Hi-Tec P51D Mustang User manual

OPERATION MANUAL Ver 1.0
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OPERATION MANUAL
Ver 1.0

INTRODUCTION
Warnings and Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................3
P51D MUSTANG
Features and Specications ...........................................................................................................................................4
Items Required to Ready This Model for Flight .......................................................................................................4
Parts Layout and Listing..................................................................................................................................................4
Assembly Instructions......................................................................................................................................................5
Spare Parts............................................................................................................................................................................6
F4U CORSAIR
Features and Specications ...........................................................................................................................................7
Items Required to Ready This Model for Flight .......................................................................................................7
Parts Layout and Listing..................................................................................................................................................7
Assembly Instructions......................................................................................................................................................8
Spare Parts......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIB
Features and Specications ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Items Required to Ready This Model for Flight .................................................................................................... 11
Parts Layout and Listing............................................................................................................................................... 11
Assembly Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 12
Spare Parts......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Speed Control Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 14
centering Control surfaces .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Flying Your Plane............................................................................................................................................................. 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE AND SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................. 15
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Thank you for purchasing a radio controlled warbird model from Weekender by Hitec. Featuring assembled airframes
with pre-installed servos, brushless motors and ecient speed controls, these sporty military classics assemble within
minutes to provide high adrenaline excitement for all beginner to intermediate pilots. Each has four channel control for
ailerons, elevator, throttle and rudder and a realistic military paint scheme that will have you harkening back to the glory
days of World War II. Fly the Adventure!
Weekender Warbirds are radio control model planes designed for novice pilots over the age of 14. Improper
assembly or user negligence can lead to serious injury and/or property damage to yourself or other persons.
Weekender is not responsible for any damages or injuries caused by the user’s negligence or improper assem-
bly of the model. Be sure to read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly and ying.
Safety is of the utmost importance when ying any model aircraft. Third party insurance is mandatory. If you
join a model club or association, suitable coverage will usually be available through the organization. It is
your personal responsibility to ensure that your insurance is adequate (i.e. that its coverage includes pow-
ered model aircraft). Always y in such a way that you do not endanger yourself or others. Bear in mind that
even the best RC systems are subject to outside interference. No matter how many years of accident-free
ying you have, there is always the possibility of an unforeseen problem or error that can cause an accident.
Make it your job to keep your models and your radio control system in perfect operating condition at all
times. Check and observe the correct charging procedure for the batteries you are using.
Before every ight, check that the wings and the tail panels are attached and rmly seated. Also check
to make sure that each control surface is operating correctly.
Flying Your Aircraft
• You should only y at an ocial model aireld.
• Check that other pilots and spectators are positioned safely before ying your model.
• Wait for other pilots to land their models if they are ying already.
• Do not y the plane behind yourself or others.
• Do not y under the inuence of alcohol or drugs or if you are feeling ill.
• Do not y during thunderstorms or high wind.
• Do not y in an area where people are gathered or near tall buildings.
• Do not y near streets or where vehicles or trains pass by.
• Do not y near explosive materials.
• Do not y near power lines or transmission towers.
• Be sure to do pre-ight safety checks of the model before ying.
• Always remember that the pilot is responsible for any outcome that may occur during the ight.
Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety.
Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents
and damage to your model.
Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance
of your model.
Note: This section will provide more detailed explanations.
Warning, Caution, Tip and Note Boxes
INTRODUCTION
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P51D MUSTANG
The P51D Mustang is a Plug and Play (P2GO) type model that requires additional items
for operation. The items listed below are needed to y.
• 4-Channel Radio and Receiver
• 1000 mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and Suitable Charger
Features
• Realistic Military Paint Scheme
• Semi-Assembled Airframe Finishes in Minutes
• Pre-installed Servos, Brushless Motor and ESC
• Four Channel Control:
Throttle, Rudder, Elevator and Ailerons
Specications
• Wingspan: 29.5 in.
• Weight: 15 oz.
• Length: 25.5 In.
• Motor: WBL-1200
• ESC: WBE-12A
Before assembly, it is important that you remove the parts from the packaging and check to make sure that
all the parts are included and that they are in good condition.
