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1. Position the retract servo cover over the retract servo Slide the cover back snug against the wing Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the two holes for the cover mounting screws Use care not to drill through the top of the wing when drilling these holes LILI Step 15 secure the cover to the wing using two 2 x 3 8 inch Sheet metal screws Tighten the screws using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 19 LILI Step 16 Remove the wheel cover from one of the main wheels LILI Step 17 Check to make sure you have selected the correct strut for your particular wing panel The scissor mechanism will face to the rear of the aircraft and the flat area on the gear door mount faces out away from the wheel well 20 LIL Step 18 Use a 1 5mm hex wrench or ball driver to loosen the setscrew that secures the axle to the retract strut Remove the axle from the strut assembly LILI Step 19 Slide the wheel collar from the axle The axle will now fit into the hole in the wheel Make sure to install the axle into the side of the wheel with the deeper recess that does not have the screws that hold the wheel assembly together Hint Apply a small drop of machine oil on the axle to allow the wheel to rotate smoothly LILI Step 20 Slide the wheel collar on the axle Secure the collar using a 2mm setscrew Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose LILI Step 21 S
2. Slide the cowling on the front of the fuselage Use four 3mm x 15mm socket head machine screws to secure the cowl to the front of the fuselage A 2 5mm hex wrench or ball driver will be required to tighten the screws C Step 4 Position the spinner backplate on the propeller shaft The hole may be larger than the adapter shaft so a spacer has been included to take up any space if the shaft and hole in the backplate are different sizes LJ Step 3 Slide the propeller adapter included with your particular motor on the motor shaft LJ Step 5 Slide the propeller on the propeller shaft Make sure it is facing the correct direction to operate properly 54 LJ Step 6 Use the propeller nut included with your P 51 Mustang to secure the propeller and spinner backplate to the motor Tighten the propeller nut using a 12mm box or open end wrench It may be necessary to use the spinner backplate Spacer to take up any extra space between the hole in the backplate and propeller adapter LJ Step 7 Use the included spinner bolt to secure the spinner cone in position Use a 5 32 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolt to secure the spinner cone Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Cowling and Spinner Installation Glow Version Required Parts Fuselage assembly Cowling Spinner assembly Propeller Propeller nut Backplate 2 stroke in cowl muffler not included Fuel filler dot not included
3. Engine mount to firewall Engine attachment retract servo mounting ailerons flaps rudder control horn Electric motor Tail wheel assembly Elevator and rudder connector Throttle Cowl and canopy hatch Landing gear doors to struts Cowl canopy hatch and landing gear doors to struts Anti rotation tube Ailerons and flaps Throttle Throttle Elevator and rudder Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed Steps with a single box L are performed once while steps with two boxes O0 indicate that the step will require repeating such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of your model remove each part from its bag for inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer for damage If you find any damaged or missing parts contact the place of purchase If you find any wrinkles in the covering use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them Use caution while working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors HAN100 Heat Gun HAN150 Covering Glove HAN101 Sealing Iron HAN141 Sealing Iron Sock Your model is covered
4. C Step 24 You will need to make two slight bends in the elevator pushrod to align it with the first elevator pushrod wire as shown Make sure the bend is at least 1 inch 25mm forward of the pushrod tube so the bend does not bind in the tube when operating the elevator LJ Step 25 Use a rotary tool and cut off wheel or side cutters to trim the pushrod wire so it almost touches the pushrod keeper Slide the wheel collars forward Slide the bent pushrod wire into the wheel collars LI Step 26 Use two 3mm x 3mm setscrews and a 1 5mm hex wrench to Secure the collars that link the two pushrods together Make absolute sure to use threadlock on these screws so they don t vibrate loose LILI Step 27 Place the access cover back in place on the fuselage Check to make sure the trim scheme matches and that you are not installing the cover on the wrong side of the aircraft Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill four holes through the cover and into the fuselage Make sure to position the holes so they are roughly 3 32 inch 2mm from the edges of the cover 39 LILI Step 28 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 29 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the cover Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This wil
5. Elevator Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Fuselage stabilizer tube short stabilizer tube long Clevis safety tubing Clevis 2 Transmitter Wheel collar 4mm 2 Pushrod keeper 3mm x 3mm setscrew 2 servo with hardware Stabilizer assembly right and left 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 8 Pushrod wire 30 inch 775mm 2 Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife with 11 blade Felt tipped pen Rubbing alcohol Paper towel 30 minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing stick Low tack tape Epoxy brush Pin drill Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Side cutters Rotary tool with cutoff wheel Pliers Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 3mm Threadlock Hex wrench 1 5mm Thin CA LILI Step 1 Use a hobby knife and 11 blade to remove the covering for the two stabilizer tubes in the fuselage Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 2 Remove the access cover from the side of the fuselage Set it aside for the time being L Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 though 3 for the opposite side of the fuselage LILI Step 3 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering from the linkage slot above the access hole on the side of fuselage LILI Step 5 Slide the long and short stabilizer tubes into the stabilizer half Note the longer tube is in the hole toward the leading edge of the stabilizer front and the shorter tube toward the elevator rear 35 LILI Step 6 Slide the tubes into the fuse
6. Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 10 The batteries are mounted in the fuselage from the top side Use hook and loop straps to secure them in the fuselage It may be necessary to use hook and loop tape to keep the batteries from sliding on the battery tray in the fuselage Note The second photo shows the dual battery configuration for the Power 90 LJ Step 11 At this time check the operation of the motor using the radio system It should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the fuselage If it does not refer to the instructions included with the speed control to correct the direction of rotation Cowling and Spinner Installation Electric Version Required Parts Fuselage assembly Spinner assembly Propeller Spinner backplate spacer 3mm x 15mm socket head machine screw 4 Cowling Propeller adapter Propeller nut Tools and Adhesives Rotary tool with sanding drum Hobby knife with 11 blade Hobby scissors Box or open end wrench 12mm Hex wrench or ball driver 2 5mm 5 32 inch L Step 1 Carefully cut the opening in the front of the cowling to allow cooling air to pass through the cowling Use a rotary tool with a sanding drum to clean up any rough edges left from the hobby scissors Note Both motor options Power 60 and Power 90 have been tested and only require the opening in the front of the cowling to allow cooling air to pass into the fuselage 53 LJ Step 2
7. Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws LILI Step 11 Position the servo between the blocks Leave a small gap of 1 32 inch 1mm between the servo cover and servo to prevent vibrations from the airframe from being transferred directly to the servo Use a pencil to mark the blocks for the four servo mounting screws Hint Place a 1 32 inch 5mm spacer between the servo and the servo hatch cover before marking the mounting holes 24 LILI Step 13 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 14 Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the Servo mounting blocks Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the servo mounting screws LILI Step 15 Prepare the flap pushrod by making a 90 degree bend that is 2 inch 63mm from the threaded end of the pushrod Measure 3 8 inch 10mm from the bend and use side cutters to trim the pushrod wire ki 2 inch 63mm 3 8 inch 10mm Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 16 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to cut a 1 4 inch 6mm piece of tubing from the 2 inch 52mm safety tubing included with the kit Slide the tubing on a clevis and then thread the clevis 10 turns on the flap pushrod LILI Step 17 Slide the fla
8. 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 8 servo mounting block 4 servo 2 Receiver Transmitter Receiver battery Pushrod keeper 2 Clevis 2 Tools and Adhesives 30 minute epoxy Sandpaper Mixing stick Pencil Clamp 2 Medium grit sandpaper Ruler Phillips screwdriver 1 side cutter Thin CA Hobby knife with 11 blade Pliers T pin Drill Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm Rotary tool and cutoff wheel LIL Step 1 Place the flap servo cover in position on the wing Use a ruler and pencil to make a mark that is 1 3 inch 27mm in from the edge of the cover near the retract Make a second mark that is 1 inch 37mm in from the edge of the cover near the root of the wing LIL Step 2 Remove the cover and transfer the marks to the bottom side of the cover Draw a line that connects the two marks This will be used in aligning the position of the servo LILI Step 4 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the servo horn from the servo Position the servo on the cover Use the lines for aligning the servo on the cover LIL Step 3 Measure 15 16 inch 23mm from the edge that was toward the trailing edge of the cover Draw a line that is perpendicular to the first as shown Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 5 Use a pencil to mark the position for the second servo mounting block on the servo cover Hint Use a 1 32 inch omm spacer between the servo and flap servo cover before
9. 6 volt 2700mAh JRPB5008 Flaps DS821 Servo and DS821 Servo Reverse e Y harness plugged into receiver Retracts RT88 Servo 2 e 3 inch Extension plugged into receiver 2 e 6 inch Extension connected to servo 2 Ailerons DS 821 Servo 2 e Y harness plugged into receiver e 12 inch Extension connected to servo 2 Rudder DS821 Servo Elevator DS821 Servo Throttle DS821 Servo Radio Equipment Requirements 9 Channel Receiver The following items are recommended when installing the 9 Channel AR9000 receiver SPM9000 in your aircraft DS821 Digital Sport Servo 7 JRPS821 Note Only 6 servos required for EP version RT88 Retract Servo 2 JSP20080 3 inch Servo Extension 6 JSP98100 6 inch Servo Extension 2 JSP98110 12 inch Servo Extension 2 JSP98030 JR Switch Chargeswitch JRPA004 Receiver battery 6 volt 2700mAh JRPB5008 Flaps DS821 Servo 2 e 3 inch Extension plugged into receiver 2 Retracts RT88 Retract Servo 2 e 3 inch Extension plugged into receiver 2 e 6 inch Extension connected to servo 2 Ailerons DS821 Servo 2 e 3 inch Extension plugged into receiver 2 e 12 inch Extension connected to servo 2 Rudder DS821 Servo Elevator DS821 Servo Throttle DS821 Servo Optional Accessories e 1 6 US WWII Pilot HAN8297 e Decal Sheet Petie 2nd P 51 60 Blue Nose ARF HAN24227 e Decal Sheet Excalibur P 51 60 Blue Nose ARF HAN24228 The Spektrum trademark is use
10. LJ Step 29 Use the radio system to center the servo for the rudder Remove the original arm from the rudder servo and install a 180 degree arm so it is perpendicular to the center line of the servo You will be connecting the linkage to a hole that is 9 16 inch 14mm from the center of the servo horn so make sure your servo horn meets these requirements Use Side cutters to remove any unused arms from the servo horn that may interfere with the operation of the servo Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 30 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill and pin drill to enlarge the hole that is 9 16 inch 15mm from the center of the servo arm LJ Step 31 Make sure the rudder and rudder servo are centered Use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it crosses the hole in the servo arm enlarged in the previous step LJ Step 32 Use pliers to bend the pushrod wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step LJ Step 33 Use side cutters to trim the pushrod wire so only 3 8 inch 10mm of the wire remains beyond the bend Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 34 Use a pushrod keeper to secure the pushrod wire to the servo horn LJ Step 35 It is now time to secure the connector at the tail gear wire to the pushrod You will need to deflect the rudder slightly so the setscrew can be accessed Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew that secures the connector to the pu
