Phoenix Model F4U Corsair

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Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATION

- Wingspan: 2170mm (85.4in)

- Length: 1658mm (65.2 in)

- Flying weight: 10000-13000 gr

- Wing area: 89 dm2

- Wing loading: 145g/dm2

- Wing type: Naca airfoils

- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®

- Retract gear type: Rotary 90 degree Air-retract

With CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)

- Spinner size: scale type (not included)

- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)

- Servo: 9 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron;

2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder;1 retract valve;

1 throttle (not included)

- Recommended receiver battery:

6.0V 2400/2600mAh NiMH (2) (not included)

- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm

- Propeller: suit with your engine

- Engine: 50- 60 CC gas engine (two stroke)

(not included)

- Motor: brushless outrunner 2600-3000 W,

190 KV (not included)

- Gravity CG: 115 mm (4.5 in) Back from the

leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage

- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 12mm up/down,

10% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 10% expo

- Control throw Elevators: Low: 12mm up/down,

12% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 12% expo

- Control throw Rudder: Low: 30mm right/left,

15% expo; High: 45mm right/left, 15% expo

- Control throw Flaps: Mid: 25mm down;

Landing: 35mm down

- Experience level: Intermediate

- Plane type: Scale Military

RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP

- Motor: Hacker A60 (not included)

- Propeller: 22x10 E; 22x12 E APC (not included)

- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5500 – 6000mAh (not included)

- Esc: 160A / HV (not included)

SIZE 60CC GP/EP SCALE 1:5 ½ ARF

F4U CORSAIR

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Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP

Recommended motor and battery configuration for the model.

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

Details product warranty, limitations, and user responsibilities.

SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

Safety rules, building advice, and critical warnings for model operation.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Lists necessary tools, adhesives, and hardware for assembly.

MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE

GENERAL AND RC SAFETY RULES

General regulations and procedures for operating radio-controlled aircraft.

FREE FLIGHT AND CONTROL LINE SAFETY

Safety guidelines for free-flight and control-line model aircraft.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

PREPARATIONS AND SERVO INSTALLATION

Initial preparations and steps for installing aileron and flap servos.

AILERON AND FLAPS LINKAGES

Instructions for connecting and installing aileron and flap control linkages.

MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

Detailed steps for attaching the main landing gear components.

FUSELAGE AND WING SECURING

Steps for securing the fuselage and attaching the wing.

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

Guide for correctly installing the horizontal stabilizer.

RUDDER LINKAGES INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the rudder control linkages and cables.

TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION

Instructions for mounting and connecting the tail wheel assembly.

ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION

Guide for installing the elevator control pushrods and servos.

AIR VALVE INSTALLATION

Steps for installing and connecting the air valve for retracts.

AIR RETRACT SYSTEM

SUPERLOCK AIR RETRACTS SETUP

Installation and configuration of the Superlock air retract system.

ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

Instructions for mounting the aircraft engine.

INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK

Guide for installing the fuel tank and lines.

ENGINE INSTALLATION DETAILS

Further details and steps for mounting the aircraft engine.

ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION

RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the receiver and battery pack.

SWITCH INSTALLATION

Guide for mounting and connecting the power switch.

ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLATION (EP VERSION)

Instructions for installing an electric motor for the EP version.

FINAL CHECKS AND SETUP

BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT

Critical steps for achieving correct center of gravity balance.

LATERAL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for achieving proper left-right balance for stable flight.

CONTROL THROWS SETUP

Recommended control surface throws for optimal flight performance.

PRE-FLIGHT PROCEDURES

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

Essential checks before the first day of flying the model.

RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Guide for connecting servos and components to the radio system.

MAINTENANCE AND DETAILS

VALVE CLEANING PROCEDURE

Steps for cleaning the air valve to ensure smooth operation.

DIMENSIONAL DETAILS

MAIN AND TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONS

Specific measurements for main and tail landing gear components.

DECORATION

EXPLODED VIEWS

I;C FLIGHT WARNINGS

I;C FLIGHT GUIDELINES