pushed against the front of the cockpit recess Set the radio tray back into place and realign it Install and tighten the two 3mm x 10mm wood screws to secure the radio firmly to the fuselage It s not necessary to drill pilot holes in the mounting ...

Page 13: ...xy 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Excel Modeling Knife Scissors Electric or Hand Drill 5 64 7 64 1 8 and 5 16 Drill Bits Ruler YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS 1 Left Right Wing Panels 1 Center Section Reinforcement Board 1 Trailing Edge Reinforcement Board 1 Molded Plastic Radiator Scoop 1 3mm x 20mm x 40mm Plywood Plate SECTION 8 WING ASSEMBLY MOUNTING 1 30mm Fiberglass Dowel 1 3mm x 18mm Wood Screw...

Page 14: ...ets up about 10 minutes Before the epoxy sets up double check that the top of the wing is flat After the epoxy has cured apply a strip of clear plastic tape not included to the top of the wing over the center section joint from the leading edge to the trailing edge Trim the ends of the tape flush with the wing using a modeling knife Using the same technique apply a strip of clear plastic tape over...

Page 15: ...l and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding WARNING Do not glue the torque rods to the wing or to the leading edge of the ailerons If you do this the ailerons will be glued solid and won t be able to pivot up and down Test fit each prebent torque rod into the molded grooves in the top of each wing panel The top of each torque rod should be even with the top of the wing There is a left and ri...

Page 16: ...ent the reinforcement board from interfering with the aileron torque rods Remove the protective backing from the trailing edge reinforcement board Carefully apply the reinforcement board to the top of the wing making sure the board is centered over the centerline of the wing and the back edge of the board is even with the trailing edge of the wing IMPORTANT Before installing the trailing edge rein...

Page 17: ...rtant that the plate be centered over the wing s centerline If it s not the radiator scoop will not align properly with the fuselage when it s installed later Carefully drill a 7 64 diameter hole 3 4 deep in the center of the leading edge of the wing making sure to drill the hole straight and not at an angle IMPORTANT Take care to drill the hole exactly in the center of the leading edge It helps t...

Page 18: ...push the trailing edge down firmly into place Double check that the dowel in the leading edge of the wing fully engages the hole in the fuselage You may have to push the wing forward firmly and or make fine adjustments to the hole so that the front of the wing sets properly in the wing saddle Carefully align the centerline of the wing the center joint at the trailing edge with the centerline of th...

Page 19: ...with the sides of the fuselage When satisfied with the fit remove the radiator scoop and carefully drill a 5 16 diameter hole through it so you can access the wing screw Test fit the radiator scoop onto the wing once more to double check that the hole lines up over the wing screw When satisfied with the alignment mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer to the gluing surfaces ...

Page 20: ...e to hold the dowel in place until the epoxy sets up IMPORTANT When gluing the dowel into place it s important that the dowel be glued securely into the channel and that the stabilizer be perfectly flat during the drying process A fiberglass dowel is provided to strengthen the horizontal stabilizer For the strongest joint possible it s important that the dowel be installed correctly When installin...

Page 21: ...y You don t want to cut through the top of the elevators Test fit the joiner wire into the elevators When pushed into place it should be flush with the bottom of the elevators and fit firmly in the grooves Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and carefully glue the joiner wire into place Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the elevators flat until the epoxy s...

Page 22: ...th pieces of horizontal stabilizer mounting board the two tapered shaped pieces These marks will help you align the mounting board with the centerline of the stabilizer IMPORTANT Before installing the mounting board in the next procedure look at the shape of the two pieces carefully The narrower end of each piece should be toward the trailing edge of the stabilizer Apply the remaining two pieces o...

Page 23: ... mounting board when you install them later Using a modeling knife carefully trim away the plastic burrs left from drilling the holes Mount the wing securely to the fuselage then slide the horizontal stabilizer into place Push the stabilizer as far forward as possible and align the outer edges of the reinforcement board with the outer edges of the mounting flanges With the wing mounted to the fuse...

Page 24: ... of the airplane to check that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer If it does not line up use a modeling knife and or 220 grit sandpaper to trim the mounting flanges until the correct alignment is achieved Slide the vertical stabilizer into place and align it When aligned properly the back edge of the stabilizer should be even with and at the same angle as the back ...

Page 25: ...hile keeping the hinge gap to a minimum WARNING Make sure you sand the bevel into the leading edge and not the trailing edge If you plan on strictly flying your P 51 Reno Racer off of grass we suggest not installing the tail wheel assembly It won t be necessary for landing on grass IMPORTANT Before making the cutout in the next procedure it s important that you leave at least 1 2 of material betwe...

Page 26: ...e rudder far enough so that one half of the pivot point is recessed into the leading edge After the epoxy has set up pivot the hinges back and forth several times to loosen the pivot points Align the rudder with the vertical stabilizer and carefully mark the locations of the two hinges onto the stabilizer Carefully hand drill a 1 16 diameter hole into the stabilizer at each mark you drew Apply a t...