A. Fuselage Assembly (includes installed motor & ESC)
B. Main Wing
C. Horizontal Stabilizer
D. Vertical Stabilizer
E. Landing Gear
F. Auxiliary Oil Tank
G. Screws Package
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS REQUIRED TO READY THIS MODEL FOR FLIGHT
PARTS LAYOUT AND LISTING
Before Assembling the P51D Mustang
Keep in mind when assembling and ying the P51D Mustang, that radio control model airplanes may cause
injury or property damage when improperly own or mishandled. Always follow the warnings written in the
instruction manual. Improper usage could lead to damage and/or failure of the electronic equipment. Be sure
to read this instruction manual in its entirety before assembling and ying this model.
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Tools Required for Assembly:
#0 and #1 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
Step 1: Landing Gear Assembly
Slide the landing gear into the slots of the main wing
making sure they are in the correct position. Using
a #0 Phillips head screwdriver and the 2, 2.0 x 8 mm
screws, secure the landing gear to the wing.
Step 2: Attach the Main Wing
Attach the main wing to the fuselage by sliding the tab into the rear
of the fuselage making sure to guide the servo leads through the
hole in center of the fuselage. Using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver
and the 4 x 45mm machine screw, secure the wing to the fuselage.
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  P51D MUSTANG (cont.)
Step 4: Attaching the Control Linkages
Insert the elevator clevis into the outer-
most hole on the control horn and snap
the clevis closed. Repeat this procedure
for the rudder.
Step 5: Attach the Auxiliary Fuel Tanks (optional)
To attach the auxiliary fuel tanks to the wings peel o the
double sided tape and position them in place.
STEP 4 STEP 5
Step 3: Assembly of the Tail Plane
a. Slide the tabs of the vertical stabilizer
through the slot in the top of the hori-
zontal stabilizer as shown in the picture.
b. Next slide the tail plane assembly
though the slot in the top of the
fuselage.
c. Secure the assembly to the fuselage
using the 2, 2 x 10mm screws and a
#0 Philips screwdriver.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  P51D MUSTANG (cont.)
STEP 6 STEP 7
Fuselage
59011
Main Wing
59012
Horizontal Stabilizer
59013
Vertical Stabilizer
59014
Landing Gear
59015
Canopy
59016
Spinner
59017
Propeller
59018
Controlling Linkages
59036
WBL-1200 Brushless Motor
59040
*WS9 9g Servo - 150mm Lead (tail)
**WS9 9g Servo - 300mm Lead (wing)
59037 * 59038 **
WBE-12A Brushless ESC
59039
SPARE PARTS  P51D MUSTANG
Step 6: Installing the Receiver and Battery
Install the receiver into the fuselage and plug
in the servo leads. Install the battery into the
cavity in the front section of the fuselage as
shown above.
Step 7: Check the Center of Gravity (CG)
Check the Center of Gravity on your model
by balancing it on your ngers. The CG
should be about 2 1/2 ~ 2 7/8th inches
(65 ~ 72 mm) behind the leading edge of
the main wing as shown in the diagram.
You can adjust the CG by moving the bat-
tery forward or backwards.
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F4U CORSAIR
The F4U Corsair is a Plug and Play (P2GO) type model that requires additional items
for operation. The items listed below are needed to y.
• 4-Channel Radio and Receiver
• 1000 mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and Suitable Charger
Features
• Realistic Military Paint Scheme
• Semi-Assembled Airframe Finishes in Minutes
• Pre-installed Servos, Brushless Motor and ESC
• Four Channel Control:
Throttle, Rudder, Elevator and Ailerons
Specications
• Wingspan: 29.5 in.
• Weight: 14.8 oz.
• Length: 24 in.
• Motor: WBL-1300
• ESC: WBE-12A
Before assembly, it is important that you remove the parts from the packaging and check to make sure that
all the parts are included and that they are in good condition.
