Instruction Manual GP EP version version F4U CORSAIR GP/EP size.120/20cc SCALE 1:7 ARF SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 1800mm (70.9 in) - Length: 1375mm (54 in) - Flying weight: 5200-5600 g - Wing area: 54.6 dm2 - Wing loading: 95g/dm2 - Wing type: Naca airfoils - Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER® - Retract gear type: Rotary Air-retract 90 degree With CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)Spinner size: 25mm (not included) - Pressure for air tank retract: 7 bar (100 PSI) - Radio: 8 channel radio system minimum.
Instruction Manual F4U CORSAIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................1 Installing the engine mount Warranty ........................................................2 Installing the fuel tank Disclaimer ......................................................2 Installing the throttle pushrod servo .....................33 Safety precaution ............................................2 Installing the engine .........................................
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual WARRANTY IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES Phoenix Model guarantees the component parts in this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser. Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. This kit is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual FLIGHT WARNINGS ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Switch on the transmitter. Switch on the receiver. Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage. Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check that the control surfaces move freely and in the CORRECT directions. Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power. ALWAYS take off into the wind.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.) 3.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual PREPARATIONS INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood. 1. Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through the middle of the hinge to hold it in position. 2. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully pull the thread out. When you have pulled the servo lead out, remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread. INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs SERVOS 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo. 5.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 2x10mm 2 x 10mm TP Screw 2x10mm 16 2x10mm Aileron 2x10mm Flap Warning! Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Tie the string. Pull out servo cord with string. Assemble left and right sides the same way < Right Wing > Aileron Servo < Left Wing > Aileron Servo Flap Servo Flap Servo INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs 4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the aileron. Horn Horn 2 2 9. Repeat step # 4 - # 8 to install the second aileron linkage. After both linkages are completed, connect both of the aileron servo leads using a Y-harness you have purchased separately.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Silicone tube Aileron Rod Aileron Flap Rod Flap Mark the spot to attach. Bend 90 Pull out servo cord with string. Assemble left and right sides the same way Cut off excess.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual < Right Wing > Aileron Servo < Left Wing > Aileron Servo Flap Servo Flap Servo INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 5 x 45mm Cap Screw 2 10 x 8mm Collar 2 5x45mm 4x4mm Set Screw 4x4mm 2 5mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Air Hose Air Hose Spring Air Hose Air Hose Spring 11
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual SUPERLOCK AIR RETRACTS AIR PUMP VALUE ONE WAY MAIN GEAR 3 WAY CONNECTOR VALVE CONTROL 3 WAY CONNECTOR AIR TANK MAIN GEAR SERVO 3 WAY CONNECTOR < Wheel well > Pay close attention here! Cut off shaded portion 12
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 4x20mm 4mm 4x20mm Cap Screw 8 4mm Washer 8 4mm Spring Washer 8 Pull out servo cord with string.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Cut away film only here. Pull out servo cord with string.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Assemble left and right sides the same way Pull out servo cord with string.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 3. Trim the covering from the slots for the wing alignment spares on each side of the top of the fuselage. 4. Slide the wings into the fuselage. Once flush adjust the wing screws as necessary and tighten once in position. SECURE The Wing To The Fuselage Attach the wings to the fuselage and secure the wing panels. 1. Trim the circular areas of covering over each wing screw. 2. Loosen each screw approximately 4mm.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 6. When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and re-align. Double check all of your measurements one more time before the epoxy cures.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 90 Degree Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful vertical fin and rudder. Ensure smooth, non-binding movement when assembling. Align the center line of vertical fin with rudder. Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING ruDDER AND TAIL GEAR Linkage Wire Close or clamp pipe to fix position.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Hatch 20
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Open and close 3mm Cable rod Cable rod Cut off excess.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Rudder Servo INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the left side of the fuselage. 8. Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. 2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot. 9. Center the rudder and hold it in place using a piece of masking tape. 3.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Horn Horn 1 Silicone tube Set all screws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Install the horn in a position so the rod is straight Must be purchased separately! Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention 23 Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Tail whell Servo and Rudder Tail whell Servo and Rudder Cable rod Rudder rod Cable rod Mark the spot to attach Pay close attention 24
