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Phoenix Model F4U Corsair Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model F4U Corsair Instruction Manual

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1670mm (65.75 inches)
1350mm (53.15 inches)
g
3400g - 4000g
61 - 91 two stroke
6 channel / 6 servos standard

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 1670mm (65.75 inches) 1350mm (53.15 inches) 3400g - 4000g 61 - 91 two stroke 6 channel / 6 servos standard...

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly. KIT CONTENTS MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM...

  • Page 3: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U PREPARATIONS TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED Remove the tape and separate the ailerons • Medium C/A glue • 2 bender plier from the wing and the elevators from the stab. • Wire cutters • 30 minute epoxy Use a covering iron with a covering sock on •...

  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets pilot holes through the tray and the servo box onto the aileron servo.

  • Page 5: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn on the opposite aileron. Silicone Tube RIGHT WRONG INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.

  • Page 6: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 2. Glue the plastic part by C.A glue. 6. Install and secure the retract gear into the wing. Glue C.A 3. Prepare the air tube. 200mm INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from 4.
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its 6. Attach the wing to the fuselage and test the slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is position of the elevator and adjust it as shown. square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but don't glue anything yet.

  • Page 8: Installing The Rudder

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U INSTALLING THE RUDDER INSTALLING THE Tail Wheel 1. Install the wheel and the collar into the tail gear. 1. Repeat step 1 - step 6 from the installing aileron for the installing rudder. 2. Install the collar into the tail gear. 2.

  • Page 9: Engine Installation

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U ENGINE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING 1. Install the engine mount. Glue 120mm down thrust right thrust 2. Place the engine into the engine mount and align it properly with the front of the cowling. The distance from the firewall to the front of the engine thrust washer should 120mm.

  • Page 10: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none of it falls into the tank. 6.

  • Page 11: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the fuselage. 2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot. 3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the remaining pushrod down the inside of the fuselage until the pushrod reaches the exit slot.

  • Page 12: Installing The Control Air System

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 10.Center the rudder and hold it in place using a 3. Attach the air valve to the servo. piece of masking tape. 11.With the rudder and rudder servo centered, Metal connector carefully place a mark on the rudder pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining screw. MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine.

  • Page 14: Control Throws

    Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U CONTROL THROWS BALANCING 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using correctly. Improper balance will cause your the control throws listed. plane to lose control and crash. 2.
  • Page 15 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 16 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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