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Scale: Approximately 1/6.33
Wingspan: 1829mm - 72in
Length: 1800mm - 70.85in
Flying Weight: 8-9.5kg - 18-21 lb
Fan Size: 120mm - 4.72"
Power System: 12S Li-PO
Functions: A/E/T/R/F/G
Optional Brakes (Sold Separately)
High Performance Electric Jet
Step up from foam and micro jets! Experience high
performance electric jet performance with a model
that is big, forgiving and fast. The Panther has ex-
ceptional qualities in flight, is stable on approach,
and is not pitch sensitive with extended flaps. At
speeds of over 120mph, the Panther is fast and
fun with a performance envelope almost any ex-
perienced R/C pilot will enjoy. Good looking and
great flying, the N-Tech Jets Panther is a stunning
aircraft to own and fly.
The N-Tech Jets Panther is a high performance ARF Jet designed for R/C pilots with advanced building
and flying skills. With this in mind, we have provided this guide with the information an experienced mod-
eler will need. If you are a new R/C pilot you will require the help of an experienced modeler in building
and flying this aircraft. If you feel this is beyond your capability, please return the unused, new product to
your retailer because once the project is started the user accepts all responsibility in the proper assembly
and use of this product. N-Tech Jets and its affiliates are not responsible for the mis-assembly and/or
mis-use the results thereof.
Assembly video can be found at our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/ntechjets
For experienced modelers we expect you will have little trouble building and flying the Panther. Please
read through this manual to help you establish the correct building sequence. The Panther is a great fly-
ing aircraft and we're certain, properly outfitted and setup, you'll enjoy flying it!
F9F Panther
Assembly Manual
Thank you for choosing N-Tech Jets!
Features:
*Wood Wing and Stabilizer Construction
*Molded Fuselage with Wood Structure
(ABS Skins with Plywood and Carbon structure)
*Factory Covered Flying Surfaces
*Painted Fuselage
*Complete Hardware Pack
*Removable Wings
*Functional Nose Gear Doors
*Basic Molded Cockpit
*Ducting Optimized for Electric Power
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Summary of Contents for N-Tech Jets F9F Panther
- Page 1 *Ducting Optimized for Electric Power The N-Tech Jets Panther is a high performance ARF Jet designed for R/C pilots with advanced building and flying skills. With this in mind, we have provided this guide with the information an experienced mod- eler will need.
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Page 2: Wing Assembly
Page 2 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Recommended Equipment: Other Items: Using appropriate equipment is important to your suc- *The fuselage can be broken down into two parts, so cess with this model. The equipment we recommend we installed air-line connectors at the fuselage break. -
Page 3: Main Gear Installation
N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Page 3 Wing Assembly Continued: Wing Tip Tanks: There is a left and a right. Remove the covering from Hinges: the mating surfaces before gluing. Also, look at the We recommend installation of the hinges with Wood tanks from the front before the glue dries to ensure glue. - Page 4 Page 4 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Nose Gear and Gear Door Installation Nose Gear Installation -The nose strut rotates in the gear. Use the two set -The gear doors are actuated by a wood arm that is screws to hold it as tightly as possible without bind- pressed into position by the nose gear.
- Page 5 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Page 5 Pull-Pull Cable and Final Gear Door Installation -The pull-pull cable is looped through the landing gear horns and around the strut. This will allow easy adjustment once the pull-pull cable is assembled.
- Page 6 Page 6 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Fuselage Assembly -The retract valve can be mounted in several places in the plane. We’ve opted to install the servo, con- trol valve, and filler, under the rear fuselage top- Joining the Fuselage: hatch.
- Page 7 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Page 7 Battery Trays and Nose Assembly: -There are several parts to be installed in the nose. 1. Left and Right Main Battery Trays 2. Middle Optional Battery Tray 3. Nose Wood Support Assembly (which doubles as a forward receiver battery mount) 4.
- Page 8 Page 8 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Fan, ESC, and Motor Installation Continued: Canopy and Cockpit Installation: eter at the exit of the fuselage. Assemble the exhaust The canopy is factory assembled with a quick release tube with the included tape. Gaffer’s tape and bi-di- latch and pins to hold it in place.
- Page 9 N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide Page 9 C.G., Control Throws, Pre-Flight Check Canopy and Cockpit Installation Continued: Balancing your Panther: It is critical that the Panther be balanced properly. The CG is located at the front hatch bulkhead. This location is marked on the fuselage When picked up by the bulkhead, the Panther should hang level, or slightly nose down.
- Page 10 Hong Kong, China Copyright 2011, All Rights Reserved For Service and Information, please contact N-Tech Jets or your local N-Tech Jets Dealer. ntechjets@gmail.com For information about the Panther as well as video about its assembly, please visit the N-Tech Jets youtube channel...
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