PARKZONE Spitfire Mk IX Instruction Manual Download Page 8

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Tip: 

Turn the clevis clockwise or counterclockwise on the linkage. 

•  Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage.
•  Carefully spread the clevis and put the clevis pin in a selected hole in 

the control horn. 

•  Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn.

After binding a transmitter to the model receiver, set trims and sub-trims to 
0, then adjust clevises to center the control surfaces.

1.

4.

5.

6.

2.

3.

Fly the model at factory settings before making changes. For pilots who 
wish for more control throw, adjust position of linkages on servo arms and 
control horns for increased travel.

65mm

(2.55 inches) from leading 
edge of the wing at fuselage

Place battery all the way forward in the fuselage 
and hold the battery in place using a hook and loop 
strap. It is easiest to balance the Spitfi re Mk IX with 
the aircraft inverted.

1.   Remove wing from the model and disconnect aileron servos from 

Y-harness. 

2.   Remove fi xed landing gear and included parts from the wing.
3.   Install required struts (

A

) (PKZ5717, sold separately) on retract gear (

B

(EFLG100, sold separately) according to the instructions included with 
electric retracts. 

Pre-bent retract struts with three spring coils are required so the wheels 
can go in the wheel wells without being blocked. 

4.  Plug retracts into gear y-harness connectors in the landing gear mount.
5.   Install retracts in wing using left and right retract cover plates (

C

(marked L and R) and eight screws (

D

). 

6.   Pull extra gear y-harness slack through the hole in the middle of the 

wing on the top. 

7.   Place each gear y-harness connector in the slot on the inside edge of 

each radiator scoop (

E

). 

8.   In the fuselage, connect the aileron servos to aileron Y-harness and 

connect gear Y-harness to GEAR port on receiver.

9.   Install wheels, collars and wheel pants on the retract struts as inlanding 

gear installation instructions.

10. Install wing on model.

3 X 23mm

 

(8)

A

B

C

D

E

Center of Gravity (CG)

Factory Settings

Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear

Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering

Ailerons

Arms

Rudder

Horns

Elevator

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Summary of Contents for Spitfire Mk IX

Page 1: ...Spitfire Mk IX Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...

Page 2: ...r may cause re resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batterie...

Page 3: ...y 5 Before Flight 6 Installing a Receiver 6 Battery Selection and Installation 6 Installing Wing 6 Installing Horizontal Tail 7 Installing Cannons and Antenna 7 Installing Landing Gear 7 Installing Op...

Page 4: ...is reserved for ight control and safe landing When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ight battery Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to...

Page 5: ...nd port 5 Connect the ight battery to the ESC 6 The receiver LED will begin to ash rapidly 7 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s ma...

Page 6: ...e trim to lowest settings Connect battery to ESC Continuous LED Series of tones Power on Transmitter Wait 5 seconds NOTICE Use of CA accelerant on your model can damage paint DO NOT wipe accelerant fr...

Page 7: ...eded disassemble in reverse order A 1 5 X 7mm 4 Intallation 1 Install the left landing gear plate A marked with an L in wing using four screws B 2 Install the left landing gear strut in plate as shown...

Page 8: ...included parts from the wing 3 Install required struts A PKZ5717 sold separately on retract gear B EFLG100 sold separately according to the instructions included with electric retracts Pre bent retra...

Page 9: ...rectly set failsafe Make sure transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position then rebind the model to your transmitter If the receiver loses link to the...

Page 10: ...rews and motor from motor mount Assembly Assemble in reverse order NOTICE Make sure the propeller side with the numbers for diameter and pitch for example 9 5 x 7 5 faces out from the backplate A tool...

Page 11: ...n reduce back pressure on the elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again Fly the airplane down to the ground using 1 4 1 3 throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper are Av...

Page 12: ...ce with the AMA turbine regulations AMA Document 510 A 3 Model aircraft will not be own in AMA sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills...

Page 13: ...not link after binding to transmitter Transmitter is too near aircraft during linking process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect ight battery to aircraft Aircra...

Page 14: ...warranty sup port or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your quest...

Page 15: ...hold waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address Horizon Service Center Electronics and engines 4105 Fieldstone Rd Ch...

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