Phoenix Model f4u corsair Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model f4u corsair Instruction Manual

Size 60cc gp/ep scale 1:5 1/2 arf
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F4U CORSAIR
F4U CORSAIR
SIZE 60CC GP/EP SCALE 1:5 ½ ARF
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2170mm (85.4in)
- Length: 1658mm (65.2 in)
- Flying weight: 10000-13000 gr
- Wing area: 89 dm2
- Wing loading: 145g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Retract gear type: Rotary 90 degree Air-retract
With CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Spinner size: scale type (not included)
- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 9 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron;
2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder;1 retract valve;
1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
6.0V 2400/2600mAh NiMH (2) (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 50- 60 CC gas engine (two stroke)
(not included)
Instruction Manual
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2600-3000 W,
- Gravity CG: 115 mm (4.5 in) Back from the
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 12mm up/down,
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 12mm up/down,
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 30mm right/left,
- Control throw Flaps: Mid: 25mm down;
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Military
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: Hacker A60 (not included)
- Propeller: 22x10 E; 22x12 E APC (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5500 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 160A / HV (not included)
190 KV (not included)
leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
10% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 10% expo
12% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 12% expo
15% expo; High: 45mm right/left, 15% expo
Landing: 35mm down
GP
EP
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual version version F4U CORSAIR F4U CORSAIR SIZE 60CC GP/EP SCALE 1:5 ½ ARF SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 2170mm (85.4in) - Motor: brushless outrunner 2600-3000 W, - Length: 1658mm (65.2 in) 190 KV (not included) - Flying weight: 10000-13000 gr - Gravity CG: 115 mm (4.5 in) Back from the...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing Phoenix Model products. With over 20 years experience in production and fly testing, Phoenix Model is committed to bring the best quality products and good service to customers. Along with a team of creative engineers and skilled workers, we will always accompany with customers by our great experiences, fully enthusiasm...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Vacuum the parts and the work area to assemble and use this. thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts. In that Phoenix Model has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, Phoenix SUGGESTION Model is not responsible for loss of use , or other incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 4: Flight Warnings

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual FLIGHT WARNINGS ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Thin CA Switch on the transmitter. 30-minute epoxy Switch on the receiver. 6-minute epoxy Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the Threadlocker thread locking cement fuselage.
  • Page 5 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.)
  • Page 6: Preparations

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual PREPARATIONS Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas thoroughly bond the covering to the wood. 4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking...
  • Page 7 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual For Aileron servo Aileron For Flap servo Flap < Bottom view > Aileron and Flap Servo approx. 13mm 2x10mm 2x10mm 1.5mm 1.5mm Must be purchased separately! Assemble left and right Cut away film only. here sides the same way...
  • Page 8 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 2 x 10mm TP Screw 2x10mm 2x10mm 2x10mm Aileron 2x10mm Flap Warning! Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! < Right Wing > < Left Wing >...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ailerons And Flaps Linkages

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs Horn 3 x 12mm Screw LINKAGES Nylon Nut 3mm Washer Aluminum ball 3 x 20mm Cap Screw 3x20mm 3 x 85mm Push rod 3 x 55mm Push rod Aileron Flap Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
  • Page 10 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 3x12mm 3x12mm Aluminum ball 3x12mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 11: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual < Right Wing > < Left Wing > Aileron Servo Flap Servo Flap Servo Aileron Servo INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 6 x 45mm Cap Screw 6 x 10mm Collar 6mm Washer 4x4mm 4 x 4mm Set Screw Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 12 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Air Hose Air Hose Spring Spring Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 13: Superlock Air Retracts

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual SUPERLOCK AIR RETRACTS 7kg / Cm Or 100 PSI AIR PUMP VALUE ONE WAY MAIN GEAR 3 WAY CONNECTOR VALVE CONTROL 3 WAY CONNECTOR MAIN GEAR AIR TANK SERVO 3 WAY CONNECTOR < Wheel well >...
  • Page 14 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 4x25mm 4x25mm 4 x 25mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer Apply epoxy glue Assemble left and right sides the same way Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 15 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Cut away film only here. Pull out servo cord with string. Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply epoxy glue...
  • Page 16 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply epoxy glue Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 17: Secure The Fuselage

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual SECURE The Fuselage Using the 2 aluminum tube (Ф 19mm - L325mm) and 1 aluminum tube (Ф 19mm - L230mm) to secure the fuselage. Main Fuselage must be inserted and attached completely before fixing with screw.
  • Page 18: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Warning! Make certain plane is aligned accurately per the diagram. A mis-aligned plane can fly erraticaliy and cause accidents. Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 19: Installing The Rudder Linkages

