F4U Corsair Manual
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Warranty
Disclaimer
Safety precaution
Important building notes
Suggestion
Flight warnings
Flight warnings
Covering tools
Adhesives and required tools
Academy of model aeronautics national
model aircraft safety code
Preparations
Installing the ailerons and flaps
Installing the ailerons and flaps servos
Installing the ailerons and flaps linkages
Installing the main landing gear
Superlock air retracts
Secure the wing to the fuselage
Horizontal stabilizer installation
Installing rudder and tail gear
Installing the rudder pushrod
Installing the elevator pushrod
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Cleaning the valve
Installing the air valve
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Installing the engine mount
Installing the fuel tank
Installing the throttle pushrod servo
Installing the engine
Installing the throttle
Mounting the cowl
Installing the propeller
Installing the receiver and battery
Installing the switch
For your radio installation
Basic connection for airplane
And adjustment of servos
Flight preparation pre flight check
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Installing the electric motor ( ep version ) 41
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Lateral balance 45
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Balancing 44
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Control throws 45
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Main gear dimensional detail 48
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Tail gear dimensional detail 48
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Exploded view 50
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Decoration 49
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Exploded view 51
F4U CORSAIR