Page 27: ...slot you cut in the rudder the pivot point of the tiller arm should be even with the rudder hinge line and the bracket should be centered in the middle of the fuselage You will need to cut a small notch in the leading edge of the rudder for the tiller arm boss When satisfied with the alignment remove the tail wheel assembly and apply a couple of drops of lightweight oil or Vaseline to only the piv...

Page 28: ...d draw a mark on the bottom of the elevator This mark is how far out the nylon control horn needs to be installed on the elevator Use a pencil to mark the location and size of the slot that needs to be cut through the elevator to install the nylon control horn To make this easy use the control horn backplate as a guide as shown So the control horn lines up properly with the pushrod the slot needs ...

Page 29: ...r and plug the flight battery into your ESC Turn on your radio system and center both of the servos using the elevator and rudder trim levers on the transmitter Thread one nylon clevis onto each of the two 1 5mm x 400mm threaded pushrod wires Thread the clevises on far enough to leave room for adjustments later Working with one pushrod wire for now slide the plain end of the pushrod wire through t...

Page 30: ...rvo arm from the elevator pushrod wire Doing this will put the pushrods at slightly different heights so they won t rub against each other Double check that the elevator and rudder are still centered If they are out of adjustment remove the clevises and readjust them until you are satisfied with the alignment Unplug and turn off your radio system Step 4 Installing the Aileron Servo Install the rub...

Page 31: ...ame amount of control throw make sure that both control horns are even with each other Plug the aileron servo lead into its proper slot in your receiver Plug the ESC lead into your receiver and plug the flight battery into your ESC Turn on your radio system and center the servo using the aileron trim lever on your transmitter Thread one nylon clevis onto each of the two 1 5mm x 150mm threaded push...

Page 32: ...in Gear Wheel Retainers SECTION 12 MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION 2 Rubber Bands 2 Nylon Main Landing Gear Mounts YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Paper Towels Rubbing Alcohol NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups Step 1 Installing the Landing Gear Wires Carefully push the prebent loop in each landing gear wire through the molded slot in the two nylon landing gear mounts Make s...

Page 33: ...satisfied with the alignment hold the assembly in place and trace around the mounting plate using a pencil Step 2 Aligning the Landing Gear Assemblies Remove the landing gear assembly and use 220 grit sandpaper to roughen the bottom of the nylon mounting plate and the surface of the wing where the plate will be glued into place inside the outline you drew WARNING Not roughening both the bottom of ...

Page 34: ...e of the wing 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver Excel Modeling Knife YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS 1 Molded Clear Canopy 2 2mm x 5mm Wood Screws SECTION 13 CANOPY INSTALLATION 1 Decal Sheet YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Scissors 220 Grit Sandpaper w Sanding Block Step 1 Cutting Out the Canopy Using a pair of scissors cut out the black cockpit decal along its outer edges Apply the decal ...

Page 35: ... 1 Threaded Shaft Adapter Assembly 1 Spinner Assembly Front Back SECTION 14 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1 Double Sided Foam Tape 1 Decal Sheet YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Scissors K S 30 Watt Soldering Iron Heat Shrink Tubing Solder Step 1 Installing the Propeller Spinner Assembly IMPORTANT When installing the threaded shaft in the next procedure we strongly suggest applying thread lock to the...

Page 36: ...ternative you could drill a small hole in the side of the fuselage and run the antenna out through that then secure it to the back of the fuselage using a small piece of clear decal IMPORTANT If you run the antenna through the inside of the fuselage make sure that the antenna is not wrapped around or otherwise touching any of the pushrod wires or radio interference could result The locations of th...

Page 37: ... exit hole in the bottom of the fuselage about 1 behind the back of the wing saddle This hole along with the air intake hole in the front of the fuselage will allow hot air to exit the fuselage keeping the flight battery from overheating If your ESC has an on off switch mount it to the fuselage side in front of the wing saddle We don t suggest mounting the switch in the radio compartment because i...

Page 38: ...e of the airplane falls the airplane is nose heavy To correct this move the flight battery back far enough to bring the airplane into balance If the tail of the airplane falls the airplane is tail heavy To correct this move the flight battery forward enough to bring the airplane into balance When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your f...

Page 39: ...e idle position the motor should be off Moving the stick forward should turn on the motor Gradually moving the stick to the full forward position should result in the motor running at full power Some ESCs will give you more proportional control than others Your ESC may also have a manual control adjustment screw that must be adjusted prior to using the ESC Refer to your ESC s operating guide for f...

Page 40: ...u should always give the right of way to full scale aircraft When flying at a flying field with established rules you should abide by those rules You should not deliberately fly your model in a reckless and or dangerous manner While flying you should not deliberately fly behind the flight line If your model should inadvertently fly behind the flight line you should change course immediately You sh...

Page 41: ... hard or out of control Let the airplane fly straight and level to pick up airspeed then climb to your desired altitude Be careful not to climb too steeply after hand launching or you could stall the airplane In the Air In the air the P 51 Reno Racer EP is smooth and predictable At full power the airplane is fast and responsive to control inputs and handles light winds with ease It grooves around ...

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