Hobbico HCAA0239 Assembly Instruction Manual

• Remove the backing paper from the double-sided tape on the
bottom of the fuselage.

• Attach the main wing to the fuselage by lining it up along the
centerline of the fuselage. Make sure you are able to see the screw
holes through the wing.

• Make sure that the motor connector is in the center of the wing.The
control surfaces need to face the tail of the plane.

• Note:The back of the wing cover is thic ker than the front.The thicker
end goes to the back.

• Plug the battery wire from the wing cover into the motor wire in
the fuselage.

• Push the connected wires into the space inside the fuselage.

• Line up the holes in the wing cover and the fuselage.If the thicker
part of the cover is not placed to the back, the screw holes will not
line up.

• Carefully place the screws through the holes, securing the wing
cover to the fuselage.

• Tighten the screws securely. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

• Remove the backing paper from the tape on the bottom of
the stabilizer.

• Line up the slots in the stabilizer and the fuselage. The elevator
should face the back of the airplane.

• Remove the backing paper from the double-sided tape on both
sides of the rudder.

• Insert the rudder into the slots in the horizontal tail and the fuselage.

• Apply the decals to the airplane using the box front as your guide.

⑤⑤

APPL Y THE DECALS

④④

INST ALL THE RUDDER

③③

INST ALL THE ST ABILIZER

②②

INST ALL THE WING COVER

①①

INST ALL THE MAIN WING

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-51 MUSTANG

WARNING:Read instructions carefully! Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage to the public.

WARNING:Choking hazard - Small parts. Do not allow children under age 3 to play with the P-51 Mustang.The model contains

small parts which could accidentally be swallowed and cause suffocation.Use with adult supervision.

Replacement Parts

HCAP9907 Charger
HCAQ3013 Propeller (2)

CHARGING

1. Remove the back cover of the charger by
removing the screws and install 4 “AA” batteries
according to the diagram in the charger. Put the
cover back on the charger and reinstall the screws.
CAUTION: Do not use rechargeable (nickel
cadmium) batteries. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon
zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.

Attention: The P-51
Mustang is powered by a
rechargeable battery. At the
end of the battery’s useful
life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal

to dispose of the battery into
the municipal waste system. Check with your
local solid waste officials for details in your area
for recycling options or proper disposal.

Warning: This product contains a chemical
known to the state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

2. Before charging your free-flight P-51 Mustang,
make sure the “on-off” switch is in the “off”
position. (The “off” position is towards the front of
the plane.)

3. Insert the charger into the charge socket on
the under side of the P-51 Mustang.The charger
will only fit one way so match the tab on the
charger with the notch on the charge socket.

4. Press and hold the button on the charger to
charge the airplane. On the first charge, only
charge the P-51 Mustang for 15 seconds.For longer
flights, you may increase the charge time up to 60
seconds.Release the button to stop charging.

5. Never charge the P-51 Mustang for more than
60 seconds. If you do, you may overheat the
batteries in the P-51 Mustang or the charger and
damage them.

6. When charging is complete, remove the
charger from the P-51 Mustang

CAUTION: Keep fingers, face, clothing and
other objects away from the propeller
when running.

HCAZ0076 for HCAA0239Entire Contents © Copyright 2004

Requires 4AA Alkaline batteries
(Not included)

HCAA0239

WARRANTY

Hobbico, Inc.guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged
by use or modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty
without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the final user­assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated

with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to immediately return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Please inspect all parts
carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken, or defective, or if you have any questions about assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at

[phone], and we’ll be glad to help.

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1. It is impor tant to adjust, or “trim,”your electric free-flight P-51 Mustang correctly.

2. Before launching the P-51 Mustang, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the P-51 Mustang into the

wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.

A = Dive.Bend elevators upward slightly.
B = Stall. Bend elevators down slightly.
C = Correct flight path.

D = To tur n left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E = To tur n right, bend the r udder slightly to the right.

3. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.

TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-51 MUSTANG

(must be done before flying)

SAFETY RULES

• ALWAYS LAUNCH THE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES

• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING

• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD

• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS

1. Choose an open field, free of trees,

power lines and other obstacles.Hold the
P-51 Mustang in your hand over your
head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the P-51 Mustang into
the wind, keeping the wing level.

2. The P-51 Mustang should climb gently
and turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevator. If it does not tur n, bend
the rudder slightly to the left or right.Refer to
“TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE­FLIGHT P-51 MUSTANG” for details.

IMPORT ANT THINGS T O
REMEMBER WHEN Y OU

ARE FLYING YOUR

FREE-FLIGHT P-51 MUSTANG

The most important thing that determines
how well your P-51 Mustang flies is how
well you have trimmed it.

Because it can fly high and far, y ou m ust be
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.

Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.

Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken.See the repair section for details.

Always throw the electric free-flight P-51
Mustang into the wind. Do not fly the
airplane if it is too windy.

Never charge your batteries for more than
60 seconds.If you do, you may overheat the
batteries in the P-51 Mustang or your
charger and damage them.

REP AIR: If the fuselage, wings or tail are
cracked or damaged, apply white glue and
cellophane tape and let dry overnight.

WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam. If the wing or tail
becomes damaged, apply cellophane
tape over the damaged area.

Hobbico, Inc.

Champaign, IL 61826

FLYING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-51 MUSTANG

A

DIVE

STALL

LEFT TURN

RIGHT TURN

A Dive

B Stall

C Correct

E

E

D

D

B