11. Use 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Spinner backplate spacer 1 Propeller attachment 1 Spinner attachment 2 2 8 Retract to wing 8 Retract to wing 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 Rudder and ailerons 8 Rudder elevator aileron flap and throttle 8 Rudder elevator aileron flap and throttle 1 19mm x 19mm x 10mm aileron flap servo mounting blocks 8 1 inch 32mm wing dowels 2 Tail wheel doors 2 Plywood wing bolt plates 2 Plywood throttle pushrod guide 1 1 4 20 x 1 inch socket head cap screw 2 1 4 20 silver flat washer 2 1 4 20 blind nut 2 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head cap screw 8 8 32 X 1 inch socket head cap screw 4 8 32 lock nut 4 8 32 blind nut 4 8 Silver flat washer 3 2mm x 12mm screw 3 Servo mounting wood blocks 8 2mm x 32mm machine screw 3 45mm aluminum standoffs 4 2 5mm wheel collars 2 4mm wheel collars 2 EZ link with E clip 1 3mm x 12mm button head 6 3mm x 8mm machine screw 4 3mm silver flat washer 10 2 x 3 8 inch self tapping screw 41 1 x 11 inch anodized wing tube 1 1 4 x 7 s inch anodized stabilizer tube 1 1 4 x 3 s inch anodized stabilizer tube 1 63 inch pushrod 4 13 inch pushrod 1 8 inch throttle pushrod guide tube 1 30 inch pushrod 3 Hard point for aileron and flap Servos Wing anti rotation pins Wing attachment Wing attachment Wing attachment Engine to mount or EP setup Engine mount to firewall Engine to mount or EP setup
12. a control horn LILI Step 22 Position the control horn on the aileron so the center of the horn is aligned with the mark made in the previous step When positioning the control horn align the front edge of the horn with the edge of the fixed surface as shown to minimize any differential of the control surface Use a pencil to transfer the location for the three mounting screws on the aileron Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 23 Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill start holes for the aileron control horn Only drill about 1 4 inch 6mm into the aileron to avoid drilling through the top of the aileron There is a hard point in the wing so you will need to be careful when drilling LILI Step 24 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to start the three 2 x 3 8 inch Sheet metal screws in each hole Leave about 1 16 inch 1 5mm of the screw exposed when threading them into the aileron Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 25 After threading the screws into the holes you will need to apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed Skipping this step may not provide a secure mounting of the aileron control horn which could cause it to fail in flight LILI Step 26 Once the CA has cured you can attach the control horn to the aileron using thr
13. a computer radio the receiver on the bottom side of the forward servo tray The remote receiver is then mounted on the inside of the fuselage with hook and loop tape as far as possible from the LJ Step 8 LI Step 10 LI Step 14 LI Step 6 main receiver as shown Plug in any necessary extensions Place the rudder servo in the rear servo tray The servo is Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the 5 Insert the pushrod connector in the hole as shown Use a Wrap the receiver battery in 1 4 inch 6mm foam Usea fOr the flaps retracts and ailerons at this time as well The installed from the bottom of the tray with the output shaft surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the Step 12 C Cap ang omm washer to Secure Mie connector to tne hook and loop strap not included to secure the receiver receiver is mounted to the bottom of the forward servo tray facing to the front of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark screws making them more secure when installed Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering Steering arm battery to the bottom of the forward radio tray Plug the to allow room for the motor battery on the top side of the the locations for the servo mounting screws through the for the tail gear doors and tail gear wire from the bottom of receiver battery into the switch harness at this time forward radio tray grommets and on the servo tray the fuselage CI Step 7A Glow Power Receiver Use hook an
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15. correct cutout for the most common switches available LJ Step 2 Remove the access cover for the tail wheel from the fuselage Set it aside with the fuselage hatch Note Steps 3 through 6 are for mounting the switch harness and receiver battery for glow powered models If you are preparing your model for electric power you can skip to Step 7 and mount the receiver LJ Step 4 Place your switch harness into the appropriate hole Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the two holes necessary to mount the switch to the fuselage 27 L Step 9 L Step 11 LJ Step 13 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the Use a pin drill and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws servo mounting blocks Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to hole in the tail gear steering arm Note the position of the tighten the servo mounting screws Plug the rudder servo arm and location of the setscrew when enlarging the hole into the receiver at this time LI Step 5 If you will be using sheet metal screws to mount your Switch place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the Surrounding wood Note We used two 3 inch 76mm extensions for LJ Step 7B ailerons and two 3 inch 76mm extensions for retracts Electric Power Receiver Use hook and loop tape to mount These channels were mixed using
16. direct adult Supervision The Product manual contains instructions for Safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury 68 QUESTIONS ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician INSPECTION OR REPAIRS lf this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name
17. down as small as possible to fit into the retract mechanism without binding LIL Step 3 Enlarge the hole in the servo horn using a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit and pin drill LILI Step 4 Place the servo horn on the retract servo so it moves equally from the center position You will need to use the radio system to cycle the retract servo for this procedure LILI Step 5 Check to make sure you are installing the servo on the correct side of the retract mechanism The servo will face to the trailing edge when installed Note The next steps will check the operation of the retract mechanism Do not secure the servo as poor positioning of the linkage or servo could cause the Servo to bind causing stress on the radio battery or even damage the servo gears LILI Step 6 With the retract mechanism and servo in the up position check the fit of the servo in the retract frame The mounting holes of the servo must align with the holes in the frame for mounting the servo It may be necessary to adjust the length of the linkage to get the mounting holes to align 18 LILI Step 7 Hold the servo in position against the retract frame Check the operation of the retract using the radio system When the retract mechanism is in the down position the mounting holes should still be aligned If not the linkage may need some more minor adjustments in length Important Also make sure the retract mecha
18. end of the wire so the Steering arm can be installed The position of this collar will be finalized once the steering arm is secured LJ Step 19 The steering arm can now be slid on the tail gear wire Slide the tail gear wire so the wheel collar on the outside of the fuselage is resting against the tail gear bracket The position of the steering arm will self adjust in height on the tail gear wire With the arm perpendicular to the tail wheel tighten the 3mm setscrew with a 1 5mm hex wrench to secure it to the tail gear wire Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 20 Loosen the setscrew on the wheel collar installed in Step 18 Slide it down so it is resting against the tail gear bracket and tighten the 3mm setscrew You may need to use a ball driver to tighten this particular setscrew since you will be at an angle accessing it through the slots for the tail gear doors from the outside of the fuselage to do so Make sure the pushrod operates smoothly without any binding LJ Step 21 Use a pencil to mark the rudder where the pushrod crosses This will be used to center the horn vertically on the rudder LJ Step 22 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to cut a 1 4 inch 6mm piece of tubing from the 2 inch 52mm safety tubing included with the kit Slide the tubing on a clevis and then thread the clevis 10 turns on the rudder pushrod Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 23 Use
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20. system which clearly defines the aircraft s attitude and direction at all times The operator of a radio controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot No model aircraft Shall be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Engine Mounting Template lo SAITO 125 amp FG 20 amp EVO 61 oY E flite Power 60 0 E Flite Power 90 3 5 inches 89mm 3 675 inches 93 3mm 71 14292 1 HANGAR 9 Fly First Class HORIZON 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com Hangar 9 com Revised 08 09
21. the elevator servo and install a 180 degree arm so it is perpendicular to the center line of the servo You will be connecting the linkage to a hole that is 9 16 inch 14mm from the center of the servo horn so make sure your servo horn meets these requirements Use side cutters to remove any unused arms from the servo horn that may interfere with the operation of the servo C Step 19 You will need to make two slight bends in one elevator pushrod to align it with the elevator servo horn as shown Make sure the bend is at least 1 inch 25mm forward of the pushrod tube so the bend does not bind in the tube when operating the elevator CI Step 20 With the radio system on and the elevator centered use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod wire where it crosses the hole of the servo horn previously enlarged L Step 21 Slide two 4mm wheel collars on the pushrod wire Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual C Step 22 Use pliers to bend the pushrod wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step Trim the wire 3 8 inch 10mm above the bend using side cutters or a rotary tool Insert the wire into the hole in the servo arm Slide the pushrod keeper onto the wire then rotate it and snap it on the wire to secure the pushrod wire to the servo horn C Step 23 Repeat Steps 16 and 17 to install the remaining 30 inch 775mm pushrod wire JACK HERE Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual
22. to length so it fits in the fuselage behind the tank Place a small piece of 1 4 inch 6mm foam between the brace and tank Use medium CA to glue the brace in position Electric Motor Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly 8 washer 8 Electronic speed control Aluminum motor standoff 12 inch 44 5mm 4 Tie wrap 8 inch 205mm 2 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 8 Firewall template Motor with hardware Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Drill Two sided tape Threadlock Hex wrench or ball driver 9 64 inch Hobby knife with 11 blade Hex wrench or ball driver 2 5mm 9 64 inch Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 32 inch 4mm Note The motor shown installed in this section is the Power 60 Installation of the Power 90 follows the same procedure but requires drilling the template in the correct locations and the use of the 20mm Power 90 adapter placed between the firewall and the aluminum standoffs L Step 1 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the plywood filler pieces from the sides top and bottom of the engine box This will allow air to flow into the fuselage to cool the batteries 51 LJ Step 2 Locate the firewall template Use low tack tape to secure it to the engine box Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit drill through the template and through the firewall for the mount that fits your particular motor A paper copy of the engine template is located on Page
23. with a 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the holes necessary for the servo mounting Screws C Step 10 Position the throttle servo on the same side of the fuselage as the pushrod tube with the output facing to the rear of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark the locations for the four Servo mounting screws LJ Step 12 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the Surrounding wood Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 13 Use the screws provided with the servo and a 1 Phillips Screwdriver to secure the throttle servo in the fuselage Make Sure to plug the throttle servo into the throttle channel of the receiver at this time LJ Step 14 Use the radio system to center the throttle servo With the throttle stick and trim centered the arm should be positioned as shown in the previous photo This will provide an equal amount of travel to both full and closed throttle LJ Step 15 Use four 8 32 x 1 inch socket head bolts four 8 washers and four 8 32 lock nuts to secure the engine Make sure the engine is positioned so the driver washer is 5 inches 138mm forward of the firewall A 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver and a 11 32 inch nut driver or socket will make tightening the bolts quick work Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Paji Hint You can loosen the mounts on the firewall to make it easier to install the engine Just make sure the m
