Top Flite Giant Scale Gold Edition P-51D Mustang User Manual

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READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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Top Flite Giant Scale Gold Edition P-51D Mustang Specifications

General

Brand	Top Flite
Model	Giant Scale Gold Edition P-51D Mustang
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION AND DECISIONS

PRECAUTIONS

General safety guidelines and warnings for assembling and operating the model.

ENGINE AND RADIO REQUIREMENTS

Guidance on selecting the appropriate engine and radio system.

TAIL SURFACES CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE STABILIZER

Step-by-step instructions for constructing the horizontal stabilizer.

FIN AND RUDDER CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE FIN

Detailed process for constructing the vertical fin.

BUILD THE RUDDER

WING CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE MAIN STRUCTURE

CONTROL SURFACE CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE AILERONS

FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE FUSE SIDES

FIREWALL AND MOUNTING

INSTALL THE FIREWALL

WING ATTACHMENT

MOUNT THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE

STABILIZER AND FIN ATTACHMENT

ATTACH THE STAB AND FIN

ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION

BUILD THE ELEVATORS

ENGINE INSTALLATION

FUSELAGE COMPLETION

CONTROL SURFACE MECHANISMS

HINGING THE CONTROL SURFACES

Methods for hinging the control surfaces like flaps and ailerons.

CONTROL SURFACE INSTALLATION

INSTALL THE AILERON AND FLAP SERVOS

Installing the servos that operate the ailerons and flaps.

PUSHROD INSTALLATION

INSTALL THE RUDDER PUSHROD

Routing and connecting the pushrod for the rudder control.

INSTALL THE THROTTLE PUSHROD

Installing the pushrod for the engine throttle control.

RETRACT SYSTEM AND FINISHING

RETRACT INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the retractable landing gear system.

SURFACE PREPARATION

FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECKS

INSTALL THE HINGES

Attaching hinges to control surfaces and airframe components.

INSTALL THE HARDWARE

Installing various hardware components like servos, linkages, and landing gear.

FINAL SETUP

SET THE CONTROL THROWS

Adjusting control surface throws for optimal flight characteristics.

BALANCING AND PREFLIGHT

BALANCE YOUR MODEL

Critical steps for achieving proper center of gravity for safe flight.

PREFLIGHT CHECKS

Essential checks before the first flight, including batteries and propeller.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS SAFETY

FLYING AREA AND RADIO CHECKS

Guidelines for selecting a safe flying location and performing radio checks.

ENGINE AND AMA SAFETY

Crucial safety measures for engine operation and adherence to AMA codes.

SAFETY CODES AND REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC SAFETY CHECKS

FLYING TECHNIQUES

FLIGHT MANEUVERS