Tower Hobbies P-51 MUSTANG MKII EP Rx-R Instruction Manual
MKII EP Rx-R
®
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free from defects
in both material and
workmanship at the
WARR ANTY
date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover any
component parts damaged by
use or modication. In no case shall
Tower Hobbies’ liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Tower Hobbies reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Tower Hobbies has no control over the nal
assembly or material used for nal assembly, no
liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the nal user-assembled
product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the
user accepts all resulting liability.
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use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in
new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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LENGTH
34 in [ 864 mm ]
WINGSPAN
40 in [1016 mm]
WING AREA
282 sq in [18.2 dm2]
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE
ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WEIGHT
30 –34 oz [850–964g]
WING LOADING
15.3 – 17.2 oz/ ft2 [46.7–52.5 g/dm2]
RADIO
4-Channel minimum required
5–6 if optional aps/retracts are used
TOWER HOBBIES
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970 ext. 6
airsupport@hobbico.com
®
v1.1© 2016 Towe r H o bbi es .® A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REQUIRED ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Retracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BEFORE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RADIO SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPTIONAL FLAP INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALL THE FIXED LANDING GEAR (Optional) . . . . .9
OPTIONAL RETRACT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you
are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and the safety
of those around you. Please contact your local authorities
to nd out the latest rules and regulations.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyou y.org faa.gov/uas
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many bene ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to ying at contests or on the club eld. It even applies
to ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT: Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid ying near or over
groups of people.
Check the Controls & Control Direction . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Propeller & Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
APPLY THE DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FLYING THE P-51 MUSTANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Perform a Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Monitor Your Flight Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Take Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ROG Take Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AFTER EACH FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REPAIRING YOUR MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Mustang should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
this model, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injur y to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
2.
You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result
in an unsafe or un yable model. In a few cases the
instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in rst-class
condition.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and
in the air.
6. You must check the operation of the model before every
ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that
the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to
check clevises or other connectors often and replace
them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.
7. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your rst ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
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8.
While this kit has been ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress ying,
such as racing, or if a motor larger than the one included
is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps
to reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting
hardware more suitable for the increased stress.
Optional Flaps
❍ (2) TOWM5500 Tower Hobbies servo (for optional
aps)
❍ (1) TOWA6116 Y-Harness
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and yability of your nished model depends on how
you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model, and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
REMEMBER: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
REQUIRED ITEMS
Radio Components
A transmitter and receiver with 4-channels minimum
(6-channel for optional retracts and aps) is required. The
Tactic TTX650 6-channel or Futaba 6J 6-channel radio system
are great low-cost radio systems perfect for the P-51 Mustang
EP Series ARF.
❍ TACJ2650 Tactic TTX650 6-channel SLT Computer
Transmitter
OR
❍ FUTK6000 Futaba 6J 6-channel S-FHSS System
Battery and Charger
A 3S 1800mAh – 2200mAh LiPo battery is required to power
the P-51 Mustang ARF.
❍ ElectriFly 3S 1800mAh 30C (GPMP0855)
❍ ElectriFly 3S 2200mAh 30C (GPMP0861)
❍ FlightPower 3S 1800mAh 50C (FPWP5183)
❍ FlightPower 3S 2200mAh 30C (FPWP3223)
❍ FlightPower 3S 2200mAh 50C (FPWP5223)
Most modelers may already have a suitable LiPo charger,
but for those that do not, the Duratrax Onyx 235 AC/DC
Advanced Peak Charger (DTXP4235) is one of the suitable
chargers recommended. The Onyx charger is perfect for
3S batteries used with the P-51 Mustang ARF and may be
powered either by an external DC power source (such as
a 12V battery), or a 110V AC outlet. The Onyx also has an
adjustable charge rate to charge your batteries in as little
as a half-hour or less (depending on the condition of your
batteries and the manufacturer’s speci ed charge rate). The
Onyx can also charge large batteries and batteries other than
LiPo. So it is a versatile charger you can grow into. The 235
also has an LCD digital display screen, so you can see how
much capacity it took to recharge the battery (required for
monitoring the condition of your batteries and calculating
how long your plane can y).
Optional Retracts
❍ (1-set) Electric Retracts (FLZA6603)
❍ (1-set) Retract Gear Covers (See included parts list.)
❍ (1) TOWA6116 Y-Harness
Required Tools
❍ #1 Phillip Screwdriver ❍ CG Machine (GPMR2400)
❍ Scissors ❍ String
❍ Pliers, ❍ Adjustable Wrench
regular and ❍ #11 Knife Blades
needle-nose
❍ Hobby Knife
Adhesives
❍ Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❍ 2 oz. Build-It CA+ Medium (TOWR3801)
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts are available from Tower Hobbies for
your P-51. Our order assistance representatives are ready
to answer your questions or to place your order. Call us at
(800) 637-6050.
Please see the included parts list for your speci c P-51.
Order No. Description
GPMA3177
FLZA6214
TOWG2000
TOWM5500
FLZA6218
TOWA6075
TOWA6115
TOWA6116
TOWA6117
Propeller 10x7
Prop Adapter (3mm)
Motor 30-35-1000
Servo
30amp ESC
Fixed Landing Gear
Wing Bolt
Y-Harness
Fixed Landing Gear Mount
KIT INSPECTION
If any parts are missing or damaged, consult Tower Hobb ies
Order Assistance. (See phone numbers below.)
Note: All parts are one per kit unless otherwise stated.
Toll Free Order Assistance . . . . .800 637-6050
Fax Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 398-7721
E-mail: airsupport@towerhobbies.com
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CONTENTS
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11
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3
1. Fuselage
2. Canopy Hatch
3. Spinner
4. Propeller
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6
5
10
7
5. Propeller Adapter
6. Fixed Landing Gear w/ Covers
7. Horizontal Stabilizer
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9
9. Tail Wheel
10. Wing
11. Cowl
8. Foam Plugs
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BEFORE ASSEMBLY
1. Read the Motor Safety Precautions section on page
❏
13 of this manual. Charge the battery pack following the
instructions that came with your charger.
2. Remove all of the components from the plastic packaging
❏
and lay them out on your work surface. Set the wing aside
and begin the fuselage assembly.
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
1. Remove the canopy hatch. This is held on by three
❏
small magnets under the base of the canopy and a molded
tab at the front edge. To remove the hatch, pull up the rear
of the hatch.
4. Slide the stabilizer into the opening in the fuselage.
❏
When you install the stabilizer, slide the right side of the
stabilizer into the left side of the fuselage. Be sure to key the
stab to the slots in the fuselage. Position the stab so that it
is centered and the holes in the bottom of the fuselage are
aligned with the holes in the stabilizer.
2. At the back of the fuselage you will see the opening
❏
for the stabilizer. Look closely and you will see alignment
notches that help locate the stab position.
3. On the bottom of the stabilizer you will nd the raised
❏
alignment keys. These match up with the alignment notches.
5. Partially install the two foam plugs into the holes in the
❏
bottom of the fuselage. When you do this be sure the painted
end of the plug is outside of the fuselage. These two plugs
lock the stab to the fuselage. Once they are installed, the
tail cannot be removed without risk of breaking them, so be
sure you follow these instructions carefully. You will notice
that each of the plugs has an end that is angled. When the
plug is positioned properly the angle will be in line with the
bottom of the fuselage.
6. When you are satis ed that you have the plugs positioned
❏
properly, insert them into the fuselage and through the
stabilizer, locking the stabilizer in place.
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