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- Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Wingspan : 1670mm Length : 1350mm Weight : 3400gr - 4000gr Engine : 61/75 two stroke Radio : 5 servo + 1 servo retract / 6 channel...
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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 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED PREPARATIONS Remove the tape and separate the ailerons • 2 bender plier • Medium C/A glue from the wing and the elevators from the stab. • 30 minute epoxy • Wire cutters Use a covering iron with a covering sock on •... - Page 4 Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 4. Remove any pins you may have inserted into 4. Remove the covering from the top of the wing. the hinges. Adjust the aileron so there is a small gap between the LE of the aileron and the wing.
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Page 5: Installing The Control Horns
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U Masking tape 7. Temporarily position the aileron servo into the 2. Drill through the mark you made with a (3mm) servo bay. Drill a 1.6mm hole through the four drill bit. Hard the hole with thin CA. Install the mounting holes of the servo, drilling through control horn. -
Page 6: Joining The Wing Halves
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 8. Repeat step # 1 - # 7 to install the second aileron linkage. After both linkages are completed, connect both of the aileron servo leads using a Y-harness you have purchased separately. JOINING THE WING HALVES 1. -
Page 7: Installing The Landing Gear
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 4. Install the wheel. INSTALLING THE landing gear 5. Make the same way for the second landing gear. without the retractable gear) 1. Install the landing gear ( included with the kit) to the wooden block. INSTALLING THE RETRACT LANDING GEAR 1. - Page 8 Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 3. Turn the wing up side down and using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over precut the landing gear. 4. Remove the covering. 8. Install the nylon horn to the retract landing gear and then install the metal rod to the nylon horn. 5.
- Page 9 Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 11. Install the wheel into the connector of the gear. 14. Install two metal connector to the servo arm of the gear servo. 12. Install the metal connector into the landing gear. 13. Make the same way for the second retract landing gear Open position...
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Page 10: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U Close position 3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from measurements, but don't glue anything yet. -
Page 11: Installing The Rudder
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 8. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. -
Page 12: Installing The Tail Wheel
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 3. Glue the hinges using C.A glue. 3. Remove the covering and open the screw from the left of the rudder. 4. Slide the tail gear to the fuselage through the rudder and secure it. INSTALLING THE Tail Wheel ENGINE INSTALLATION 1. -
Page 13: Installing The Engine
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 4. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit, 3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45 drill holes through the firewall and the forward degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This bulkhead at the marks made. -
Page 14: Installing The Elevator Pushrod
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis. glue SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. Test fit the servos into the servo tray. -
Page 15: Installing The Rudder Pushrod
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to accommodate the rudder pushrod wire. 9. -
Page 16: Mounting The Cowl
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U 4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed. Angle the arm back about 45 degree from center and attach the servo arm onto the servo. With the carburator barrel fully closed, tighte the set screw in the adjustable metal connector. -
Page 17: Final Assembly
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. -
Page 18: Installing The Belly Pan
Instruction Manual CORSAIR F4U the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this, move the battery and receiver forward or if this is not possible, stick weight into the firewall. When balanced correctly, the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers. - Page 19 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 20 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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