This manual is for all versions of the F9F Panther This Manual uses one color scheme as an example
Thank you for purchasing the F9F Panther. This model is designed for the intermediate to advanced flyer. The model is receiver-ready and includes everything that you need to assemble and fly your F9F Panther, except for the radio transmitter and receiver. Please read the following instructions carefully, assembly is easy and should only take an hour or so. The F9F Panther was Grumman's first jet fighter and one of the United States Navy's first successful carrier-based jet fighters.
Main Specifications : Wingspan: Fuselage length: Flight weight: 27” 28-3/4” 19.5 oz. (685mm) (730mm) (552g) 64mm EDF 4300KV out-runner brushless motor. 3-cell 11.1V 1600mAh 20C lipo battery 30A ESC 3pcs.
Kit Contents Check to ensure that your kit contains all the parts shown in the Photo above. Spare parts for F9F F9F landing gear (Optional) Item No.: F170106 F9F Fuselage Item No.: F170104 F9F Panther Item No.:F1701 64mm EDF Item No.: F90210 2627-4300kv Brushless Motor F9F Tail Wing Set Item No.: F170102 F9F Main wing Set Item No.: F170103 -2- Item No.
Assembly 1. Apply a small amount of epoxy to one of the horizontal stabilizers. 3. Apply a small amount of epoxy to the vertical stabilizer slot for the horizontal stabilizer and glue it in place. Repeat for other side. 4. Check that horizontal stabilizers are at 90 degrees to the fin. 5. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the root of one wing panel. 6. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the wing tabs on the fuselage. 7. Attach and hold the wing in place until the epoxy cures. Repeat for the other wing.
8. Insert the aileron servo wires into the holes in the fuselage and route them to the Rx. 9. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the bottom of the vertical stabilizer with the foam insert on the right side removed. 10. Carefully install the vertical stabilizer onto the fuselage, making sure the elevator tube goes into the exit slot. Be sure not to foul the pushrod opening with glue. 11. Epoxy the area where the foam insert goes.
12. Use a radio or servo tester to center the servo. Slide the elevator pushrods through the tubes and attach the clevis' to the control horns. Slide the control rods through the servo control arm. Center the elevator and lock the servo control arm down on the control rod by tightening the control arm screw. 13. Apply 5-minute epoxy to the nose cone and attach it to the fuselage. Ensure it is aligned properly. 14. The hatch has magnets at the front and a tab at the back.
15. If you decide not to install the optional landing gear (sold separately), glue the front plastic nose cover onto the fuselage with contact adhesive or 5-minute epoxy. Optional Landing Gear Installation Remove the plastic covers on the wings. Use 5-minute epoxy to install the plastic landing gear base. Next, feed the steering servo wire into the nose and glue the nose gear base in place. Connect the nose wheel steering lead to the rudder channel on your receiver. F9F Panther Item No.
17. Install the battery pack in the hatch and position it forwards or back to achieve the proper center of gravity. Control Throws Ailerons 3/8” Up and Down on Low Rates. 1/2" Up and Down on High Rates. Elevator 3/16” Up and Down on Low Rates. 5/16" Up and Down on High Rates. After initial flights adjust the control throws to best suit your flying style and ability. F9F Panther Item No.
Center of Gravity 20. The Center of Gravity for the F9F Panther is 1-3/4” (45mm) back from the leading edge of the wing where it meets the fuselage. Adjust the position of the battery to achieve the correct Center of Gravity. Never attempt to fly a model that is not correctly balanced. 1. Set throttle to the lowest position and set transmitter trims to neutral. 2. Turn on the transmitter. 3. Adjust each control surface to its neutral position by mechanically adjusting each clevis. 4.
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