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Hangar 9 F4U-1D Corsair 50 ARF
WARNING
: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to
become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result
in damage to the product, personal property and cause
serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must
be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product
in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is
essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to
operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Introduction
To many, the Chance Vought F4U-1D Corsair was the
ultimate expression of U.S. air power in the Pacific during
World War II. Its top speed of well over 400 mph combined
with its ability to carry a wide variety of weapon loadouts
made it a serious threat to enemy units in the air and on the
ground.
The Hangar 9 F4U-1D Corsair 50 is a sport ARF tribute to
this warbird legend that goes together quickly and is a joy
to fly. Its low parts count makes assembly a breeze and it
boasts details you usually only find on much pricier kits.
These details include a painted fiberglass cowl with molded
cowl flaps, a dummy radial engine and oil cooler intakes on
the wing roots, just to name a few. You even get two sets of
aircraft numbers to finish the model with.
The F4U-1D Corsair 50 also gives you the freedom to power
it with a variety of options that include glow and gas engines
as well as brushless electric motors. It’s been designed to
accept all of them with little or no modification.
Product Support
For technical assistance with this product, please contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support office. This information
is located in the back of this manual.
Specifications
Wingspan
57.0 in (145cm)
Wing Area
620 sq in.(39.9 sq dm)
Fuselage Length
45.5 in (115cm)
Weight Range
6.75 lb–8.00 lb (3.10–3.60 kg)
Engine/Motor Size
2-stroke glow: .46–.55
4-stroke glow: .72–.82
4-stroke gas: FG-14B
EP: Power 46
Radio
4+ channel with 5 servos
(4 servos for EP)
Notice
All instructions, warranties and other collateral
documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product
literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click
on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product
literature to indicate various levels of potential harm
when operating this product:
NOTICE
: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create a possibility of physical property damage AND a
little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION
: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
WARNING
: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of property damage, collateral
damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability
of superficial injury.
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................2
Product Support ...............................................................2
Specifications ....................................................................2
Included Parts Listing .......................................................3
Contents of Kit and Parts Listing ......................................4
Safety Precautions and Warnings .....................................4
Important Information Regarding Warranty ......................5
Using the Manual ..............................................................5
UltraCote Covering Colors ................................................5
Recommended Power Setups ...........................................5
Transmitter Requirements.................................................5
Radio Equipment Requirements .......................................5
Field Equipment Required .................................................5
Optional Equipment ..........................................................5
Optional Field Equipment ..................................................6
Required Tools ..................................................................6
Required Adhesives ..........................................................6
Before Starting Assembly .................................................6
Binding the Radio System ................................................6
Assembling the Wing ........................................................6
Hinging the Ailerons .........................................................8
Aileron Servo Installation ................................................10
Aileron Linkage Installation .............................................13
Fixed Main Landing Gear Installation ..............................15
Retract Installation ..........................................................19
Wing Installation .............................................................25
Stabilizer and Elevator Installation ..................................27
Fin and Rudder Installation .............................................32
Receiver, Receiver Battery, Servo
and Linkage Installation ...........................................37
Engine and Fuel Tank Installation ....................................42
Motor and Battery Installation ........................................46
Cowling Installation ........................................................49
Pilot, Canopy and Antenna Mast Installation ..................52
Radiator and Gun Installation .........................................54
Decal Installation ............................................................56
Center of Gravity .............................................................57
Control Throws ...............................................................57
Preflight ..........................................................................58
Range Test Your Radio ...................................................58
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots ....................................58
Daily Flight Checks ..........................................................58
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................59
Warranty Services ...........................................................59
Compliance Information for the European Union ............60
Academy of Model Aeronautics
National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................60
