7
Attaching the Horizontal Stabilizer
1. Locate the horizontal stabilizer of the tail.
2. Slide the horizontal stabilizer in the allotted space
of the fuselage, making sure the control horn
installed in the elevator will properly align with the
pushrod and clevis exiting the back of the fuselage.
3. When you are certain the horizontal stabilizer is
centered correctly and in the right place, use the
tape provided to properly secure the stabilizer to
the fuselage. Use the tape on the top and bottom
of each side of the horizontal stabilizer (total of 4
applications).
4. Make sure the throttle stick is in the full down (idle)
position. Turn on the transmitter and plug in the
flight battery.
5. Locate the lower clevis and pushrod exiting the
right side of the fuselage, and attach the clevis to
the outermost hole on the elevator control horn.
Slide the included retainer over the clevis to ensure
the clevis will not open.
6. Make any trim adjustments as necessary prior to
flight (see step 7).
Note: To make trim adjustments to the horizontal
stabilizer:
a. Confirm the throttle stick is in the full down (idle)
position and turn on the DX5e transmitter.
b. Connect the blue EC3 battery connector into the
EC3 device connector on the speed control.
c. Use the elevator trim of the radio by moving up or
down to achieve neutral position when the gimbal is
also at neutral. If these changes are not sufficient,
center the transmitter elevator trim (distinguished by
a long tone), then remove the clevis from the elevator
control horn and turn clevis in or out as needed to
move the elevator alignment back to neutral.
Warning: Always keep hands and all objects away
from the propeller in case the motor is engaged.
A moving propeller can cause severe injury and
damage.
Step 5
Installing or Replacing the Propeller and
Spinner
Your F4U Corsair has come with 2 different propellers.
• The 2-blade (installed) propeller is slightly more
efficient and offers a little more thrust.
• The 3-blade propeller allows for more scale-type
flights, yet performs very well.
1. Remove the prop hub by inserting a hex driver
through the holes drilled in the hub. Carefully
grasp the propeller and turn the prop hub counter-
clockwise to loosen the hub.
2. Slide propeller on. Make sure pitch numbers on
prop are visible from the front of the airplane.
3. Re-install the prop hub by turning it clockwise. The
hex driver should be used as in Step 1 to ensure
the hub is tight.
NOTE: Always confirm the flight battery is unplugged
from the speed control prior to working around the
propeller and cowl.
Step 6
