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Spitfire MK IXc

SUPERMARINE

User Manual

Wingspan : 1200mm

Item No.: FLW203

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It emNo. :FLW 203

Index

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2- Introduction 3- Product Basic Information Package List 4- Assembly: Main Wing Servos and Wing Installation 5- Assembly: Tail Wheel Gear, Elevator, Rudder 6- Assembly: Elevator and Rudder pushrods

Assembly: Installing Radiators, machine guns, mirror,

antenna and Air Intake Scoop. Main Landing Gear

2- Servo Introduction, Battery Installation 3- Power System/ Propeller/ ESC Installation 4- Motor Parameters/ Center of Gravity 5- Control Direction Setup 6- Dual Rates/ Installing optional plastic hinges 7- Build Notes

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Spitf ireMK.IX c

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Introducing FlightLineRC, the new brand from Freewing Models! FlightLineRC will bring you a new series of propeller driven aircraft at the same level of quality and value you trust from Freewing. Flightline brings to you the outstanding innovation, exquisite design, high quality, unbeatable value, and dependable performance you come to expect from Freewing. Thank you for purchasing the FlightLineRC 1200mm Spitfire Mk. IXc!

Overview:

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most popular warbirds in history. This British singleseat fighter was used by the Royal Air Force and the Allies, earning distinction during the Battle of Britain and throughout World War II. Over 20,300 aircraft were produced with more than 24 variants. The Spitfire's versatility and maneuverability made it a lethal aircraft against Axis forces, such as the Focke Wulf FW-190. The Spitfire continues to fly in modern times as a tribute to aviation history and military veterans.

Features:

FlightLineRC's Spitfire is the popular Mk. IXc variant. Over 5,000 of this variant were built in World War II. The classic Spitfire colors are factory painted and included with the kit are two decal sets so you can choose which scheme you want to install on your Spitfire. The first decal set is for MK392, flown by the RAF Ace, James Edgar “Johnnie” Johnson in August 1944. The second decal set is for MJ586, flown by the French Ace, Pierre Clostermann in October 1943.

This Spitfire Mk. IXc is approximately 1/9.5 scale, with a 1200mm wingspan. Molded from EPO foam, the main wing and horizontal tail are attached with screws, allowing these parts to be easily removed for transport. Only a few parts require glue and assembly is less than one hour! The battery bay is large and uses a magnetic hatch to close it securely. Servos are easily accessible for maintenance or replacement and proper ventilation has been designed to keep the electronics cool. The electronic retracts use metal reinforcement plates and the split flaps, plastic parts, and surface details give your Spitfire lots of scale realism.

Power System:

The stock PNP version is equipped with a 3748-580KV brushless outrunner motor and scale 4-

blade propeller. W ith the recommended 4s 14.8v 4000mAh lipo battery, the Spitfire Mk. I Xc is very agile and has a level top speed of 135kph / 83mph. An optional “High Power Upgrade Set” can be purchased separately t o obtain a level top speed of 1 50kph/93mph. This Upgrade Set includes one 3648-880KV motor, a 1 2x8 2 -blade propeller, and a 2-blade spinner.

( Conversion kit is sold separately, please contact MotionRC.com)

1. This is not a toy! Operators should have some basic experience. Beginners should operate only under the guidance of a professional instructor.

2. Before beginning assembly, please read through the instructions and carefully follow them through the build.

3. Freewing and it's vendors will not be held responsible for any losses due to improper assembly and operation.

4. Model airplane operators must be at least 14 years of age.

5. This airplane is made of EPO foam material, covered with surface spray paint. Don't use chemicals to clean as it may cause

damage.

6. You should avoid flying in areas such as public places, areas with high viltage power lines, nearby highways or airports or an other areas where laws and regulations clearly prohibit flight.

7. Do not fly in bad weather conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, etc...

8. Lipo batteries should be properly stored in a fire safe container and be kept at a minimum of 2M distance away from flammable or explosive materials.

9. Damaged or scrap batteries must be properly discharged before disposal or recycling to avoid spontaneous combustion and

fire.

10. At the Flying Field, properly dispose of any waste you have created, don't leave or burn your waste.. Ensure that your throttle is in the low position and that your radio is turned on before connecting the Lipo battery.

11. Do not try to catch the airplane when flying low or landing. Wait for the airplane and its propeller to come to a complete stop.