24. 3mm x 15mm socket head bolt 4 Tools and Adhesives Rotary tool with sanding drum Hobby knife with 11 blade Hobby scissors Hex wrench or ball driver 2 5mm 5 32 inch LJ Step 1 Attach the muffler to the engine using the hardware provided with the muffler Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 2 Connect the lines from the fuel tank to the engine and muffler Make sure the vent line goes to the muffler and the line from the clunk to the carburetor Note We used a fuel filler dot to allow for fueling the engine from the outside of the cowling This makes fueling the engine much easier than removing the cowling before each flight LJ Step 3 Carefully cut the opening in the front of the cowling to allow cooling air to pass through the cowling C Step 4 Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife with a 11 blade to trim the cowling to fit your particular engine and muffler combination Make sure to leave enough gap between the cowl and engine components so they do not chafe or cause cracking to the cowling Use a rotary tool with a sanding drum to smooth any rough edges left from the trimming process LJ Step 5 Position the spinner backplate on the propeller adapter The hole may be larger than the adapter shaft so a spacer has been included to take up any space if the shaft and hole in the backplate are different sizes 55 L Step 6 Slide the propeller on the engine crankshaft Make s
25. 71 of this manual 52 L Step 3 Remove the template from the firewall Use a drill and 5 32 inch 4mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the firewall LJ Step 4 Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolts and four 8 washers to secure the aluminum motor standoffs to the firewall Use a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolts Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose LJ Step 5 Use a 2 5mm hex wrench or ball driver to attach the X mount to the motor using the screws provided with the motor Make sure to use threadlock on these screws as well LJ Step 6 Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolts and four 8 washers to secure the motor to the aluminum standoffs Use threadlock on the screws before tightening them with a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual L Step 7 secure the electronic speed control to the bottom of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps LJ Step 8 Connect the leads between the speed control and motor Use tie wraps to secure the wiring so it will not get entangled in the moving parts of the motor Hint Drill a 5 32 inch 4mm hole through the firewall SO a tie wrap can be used to secure the wiring to the firewall as shown LJ Step 9 Plug the lead from the speed control into the throttle channel of the receiver at this time
26. HAN7101 e 2 Cycle Sport Plug EVOGP1 e Manual Fuel Pump HAN118 Optional Field Equipment e Self stick weights 6 oz HAN3626 e PowerPro 12V Starter HAN161 e 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery HAN102 e Power Panel HAN106 e Blue Block After Run Oil EVOX1001 e Cleaner and towels Additional Required Tools Drill File Pin drill Pliers Ruler Hobby scissors Side cutters Epoxy brushes Felt tipped pen Rotary tool Cutoff wheel sanding drum string dental floss T pins Mixing sticks Mixing cups Paper towels Petroleum jelly Hobby knife with 11 blade Medium grit sandpaper Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Hook and loop strap Water pump pliers Tie wrap 8 inch 203mm Tie wrap 12 inch 305mm Low Tack Tape MMM209034 Box end or open end wrench 12mm 11 32 inch Hex wrench or ball driver 3 32 inch Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 5 32 inch 4mm 7 32 inch 5 5mm 1 4 inch 6mm Rubbing alcohol Covering iron Small clamps Z bend Pliers HAN119 Hook and loop tape Pencil Two sided tape Additional Required Adhesives Canopy Glue PAAPT56 Medium CA PAAPT02 Thin CA PAAPT08 Threadlock PAAPT42 30 Minute Epoxy 8 oz PAAPT39 Hinge Glue PAAPT55 FS One With FS One HANS2000 you get more than photorealistic fields gorgeous skies and realistic looking aircraft You get incredibly advanced aerodynamic modeling that simulates every possible aspect of real world flight The first
27. Hangar Pack HANS4010 will add even more aircraft to FS One This latest edition includes ten new planes and helis from your favorite brands including Hangar 9 E flite and Align You ll be able to fly aircraft that are only available on FS One such as the T REX Blade CX2 Blade CP Pro Hangar 9 P 51 and F 22 PTS And as always with the Hangar Pack you still get all the same great features that you did with the original aircraft HANS2008 HANS4010 Hinging the Control Surfaces Required Parts Fuselage Hinge 3 Wing panel with aileron and flap right and left Stabilizer and elevator right and left Elevator torque rod right and left Rudder Tools and Adhesives Hinge glue 30 minute epoxy Sandpaper Mixing stick Low tack tape Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Petroleum jelly LILI Step 1 Locate the stabilizer and elevator assemblies Note the direction and location of the elevator control horn in relationship to the stabilizer It is suggested to use a small piece of low tack tape to mark one of the assemblies so the elevator and stabilizer can be returned to their pairing LIL Step 2 Separate the elevator and stabilizer Remove the elevator control horn and three hinges Set the stabilizer and hinges aside in a safe place LIL Step 4 Thread the nylon horn on the wire so it is flush with the end of the wire and facing the opposite direction of the portion of the wire that will go into the elevator L
28. IL Step 3 Use a piece of sandpaper to roughen the wire from the elevator control horn where it contacts the elevator This provides a better surface for the epoxy to adhere to when glued in position Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or debris from the wire after sanding Note You can perform the following steps for both elevator halves with one batch of epoxy Read through the steps to familiarize yourself with the procedure before mixing any epoxy LIL Step 5 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply the epoxy to the notch and into the hole in the elevator as well as to the portion of the wire that will contact the elevator Note Make sure to use enough epoxy to glue the torque rods If the epoxy does not ooze out between the torque rod and elevator you have not used enough epoxy Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 6 Insert the wire into the hole in the elevator Wrap a piece of low tack tape around the elevator to keep the wire secure until the epoxy fully cures While the epoxy cures we can continue the hinging process then hinge the elevator last Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 7 Locate three hinges Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to each hinge where it bends to prevent it from accidentally being glued and preventing it from operating correctly LILI Step 8 Insert the hinges into the control surface Moving the hing
29. P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual HANGAR 9 Fly First Class Specifications Wingspan 65 in 1653mm a Length 57 in 1448mm i Wing Area 743 sq in 47 9 sq dm Weight 9 25 10 0 Ib 4 2 4 5 kg Wing Loading 29 31 oz per sq ft Radio 6 channel w 6 7 standard servos 2 retract servos Engine 60 1 20 2 stroke 91 1 25 4 stroke E Power 60 90 Table of Contents Contents of Kit and Parts Layout 2 included Parts LISTING swsiencsicscetincssasedadacssceasukiennasainwudiesecneetdave 3 Using the Manual c ccccsscccccssccsessseeeccsseeeeessseeeecseeesensas 4 Before Starting Assembly cece ceesecessesessecseeesseeeseneeees 4 Important Information Regarding Warranty Information 4 Transmitter Requirement ccccsccccsssceeesseeeeessseeeesseees 4 Radio Equipment Requirements 7 Channel Receiver 4 Radio Equipment Requirements 9 Channel Receiver 4 Optional Accessories cccccccescessscessecesseeessecsseesneesneenens 4 Recommended Setup 2 Stroke GIOW c cece eeceeeeee seers 5 Recommended Setup 4 Stroke GIOW c cece eeceseeee seers 5 Recommended Setup 4 Stroke GaS ccc ccc eseeeeseeeeeeees 5 Recommended Setup Power 60 EP cccescseeseeseeeees 5 Recommended Setup Power 90 EP ccceecseesseeseeeees 5 Field Equipment Required cccsccssscscsssssssesessesssessscsnsens 5 Optional Field Equipment 5 Addi
30. Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation ma
31. a small amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply the epoxy to the end of the blocks that were sanded in the previous Step Position the blocks on the servo cover using the marks made previously Use small clamps to hold the blocks tightly against the servo cover until the epoxy fully cures LILI Step 8 Position the servo between the blocks Leave a small gap of 1 32 inch 1mm between the servo cover and servo to prevent vibrations from the airframe from being transferred directly to the servo Use a pencil to mark the blocks for the four servo mounting screws Hint Place a 1 32 inch 5mm spacer between the servo and the servo hatch cover before marking the mounting holes LIL Step 9 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws LILI Step 10 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 11 Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the Servo mounting blocks Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the servo mounting screws LILI Step 12 secure a 12 inch 305mm servo extension to the aileron servo lead Use string dental floss or a commercially available connector to keep the two from unplugging inside the wing Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 13 Use side cutters to remo
32. ace the outline of the gear door mount on the gear door LILI Step 27 Carefully remove the gear door from the gear door mount Use a pencil to draw a center line through the tracing of the mount as shown LIL Step 28 Measure in 1 8 inch 3mm from each edge of the gear door mount outline and draw a line as shown The distance between the two lines will be 19 32 inch 15mm if done correctly 21 LILI Step 29 Use a drill and 1 8 inch 3mm drill bit to drill two holes through the gear door as shown Use care not to tear the covering when drilling through the gear door Hint Placing the gear door on a piece of wood while drilling will minimize any possibility of damaging the covering LILI Step 30 With the gear in the up position attach the gear door to the gear door mount using two 3mm x 8mm machine screws and two 3mm washers Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver and threadlock to install the screws Hint f the gear door does not align loosen the screws to reposition the gear door or loosen the setscrew on the gear door mount to align the trim scheme If that does not work the holes can be enlarged slightly to make minor adjustment to the alignment LJ Step 31 Repeat Steps 1 through 30 to install the retract mechanism in the remaining wing panel 22 Flap Servo Installation Required Parts Wing panel right and left 2 inch 52mm safety tubing 6 inch 152mm threaded pushrod 2 2 x
33. aileron servo and linkage in the opposite wing panel Note The retracts are installed next and prior to installing the flap servos so that you have access through the flap servo hatch to route the retract extensions Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Retract Installation Required Parts Wing panel right and left Retract strut right and left Retract servo 2 Receiver Transmitter Receiver battery 2mm x 12mm retract screw 8 2mm washer 8 6 inch servo extension 2 2 X 3 8 screw 4 3mm washer 4 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head screw 8 3 gt inch 90mm wheel 2 3mm x 8mm machine screw 4 Retract assembly 2 8 washer 8 Tools and Adhesives Side cutters Threadlock String or dental floss T pin Medium CA Pencil Ruler Drill Pin drill String or dental floss Thin CA Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 1 8 inch 3mm Hex wrench or ball driver 1 5mm 9 64 inch 3mm LIL Step 1 Prepare the retract servo by installing the grommets and brass eyelets Note the eyelets are on the top side of the servo as shown Remove the servo horn from the servo at this time as well Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 2 select a servo arm that has a hole located 11 32 inch 9mm from the center of the horn Remove any arms that will not be used using side cutters leaving only the arm with the hole as described It is best to trim the arm
34. allation Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Receiver Rudder Servo and Tail Wheel Installation Required Parts Fuselage Tail gear steering arm 1 5mm washer 2 5mm wheel collar 2 Clevis Servo Transmitter Pushrod keeper Control horn with backplate 2mm x 32mm machine screw 3 2 X 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 4 Pushrod wire 30 inch 775mm Tail gear wire with wheel Pushrod connector C clip 3mm setscrew 3 Clevis safety tubing Receiver Receiver battery Switch harness Tools and Adhesives Hook and loop strap Pin drill Felt tipped pen 1 4 inch 6mm foam Pliers side cutter Rubbing alcohol Paper towel Pencil Thin CA Phillips screwdriver 1 Threadlock Rotary tool with cutoff wheel T pin Hobby knife with 11 blade Hex wrench 1 5mm included 6 inch 152mm servo extension 4 Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm Extensions for 7 Channel Receiver Installation 3 inch 76mm servo extension 2 Y harness 2 Extensions for 9 Channel Receiver Installation 3 inch 76mm servo extension 6 Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 1 Remove the fuselage hatch from the fuselage by lifting it up at the rear to release the magnets Slide the hatch to the rear of the fuselage to release the pegs at the front and set it aside LJ Step 3 Use a hobby knife to remove the balsa from the side of the fuselage for mounting your particular switch The plywood will have the
