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  While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use, 

if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl 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.

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, 
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the 
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends on how 
you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the 
performance of your completed model, and no representa-
tions 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 fl 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 specifi 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 fl y).

Optional Flaps

  (2) TOWM5500 Tower Hobbies servo (for optional 

fl aps)

  (1) TOWA6116 Y-Harness

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 specifi c P-51. 

Order No.

Description

Propeller 10x7

Prop Adapter (3mm)

Motor 30-35-1000

Servo

30amp ESC

Fixed Landing Gear

Wing Bolt

Y-Harness

Fixed Landing Gear Mount

GPMA3177

F L Z A 6 2 1 4

TOWG2000

TOWM5500

F L Z A 6 2 1 8

TOWA6075

TOWA6115

TOWA6116

TOWA6117

KIT INSPECTION

If any parts are missing or damaged, consult 

Tower Hobbies 

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

Summary of Contents for P-51 MUSTANG MKII EP Rx-R

Page 1: ...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 i...

Page 2: ... 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 unflyable 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 specified charge rate The Onyx can also charge large batteries and b...

Page 4: ...4 CONTENTS 1 Fuselage 2 Canopy Hatch 3 Spinner 4 Propeller 5 Propeller Adapter 6 Fixed Landing Gear w Covers 7 Horizontal Stabilizer 8 Foam Plugs 9 Tail Wheel 10 Wing 11 Cowl 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 10 11 ...

Page 5: ... 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 5 Partially install the two foam plugs into the holes in the b...

Page 6: ...tion as recommended by the radio manufacturer 2 Separate the hook side from the loop side of the remaining adhesive backed hook and loop material Stick the hook side to the fuselage and the loop side to the back of your battery pack To prepare your other battery packs you may purchase more Great Planes hook and loop material GPMQ4480 from Tower Hobbies 3 Attach the wing to the fuselage with a 4mm ...

Page 7: ...ing compound to the threads and re installing the locking screws 6 Using your radio center the aileron servos Check to see that the ailerons are also centered If they need adjustment loosen the locking screw and adjust the ailerons until they are centered at zero deflection Tighten the set screw of the screw lock pushrod connector Again use threadlocker on the threads OPTIONAL FLAP INSTALLATION 1 ...

Page 8: ...Gently shake the wing to guide the nut and string to the opening in the top center of the wing 7 Attach the flap servo lead to the string and carefully pull it through the wing and out of the opening Tip Tie the string to the retract cable and use a piece of masking tape to position the string at the end of the connector 8 Connect a Y harness to the flap servo lead 9 Plug the flap servo into the f...

Page 9: ...t amount of throw INSTALL THE FIXED LANDING GEAR Optional This airplane is supplied with fixed landing gear but this should only be used if you have an asphalt or concrete runway Any length of grass will be too much resistance for the wheels to roll on Landing gear is not necessary for take off or landing The airplane is easily hand launched and lands very well on its belly in grass 1 Install the ...

Page 10: ...a charged battery 2 With the transmitter and receiver still on check to make sure that all of the control surfaces are correctly centered so that they are at zero deflection Check to see that the locking screws on the pushrod connectors are tight and that the servo arm locking screws are installed Make sure that the nylon Faslinks are also installed properly and are holding the pushrods securely F...

Page 11: ...rs rudder and ailerons If the control throws are too high you can move the pushrod connectors on the servo arms inward toward the output shaft to decrease total travel These are the recommended control surface throws ELEVATOR HIGH RATE LOW RATE 1 4 6mm 12 Up 1 4 6mm 12 Down 1 8 3 mm 6 Up 1 8 3 mm 6 Down 1 2 13 mm 23 Up 1 2 13 mm 23 Down 3 8 10 mm 18 Up 3 8 10 mm 18 Down 11 16 17 mm 18 Right 11 16 ...

Page 12: ...felt tip pen mark the position of the battery pack in the battery compartment This will help eliminate trim changes or unwanted surprises each time that you change the battery When using different capacity batteries you may have to re balance your plane and place an additional mark in the battery compartment If you plan to fly the model with and without landing gear make separate marks to help you...

Page 13: ...teries LiPo batteries can cause serious damage if misused ALWAYS unplug the motor batteries first ALWAYS use a LiPo approved charger ALWAYS set the charger s output volts to match the battery volts ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in a fireproof location ALWAYS charge through the charge lead ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN ALWAYS remove the batteries from the plane after a crash Set them asid...

Page 14: ...ife Take Off Until you have become comfortable with flying your P 51 do not fly if the wind speed is greater than 10 mph 16 kilomoters hr One final check before takeoff always double check the flight control response to your inputs from the transmitter before every flight Be certain the ailerons elevator and rudder respond correctly and that none of the controls has inadvertently become reversed I...

Page 15: ...lly add up elevator to control the glide path and altitude Continue to apply elevator until the model touches down at which time you should be holding full or nearly full up elevator This will cause the airplane to slow and settle to the ground CAUTION If during a rough landing the propeller be comes jammed and cannot rotate the battery and speed control will become very hot if you attempt to add ...

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