Section 18: Attaching The Canopy; Section 19: Balancing And Control Throw Recommendations - Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang ARF Instruction Manual

Section 18
Attaching the Canopy
Parts Needed
Fuselage assembly
Canopy
Note: The P-51 canopy comes prepainted from Hangar 9™.
Tools and Adhesives Needed
Canopy scissors
Canopy glue (RC560)
Step 1. Carefully cut out the canopy following the outline.
Section 18
Balancing and Control Throw Recommendations
The following control throws offer a good place to start with your
first flights. We recommend only one rate setting for the P-51.
As you become more familiar with the handling of your model,
you may wish to add a second rate setting.
Recommended Control Throws
Aileron 9/16" up
1
Elevator 1 / " up
16
1
Rudder 1 / " right and left
4
46
1/2" down
1
1 / " down
16
Step 2. Glue the canopy to the fuselage using RC560 canopy
glue. Tape the canopy in place using masking tape and allow the
glue to dry over night.
Recommended CG Location
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly
balancing the model. This is especially important when various
engines are mounted.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!!
The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for the
P-51 60 is 4 3/4" behind the leading edge of the wing.
If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either the
nose or the tail until the correct balance is achieved. Stick-on
weights are available at your local hobby shop and work well for
this purpose.
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