35. amage the servo if the servo moves more than the flap can Setting the throws to 0 at your radio as a starting point is the best method for installing the flap servo If you have not set the throws to 0 simply lift the flap Servo cover from the wing BEFORE operating the flap servo from the radio system to make sure the servo does not bind when operated 25 LILI Step 22 After setting the throws to 0 move the switch on the radio to the up position Adjust the throw at the radio until the flap is aligned with the trailing edge of the wing LILI Step 23 Move the switch on the radio to the down position Adjust the throw at the radio until the flap is set at the measurement listed under Control Throws for down flap 26 LILI Step 24 Use a I pin to poke through the four holes in the covering in the flap servo cover Position the servo cover in the wing and use a 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo cover mounting holes Use caution or you could accidentally drill through the top of the wing LILI Step 25 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 26 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and four 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws to secure the servo cover to the wing LJ Step 27 Repeat Steps 1 through 26 for the remaining flap servo inst
36. ansmitter Do not fly if the receiver pack is at or below 4 7V To do so can crash your aircraft Note When you check these batteries ensure that you have the polarities correct on your expanded scale voltmeter LI Step 2 Check all hardware linkages screws nuts and bolts prior to each day s flight Be sure that binding does not occur and that all parts are properly secured LI Step 3 Ensure that all surfaces are moving in the proper manner LI Step 4 Perform a ground range check before each day s flying Session LJ Step 5 Prior to starting your aircraft turn off your transmitter then turn it back on Do this each time you start your aircraft If any critical switches are on without your knowledge the transmitter alarm will warn you at this time LI Step 6 Check that all trim levers are in the proper location LI Step 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be Secured in the receiver Make sure that the switch harness moves freely in both directions Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Age Requirements Age Recommendation 14 years or over This is not a toy This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Carefully
37. ause the pushrod to bind and cause the throttle servo to run the receiver battery down prematurely 46 LJ Step 6 Make all the connections between the ignition battery switch and module according to the instructions provided with the engine Make sure to secure any loose wires so they do not interfere with the operation of the engine or radio system Engine Installation 2 Stroke Required Parts Fuselage assembly 8 32 blind nut 4 8 washer 8 Clevis safety tubing Plywood pushrod support Throttle servo with hardware 90 degree keeper 8 32 lock nut 4 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 4 8 32 x 1 inch socket head bolt 4 Pushrod tube 8 s inch 206mm Pushrod wire 13 inch 335mm Firewall template Engine mount rail 2 Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Drill Side cutters Felt tipped pen Hobby knife with 11 blade Medium grit sandpaper Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Medium CA Pencil Thin CA Hex wrench or ball driver 9 64 inch Nut driver or socket 11 32 inch Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 9 32 inch 4mm 7 32 inch 5 5mm L Step 1 Locate the firewall template Use low tack tape to secure it to the engine box A paper copy of the engine template is located on Page 71 of this manual Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 2 Using a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit drill through the template and through the firewall for the mount that fits your partic
38. d home Use a cleaner and a paper towel to wipe down the exterior of your plane removing the fuel residue Remember a clean plane will last longer since the fuel won t be allowed to soak into any exposed wood Checking the Propeller Check to make sure the propeller is tightly secured to the engine If not remove the spinner and use a crescent wrench to tighten it back down If you have had any not so great landings you will want to inspect the propeller for any damage Small nicks and scratches can quickly become fractures causing the propeller to be unsafe for flight Always carry a few spare propellers so a damaged propeller can be replaced at the field increasing your flying time Checking the Clevises Inspect the aileron elevator and rudder clevises to make Sure they are connected and in good working order If you find a clevis that is showing signs of wear or is broken replace it with a new clevis Also check the nylon connectors at the servo for any wear or damage If they look worn or in bad shape replace them as well 66 Checking the Control Horns Inspect the control horns to make sure they have not crushed the wood of the control surface If so remove the control horn screws to remove the control horn Place 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the screw holes In addition use a I pin to poke small holes in the covering in the area where the control horn mounts then saturate the area with thin CA This will har
39. d loop tape to mount the receiver on the top side of the forward servo tray The remote receiver is then mounted on the inside of the fuselage with hook and loop tape as far as possible from the main receiver as shown Plug in any necessary extensions into the receiver for the flaps retracts and ailerons at this time as well 28 Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual 29 LJ Step 15 Slide a 2 5mm wheel collar on the tail gear wire Position the collar 1 s inch 48mm from the end of the wire as shown Use a 3mm setscrew and 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew Use threadlock to prevent the setscrew from vibrating loose CI Step 16 Slide the 30 inch 775mm pushrod wire into the rudder pushrod tube threaded end first You will need to guide the wire through the aft rudder pushrod tube and remove the covering from the pushrod exit to allow the pushrod to exit the fuselage 30 LJ Step 17 Pull the wire back slightly so the connector on the steering arm can be slid on the wire Note the direction of the arm with the connector facing to the bottom of the fuselage LJ Step 18 Slide the tail wheel wire into the bracket in the rear of the fuselage Slide a second 2 5mm wheel collar on the wire from inside the fuselage Use a 3mm setscrew to keep the collar from falling off the wire The collar shown should be roughly 1 inch 25mm from the
40. d with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Recommended Setup 2 Stroke Glow e Evolution 61NX with Muffler EVOE0611 e Evolution Propeller 12 x 6 EVO12060 e Fuel Dot HAN115 Recommended Setup 4 Stroke Glow e Saito 1 25 AAC w Muffler SAIE125A or SAIE125AGK e Evolution Propeller 15 x 6 EVO15060 or 16 x 6 EVO16060 e Fuel Dot HAN115 e Muffler 90 Degree Adapter SAI1205140 Recommended Setup 4 Stroke Gas e Saito FG 20 4 Stroke Gas Engine SAIEG20 e Evolution Propeller 15 x 6 EVO15060 or 16 x 6 EVO16060 e Fuel Dot HAN115 e Muffler 90 Degree Adapter SAI120 140 e JR Switch Chargeswitch JRPA004 e Ignition battery 6 volt 2300mAh JRPB5006 Recommended Setup Power 60 EP e E flite Power 60 BL Outrunner Motor EFLM4060A e 60 Amp Speed Control EFLA1060 e APC Propeller 15 x 8E APC15080E or e APC Propeller 15 x 10 APC15010E e Li Po Battery 5000mAh 6 Cell 6S 22 2V THP50006SP30 Recommended Setup Power 90 EP e E flite Power 90 BL Outrunner Motor EFLM4090A e 85 Amp Speed Control CSEPHX85HV e 20mm Spacer for Power 90 HAN242030 e APC Propeller 16 x 8 APC16080E e Li Po Battery 5 000mAh 4 Cell 4S 14 8V 2 THP50004SP30 Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Field Equipment Required e Fuel 15 recommended e Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench HAN2510 e Metered Glow Driver w Ni Cd amp Charger
41. den the wood and give the control horns a solid surface to be mounted to Checking the Wheel Collars Check the setscrews on the wheel collars for the main and tail wheel to make sure they are not loose Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrews It is suggested if they loosen frequently to remove them apply threadlock to the setscrews then secure the wheel collars back into position The threadlock and hex wrench are included in the kit for this purpose Check the Muffler Bolts Use a 2 5mm hex wrench Evolution 2 stroke or box wrench Saito 4 stroke to make sure the hardware holding the muffler onto the engine is tight and has not vibrated loose during flight Check the Engine Mount Bolts Remove the spinner and propeller from the engine Remove the exhaust stacks from the fuselage and then remove the cowling from the fuselage Remove the muffler from the engine and then use a Phillips screwdriver to make sure the four bolts securing the engine to the mount are tight Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots Ensure that your batteries have been properly charged prior to your initial flight Keep track of the time the system is turned on so you will know how long you can safely operate your system Perform a ground range check prior to the initial flight of the day See the Daily Flight Checks Section for information Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff Do not fly your model near spectators pa
42. der follows the same procedure as the elevators Again make sure to prepare the hinges and check the operation of the rudder before the hinge glue begins to cure Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 13 Remove the flap and aileron from the wing Make sure to keep the flap hinges with the flap and the aileron hinges with the aileron as they are different sizes Important Each aileron has a hard point installed in the bottom side of the aileron for mounting the control horn Make sure to install the aileron so this hard point is located on the bottom of the wing or the control horn could pull away from the aileron and cause the loss of aileron control of your model LILI Step 14 Hinging the aileron is again the same as hinging the elevators and rudder Make sure the aileron can move freely when the hinges are installed Remember to double check that the hard point for mounting the control horn in the aileron is located toward the bottom of the wing Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 15 Apply a small piece of low tack tape at the tip of the wing to hold the aileron in position This will help when the flaps are being installed LILI Step 16 Hinging the flaps will take a little finesse as the hinges will be exposed and you will need to adjust the flap so it aligns in the correct position Test fit the flap in position using the hinges Adjust the flap so it is in align
43. dpaper to lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy where it contacts the canopy hatch Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any debris or oils after sanding Apply a thin bead of canopy glue around the bottom inside edge of the canopy Position the canopy on the cockpit hatch so the rear edge of the frame around the canopy is 9 s inch 240mm behind the front edge of the hatch Use low tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures L Step 7 Position the canopy hatch back on the fuselage Remember to insert the pins at the front first Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 8 There are two holes in the fuselage at the rear of the canopy hatch Use a hobby knife and 11 blade to remove the covering The canopy is secured using two 3mm x 15mm socket head machine screws that are tightened using a 2 9mm hex wrench or ball driver LJ Step 9 A pencil can be used to draw the scale panels lines and rivets on the cowling Use a flexible ruler to help in aligning the panels lines to those you will be drawing on the cowling For more details visit www horizonhobby com LJ Step 10 If you have purchased one of the optional decal sheets use the box or go to the Horizon Hobby website http www horizonhobby com Products Default aspx ProdID HAN2420 for the P 51 Mustang to assist in locating each of the decals Mix a drop of dish washing detergent in a spray bottle and light
44. e over 90 degrees and pressing the hinge into the surface will set the correct depth for the hinge as the hinge point will be recessed slightly in the control surface so it operates properly Hinge point recessed in control surface LIL Step 9 In addition to setting the correct depth of the hinge this will guarantee that the hinge has been installed in the correct direction Rotating the hinge could cause the surface to bind increasing the load on the servo and draining the receiver battery prematurely LILI Step 10 Apply hinge glue to the holes in the elevator as shown Make Sure to read the instructions on the glue before beginning the hinging process LILI Step 11 Insert the hinges into the holes in the elevator so the hinge point is set back as described in Steps 8 and 9 Make sure to install the hinges correctly Allow the hinge glue to fully cure before proceeding to gluing the hinges in the fixed surface This will prevent them from being moved accidentally Remove any excess glue using a damp paper towel LILI Step 12 Apply hinge glue to the holes in the stabilizer Slide the hinges into the holes and use a damp paper towel to remove any excess glue Check that the elevator can move up and down freely Set the assembly aside to allow the glue to fully cure LJ Step 13 Repeat Steps 1 through 12 to prepare the remaining half of the stabilizer and elevator C Step 12 Hinging the rud
