GREAT PLANES P-51 MUSTANG - User Manual

Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMA1208
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WARRANTY
Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to
be free from 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 Great
Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled 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 return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
© 2014 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico,
®
Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Radio: Minimum four channel
Engine: .46-.55 cu in (7-9 cc) 2-stroke
or .70 (11.5 cc) 4-stroke
Electric: RimFire 32, 45 amp ESC
Wingspan:
52 in [1320mm]
Wing Area:
550 in
2
[35.5 dm
2
]
Weight: 5– 5.75 lb
[2270– 2610 g]
Wing
Loading:
21– 24 oz /ft
2
[64–73 g/dm
2
]
Length: 42.5 in [ 1080mm]

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

AMA

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

Motor Battery Recommendations

Recommends specific batteries for the electric motor.

ESC (electronic speed control)

Lists recommended ESC for electric motor setup.

Flight Battery

Lists recommended LiPo batteries and propeller.

Radio Equipment

Details required channels, servos, and extensions.

Engine Recommendations

Specifies recommended engine sizes for 2-stroke and 4-stroke.

Optional Pilot

Suggests an optional 1/5 scale pilot.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Required Hardware and Accessories

Lists necessary hardware and accessories with order numbers.

Optional Supplies and Tools

Lists optional tools to aid in building the model.

KIT INSPECTION

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

KIT CONTENTS

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

ASSEMBLE THE WING

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLATION

ENGINE INSTALLATION

COMPLETE THE RADIO INSTALLATION

INSTALL THE COWL

FINISH THE MODEL

Apply The Decals

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

EP VERSION

Specific instructions for the electric power version of the model.

Install and Connect the Motor Battery

Details on installing and connecting the battery for the EP version.

Check the Control Directions

Verifies control surface direction and centering before flight.

4-CHANNEL RADIO SET UP (STANDARD MODE 2)

Set the Control Throws

Details recommended control surface throws for LOW and HIGH rates.

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Balance the Model Laterally

PREFLIGHT

Identify Your Model

Instructions on how to label the model with owner information for safety.

Charge the Batteries

Guidance on charging transmitter and receiver batteries before use.

Balance Propellers

Ground Check and Range Check

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)

CHECKLIST

FLYING

Fuel Mixture Adjustments

How to adjust fuel mixture to prevent overheating and dead-stick landings.

Takeoff

Step-by-step guide for performing a safe takeoff.

Flight

Tips for flying the model and making necessary adjustments.

Landing

Instructions for executing a safe landing approach for the model.

GREAT PLANES P-51 MUSTANG Specifications