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P P P P - - - - 51D
51D Mustang
51D
51D
Almost-Ready-to-Fly

Instruction Manual

Specifications
Wingspan: 64.8 in (1646mm)
Length: 55.9in (1420mm)
Wing Area: 715.6sq in (46.17sq dm)
Flying Weight: 7.5lbs (3400g)
Mustang
Mustang
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    P P P P - - - - 51D 51D Mustang Mustang Mustang Mustang Almost-Ready-to-Fly Instruction Manual Specifications Wingspan: 64.8 in (1646mm) Length: 55.9in (1420mm) Wing Area: 715.6sq in (46.17sq dm) Flying Weight: 7.5lbs (3400g)
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability.
  • Page 3: Safety In Flying

    Examination Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage, please contact Value Hobby immediately. Covering Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some wrinkles now;...
  • Page 4: Recommended Radio Equipment

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT Product Quantity Radio 6 channel FLY-RC-1310 7 for nitro, Towerpro MG996R Standard Servo TWP-SV-0372 Servo 6 for electric Power HD 1711MG Metal Gear Mini Servo PHD-SV-0366 Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness 12-Inch heavy duty AMS-AC-0870 Universal Servo Extension 18-Inch heavy duty AMS-AC-0563 Extension Universal Servo Extension 24-Inch heavy duty...
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  • Page 6: Parts List

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Parts list M2*8mm (0.3in) self-tapping screws 4pcs----------for mounting the cowling Engine Mount M4*25mm (1.0in) socket head screws 4pcs M4 washer 4pcs Electrical motor box M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screws 4pcs M4 locknut 4pcs M4 washer 4pcs M4*30mm (1.2in) socket head screws 4pcs---------for mounting wing panels M4 washer 4pcs M3*15mm 0.6in) socket head screws 4pcs--------for mounting hatch M3 washer 4pcs...
  • Page 7: Section1. Aileron And Flap Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step4. Apply some thin CA to the hinges to secure Section1. Aileron and Flap Installation the hinges to the wing. Required items: 1. Main Wings 2. Ailerons 3. Flaps 4. 12 Hinges Step1. Insert three hinges into the slots pre-cut in the aileron.
  • Page 8: Section2 Aileron& Flap Servo And Linkage Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step2. Use epoxy or thin CA to glue the servo Section2 Aileron& Flap Servo and mounting blocks to the servo hatch. (Note: the Linkage Installation location for mounting blocks has been marked, but you need to adjust it slightly depending on your Required items: servos.) 1.
  • Page 9 www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step5. Position the servo between two blocks. Step9. Position the servo hatch in the wing. Install the control horn in the aileron and install a pushrod connector to the control horn. (Note: the slot for control horn has been pre-cut.) Step6.
  • Page 10: Section3. Retract Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step3. Use the two M2*10mm (0.4in) socket head Section3. Retract Installation screw and two M2 nuts to connect the pushrod to the retract. Required items: 1. Retract assembly 1 set 2. M3 socket head self-tapping screws 3. Servo (sold separately) 4.
  • Page 11 www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step5. Use thin CA to glue the cover to the wing as Step8. Install the retract servo to the wing as shown. shown. (Before connecting the pushrod to the servo arm, adjust the length of the pushrod to make sure the retract can move up and down freely.) Step6.
  • Page 12: Section4. Horizontal Stabilizer, Elevator And Fin Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step4. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings Section4. Horizontal Stabilizer, Elevator along the lines drawn in the pervious step. and Fin Installation Required items: 1. Horizontal stabilizer 2. Fin 3. Elevators 4. 6 Hinges 5. "U" Joiner Step1.
  • Page 13 www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step6. Again insert the stabilizer into the fuselage S tep8. Insert 3 hinges into the elevator and use and adjust to meet the requirements in step2. thin CA to secure. Insert the fin into the fuselage and adjust to make fin is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer.
  • Page 14: Section5. Tail Wheel And Rudder Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step11. Drill the hole on the location marked and Step1. Attach the rudder to the fin using 3 hinges. glue 3 hinges to the elevator. Step2. Get the tail wheel assembled and bend the landing gear 90 degree. Position the tail wheel as Step12.
  • Page 15: Section6. Elevator And Rudder Servo &Linkage Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step5. Drill the mounting holes and use two screws Step1. Prepare two servos. (Electronically center to secure the tail wheel to the fuselage. the servo before mounting the servo arms.) Step6. Fit the wire into the rudder and apply some thin CA to secure it.
  • Page 16: Section7. Nitro Engine Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Section7. Nitro Engine Installation Required items: 1. Engine mount 2. M4*25mm(1.0in) socket head screw 4pcs 3. M4 washer 4pcs 4. 60 engine(sold separately) 5. Servo(sold separately) 6. Flue Tank tray 7. Throttle pushrod wire 8. M3*10mm(0.4in) socket head screw 1pcs 9.
  • Page 17 www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step3. Mark the location for engine mounting Step7. Install the throttle servo. Electronically screws. Drill the holes on the mark and install the adjust the throttle arm and servo arm to make engine on the mounting using the screws provided them move rightly.
  • Page 18: Section8. Electrical Motor Installation

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step10. Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with Section8. Electrical Motor Installation the vent line pointing toward the top of the tank, but not touching. The fuel tubing and clunks (fuel pickup) Required items: on the carburetor and fill lines should almost reach 1.
  • Page 19: Section9. Final Assembly

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Step4. Use epoxy and wing joiner to attach the two Section9. Final assembly panels together. Step1. Use two M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screws and two M3 washers to install the hatch to the fuselage. Step5. Install the assembled wing to the fuselage. Step6.
  • Page 20: Section10. Setting Cg And Control Throws

    www.valuehobby.com/p-51d-mustang-arf.html Section10. Setting CG and Control Throws Recommended CG For the first flight, the recommended CG is 127mm (5in) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Set up control throws Aileron High Rate Low Rate 18degrees 13degrees Down 18degrees 13degrees...
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