45. e tanks and take ond lasi book at the airframe bo be Sure all screws and control linkages are Secure The flaps are mot needed if you are taking off from a hard packed runaway such as asphalt even fields with short grass fo not require the use of flaps Ii you are taking off from a grass field that is rough or has not been mowed recently then we recommend that you wee the hall flap position and allow a little extra takeodt roll Once you have the P Stairborne maintain a shallow rate of climb and allow the model to gain speed prior to making the first tum The flaps should be retracted at this point and you should be entering into the normal tralie pattern If you are using retracts then we suggest that you retract the landing gear prior to retracting the flaps Familiarize yoursel with the flight characteristics of the P 51 and practice flying the model at a safe height using both the mid and full lap positions Be sure to redwoe the throttle and albyw the P 51 to show a bit prior to lowering the flaps into the first or mid position Then lower the flaps to the full position and adjust the power to maintain straight and level figh Landing You will fim b P 51 will slightly balloon or pitch up as you deploy fall if you allow the cis slow prior io lowering the flaps thes balloon or patch up will be minimized You will find that the P 51 benefils trom a small amount of down elevator miend with te flaps when the Maps ane extended b
46. e you can skip to the section on installing the cowling Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Saito FG 20 Ignition Component Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Ignition module Ignition battery switch harness Tie wrap 12 inch 305mm 4 not included 1 4 inch 6mm foam not included Tools and Adhesives Drill Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 4 inch 6mm L Step 1 Prepare the top of the radio box by using your battery as a guide and drilling four holes in the box using a drill and 1 4 inch 6mm drill bit You will also need to make a slot to pass the lead from the battery through as well L Step 2 Wrap the ignition battery in 1 4 inch 6mm foam Secure the battery to the top of the radio box using two 12 inch 305mm tie wraps LJ Step 3 Mount the switch for the ignition on the side of the fuselage opposite that of the radio switch Mounting the switch follows the same procedure as the radio switch 45 LJ Step 4 Use a drill and 1 4 inch 6mm drill bit to drill four holes in the bottom of the engine mounting box so the ignition module can be secured to the fuselage 2 inch 63mm 1 inch 38mm LI Step 5 Place a piece of 1 4 inch 6mm foam between the ignition module and fuselage Use two 12 inch 305mm tie wraps to secure the module to the fuselage Important Make sure not to install the tie wraps over the throttle pushrod tube This could c
47. ee 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws tightening them with a 1 Phillips screwdriver LILI Step 27 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to cut a 1 4 inch 6mm piece of tubing from the 2 inch 52mm safety tubing included with the kit Slide the tubing on a clevis and then thread the clevis 10 turns on a 6 inch 152mm threaded pushrod LIL Step 28 Connect the clevis to the center hole of the aileron control horn Slide the safety tubing onto the clevis so it won t open accidentally in flight LILI Step 29 With the aileron aligned with the wing tip and aileron servo centered use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm that was enlarged back in Step 14 LIL Step 30 Use pliers to bend the pushrod wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step LILI Step 31 Use side cutters or a rotary tool and cutoff wheel to trim the wire 3 8 inch 10mm past the bend as shown Use a flat file to remove any sharp edges after cutting the wire LILI Step 32 Insert the wire into the hole in the servo horn Slide the pushrod keeper on the wire and then use pliers to snap it on the wire to secure the pushrod wire to the servo arm Note You may need to adjust the clevis slightly to align the aileron with the wing tip Make sure the radio is on and the aileron servo centered during this process LJ Step 33 Repeat Steps 1 through 32 to install the remaining
48. eens 65 Maintaining Your Model cccccccsssccessseeeeesseeeesseeeeens 66 Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots ccccceceeeceseesseeeseees 66 Daily Flight CheCKS 0 ccc ccc cscsesssessesssseesssesssssevsesessenenees 67 Age Requirements ccc ccccssecssscsssssssesessesessescuserssaenssacoene 67 Safety Precautions and Warnings ccccccecesecsseeeeee 67 Warranty Information eeeeeeneeeeeereerrerrrrerrerrrrerrrerrrsenns 67 CE Compliance Information for the European Union 69 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code 69 Engine Mounting Template ccecsccccsseceesseeeesseeeeens 11 Replacement Parts 11 12 13 14 15 16 th Se ee ee ee HAN24201 HAN24203 HAN24204 HAN24205 HAN24206 HAN24207 HAN24208 HAN24209 HAN242010 HAN242011 HAN242013 HAN242014 HAN242015 HAN242017 HAN242019 HAN242020 Contents of Kit and Parts Layout Fuselage with Hatch Left Wing Panel Right Wing Panel stabilizer with Tubes Rudder Canopy Cowl Spinner 4 inch 107mm Wing Tube Retract Landing Gear with Axle 2 Tailwheel Assembly Molded Plastic Parts Bag Printed Instrument Panel Pushrods 45mm EP Motor Mount Set Wing Bolt Set 17 HAN242022 18 HAN242023 19 HAN242024 20 HAN242025 21 HAN242026 22 HAN242027 3 inch Wheel Set Belly Scoop and EP Air Exit Metal Engine Mount Fuel Tank 420cc 14 0z Decal Sheet Cripes A Mighty Decal S
49. firewall to make it easier to install the engine Just make sure the mounts are tight before tightening the engine mounting bolts Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 15 Remove the arms from the throttle servo that will not be used so they don t interfere with the operation of the servo Use an arm that has a hole that is 1 2 inch 18mm from the center of the servo horn LJ Step 16 Slide the plywood pushrod support on the pushrod at this time Do not glue the support until instructed to do so LJ Step 17 Thread a clevis on the 13 inch 335mm pushrod wire Make sure to slide a piece of safety tubing on the clevis LJ Step 18 Insert the pushrod into the pushrod tube from the outside of the fuselage Attach the clevis to the carburetor arm 49 LJ Step 19 Use the radio system to move the throttle servo to the closed position Physically close the carburetor on the engine Make sure the direction of the servo and carburetor arm are working in unison Use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it crosses the outside hole of the servo arm 50 LJ Step 20 Use the radio system to move the throttle servo to the full throttle position Move the carburetor to the full throttle position Check that the mark on the pushrod wire aligns with the outer hole of the carburetor arm If it is off only a Slight amount you can use the ATV function of your radio to correct If the line is t
50. follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury e Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people e Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur e Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use e Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Warranty Information WARRANTY PERIOD Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser LIMITED WARRANTY a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
51. g the rear of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws 48 LJ Step 11 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the Surrounding wood LJ Step 12 Use the screws provided with the servo and a 1 Phillips Screwdriver to secure the throttle servo in the fuselage Make Sure to plug the throttle servo into the throttle channel of the receiver at this time LJ Step 13 Use the radio system to center the throttle servo With the throttle stick and trim centered the arm should be positioned as shown in the previous photo This will provide an equal amount of travel to both full and closed throttle C Step 14 Use four 8 32 x 1 inch socket head bolts four 8 washers and four 8 32 lock nuts to secure the engine Make sure the engine is positioned so the driver washer is 5 inches 138mm forward of the firewall A 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver and a 11 32 inch nut driver or socket will make tightening the bolts quick work Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Important A plywood spacer has been included if your engine is too short to achieve the correct distance between the drive washer and firewall The spacer must be secured to the firewall with epoxy and placed between the mount and firewall You will also need to purchase four 8 32 x 1 inch bolts to attach the mount to the firewall spacer Hint You can loosen the mounts on the
52. heet Petie 2nd not included available separately Decal Sheet Excalibur not included available separately 23 HAN242028 Not Shown HAN242012 Retract Strut Assembly 2 HAN242016 Metal Parts Bag HAN242018 Small Plastic Parts Bag HAN242021 Hatch and Cowl Screws HAN242029 P 51 Mustang Covering Set HAN242030 20mm EP spacers for Power 90 Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual ltem Fuselage with hatch Right wing with flap aileron servo covers and gear door Left wing with flap aileron servo covers and gear door Right stabilizer with elevator Left stabilizer with elevator Rudder Belly scoop Canopy 4 inch 107mm P 51 spinner 8mm ID x 9 34mm OD bushing Adapter nut 5 16 24 thread 10 32 x 2 inch socket head cap screw 14 ounce 420cc assembled fuel tank Aluminum motor mount Ultratract retracts with strut and aluminum landing gear door bracket 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head cap screw 8 Silver flat washers 1 5mm hex wrench 3mm hex wrench Tail wheel assembly with 34mm foam wheel 3 inch main wheels ABS exhaust stacks ABS headrest ABS gun ports ABS cockpit detail Rear cooling vent cut out template Rear cooling vent Instrument panel decal Nylon control horns with backplate Nylon clevis 2 inch 52mm silicone safety tubing 90 degree snap link Tail wheel steering tiller arm Nylon antenna Nylon antenna base Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Included Parts Listing Quantity
53. hind the line is prohibited 5 will operate my model aircraft using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies 69 6 70 will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequencymanagement agreement may be an allocation of frequencies for each site a day use agreement between sites or testing which determines that no interference exists A frequency management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs AMA clubs and individual AMA members or individual AMA members Frequency management agreements including an interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists will be signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and located at the flightline Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual Radio controlled night flying is limited to low performance model aircraft less than 100 mph The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting
54. ignated AMAAir Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document 9 will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight 8 hours of having consumed alcohol 10 will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control my model aircraft 11 Children under six 6 years old are only allowed ona flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while under flight instruction 12 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards RADIO CONTROL 1 All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people 2 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft 3 Iwill not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a proficient flier unless am assisted by an experienced pilot At all flying sites a line must be established in front of which all flying takes place Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators Intentional flying be
55. in a printed version of UltraCote developed specifically for your P 51 Mustang It has all the Same properties as the glossy versions of UltraCote All the instructions provided with our original UltraCote apply to this new and exciting product Important Information Regarding Warranty Information Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on Page 67 before building this product If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Transmitter Requirements The P 51 Mustang requires a minimum of a 7 channel radio to operate all the functions of your aircraft We suggest the following radio systems available through Horizon Hobby or your local hobby distributor Spektrum DX7 SPM2710 JR Systems X9303 2 4GHz JRP2915 JR Systems 12X 2 4GHz JRP1200 Radio Equipment Requirements 7 Channel Receiver The following items are recommended when installing the 7 Channel AR7000 receiver SPM6070 in your aircraft DS 821 Digital Sport Servo 6 JRPS821 Note Only 6 servos required for EP version DS821 Digital Sport Servo Reverse Flap JRPS821R RT88 Retract Servo 2 JSP20080 3 inch Servo Extension 2 JSP98100 6 inch Servo Extension 2 JSP98110 12 inch Servo Extension 2 JSP98030 Y Harness 2 JSP98020 JR Switch Chargeswitch JRPA004 Receiver battery
56. intenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before Shipment 67 DAMAGE LIMITS HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability Shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a Safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without
57. ite use will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and or dangerous manner 4 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy 5 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level when within three 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will yield the right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft utilizing a spotter when appropriate 6 will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors 7 will not operate model aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts other than air nor will operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine 8 will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn or propel a projectile of any kind Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight Rocket motors up to a G series size may be used provided they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code however they may not be launched from model aircraft Officially des
58. l harden the wood and help it hold up to the pressure of the screws over time 40 LILI Step 30 secure the cover to the fuselage using four 2 x 3 8 inch Sheet metal screws Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four screws The screws only need to be tight enough to secure the cover don t tighten them too much and crush the wood of the cover LJ Step 31 Repeat Steps 27 through 30 to install the remaining elevator access cover Engine Installation 4 Stroke Required Parts Fuselage assembly 8 32 blind nut 4 8 washer 8 Clevis safety tubing Plywood pushrod support Throttle servo with hardware 8 32 lock nut 4 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 4 8 32 x 1 inch socket head bolt 4 Pushrod tube 8 s inch 206mm Pushrod wire 13 inch 335mm Firewall template Engine mount rail 2 Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Drill Side cutters Felt tipped pen Hobby knife with 11 blade Medium grit sandpaper Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Medium CA Pencil Thin CA Pliers or Z bend pliers Hex wrench or ball driver 9 64 inch Nut driver or socket 11 32 inch Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 32 inch 4mm 7 32 inch 5 5mm L Step 1 Locate the firewall template Use low tack tape to secure it to the engine box A paper copy of the engine template is located on Page 71 of this manual Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 2 Using a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit drill th
59. lage Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the stabilizer on the side of the fuselage LILI Step 7 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering from the fuselage Trim 3 32 inch 2mm inside the lines drawn when cutting the covering 36 L Step 8 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to prepare the opposite side of the fuselage for the stabilizer Hint Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove the lines drawn on the fuselage Important Read through the next few steps before mixing any epoxy You must be able to perform these Steps before the epoxy begins to cure LILI Step 9 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy Brush a thin coat of epoxy on the exposed wood of the fuselage as well as to the bare wood of the stabilizer Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 10 Slide the stabilizer into position Use low tack tape to keep the stabilizer tight against the fuselage Caution Make sure to keep the hinge line of the Stabilizer perpendicular to the hinge line of the vertical fin when applying the tape It is possible to have too much tension on the top or bottom and pull the Stabilizer out of alignment LJ Step 11 Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to install the remaining stabilizer half before the epoxy begins to cure Hint Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove any excess epoxy from the stabilizer and fuselage before it begins to cure Hangar 9 P 51 Musta
60. lide the axle back in the retract strut Note that the wheel will face opposite the flat area on the gear door mount Use a 1 5mm hex wrench or ball driver to secure the axle in position Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose in flight Gear Door Mount LILI Step 22 Snap the wheel cover back on the wheel at this time Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 23 Use the radio system to move the gear to the down position Insert the strut into the retract mechanism and secure it by tightening the screw using a 3mm hex wrench or ball driver There is a flat area the screw secures to This will align the strut so the aircraft tracks straight on the runway without excessive wandering LILI Step 25 Position the gear door as shown in the photo Use a small drop of medium CA to temporarily tack glue the gear door to the gear door mount Make sure not to get any CA into the threads of the gear door mount The CA only needs to hold the gear door in position so it can be marked to drill the two holes for the gear door mounting screws LILI Step 24 Use the radio system to move the retract mechanism to the up position Check that the wheel is centered in the wheel well It may be necessary to adjust the position of the strut in the retract mechanism slightly so the wheel is centered Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 26 Use a pencil to tr
61. ly mist the area where the decal will be placed so it can be slid on the airframe Use a paper towel to squeegee the decal and remove the majority of the liquid from under the decal Allow the decal to set overnight to remove the remaining liquid and bubbles 63 Center of Gravity An important part of preparing ihe aircraft for Might is property Balancing the model Caution Do mot inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity 0G bocation for the your model is 4f inch 124mm back trom ihe leading edge of the wing Mark the location for the Genter of Gravity on the bottom of the wing ned to the fuselage as shown The OG range for your model is 44 to 5 inches 117mm to 127mm from the leading edge of the wing When balancing your mode support the plane inverted al the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers ora commercially available balancing stand This is the comed balance point for your model You may need to add a small amount of weight to either the iront or back of the fuselage to achiews the correct balance After the first fights the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preleremas H Control Throws O Step 1 Turn on the Iransmitter and receiver ol your model Check ihe movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the stick is mowed right the rudder should also move right Reverse the direction of the serve at the transmitter if necessary C Siap 2 Check
62. m the receiver 61 Cockpit Details and Installation Required Parts Cockpit hatch Instrument panel decal Scale radio Scale backrest scale pilot optional Clear canopy 3mm x 15mm socket head machine screw 2 Tools and Adhesives Hobby scissors Canopy glue Low tack tape Thin CA Medium CA Pencil Hex wrench or ball driver 2 5mm Hobby knife with 11 blade L Step 1 Remove the instrument panel from the decal sheet Apply the decal as shown Hint Wait a few minutes before proceeding to make Sure the decal is going to adhere to the cockpit If it does not apply a thin bead of thin CA around the edge of the decal to keep it from peeling away from the cockpit 62 L Step 2 Use hobby scissors to trim the excess material from the scale radio Make sure to leave a small flange so the scale radio can be glued in the cockpit L Step 3 Position the scale radio in the cockpit area Use medium CA to glue the scale radio to the cockpit floor as shown LJ Step 4 The scale backrest is then installed right in front of the scale radio Use medium CA to glue the scale backrest in position L Step 5 At this time you will need to decide if you want to install the optional scale pilot Use the photos on the box to determine the correct location for the pilot Use medium CA to glue the pilot in position in the cockpit Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual L Step 6 Use medium grit san
63. m the wing Make sure to remove all the tape that was holding the cover in position You may need to use a covering iron to seal the covering back on the wing and cover before proceeding LILI Step 2 Use a hobby knife with a new 11 blade to remove the covering from the slot in the aileron servo cover Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 3 Use the radio system to center the servo for the aileron Remove the original arm from the aileron servo and install a 180 degree arm so it is perpendicular to the center line of the servo You will be connecting the linkage to a hole that is 9 16 inch 14mm from the center of the servo arm so make sure your servo arm meets these requirements LIL Step 4 Position the servo on the bottom side of the servo cover SO the servo arm is centered in the opening in the cover as Shown The servo must also be parallel to the opening so the arm can move freely through its entire range of movement Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LIL Step 5 Use a pencil to mark the servo cover for the position of the Servo mounting blocks on the aileron servo cover Make the mark behind the brass eyelets and alongside the servo Make Sure to mark for both blocks without allowing the servo to move on the cover LIL Step 6 Use medium grit sandpaper to scuff the ends of two servo mounting blocks as shown lt Sand this end LILI Step 7 Mix
64. marking for the servo mounting screws to set the correct spacing Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 6 Use medium grit sandpaper to scuff the ends of two servo mounting blocks as shown lt Sand this end LILI Step 7 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply the epoxy to the end of the blocks that were sanded in the previous Step Position the blocks on the servo cover using the marks made previously Use small clamps to hold the blocks tightly against the servo cover until the epoxy fully cures LIL Step 8 Use the radio system to center the flap servo If your radio uses a three position switch set the switch in the center position If you have a two position switch setting the throws to 0 for both positions will also center the flap servo Install a servo horn on the flap servo that has a hole 13 32 inch 10mm from the center of the horn Install the horn on the flap servo as shown Hint Most servos have an odd number of splines If the horn is not aligned correctly as shown you can rotate it 180 degrees to bring it into alignment LILI Step 9 Use side cutters to remove any arms that will not be used from the servo horn Trim the horn down leaving only the hole that was 13 32 inch 10mm from the center of the horn 23 LILI Step 10 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit and pin drill to enlarge the hole in the flap servo horn LILI Step 12 Remove the servo
65. ment with the aileron on one end and the wing at the other You will need to adjust the position of the flap and hinges to accomplish this LILI Step 17 Turn the wing over and check that the flap is flush with the top of the wing as well Hint Tape a piece of balsa flat to the surface to help aid in the alignment of the flap to the surface of the wing skin LILI Step 18 Once you have test fit the flap without glue you can now remove the flap and use hinge glue to secure the flap to the wing panel Use small pieces of low tack tape to hold the flap in position until the hinge glue fully cures LI Step 19 Repeat Steps 13 through 18 to hinge the remaining flap and aileron of the opposite wing panel Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Wing panel right and left servo mounting block 4 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 16 Control horn with backplate 2 2 inch 52mm safety tubing 6 inch 152mm threaded pushrod 2 12 inch 305mm servo extension 2 Pushrod keeper 2 Clevis 2 servo 2 Receiver Transmitter Receiver battery Tools and Adhesives 30 minute epoxy Sandpaper Mixing stick Pliers Covering iron Pencil Clamp 2 Medium grit sandpaper Drill T pin Ruler Phillips screwdriver 1 side cutter Thin CA Felt tipped pen Pliers Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm Rotary tool and cutoff wheel LIL Step 1 Remove the aileron servo cover fro
66. ng 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 12 Place the elevator servo in the rear servo tray The servo is installed from the bottom of the tray with the output shaft facing to the front of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo mounting screws through the grommets and on the servo tray LJ Step 13 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws C Step 14 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LJ Step 15 Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the servo mounting blocks Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the servo mounting screws Plug the elevator servo into the elevator port of the receiver 37 LILI Step 16 Slide one of the 30 inch 775mm pushrods threaded end first into the elevator pushrod tube closest to the center line of the fuselage inside of the fuselage LILI Step 17 Cut a 1 4 inch 6mm piece from the clevis safety tubing and slide it over the clevis Thread the clevis 10 turns on the pushrod wire Connect the clevis to the elevator control horn Slide the tubing over the clevis so it will not accidentally open in flight J43H yOWr dSNi ZI dl ENa 38 C Step 18 Use the radio system to center the servo for the elevator Remove the original arm from
