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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 fi nd out the latest rules and regulations.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyoufl 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 fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl 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
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
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 injury 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 unfl 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 fi 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
fl 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 fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl 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.
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
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
