Durafly P-51D OLD CROW Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual
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Durafly P-51D OLD CROW Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 P-51D OLD CROW Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane.
  • Page 2 WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Kit contents ........................... 1 The spare parts list ....................... 1 Spare parts list content .......................1-2 The illustration of the spare parts ..................2 Charging the Flight Battery ....................3 Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ..................... 3 Fuselage/tail assembly ......................4 Install the control horn ......................4-5 Connect the Y harness to the main wing ................

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    7. Fuel tank THE SPARE PARTS LIST Replacement parts for the Durafly P -51D are available using the order numbers in the Spare parts list that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

  • Page 5: The Illustration Of The Spare Parts

    23387 Rear landing gear (With the tire) 21029 Propeller 23389 X Motor base Decal sheet 23391 Motor shaft 23392 Motor board 23393 Pilot NOTE: All of the parts are painted with no decal applied. THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE SPARE PARTS...

  • Page 6: Charging The Flight Battery

    P-51D OLD CROW CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire, personal injury, or property damage. BATTERY WARNING: ● By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

  • Page 7: Fuselage/Tail Assembly

    FUSELAGE / TAIL ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE CONTROL HORN 1. Attached the control horn to the 3. Check to make sure the screws are starboard of the rudder with it firmly grabbed into the horns. toward the hinge line. 4. Install the aileron control horn on the servo side of the main wing with the horn towards the hinge line as the picture shows.

  • Page 8: Install The Control Horn

    P-51D OLD CROW ASSEMBLE THE PLANE INSTALL THE CONTROL HORN 1. Attach the flap control horn on the servo 3. Secure the horn using the provided side of the main wing with the horn screws from the backplate side. towards the hinge line.

  • Page 9: Connect The Y Harness To The Main Wing

    ASSEMBLE THE PLANE CONNECT THE Y HARNESS INSTALL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO THE MAIN WING 1. Apply glue to the horizontal stabilizer 3. Connect the wing leads to the harness halves where it mating with the mounting the first. Two ailerons servo to the Y Groove.

  • Page 10: Electronics Installation And Set-Up

    P-51D OLD CROW ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION AND SET-UP BIND THE RECEIVER TO THE TRANSMITTER 1. Before getting started, bind your receiver 3. Note: All servo and retract leads have with your transmitter. Please refer to your been specifically labeled for your Transmitter Manual for proper operation.

  • Page 11: Install The Battery

    ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION AND SET-UP INSTALL THE BATTERY 1. Slide the battery into the battery hatch with 2. Snap the clevis into the elevator surface the power supply cable toward the rear end control horn. of the plane and secure it using the pre installed hook and loop tape.

  • Page 12: Electronics Installation And Set-Up

    P-51D OLD CROW ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION AND SET-UP 3. Adjust the linkage in the control connector to make sure the counterbalance leading edge of the elevator and the rudder level with the Elevator up/Stick down Elevator up/Stick down leading edge of the horizon stabilizer and the vertical fin respectively.

  • Page 13: Main Wing Assembly, Set-Up And Installation

    MAIN WING ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION INSTALL THE CONTROL ROD 1. The standard hole settings for linkage 3. Toggle switch the flaps channel knob connections are shown by the black according to which AUX port that the Y arrows in the diagram below. You can harness you have inserted into the receiver.

  • Page 14: Test The Retract And The Led Set

    P-51D OLD CROW MAIN WING ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION TEST THE RETRACT AND THE LED SET INSTALL THE OIL TANK 1. Cycle the retractable main landing gears 1. Slide the oil tank into place as the several times to ensure proper function.

  • Page 15: Mount The Main Wing

    MAIN WING ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION MOUNT THE MAIN WING 1. Seat wing to the wing bay by threading 3. Check to make sure the main wing the leads from the hole at the bottom of before secure it into place using the the wing bay to the receiver hatch, provided self tapping screws, two pieces PWM 3*45 (A) to hold the wing front into...

  • Page 16: Final Assembly And Set-Up Procedures

    P-51D OLD CROW FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES IMPORTANT ESC AND MODEL INFORMATION 1. The ESC included with the P -51 has a safe start. If the motor battery is connected to the ESC and the throttle stick is not in the low throttle or off position, the motor will not start until the throttle stick is moved to the low throttle or off position.

  • Page 17: The Transmitter And Model Setup

    FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES THE TRANSMITTER AND MODEL SETUP Before getting started, rebind your receiver with your transmitter if necessary. CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the motor shaft while testing the control surfaces. TIPS: Make sure all control sticks on your radio are in the neutral position (rudder, elevator, ailerons) and the throttle in the OFF position.
  • Page 18 P-51D OLD CROW FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES 2. Recheck to align the control surfaces well by trim the control channel. The ailerons align with the trailing edge of the wing tip. Aileron Aileron Elevator Elevator Rubber Rubber...

  • Page 19: Check The Control Throws

    FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES CHECK THE CONTROL THROWS 1. Adjust ATV/travel adjustment on your transmitter until you obtain the following control surface travel. Do not adjust dual rates until you have correctly adjusted the total travel. AILERONS: 16mm up and down (both ailerons), measured at the aileron inboard side. ELEVATOR: 12mm up and down, measured at the counterbalance leading edge.

  • Page 20: Install The Propeller Set

    P-51D OLD CROW FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES NOTE: 1. This control throws were developed by R&D department for the best performance of the P -51. The small mount of elevator throw on low rate is capable of extreme aerobatics.

  • Page 21: Install The Antenna Mast

    FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES 4. Screw the spinner using screwdriver, make sure it is tight enough and no gap left between the assembly. 2. Apply glue on the combined side of the air exhaust stack. INSTALL THE ANTENNA MAST 1.
  • Page 22 P-51D OLD CROW MAINTENANCE MARK APPLYING INSTRUCTION NOTE: Please apply the maintenance mark details as the guiding illustrated pictures shows.

  • Page 24: Check The C.g. (Center Of Gravity)

    P-51D OLD CROW FINAL ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP PROCEDURES CHECK THE C.G. (CENTER OF GRAVITY) Center of Gravity When balancing your model, adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is level or slightly nose down. This the correct balance point for your model. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference.

  • Page 25: Before Flying The Model

    BEFORE FLYING THE MODEL FIND A SUITABLE FLYING SITE Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your plane in confined spaces, choose a site which is at least the size of two to three football fields – a flying field specifically for R/C planes is best.

  • Page 26: Flying The Your Model

    P-51D OLD CROW FLYING THE YOUR MODEL TAKE OFF While applying power slowly steer to keep the model straight, the model should accelerate quickly. As the model gains flight speed, you will want to climb at a steady and even rate.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    FLYING THE YOUR MODEL PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ● Lower throttle stick and Aircraft will not respond ● ESC is not armed. throttle trim to lowest settings. to the throttle but responds ● Throttle channel is reversed. ● Reverse throttle channel on to other controls.

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