67. nism is locking in both the up and down positions If not it may be necessary to prepare a new servo horn with the hole in a slightly different position LILI Step 8 Once the retract is operating without binding and locking in both the up and down positions use four 2mm x 12mm machine screws and four 2mm washers to secure the retract to the retract frame Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten these screws LILI Step 9 secure a 6 inch 152mm servo extension to the retract servo using string dental floss or a commercially available fastener Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 10 Pass the extension through the hole in the wing behind the opening for the retract mechanism LILI Step 11 Position the retract mechanism into the wing Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head screws and four 8 washers to secure the retract mechanism in the wing Tighten the screws using a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Make Sure to use threadlock on all four screws so they do not vibrate loose in flight Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 12 Use a I pin to poke through the covering of the retract servo cover so the holes can be located from the top side of the cover LILI Step 14 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 13
68. ns itis best to keep an eye on the various orig your model to keep it in the best flying hon C Checking the Frequency Wien ey a Spektrum radio system follow the guidelines for use of DSM radio systems al your particular field C Checking the Controls Belore starting your engine check to make sure the controls are operating in the caned directions and the linkages and Surlanes are nod binding anpwhere Also book al the clivises and clevis retainers lo make sure they are secure and will nol come boose or fail in light O Fueling your Model Fill the fuel tank with the proper fuel Fill the tank by connecting the fuel pump to the line going to the needle valve of to the twel dot on the side of the cowling Disconnect the twel ling attached to the pressure fitting of the muffler your tank is full when fel begins to run out of ihe pressure line Reconnect ihe fuel ines to the mepedle valve assembly or insert the plug into the fuel dod and connect the line to the mutiler Mote It is very important to reconnect the lines to the connect place H they are reconnected inporrectty the engine will mat run property Hangar P P P Munang d0 ARP Asay Hemoa Flying Your P 51 Mustang Take Ql Prior to your first flight we recommend that you do some low speed taxi tests Use these tests to center the tail wheel steering to allow for takeghi straight down the runevay Once you have finished this be sure and take a minute to refuel th
69. o thee full down position The amount of down elevator needed varies and is based upon your final center of gravity So begin with a small amount of down elevator around 2 mined to the flaps and then adjust as needed from there To begin the landing approach you will need to first lower the throttle and reduce your flight speed We recommend this take place on the downwind leg of your flight and that you have the flaps in the full down position prior to beginning your turn to the base lag Allow the P 51 to begin a slow downward descent and gradually allow the airspeed to bleed off The idea is to lone altitude and maantain airspeed by keeping the nose down in the turn As you begin your upwind approach ese the throttle to maintain your sink rate As you pass over the end of the runway reduce the throttle fo idle and begin to add up elevator and begin your flare to landing Should you overshoot the landing then gradually add power and use the rudders to keep the P 51 on tack Keep the flaps in the full down position and begin to set up for a second aiempi Mary sate and happy landings The Hangar Team Maintaining Your Model The following is a check list that you should follow every time you have completed a flying session with your model Doing so will keep your aircraft in the best flying condition Clean Up After a long flying session with your model you will want to clean it up before loading it into your vehicle to hea
70. of the carburetor arm If it is off only a Slight amount you can use the ATV function of your radio to correct If the line is too far forward attach the clevis to a hole on the servo arm that is closer to the center of the servo If it doesn t move far enough use a servo arm that allows you to position the clevis farther from the center of the servo Repeat the previous steps if necessary to achieve the correct amount of throw to operate the throttle on your engine LJ Step 22 Remove the pushrod and take the clevis off the wire Use Z bend pliers to make a Z bend in the pushrod wire where the mark was made in the previous steps You can use regular pliers but Z bend pliers will provide the best results Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 23 Slide the wire into the pushrod tube from the front of the fuselage Connect the Z bend to the carburetor arm Hint You may need to remove the carburetor arm from the carburetor If so make sure it is installed to provide equal throw from open to closed LI Step 24 Thread the clevis back on the wire and connect it to the servo arm in the hole that worked best for your throttle Operation Slide the safety tubing over the clevis to prevent it from opening accidentally Use medium CA to glue the plywood pushrod support to the fuselage in a position that will provide smooth movement of the throttle pushrod Note If you are installing a glow powered 4 strok
71. om the exhaust stacks Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 2 Use canopy glue to secure the exhaust stacks to the sides of the cowling Use the photo below and those on the box to aid in correctly positioning the exhaust stacks aligning the top of the exhaust stack with the seam between the hatch and fuselage Use low tack tape to keep the exhaust stacks in position until the glue fully cures LI Step 3 Use medium CA to glue the tail gear doors to the bottom of the fuselage LJ Step 4 Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife with a 11 blade to trim the excess material from the gun fairings Hint The guns can be individually cut out for a more Scale look LI Step 5 Use canopy glue to secure the gun fairings to the leading edge of the wing Use the photo below and those on the box to aid in correctly positioning the gun fairings Use low tack tape to keep the gun fairings in position until the glue fully cures 57 LJ Step 6 Use three 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws and a 1 Phillips screwdriver to attach the antenna mast mount to the top of the fuselage Position the mount so it is centered 4 inches 101mm behind the edge of the canopy hatch as shown Make sure to harden the holes with CA when installing the mount 58 L Step 7 Insert the antenna mast into the mount The antenna can be easily removed to prevent it from becoming damaged while transporting your airc
72. onhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty CE Compliance Information for the European Union INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product a Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code GENERAL 1 A model aircraft shall be defined as a non human carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity 2 The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft including fuel is 55 pounds except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules 3 will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying s
73. oo far forward attach the clevis to a hole on the servo arm that is closer to the center of the servo If it doesn t move far enough use a servo arm that allows you to position the clevis farther from the center of the servo Repeat the previous steps if necessary to achieve the correct amount of throw to operate the throttle on your engine LJ Step 21 Use pliers to make a 90 degree bend in the pushrod wire where the mark was made in the previous steps LJ Step 22 Enlarge the hole in the servo arm that works properly for the operation of your throttle with a pin drill and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit Secure the throttle pushrod to the servo horn using a pushrod keeper Use medium CA to glue the plywood pushrod support to the fuselage in a position that will provide smooth movement of the throttle pushrod Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Fuel Tank Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Hardwood tank support Fuel tank 1 4 inch 6mm foam Tools and Adhesives Medium CA L Step 1 Inspect the fuel tank so the lines inside the tank can be identified Note that the vent line in the tank will face to the top of the fuselage when the fuel tank is installed Vent Line To Muffler LJ Step 2 Slide the fuel tank in the fuselage Make sure to guide the tubes through the hole in the firewall l Ld b u AT Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual L Step 3 Cut the brace
74. ounts are tight before tightening the engine mounting bolts CI Step 16 Remove the arms from the throttle servo that will not be used so they don t interfere with the operation of the servo Use an arm that has a hole that is 1 2 inch 18mm from the center of the servo horn LJ Step 17 Slide the plywood pushrod support on the pushrod at this time Do not glue the support until instructed to do so LI Step 18 Thread a clevis on the 13 inch 335mm pushrod wire Make sure to slide a piece of safety tubing on the clevis 43 LJ Step 19 Insert the pushrod into the pushrod tube from the inside of the fuselage Attach the clevis to the servo arm Hint It may be necessary to use side cutters to trim the length of the pushrod so it doesn t interfere with the engine Make sure to leave the pushrod wire long enough so a bend can be placed in the wire to attach it to the carburetor arm LJ Step 20 Use the radio system to move the throttle servo to the closed position Physically close the carburetor on the engine Make sure the direction of the servo and carburetor arm are working in unison Use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it crosses the outside hole of the carburetor arm 44 LJ Step 21 Use the radio system to move the throttle servo to the full throttle position Move the carburetor to the full throttle position Check that the mark on the pushrod wire aligns with the outer hole
75. p pushrod into the wing bent end first Connect the clevis to the outer hole of the flap control horn Slide the Safety tubing on the clevis so it won t accidentally open in flight Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 18 At this time you will want to mark the leads for the aileron retract and flap servos so each can be identified as they are going to be hidden inside the wing Tie the string around all three leads and carefully pull them through the wing and out through the hole Hint f you have a short extension or Y harness handy you may want to attach it temporarily to the flap servo lead as it will make it easier to connect the flap servo to the receiver while the servo installation is being finalized LILI Step 19 Use a pushrod keeper to connect the flap pushrod to the flap servo horn LILI Step 20 If you have a three position flap switch it is recommended to set the endpoint to 0 This will make installing the flap much easier LILI Step 21 Place the flap servo into position and check the measurement for the mid flap setting You may need to adjust the length of the pushrod to achieve the correct measurement Note f you have a two position switch you will not need to make this measurement You will only be Setting the up and down flap positions Important Do not operate the flap using the radio system at this time If the throws are too great it could d
76. raft COOLING EXHAUST FOR ELECTRIC VERSION Note The following steps are required to install the radiator exhaust for the electric version of your aircraft This will allow air to pass through the fuselage to provide cooling for the batteries You can still install the exhaust for a glow powered aircraft but it is not necessary to do So L Step 8 Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the center from the radiator scoop template L Step 9 Place the radiator exhaust template on the bottom of the fuselage It is shaped to fit snugly on the fuselage Use low tack tape to secure the template to the bottom of the fuselage Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 10 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the cutout of the template on the bottom of the fuselage LJ Step 11 Remove the template from the fuselage Using a hobby knife with a new 11 blade carefully cut along the lines drawn in the previous step It is better to trim inside the lines and fit the exhaust rather than to cut too large and not have the exhaust fit into the opening Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 12 Test fit the radiator exhaust into the opening made in the previous step You may need to trim the opening to fit the scoop perfectly Once fit use medium CA to glue the scoop to the fuselage Wing and Belly Pan Installation Required Parts Fuselage a
