H-KING FG-1 Corsair Lucky Gallon User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FG-1 CORSAIR
‘LUCKY GALLON’ RENO ACES
H-KING 990 MM SPAN PLUG AND FLY
SPORTS-SCALE BENT WING HOT ROD!

- Wingspan: 990mm (39 inches)
- Length: 785mm (31 inches)
- Weight (RTF): 960g (33 oz)
- Motor (Stock): 3108-1070KV
- Motor (Pro): 3108-1160KV (optional)
- ESC: 40A Brushless w/BEC
- Servos: 4 x 9g Digital
- Prop: 8x6
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Up to 100mph on 'Stock' motor. 100+ mph
speeds with optional 'Pro' motor.
- Reinforced EPO foam construction, lightweight,
strong and stiff.
- Plastic skid plates to streamline and protect
the airframe.
- Easy and quick assembly in just a few minutes.
- Easy to hand launch, super easy to belly land.
- Super stable at high and low speeds.
- Optional clear or silver canopy included.
FEATURES:
FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
H-Kings 990mm span Plug & Fly sports-scale bent wing hot rod
The H-King FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon" is the third in the "Reno Aces" mini-series from H-King, they
are WW2 fighters dressed to impress at the air races. The FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon" with the
included stock 3108-1070KV brushless motor offers a really hot-rod performance straight out of the
box, speeds approaching100mph are possible when using the recommended 2200mAh 4S LiPo.
However, if you are an experienced hand and are looking for 100+ mph speeds then there is the
optional drop-in fit 3108-1170KV 'Pro' brushless motor. This will give your great-looking Reno Ace a
really ballistic performance on the same prop, ESC, and 4S battery. This is only for those that can
handle the extra speed and the extra rotational torque on handlaunching.
INTRODUCTION:
Recommended Battery:
2200mAh 4S 30~60C LiPo
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CONTENTS:
1. Fuselage
2. Main wing
3. Horizontal stabilizer
4. 8 x 6 Prop
5. Prop hub adapter nut
6. Hook and Loop double sided tape
7. Nylon wing bolt
8. Machine screw M3 x 40 mm
9. 1 x clear canopy, 1 x silver canopy
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FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
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INSTALLATION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER:
1. Identify the horizontal stabilizer and the
M3x40mm fixing screw.
2. Slide the horizontal stabilizer onto the
seating at the rear of the fuselage. Ensure the
control horn is underneath and the assembly
is pushed as far forward as it will go.
3. Insert the M3x40mm into the hole in the
underneath of the fuselage and screw it into
the fixing hole of the horizontal stabilizer.
4. Connect the elevator pushrod to the control
horn as shown using the supplied pushrod
quick-keeper.

FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
H-Kings 990mm span Plug & Fly sports-scale bent wing hot rod
5. Remove the canopy hatch by pulling the
clear plastic tag at the rear.
6. Connect the supplied servo Y lead to the set
of aileron servo leads. Then feed them
through the access hole in the wing seating
area as shown.
7. Slide the locating pegs at the front of the
wing into the corresponding holes in the
fuselage. Then seat the wing snuggly onto
the fuselage wing seat.
8. Secure the wing to the fuselage using the
supplied nylon wing mounting bolt.
Note: Ensure the assembly is secure, but
do not over-tighten the mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION OF THE CANOPY:
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9. We have supplied 2 different canopies for
you so that you can choose which one to use
according to your own personal preference.
One is clear and on the other the clear part
has been painted silver.
10. Apply some foam safe glue to the canopy
of your choice and glue it to the canopy
hatch as shown.
11. Use the supplied hook and loop
self-adhesive tape to secure your chosen
receiver inside the radio compartment.
12. We recommend that at this point you now
set-up your radio and the servo throws. See
further on in this manual for the
recommended control throws.
INSTALLATION OF THE CANOPY:
INSTALLATION OF YOUR RECEIVER:
DO NOT INSTALL THE PROPELLER ONTO YOUR PLANE UNTIL THE RADIO SET-UP HAS
BEEN COMPLETED. ALSO, ALWAYS TURN YOUR TX ON FIRST AND ENSURE THAT THE
THROTTLE STICK IS IN THE LOW POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR FLIGHT
BATTERY TO THE ESC. THEN WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED FLYING OR SETTING UP,
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE FLIGHT BATTERY FIRST BEFORE SWITCHING OFF YOUR TX.
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FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
H-Kings 990mm span Plug & Fly sports-scale bent wing hot rod
13. Switch on your TX, then connect your flight battery to the ESC power cable with
the XT60 connector.
14. Elevator control surfaces setup:
15. Finally, move the elevator control stick on your TX to check that it moves freely with no binding.
Once you are happy with this then set the end points to the recommended throws.
16. Repeat this process for all the other control surfaces.
First set the servo trimmer on your TX radio to the center position so that the servo arm
is perpendicular to the servo case as shown above. Then loosen the stopper screw and
ensure that the elevator control surface is perfectly level. Apply a drop of thread lock
glue to the thread of the stopper screw and hand tighten whilst holding the elevator
perfectly level.
NOTE:
For binding your radio, and for setting up the servo reverse, sub trims, and end point
adjustments, etc, please consult your R/C instruction manual.
INSTALLATION OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY:
17. Get ready the supplied 8x6 prop, prop
adapter, and domed spinner nut.
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18. Slide the propeller adapter onto the motor
shaft, then the propeller and then screw on
the spinner nut.
19. Insert a 2mm Allen Key or 2mm Tommy
Bar through the hole in the spinner nut.
Hand tighten the spinner nut until the prop
and the adapter are locked securely onto
the motor shaft.
YOUR H-KING FG-1 CORSAIR "LUCKY GALLON"
IS NOW COMPLETE.

FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
H-Kings 990mm span Plug & Fly sports-scale bent wing hot rod
C OF G POSITION:
SUGGESTED CONTROL THROWS:
C of G is 60-70mm from
the leading edge of the wing.
CG 60-70mm
NOTE:
It is very important that you ensure your FG-1 Corsair balances within these parameters.
For initial flights we recommend you fly with the C of G nearer the 60mm mark, this will
make the model a little more docile. Once you are used to the flying characteristics of the
FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon", if you wish you can then move it towards the rearward mark.
Elevator: 5mm low, 8mm high
5 - 8mm
5 - 8mm
8 - 15mm
8 - 15mm
Aileron: 8mm low, 15mm high
7 - 12mm
7 - 12mm
Rudder: 7mm low, 12mm high
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