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1085 mm

1200 mm

(47- 1/ 4")

(42- 1 / 2")

Wing loading:68g/dm² Motor:3748-580KV brushless mo tor Propeller:4-blade 12×7 ESC: 60A brushless ESC Servo:9g MG×2， 9g plastic×4 Weight: 1400g (w/o battery)

Aileron: Yes Elevator: Yes Rudder: Yes Flap: Yes Landing gear: retract landing gear Cabin door Material: EPO

(The following is DIY sp ar e-pa rt, please contact distributor to pu rchase s ep arat ely.)

2-blade propeller spinner 2-blade propeller fixed plate 3648-880KV brushless moto r 2-blade 12×8 propeller

High speed DIY spare-part

Package list

Different equipment include differ en t sp ar ep ar ts. Pl ease refer t o the following conten ts t o check your s pa re pa rt list.

Fuselage

Main wing

Tail wing set Foam parts "Y" wire

No.

Name

No el ectronic

equipment

Pre-i nstalled al l elect ronic parts

Pre -installe d

servo

PNP

ARF Plus

ARF

ARF Plus

ARF 1

No el ectronic

equipment

Pre-i nstalled al l elect ronic parts

Pre -installe d

servo

No el ectronic

equipment

Pre-i nstalled al l elect ronic parts

Pre -installe d

servo

No.

Name

PNP 6

Propeller

Spinner & fixed part Installed part & screw Fiberglass tube & glue

Manual

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The parameters stated here are derived from test results using our accessories.If you use other accessories, the test results will differ. We cannot provide technical support if you have a problem when using other accessories.

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Fiberglass tube size：Ø8mm×280mm (2 pcs)

Use a servo tester or radio to center the

serv o.

Use glue to install the servo and aileron horn on the main wing. Feed the servo wires into the slot, after installing all the servos, apply the decal

over the wire slot.

4.Insert one side of the pushrod into the

servo arm, adjust its length. And insert the clevis to the aileron horn. Slide the rubber

retainer over the clevis

5.Repeat the above four steps for the other

wing aileron and flap servos

Assembly

Installing main wing servos

A - 9g servo B - Main wing pu sh ro d C - Aileron horn D - Main wing servo wire slot

Main wing

Step 1

Use glue to attach the part A to the fuselage.

Installing the main wing

Step 2

Use gl ue to attac h left/ right mai n wing.

Step 3

Use gl ue to attac h the mai n wing f ixed pl astic par t B,C on the ma in wing .

Step 4

Use 4p cs scre ws to fix the main w ing.

Note: There is EPO glue in the kit,

please use it for assembly. For best

results, glue should be

spread evenly,

then wait for 90 seconds before joining.

Aileron push ro d si ze

Flap pushrod s iz e

Aileron push ro d mo un ti ng h ol e

Flap pushrod m ou nt in g ho le

Pushrod diameter : Ø 1.2mm Pushrod diameter : Ø 1.2mm

PA3×10m m

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55m m

(2- 1/5")

68m m

(2- 4/ 5")

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A B C D

(Ø35× 10 mm )

(Ø5×Ø 2m m)

(PA1 .6 ×6 mm)

Ø4 mm ×2 50m m

(KA3×mm )

A - Tail steering arm B - Rear ge ar f ix ed p lasti c pa rt C - Tail gear set D - Screw

Install the tail wheel gear assembly

1.Refer to the photo at right, for proper

tail wheel assembly installation.

2.Insert the tail gear set C to the fixed plastic part B, then insert tail steering arm A

3. Use screw D to fix the

tail steering arm.

Rear whe el Rear gea r su pp or ti ng r od Rear whe el s ha ft E-buck le

1. Use servo tester or radio to center the servo.

2.Use screw A to fix the 9g servo to the wooden piece.

3.Insert the servo cable under the wooden piece, and feed it to the battery compartment.

Elevator, Rudder

Install the Elevator/rudder servos.

Note: If you choose not to use the factory servo, the chosen servo may be larger. If that is the case, you need to remove the fixed wooden piece and glue the servo into position in the fuselage.

A - Fiberglass tube B - Screws

Install elevator

Assembly

PWA 2×8mm

1. Referring to the above photo, install the left/right elevator on the tail of t he fuselage.

2.Turn

the fuselage over, and use

4 screws to secure the elevator.

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Install elevator/rudder pushrods

Note: When installing the rudder pushrod, make sure the tail gear is

centered, then install the rudder pushrod and adjust the plastic clevis to center the rudder.