77. rking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems Do not point the transmitter antenna directly toward the model The radiation pattern from the tip of the antenna is inherently low Do not take chances If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation land immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly Dual Rate Recommendations We recommend that the rudder dual rate be set to Low for takeoff to help minimize overcorrection during the takeoff roll We recommend the rudder dual rate be set to High for landing to help maintain heading as the model transitions from flying speed to taxi speeds Elevator and Aileron dual rates should be adjusted for personal feel and also if there is any unusual wind conditions Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Daily Flight Checks L Step 1 Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the receiver battery packs Do not fly below 4 3V on the transmitter if you are using a Spektrum transmitter that uses 4 cells to power the transmitter Do not fly below 9 5V on the transmitter if you are using a JR or Spektrum transmitter that uses 8 cells to power the tr
78. rough the template and through the firewall for the mount that fits your particular engine LI Step 3 Remove the template from the firewall Use a drill and 7 32 inch 5 5mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the firewall Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 4 Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolts four 8 washers and four 8 32 blind nuts to secure the mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws using a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners LJ Step 5 Slide the engine into position between the engine mount rails Use a pencil to mark the location for the throttle pushrod wire on the firewall Note If you are using a regular four stroke make Sure the carburetor arm is facing the same direction as Shown in the photo above L Step 6 Remove the engine from the rails Use a drill and 5 32 inch 4mm drill bit to drill a hole through the firewall for the throttle pushrod tube L Step 7 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to cut the throttle pushrod to a length of 5 inches 140mm 4 L Step 8 Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the first 1 inch 25mm of the tube on each end 42 LJ Step 9 Slide the pushrod tube in the hole in the firewall Use medium CA to glue the tube to the firewall so it is flush with the front of the firewall LJ Step 11 Remove the servo and use a drill
79. selage Make Sure not to get any CA in the threads or it will be difficult to install the wing bolts L Step 9 Slide the remaining wing panel on the tube and tightly against the opposite wing panel Make sure not to get any of the servo wiring between the panels or they will not fit together LI Step 8 Slide the wing tube into one of the wing panels It will only go in so far so don t force it farther than it will easily slide Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 10 Mount the wing to the fuselage by sliding the wing dowels into the holes in the fuselage at the front of the wing The wing is held securely to the fuselage using two wing bolt plates two 1 4 inch washers and two 1 4 20 x 1 inch socket head machine bolts Before using a 3 16 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolts note the orientation of the wing bolt plates in relationship to the wing in the second photo Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LJ Step 11 Position the radiator scoop on the bottom of the wing If the wing bolts plates are not oriented correctly the scoop will not fit tightly to the fuselage LJ Step 12 The radiator scoop is held in position by two 6 x 2 inch wood screws The screws will self thread into the bottom of the wing Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws LJ Step 13 Turn the airframe upright and connect the leads from the wing to the extensions fro
80. shrod wire Make sure that when the rudder is centered the tail wheel is centered as well It may take a try or two to get it correct You will want to make sure to use threadlock on this setscrew as accessing in the future will be difficult Hint Use a file to make a flat spot on the pushrod wire for the setscrew This will make the connection between the wire and setscrew more secure and less likely to slip 33 LJ Step 36 Place the access cover back in place on the fuselage Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill four holes through the cover and into the fuselage Make sure to position the holes so they are roughly 3 32 inch 2mm from the edges of the cover LJ Step 37 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed 34 LJ Step 38 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the cover Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This will harden the wood and help it hold up to the pressure of the screws over time LJ Step 39 secure the cover to the fuselage using four 2 x 3 8 inch Sheet metal screws Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four screws The screws only need to be tight enough to secure the cover don t tighten them too much and crush the wood of the cover Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual
81. side cutters to remove the backplate from a control horn Connect the clevis to the center hole of the control horn Set the backplate aside as it will be used later LJ Step 24 Center the rudder so it is in alignment with the fuselage When positioning the control horn align the front edge of the horn with the edge of the fixed surface as shown to minimize any differential of the control surface Locate the centerline of the control horn vertically on the mark made in Step 21 Use a pencil to transfer the locations for the three control horn mounting screws onto the rudder 31 LJ Step 25 Use a pin drill and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to drill the three holes through the rudder to mount the control horn Use care to drill the holes parallel in the rudder so the backplate can be installed on the opposite side of the rudder LJ Step 27 Once the CA has cured you can attach the control horn to the rudder using three 2mm x 32mm machine screws and the control horn backplate Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws LJ Step 26 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed 32 LJ Step 28 Use side cutters to trim the length of the screws down Use a flat file to remove any sharp edges from the screws so they don t accidentally damage anything during the transport of your aircraft
82. ssembly 1 4 20 blind nut 2 1 4 inch washer 2 Radiator scoop 6 x 2 inch wood screw 2 Wing assembly right and left 1 4 20 x 1 inch socket head machine bolt 2 Wing dowel 2 Wing tube Wing bolt plate 2 Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife with 11 blade Medium CA Channel lock pliers Thin CA Phillips screwdriver 2 Ruler Pencil Hex wrench or ball driver 3 16 inch LILI Step 1 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering at the leading edge of the wing for the wing dowel 59 LIL Step 2 Use a ruler and pencil to mark the wing dowel 3 8 inch 10mm from one end as shown This is the amount the wing dowel will protrude from the leading edge of the wing LIL Step 3 Use medium CA to glue the wing dowel in the leading edge of the wing Make sure to use the reference line made in the previous step so the dowel extends 3 8 inch 10mm from the leading edge of the wing 60 LILI Step 4 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering to expose the hole for the wing mounting bolts LJ Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 though 4 for the remaining wing panel LJ Step 6 Use channel lock pliers to install the two 1 4 20 bland nuts in the fuselage Make sure the nut is installed from the inside of the fuselage as shown in this step and the following step L Step 7 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA on each of the bards of the blind nut to keep it from coming loose inside the fu
83. 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 wp O 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 lett aileron mowe down O Step 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Aleron High Rate lip Me inch fem Down 44 inch 19mm Aleron Low Raba Up 2 inch 13mm Dam LZ inch iJm Elevator High Rate up sy inch iem Down 5 8 inch iimm Elevator Lore Rata Up 12 inch Lamm Dom LS inch iJm Rudder High Rate lef 1 glam Right 1 inch 25m Ruder Low Rate Left 7 8 inch 22mm Right NG idh zim Fiap Positions Up Aligned with wing trailing edge Hid FYS inch 22mm Don iA inchs phim Note Measurements are taken af the widest point on ihe control surtace These are ganeral guidelines measured from our own flight E TEREE i m Ea DG 22 degrees 43 degrees tesis You can experiment with higher or lower rales 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 mode and preference hangar P PESI Mestong 60 ARF Assembly Manual Flight Preparations Flight preparations must be checked each time you travel to the fying field Because your model will encounter a variety of situatio
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85. ular engine LI Step 3 Remove the template from the firewall Use a drill and 7 32 inch 5 5mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the firewall Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LI Step 4 Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolts four 8 washers and four 8 32 blind nuts to secure the mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws using a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners LJ Step 5 Slide the engine into position between the engine mount rails Use a pencil to mark the location for the throttle pushrod wire on the firewall L Step 6 Remove the engine from the rails Use a drill and 5 32 inch 4mm drill bit to drill a hole through the firewall for the throttle pushrod tube L Step 7 Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen an area that is 2 to 3 inches 63 to 76mm from one end as well as the last 1 inch 25mm of the pushrod tube as shown 47 L Step 8 Slide the pushrod tube in the hole in the firewall Position the tube so 2 inch 67mm is exposed forward of the firewall Use medium CA to glue the tube to the firewall LJ Step 10 Remove the servo and use a drill with a 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the holes necessary for the servo mounting Screws L Step 9 Position the throttle servo on the same side of the fuselage as the pushrod tube and the output of the servo facin
86. ure it is facing the correct direction to operate properly L Step 7 Use the propeller nut included with your P 51 Mustang to secure the propeller and spinner backplate to the motor Make sure to leave a slight gap of 3 32 inch 2mm between the backplate and front of the cowl so the backplate does not rub the cowling Tighten the propeller nut using a 12mm box Or open end wrench 56 C Step 8 Use the included spinner screw to secure the spinner cone in position Use a 5 32 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolt to secure the spinner cone The following images show the installation of the four stroke engine option Make sure to cut clearance for the muffler rocker covers and 90 degree exhaust manifold Note You will need to use an L bent piece of wire to make an extension so the high speed needle can be adjusted from outside the cowling Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual Scale Accessory Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Tail gear door 2 Exhaust stack right and left Gun fairing 2 Antenna mast Antenna mast mount Radiator exhaust Radiator exhaust template 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 3 Wing assembly right and left Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Medium CA Hobby scissors Phillips screwdriver 1 Hobby knife with 11 blade Canopy glue Felt tipped pen L Step 1 Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife with a 11 blade to trim the excess material fr
87. ve the portion of the servo arm that does not go through the servo cover LIL Step 14 Use a pin drill and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the hole that is 9 16 inch 14mm from the center of the servo horn Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual LILI Step 15 Remove the tape that holds the string in the aileron servo opening Tie the string to the end of the aileron servo extension Use care not to accidentally pull the string out of the wing LILI Step 16 Remove the flap servo cover Use the string to pull the aileron servo lead to the opening for the flap servo LILI Step 17 Use a T pin to poke through the four holes in the covering in the aileron servo cover Position the servo cover in the wing and use a 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo cover mounting holes Use caution or you could accidentally drill through the top of the wing LILI Step 18 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the Surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed LILI Step 20 Use a ruler to measure in 2 inch 75mm from the inside edge of the aileron Use a pencil to make a small mark on the aileron LILI Step 19 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and four 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws to secure the servo cover to the wing LILI Step 21 Use side cutters to remove the servo horn backplate from

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