Great-planes P-51 Mustang GP/EP ARF - GPMA1205 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALChampaign, Illinois(217) 398-8970, Ext [email protected] Contents © 2010 GPMA1205 MnlREAD THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE

10 ❏ 14. Thread a 3x10mm self-tapping screw into each strap hole on the tops of the wing panels and back it out. Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole

11 ❏ 5. As you did with the aileron servos, prepare the tail servos by centering them with your radio system, installing the servo arms perpendicular

12the top of the stopper above the sealed off fuel tube hole. The fi ll and carb lines should extend out 1/2" [13mm] beyond the stopper and the ve

13 ❏ 6. Position the front of the engine drive washer 4-5/8" [117mm] from the front of the fi rewall. Mark the location of the engine mount hole

14 ❏ 10. Install the throttle servo onto the throttle servo tray using the hardware supplied with the servo. The screw-lock pushrod connector should b

15 ❏ 3. Install the aluminum X-mount and prop adapter onto the motor using the hardware included in the motor package and thread locking compound. Att

16 ❏ 8. Test fi t your batteries onto the tray. Adjust the lengths of the straps if necessary. ❏ 9. Trim the covering from the cool air exit hole on th

17❏ 4. Mount the receiver battery pack next to the receiver in the same manner as you did in step 1. Connect the switch to the receiver and battery, b

18 ❏ 10. Measure back along the lines on the tape 3" [76mm] and mark the cowl for the four mounting screws. Drill 5/64" [2mm] holes through

19GET THE MODEL READY TO FLYInstall & Operate the MotorBattery (Brushless Only)IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs that are connected with

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20Set the Control Throws Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicate

21for the 2 oz. [57g] weight). If spinner weight is not practical or is not enough, use Great Planes (GPMQ4485) “stick-on” lead. A good place to add s

22ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFailure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.Keep all engine fuel in a saf

235) I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreemen

24TakeoffBefore you get ready to takeoff, see how the model handles on the ground by doing a few practice runs at low speeds on the runway. Hold “up”

3its performance capabilities, the P-51, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to

4❍ Great Planes LiPo 3350mAh 11.1V 25C Discharge w/Balance (GPMP0541)❍ Great Planes Series Deans® U 2 to 1 Adapter (GPMM3143)A cell balancer is requ

5Building StandA building stand or cradle comes in handy during the build. We use the Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402) for all our projects in R&D

6PREPARATIONS❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or

7 ❏ 2. Attach a 6" [152mm] servo extension to each aileron servo and secure the connector using tape or heat shrink tubing (not included). Center

8Servo Horn1/16"2-56 (.074")Pushrod WireFasLink ❏ 6. Make a 90 degree bend at the mark on each pushrod and cut off the excess pushrod 1/4&q

9 ❏ 10. Temporarily place two landing gear door straps onto one of the landing gear legs approximately 1-1/2" [38mm] apart. Hold the gear door ag