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The Grumman F9F “Panther” by Skymaster 
 

Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO PANTHER.  Please note that the photos in this 
instruction manual show certain views from the prototypes. The instruction manual is same for Panther  and  
Cougar models. Some modifications and upgrades might have taken place by the release of the model. We have 
tried to produce a very scale replica of this classic jet. This manual describes the assembling of  “ PRO” model. 
Speed brake, Landing gear and doors are factory installed. Before you start building and setting-up your aircraft, 
please make sure you have read this instruction manual, and understood it. If you have any questions, please don‟t 
hesitate to contact us.  Below are the contact details: 
Office Taiwan:

 

 

No.9.39 Lane,Yuag-Chang 2nd Street, Ren-Wu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, 814, Taiwan, R.O.C.

 

 

TEL: +886 9 3299 7923  
FAX: + 886 7373 1215 

http://www.skymasterjet.com 
Sales : [email protected] 
Technical support : [email protected] 

SM © 2012 

Spesifications F9F Panther 

 

 

Type     :  1/5.25 Scale T.A.V.S ARF PRO    
Length :   92.2”: (2342mm)    
Span     :  84”:    (2238mm) 
Weight :  28—38Lbs ( 13—18 Kg)    
Engine  :  22—32Lbs (10—14 Kg) trust 
Radio   :  12 Channel  (10—12 servo’s) 

1/5.25 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet 

Assembly and operations manual 

Summary of Contents for ARF PRO PANTHER

Page 1: ...ed Before you start building and setting up your aircraft please make sure you have read this instruction manual and understood it If you have any questions please don t hesitate to contact us Below a...

Page 2: ...SEMBLY TECHNIQUES 7 RADIO EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES 8 KIT CONTENTS 9 OPTIONAL PARTS 10 CONTROL LINKAGES 12 WINGS 12 STABILIZERS 15 FIN RUDDER 16 FUSELAGE 18 TAILPIPE 19 FUEL CELLS 19 FUEL DIAGRAM 20 AIR S...

Page 3: ...his reason we at Skymaster are unable to guarantee or provide a contractual agreement with any individual or company that the model you have made will function correctly and safely You as operator of...

Page 4: ...the shade Ex treme temperatures will damage the paint Finishing Your All White Panther ARF PRO It is always best to fully assemble the model before painting By doing so no damage or glue prints will r...

Page 5: ...are light and extremely strong however they will dent if mishandled Always support these structures on clean soft foam rubber LIVE HINGE Skymaster utilize this system of hinging control surfaces beca...

Page 6: ...niques due to the higher flying speeds and hence higher loads on many of the joints We highly recommend that you use a slow cured epoxy for gluing highly stressed joints like the hinges and control ho...

Page 7: ...nt extra resin will add up to a heavy model Plan before you glue The glass cloth side of parts to glue should be sanded with 80 grit paper for best glue adhesion Support the fuselage on foam pads Skym...

Page 8: ...st to protect my very large investment Accessories The full size Panther main gear doors are always closed Accept when retracting A special air or electronic se quencer is needed for this option The P...

Page 9: ...Kit Contents Assembly Operation Manual P 9...

Page 10: ...10 Tip Tanks 2 4 x Air Tanks 5 x Air Tubing Landing gear Fuel Tank 2 4L Airpower Optional 5 in 1 Electronic Valve Sequencer Control Brake Gear and Doors Photo 2 Photo 1 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 7...

Page 11: ...anual P 11 Horn Pushrod set Hardware pack Oleo oil and pressure kit Control Valves Carbon Bypass Pin Hinges L Brackets Photo 9 Photo 8 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 15 Quick Disconnects Tank Hardwa...

Page 12: ...ngs simultaneously Mark each step Remove the wings from the protection cover Remove the masking tape holding control surfaces Check for free movement of ailerons and flaps Trim or sand if needed Remov...

Page 13: ...tion This will be the front of horn location Use dremel tool to cut slot NB Make sure the horn is supported by balsa inside the aileron If no wood inside aileron cut slot in LE spar of aileron just ab...

Page 14: ...rvo wires though ribs until it reaches the rot rib Cut hole for servo wires and secure with cable ties Repeat for other wing Fit servo covers Trial fit wings to fuselage and mark location of hole for...

Page 15: ...kin Make sure the skin was rough Use 80 grit to scratch the skin NOTE I wanted to fit STD size servos I had to glass the skin for extra strength If using smaller servos glue a ply base plate to skin T...

Page 16: ...rvo horn Fit horn and check operation Fit extension lead to rudder cable Feed the 2 elevator cables through hole in fin root and bolt stab in position Use 3 cap srews as supplied Trial fit the rudder...

Page 17: ...slop in hole for piano wire I made a bush for each hinge Slide the piano wire into place Once in place use clear tape to prevent wire from falling out Make 2 pushrods for rudder Secure pushrods Trial...

Page 18: ...n facing down and centered Make pushrod using ball links Bolt pushrod with 2mm bolts and secure with locktide Check operation of speed board Adjust pushrod length if need Repeat for other speed board...

Page 19: ...Glue bellmouth with silicon glue Photo 51 Photo 52 FUEL CELL Rinse the fuel tank and check for leaks Make up fuel line clunk Make sure clunk moves freely and reaches all corners of inside of tank Fit...

Page 20: ...FUEL CELL DIAGRAM P 20 Assembly Operation Manual Photo 56...

Page 21: ...U T doors to gether and fit to EVU5 Fit brake to EVU5 Secure sliding canopy actuator to 2way valve T speed brake and fit to 2 way valve Secure all valves on accessory tray I have mount the EV5U on top...

Page 22: ...oto 61Diagram for retracts For scale functions on L G you will require additional 2 way electronic valves The main doors in the fuselage will stay close before and after retraction This can eas ily be...

Page 23: ...I would suggest you install a FOD This will save you money in the long run Install fuel pump close to UAT We recom mend to make use of a mechanical shut off valve as well Secure all Festo pipes with c...

Page 24: ...lage the frame may distort Trial fit cockpit and cut to fit You will need to cut off the lest side panel as well Build a balsa platform for tub and screw tub to platform for easy removal The dash boar...

Page 25: ...lease try and separate these circuits as far as possible It is advisable not to run RX cables near any kind of electrical fields Make all switches and filler valves and charging sockets easy accessibl...

Page 26: ...should be deployed in landing circuit only below 90mph CG 120 150mm from LE Empty tanks UAT full and wheels down The CG can be changed to best fit your flying style A forward position is safe and nos...

Page 27: ...NOTE The panther have flaps speed board and speed brake as an op tion Putting all these out together will induce serious drag More power will be needed to sustain flight Landing Fly a complete circuit...

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