1. Use g lue to att ach the rudder ho rn on the ru dder.( as the le ft photo s hown).

2. Use r udder p ushro d to conne ct the ta il gear st eering arm an d r udder h orn.

Elevator p us hr od s iz e

Rudder pushr od s iz e

Elevator p us hr od m ou nt in g ho le

Rudder pushr od m ou nt in g ho le

Steering p us hr od s iz e Steering p us hr od m ou nt in g ho le

Pushrod diameter : Ø 1.2mm

Assembly

1. Insert one side of elevator pushrod A ,through plastic tube B, to the servo arm C.

2.Snap the clevis of elevator pushrod to the rudder horn D.

1. Insert one side of rudder pushrod A ,through plastic tube B, to the servo arm C.

2.Snap the clevis of rudder pushrod to the rudder horn D.

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68m m

(2- 4/5")

545 mm

(21 -1/2" )

597 mm

(23 -1/2" )

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A B C D E F G H

(M3×3 mm )

(PB2. 3× 4m m)

(Ø65× 16 mm )

(Ø5.5 ×Ø 4. 2m m)

(M3×3 mm )

A B C D

Screw

(KA2.6×12mm)

Landing gear strengthening p

late Landing gear Landing gear mount

Acce ssories

Main landing gear supporting rod Wheel

Wheel locks Jimi screw Main gear door Screw Retract servo Jimi screw

Main Landing Gear Assembly

Follow the diagram to assemble/disassemble the landing gear.

Assembly

A - Engi ne intake m anifo ld

A - Radia to r B - Radia to r

Glue the Radiator A and B to the main wing surfaces, as shown.

Use the glue to secure the engine intake manifold (A), and affix it to the lower surface of the main wing of the shaded area.

Use the glue to attach the Mirror , and affix it to the transparent cockpit canopy.

Install mirr ors

Installmach ine guns

Glue the machine guns to the main wing , as shown.

Install the intake scoop.

Install radi ators

Install ante nna

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450mm

250mm

200mm

If you want to use another brand of servo, please refer to the following list to choose correct size.

Posit iv e

Rever se

Posit iv e

Servo installing position

No.

Pos./ Re v.

Servo cable length

Aileron servo (Left 9g plastic)

Aileron servo (Right 9g plastic)

Flap servo (Left 9g plasti c)

Flap servo (Right 9g plast ic)

Rudder servo (9g MG)

Elevator servo (9g MG)

Se rvo con nect ion

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Use a Y-cable to connect these two servos, then insert the cable end into the aileron channel in the receiver. Use a Y-cable to connect these two servos, and insert the cable end into the flap channel in receiver. Use a Y-cable to connect the left/right landing gear, and insert the cable into the landing gear channel in receiver.

Before connecting the battery to the ESC, please power up the transmitter and make sure the throttle stick is in the

lowest position.

Once the battery is connected and signal is confirmed, make sure there is nothing in front of the airplane or within the diameter of the propeller to avoid accidents and injury.

Lift up using the tape and

remove the battery compartment hatch

Battery compartment hatch

Batte ry t ra y

Install the battery in the front of fuselage, and use the Velcro strap to secure it.

Battery Ca bi n Si ze：2 05 ×8 0×45mm

4S 1 4. 8V 25 00mAh ~ 4 S 14 .8 V 400 0m Ah

Discharg e ra te o f C > 30 C

Velcro

Battery

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A servo or reversed servo is defined as follows: When the servo input signal changes from 1000ųs to 2000ųs, The servo arm rotates clockwise, its a positive servo. If it rotates counter clockwise, its a reversed servo

Installing a Battery

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A B C D E

(HM2.5×10mm 4pcs)

(KM3×5mm 4pcs)

A B C D E

A B C D

(PM3×8mm 1pcs)

(Ф14×1.5×Ф6.2mm)

A B C D E F G

(12×8)

A B C D

(PWA3×8mm 4pcs)

(PA3×10mm 4pcs)

(Ф14×1.5×Ф6.2mm)

(PA2.3×16mm 8pcs)

(PM3×8mm 1pcs)

Put the ESC under the battery tray There are specially designed ventilation ducts that will cool the electric equipment effectively.

ower System Installation

Screw Motor X-fi xe d ba se 3748-5 80 KV o ut -r un ne r motor Propel le r fo ld er Screw

Motor fixe d mo un t Screw Screw Scale pr op el le r (1 2x 7, 4 -blade ) Scale pr op el le r fi xe d pl ate

Screw Spinne r (s ca le 4 -b la de s pinner) Propel le r fi xi ng b ol t Was he r

Install 2-blade propelle r hig h pow er system

Screw 2-blade spinner Propeller fixing bolt Washer 2-blade propeller 2-blade propeller fixed plate 3648-880KV brushless motor

We prepared a 2-blade high power system for this airplane, it can improve its power and flight speed, reduce the propeller replacement cost! You can contact our distributor to purchase its high power system.

