E-flite P-51D User Manual

P-51D Mustang 280

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

NOTICE

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Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁ cial injury.

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. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep the transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ﬂ ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

hank you for purchasing this exciting addition to the E-ﬂ ite lineup. The E-ﬂ ite® P-51D Mustang 280

BNF Basic is right at home in the line of 280- to 300-size E-ﬂ ite warbirds. Fitted with the proven power system from the Edge 540QQ, this Mustang will deliver speed and performance not commonly seen in warbirds of this size. P-51 fans will love the scale accuracy; from the outline of the airframe to the scale details such as panel lines and cowling screws, the details are what give this Mustang a scale presence to go along with its performance. Before you ﬂ y your new Mustang, be sure to take the time to read this manual. It contains preﬂ ight information that is important to ensure your success from the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight on.

Box Contents

Table of Contents

Battery Charging ...................................................4

Charging Warnings................................................4

Preﬂ ight Checklist .................................................4

Wing Installation ...................................................5

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................6

Battery Installation ................................................7

ESC Arming ..........................................................7

Control Direction Test ...........................................8

Control Centering .................................................8

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ....................8

Dual Rates and Expos ...........................................9

Center of Gravity (CG) ...........................................9

Display Stand Assembly and Installation ...............9

Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................10

Post Flight Checklist ...........................................10

Service of Power Components ............................11

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................12

Limited Warranty ................................................13

Warranty and Service Contact Information ..........14

FCC Information ..................................................14

Compliance Information for the European Union ..14

Replacement Parts ..............................................54

Optional Parts and Accessories ...........................55

Speciﬁ cations

25.5 in (650mm)

Installed

BL 280 Outrunner Motor, 1800Kv (EFLM7010)

BL Controller, 10A (EFLA7300) AR6310 DSMX Nanolite 6-Channel

Receiver, Air (SPMAR6310) (3) 3.5 g Digital Servo (EFLR7100)

Included

22.1 in (560mm)

450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po, 18AWG JST (EFLB4503SJ30)

Needed to Complete

Recommended Battery Charger:

Celectra™ 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger (EFLC3025)

8.3oz (235 g)

To register your product online, go to www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

Recommended Transmitter:

DSM2®/DSMX® technology with adjustable dual rate and exponential (DX4e and up)

Full Range

Battery Charging

Choose a charger designed to balance charge 3S Li-Po batteries. We recommend the Celectra 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger. Refer to your charger manual for charging instructions.

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must

be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury and/or property damage.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po

battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or

swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a

dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery

in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C). Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable

materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40– 120° For (5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

2. Install ﬂ ight battery in aircraft (once it has been fully charged).

3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.

4. Make sure linkages move freely.

5. Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter.

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6. Adjust center of gravity.

7. Perform a radio system Range Check.

8. Find a safe and open area.

9. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Wing Installation

1. Remove the canopy by pulling it up, then back to disengage the canopy’s guide pins from the fuselage.

2. Turn the model over so the bottom of the fuselage faces up.

3. Guide the aileron servo wire (A) through the hole on the bottom of the fuselage.

4. Carefully install the wing on the fuselage by guiding the aileron torque rods into the slot in the fuselage, then fully install the wing. Ensure the two guide pins are fully seated.

5. Secure the wing to the fuselage using 1 M3x25mm screw (B).

6. Turn the model over and carefully install the micro connector of the aileron servo into the AIL port of the receiver.

7. Replace the canopy on the fuselage.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

NOTICE: When disconnecting the servo connectors, do not pull on the servo wires. Use a screwdriver or pliers to break the friction ﬁ t of the servo connectors. Failure to do so could result in damage to the servo wiring.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell, the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane.

When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the ﬂ ight battery. Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after each ﬂ ight. Charge your Li-Po

battery to about half capacity before storage. Make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge.

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. Flights of 7 minutes are achievable if using proper throttle management.

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

Any full range Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2/DSMX receiver. Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

Binding Procedure

1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).

2. Make sure the ﬂ ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Bind the AR6310 receiver to a DSM2/DSMX transmitter by shorting the bind pins (A) with tweezers, a hemostat or small needle-nose pliers. Metal to metal contact is needed to complete the circuit.

5. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the aircraft. Short the

6. Ensure that control surface trims are centered and

7. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your

8. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will

Do not bend the bind pins.

pins until the receiver LED begins to ﬂ ash rapidly (typically after 5 seconds).

the throttle and throttle trims are in the low position to correctly set the failsafe.

transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

become solid, indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

For subsequent ﬂ ights, power on the transmitter before connecting the ﬂ ight battery.

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