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Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual
Center of Gravity
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight
is properly balancing the model.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the
your model is 4
7
/
8
-inch (124mm) back from the leading
edge of the wing. Mark the location for the Center of Gravity
on the bottom of the wing next to the fuselage as shown.
The CG range for your model is 4
5
/
8
to 5 inches (117mm to
127mm) from the leading edge of the wing
When balancing your model, support the plane inverted at
the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers
or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the
correct balance point for your model. You may need to add
a small amount of weight to either the front or back of the
fuselage to achieve the correct balance.
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for
your personal preference.
Control Throws
Step 1
Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. Check
the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When
the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right.
Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if
necessary.
Step 2
Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system.
Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the
transmitter will make the airplane elevator move up.
Step 3
Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system.
Moving the aileron stick right will make the right aileron
move up and the left aileron move down.
Step 4
Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and
rudder.
Aileron High Rate
Up
1
3
/
8
-inch
(35mm)
18 Degrees
Down
1
3
/
8
-inch
(35mm)
18 Degrees
Aileron Low Rate
Up
3/4-inch
(20mm)
13 Degrees
Down
3/4-inch
(20mm)
13 Degrees
Elevator High Rate
Up
1
1
/
4
-inch
(32mm)
15 Degrees
Down
1
1
/
4
-inch
(32mm)
15 Degrees
Elevator Low Rate
Up
1
1
/
16
-inch
(27mm)
12 Degrees
Down
1
1
/
16
-inch
(27mm)
12 Degrees
Rudder High Rate
Left
1
1
/
4
-inch
(32mm)
15 Degrees
Right
1
1
/
4
-inch
(32mm)
15 Degrees
Rudder Low Rate
Left
3/4-inch
(20mm)
13 Degrees
Right
3/4-inch
(20mm)
13 Degrees
Flap Positions
Up
Aligned with wing trailiing edge
Mid
1
3
/
4
-inch
(44mm)
22 Degrees
Down
3
1
/
8
-inch
(80mm)
43 Degrees
Note
: Measurements are taken at the widest point on
the control surface.
These are general guidelines measured from our own flight
tests. You can experiment with higher or lower rates to
match your preferred style of flying.
Note
: Travel Adjust, Sub Trim and Dual Rates are
not listed and should be adjusted according to each
individual model and preference.