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES 5. Thread the metal connector to the link ball. 6. Center the rudder servo using the radio and The rudder is controlled by two metal cables. install the servo arm. Attach the link ball to the Install the rudder linkages and cables as below.
  • Page 20 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 3x12mm 3x12mm Set all screws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Must be purchased separately! Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention...
  • Page 21: Installing The Tail Wheel

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING the TAIL Wheel Aluminum ball 3 x 12mm Screw 1000mm Cable rod Locknut 3x30mm Connector 3mm Nylon Nut 3mm Washer 5 x 30mm Cap Screw Close or clamp pipe to fix position. 5x3mm Washer 4x4mm Cut off shaded portion Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 22 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Hatch...
  • Page 23 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Open and close Aluminum ball Cable rod 3x12mm 3x12mm Pay close attention here Cut off shaded portion Must be purchased Cut off excess. separately!
  • Page 24: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Rudder Servo INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD 10. With the elevator halves and elevator servo centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side and left pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo side of the fuselage.
  • Page 25 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 2x10mm 3x25mm 2x10mm 3x25mm approx. 13mm Mark the spot to attach Pay close attention Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Cut off shaded portion Cut off excess. Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 26: Installing The Air Valve

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Elevator Servo Elevator Servo INSTALLING THE AIR VALVE Control Valve Connector IMPORTANT SUGGESTION Retract Control Valve Before installing the air valve, please test the valve how does it work. If it doesn’t move smoothly, please clean the air valve as showing 3 Way connector at the end of the manual.
  • Page 27 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 8-10mm Use linkage to push the piston in all the way. Keep the piston inside the - marked area. Air flow direction. Nylon Strap Air Valve Servo Pay close attention here...
  • Page 28 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Air tank Air tank Tighten firmly. Apply epoxy glue Loosen nut.
  • Page 29 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual One-way Valve Air Hose Air Hose T-Joint Air Hose Air Valve Air Valve Servo Air tank...
  • Page 30: Installing The Engine

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ENGINE Apply epoxy glue INSTALLING THE Fuel Tank 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It factory. may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a 2.
  • Page 31 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. Do not secure the tank into place permanently until after balancing the airplane. You may need to remove the tank to mount the battery in the fuel tank compartment.
  • Page 32: Installing The Engine

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Fuel Tank Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE ENGINE 5 x 60mm Cap Screw Silicone 5mm Spring Washer 12 x 35mm Aluminum Silicone 16 x 5mm Aluminum Metal Kwik link (M2) May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy.
  • Page 33 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 16x5mm OS 60 CC 12x35mm 5x60mm OS 60 CC Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 34 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual OS 60 CC Choke Lever OS 60 CC Throttle Lever...
  • Page 35: Installing The Throttle

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion.
  • Page 36: Mounting The Cowl

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual < Throttle Idling > < Throttle Hi > < Throttle Stop > Throttle position of Tx. approx. 1mm Throttle Servo Carburetor MOUNTING THE COWL 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl from the engine.
  • Page 37 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Cut off shaded portion Apply epoxy glue...
  • Page 38: Installing The Propeller

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 3x15mm INSTALLING THE PROPELLER Propeller Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Assemble left and right sides the same way Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 39: Installing The Receiver And Battery

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE SWITCH INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the 1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side, opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver.
  • Page 40 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual HACKER BRUSHLESS Q80 16x5mm 5x40mm 12x15mm 12x35mm 5x60mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 41 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Battery Cord Velcro Battery < Check the motor rotation > When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires. Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 42: Balancing

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual BALANCING 3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible...
  • Page 43 F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 12mm 12mm Aileron Control 12mm 12mm Elevator Control 30mm 30mm Rudder Control 25mm Flap Control...
  • Page 44: Flight Preparation Pre Flight Check

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Valve

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Cleaning the valve Cleaning the valve: In case the valve can not move smoothly, please follow these steps as below. Please note that you must use the high torque servo for controlling the air valve. The minimum torque of servo is 7kg.
  • Page 46: Main Gear Dimensional Detail

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Main Gear Dimensional Detail 30.0 146.0 16.0 Tail Gear Dimensional Detail...
  • Page 47: Decoration

    F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual DECORATION < Bottom view > < Top view > < Side view > < Side view >...
  • Page 48: Exploded View

    16x5mm 5x40mm 12x15mm 3x15mm(TP) 12x35mm Mount Nut 5x60mm Spring Spring 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 100mm 100mm...
  • Page 49: Exploded View

    3x20mm 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x12mm 2x10mm(TP) 2x10mm(TP) 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x20mm 2x10mm(TP) 2x10mm(TP)
  • Page 50: Exploded View

    2x10mm 3x25mm 2x10mm 3x25mm 3x30mm 3x12mm 3x12mm...
  • Page 51 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...
  • Page 52 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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