Installing the ESC

Screw Battery tr ay ESC Tra y ho ld er

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18.0

24.0

11.0

8.8

12.5

3.0

11.5

53.0

∅12.0

4-M3.0

2.3

4- M2.5

12 .5

Ø9 .0

Ø3 7. 5

Ø9 .6

Ø9 .0

Ø6 .0

4-Ø2.6

Ø2 0

4-Ø 3.2

4- M2.5

12 .5

Ø9 .0

Ø3 6. 5

3748- 580KV /3648-88 0KV 3748- 580KV 3648- 880KV

ESC

Item No.

Value

Volate (V)

Curren t (A)

Pull (g)

Motor Resist an ce

Weight (g)

No Load Curren t

580 RPM/V

14.8

2500

0.02

170

2.3A/1 0V

60A

MO13748 1

Propel le r

880 RPM/V

14.8

2600

0.02

165

2.3A/1 0V

60A

MO13648 4

4-Blade12×7

2-Blade12×8

Motor Parameters

Unit: mm

Motor size

Motor shaft, X-fix ed ba se

Unit: mm

73mm

(2-7/8")

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CG by moving the battery, you can also use an alternate material such as sticky backed lead weight to achieve the CG.

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After the build is complete with the propeller removed, power up the radio and connect a fully charged battery to the ESC. Use the radio to ensure proper control direction as shown in the diagrams below:

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H1/H2 18mm/ 18mm

H1/H2 18mm/18mm

H1/H2 13mm/13mm

H1/H2 22mm/22mm

H1/H2 15mm/15mm

H1 28mm

H1 15mm

H1/H2 28mm/ 28mm

Aileron

Elevator Rudder

Flaps

Low Ra te

High R ate

D/ R Rate：100% D/ R Rate：100% D/ R Rate：100%

D/ R Rate：65% D/ R Rate：65% D/ R Rate：65%

Select an appropriate location and mark them . Make sure the three points are in the middle of the attachment point.

Installing Plastic Hinges

The control surfaces of this airplane use a no-hinge connection design. Although proven reliable, these type of hinges can be damaged due to errors, causing the control surface to become loose or separate. Included with this kit is a set of plastic hinges if you wish to use them as an alternate or for repair.

Step one

Use a knife to remove the control surface

Step two

As shown in the diagram, choose three attachment points, apply glue to the long end of hinge, and insert them into the three points.

Step three

As shown in the diagram,

apply glue to the other end of the hinge and attach it to the

control surface.

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According to our test results, the following rates proved to be a good starting point. Low rates are good for initial flights or less experienced pilots. Adjust rates to suit you own style.

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Build Notes

Hey guys! I've taken the time to check out both the build video and the Flight Video by Ryan Ramsay of Motion R/C as well as go through the posts on Hobby Squawk to try to gather any build/ flight tips that may help you get through both successfully, with a minimum of trouble. First off, most people, including Ryan are using the recommended factory CG and seem to be happy with it. The go to battery would seem to fall between 3600 and 4000 positioned all the way forward. When using a different battery, always check the airplane out on a CG machine to ensure that the CG hasn't changed. Also, ensure that your control surfaces are neutral. Being off even a bit will cause the plane to pitch or roll. When building the airplane, it is recommended that you skip steps one and two until the wing is secured to the fuselage. Also, bind the receiver to the radio and set your rudder and elevator neutral positions before installing the wing. It has been noted on Hobby Squawk that the radiators and guns are side specific, so ensure that you have the correct gun and radiator for the correct side before gluing. It's also recommended that you use 30% expo for the first flight and then adjust to your personal taste. For the build video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwdesiWtOSU&feature=youtu.be and check out Hobby Squawk for the latest updates.

Happy Landings!

Dan

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