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD 7. Attach nylon clevis to the control horn and secure it . 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the left side and left side of the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead and below the horizontal stabilizer. 8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to accommodate the elevator pushrod wire. 2.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Set all screws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Install the horn in a position so the rod is straight Must be purchased separately! Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention Elevator Elevator Servo Elevator Servo Pay close attention here Cut off excess.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE AIR VALVE IMPORTANT SUGGESTION Before installing the air valve, please test the valve how does it work. If it doesn’t move smoothly, please clean the air valve as showing at the end of the manual. Please note that you must use the high torque servo for controlling the air valve. The minimum torque of servo is 7kg. Tighten firmly. Nylon Strap Loosen nut.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Air Hose Air Hose Air Hose 8-10mm Use linkage to push the piston in all the way. Keep the piston inside the - marked area. Air flow direction.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Air Hose Nylon Strap Air Hose Air tank Air tank Nylon Strap Air tank 29
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy. 4 x 30mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4mm 4mm 4x30mm 4x30mm 4mm 4mm Engine Mount Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Engine Mount OS 120 AX a Engine Mount b INSTALLING THE Fuel Tank 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory. 6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split. 2.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Foam ring Fuel Tank Zip tie Silicone Tube Fuel Tank 32
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD SERVO 3. Apply epoxy glue to the pushrod housing where it exits the firewall and where it passes through the forward bulkhead. This will secure the housing in place. 1. Place the engine into the engine mount and align it properly with the front of the cowling. ! If your engine is equipped with a remote needle valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at this time. 4.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual OS 120 AX OS 120 AX Engine Mount DLE 20 mm 5 14 b a Must be purchased separately! 34
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 4mm 4mm 4mm 4x30mm 4x30mm m 145m 2mm DLE 20 2mm Throttle Lever Silicone Choke Lever Silicone Must be purchased separately! 35
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire. Position the throttle stick and the throttle trim at their lowest positions. 1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove the excess material from the arm. ! 4.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual OS 120 AX Throttle servo Throttle servo 4x4mm < Throttle Idling > Adjust the throttle input (transmitter throttle stick), throttle trim movement and the carburattor opening to the suitable position and screw in the 4x4mm set screw. < Throttle Hi > Throttle position of Tx. approx.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual MOUNTING THE COWL 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the side edges of the firewall. 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine. 5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the holes in the cowling. 2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 3x10mm Cut off shaded portion Apply epoxy glue 39
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE PROPELLER Propeller Nut Washer Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLING THE SWITCH 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch. 1.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Tape Receiver Tape Foam Pad Foam Pad Battery Switch On Off Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ( EP VERSION ) 4 x 70mm Cap Screw 5mm 10x15mm 4 x 35mm Cap Screw 5mm Washer 4mm 12 4mm Washer 8 4mm Spring Washer 8 4x35mm 5mm 10x15mm Aluminum 10x15mm 4x35mm 4 4mm 10x50mm Aluminum 4 White glue Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 5mm 4mm 4mm 4x70mm 4mm 10x50mm 4mm 4x70mm Must be purchased separately! Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Electric Speed Controller Velcro Battery Must be purchased separately! 43
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Top Hatch When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires. < Check the motor rotation > Must be purchased separately! BALANCING 3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible or does not correct it, stick small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual 110mm (4.3 in) HIGH RATE LATERAL BALANCE ! Aileron Elevator Rudder Flap After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter. 1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level, carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may require two people to make it easier.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded. 3. Double check the balance of the airplane 4. Check the control surface 5. Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage. 6. Properly balance the propeller.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Cleaning the valve Cleaning the valve: In case the valve can not move smoothly, please follow these steps as below. Please note that you must use the high torque servo for controlling the air valve. The minimum torque of servo is 7kg. Steps 1: Steps 2: Pull our the piston Clean the old GREASE using tissue. Steps 4: Steps 3: Apply the new GREASE (Grease is not included with the kit). Insert the piston into the valve.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual Main Gear Dimensional Detail 25.0 16.0 37.0 16.0 3.0 97.0 119.0 119.0 16.0 119.0 16.0 16.0 41.
F4U CORSAIR Instruction Manual DECORATION < Bottom view > < Top view > F LA P F LA P N DE X I I N FUEL, AIR & ELECTICAL DISCONNECT ACCESS DE X FUEL, AIR & ELECTICAL DISCONNECT ACCESS < Side view > 1. PUSH LATCH TO OPEN DOOR. 2. PULL “D” HANDLE OUT 6FT TO JETTISON CANOPY. FLAP I N DEX < Side view > 1. PUSH LATCH TO OPEN DOOR. 2. PULL “D” HANDLE OUT 6FT TO JETTISON CANOPY.
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