Instruction manual

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Congratulations on your acquisition of Maxford USA’s version of the Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” from World War I.
The Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" two-seat biplane was one of the most popular airplanes of all time. It was the first mass-produced
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rplane and was manufactured in larger numbers than any previous American airplane. By the time of the Armistice in 1918,
well over 6,000 JN-4s had been built.
Jennys were used to train 95% of all World War I United States and
Canadian pilots; flying schools in Australia, the United Kingdom and
France also used them. Sadly, as a consequence, nearly 20% of all
Jennys ever built were lost in the course of flight instruction.
For a brief time after the war, the U.S. Postal Service used a few
Jennys for airmail service between Washington, D.C., Philadelphia,
and New York. Ultimately, the thousands of surplus JN-4s in the U.S.
were sold to private owners at bargain prices. Charles Lindbergh’s
first airplane was a surplus Jenny – purchased in 1923 for $500.
Many of these new owners used their Jennys to earn a living as stunt
pilots. Flying from unprepared fields on the outskirts of towns, they
thrilled audiences with daring exhibitions of wing-walking, aerial
trapeze work, and low-level aerobatics.
The barnstorming era helped awaken America to aviation. However,
this post-war glut of low-cost aircraft effectively killed the market for
new aircraft until the mid-1920s, as the supply of surplus aircraft
finally became exhausted. Today, only about 50 Jennys survive in
museums or in the hands of a few fortunate private owners.
Enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying your high-quality model of the famous JN-4 Jenny!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important safety precautions ...................................... 2
Wa
rranty, liability waiver, and return policy ............. 3
Special features of this JN-4 “Jenny” model .............. 4
Parts list ...................................................................... 4
Assembly instructions ........................................... 5
Setup and Adjustments ....................................... 17
Preparation for Transport and Field Setup .......... 17
Pre-Flight Checks ............................................... 17
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS
1. This product should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions much like a full-
scale airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, this product, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
cause injury to you or spectators and damage to property. Maxford USA provides you with a high-quality, thoroughly
tested model airplane kit with assembly instructions. However, the quality and capabilities of your finished model
airplane depends on how you build it, and your safety depends on how you use and fly it. Any testing or flying of this
model airplane is done entirely at your own risk.
2. Assemble the model airplane according to the instructions. Take time to build it STRAIGHT, TRUE and STRONG.
We recommend that you do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unworkable model.
In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct. If you have any question about the instructions, before you proceed with assembly of this
product, contact us at [phone], Monday through Friday, except national holidays, between 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Pacific time.
3. Install the R/C system and other components in such a way that this model airplane passes all ground safety/range tests
and ensure that all controls operate smoothly and correctly.
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