A. Fuselage Assembly (includes installed motor & ESC)
B. Main Wing
C. Horizontal Stabilizer
D. Vertical Stabilizer
E. Landing Gear
F. Guided Missiles
G. Auxiliary Oil Tank
H. Screws Package
I. Glue
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS REQUIRED TO READY THIS MODEL FOR FLIGHT
PARTS LAYOUT AND LISTING
Before Assembling the F4U Corsair
Keep in mind when assembling and ying the F4U Corsair, that radio control model airplanes may cause injury
or property damage when improperly own or mishandled. Always follow the warnings written in the instruc-
tion manual. Improper usage could lead to damage and/or failure of the electronic equipment. Be sure to read
this instruction manual in its entirety before assembling and ying this model.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  F4U CORSAIR
Step 1: Landing Gear Assembly.
Slide the landing gear into the slot of the main wing mak-
ing sure they are in the correct position. Using a #0 Phillips
head screwdriver and the 2, 2.0 x 8 mm screws, secure the
landing gear to the wing.
Step 2: Attach the Main Wing.
Attach the main wing to the fuselage by sliding the tabs into
the front of the fuselage making sure to guide the servo leads
through the hole in center of the fuselage. Using a #1 Phillips
head screwdriver and the 4 x 35mm machine screw, secure the
wing to the fuselage.
STEP 1 STEP 2
Step 3: Attaching the Control Linkages.
Insert the elevator clevis into the outer-
most hole on the control horn and snap
the clevis closed.
STEP 4
Step 5: Attach the Guided Missiles (optional)
To attach the auxiliary guided missiles to the wings apply a small amount
of glue to the bottom bracket and position them in place on the wings.
STEP 5
Tools Required for Assembly
#0 and #1 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
Step 3: Assembly of the Tail Plane
a. Apply a small amount of glue to the
fuselage and tab on the horizontal sta-
bilizer then rmly attach the horizontal
stabilizer to the Fuselage.
b. Apply a small amount of glue to the
top vertical stabilizer making sure not to
get any glue around the rudder control
linkage.
c. Making sure the tail wheel is in the
neutral position slide the tabs of the
vertical stabilizer through the slot in the
top of the horizontal stabilizer as shown
in the picture.
STEP 3
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  F4U CORSAIR (cont.)
Step 7: Installing the Receiver and Battery.
Install the receiver into the fuselage and plug
in the servo leads. Install the battery into the
cavity in the front section of the fuselage as
shown above.
STEP 7
Step 6: Attach the Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
To attach the auxiliary fuel tanks to the wings apply a small amount of glue and
position them in place on the wings.
STEP 6
Step 10: Center of gravity.
STEP 8
Step 8: Center of gravity.
Check the Center of Gravity on your
model by balancing it on your ngers. The
CG should be about 1 1/2 ~ 1 3/4 inches
(40 ~ 45 mm) behind the leading edge of
the model as shown below. You can adjust
the CG by moving the battery forward or
backwards.
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SPARE PARTS  F4U CORSAIR
Main Wing
59020
Fuselage
59019
Horizontal Stabilizer
59021
Vertical Stabilizer
59022
Spinner
59025
Landing Gear
59023
Propeller
59026
Controlling Linkages
59027
*WS9 9g Servo - 150mm Lead (tail)
**WS9 9g Servo - 300mm Lead (wing)
59037 * 59038 **
WBL-1200 Brushless Motor
59040
WBE-12A Brushless ESC
59039
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HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIB
The Hawker Hurricane MKIIB is a Plug and Play (P2GO) type model that requires additional
items for operation. The items listed below are needed to y.
• 4-Channel Radio and Receiver
• 1000 mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and Suitable Charger
Features
• Realistic Military Paint Scheme
• Semi-Assembled Airframe Finishes in Minutes
• Pre-installed Servos, Brushless Motor and ESC
• Four Channel Control:
Throttle, Rudder, Elevator and Ailerons
Specications
• Wingspan: 29.5 in.
• Weight: 14.9 oz.
• Length: 24.5 in.
• Motor: WBL-1300
• ESC: WBE-12A
Before assembly, it is important that you remove the parts from the packaging and check to make sure that
all the parts are included and that they are in good condition.
A. Fuselage Assembly (includes installed motor & ESC)
B. Main Wing
C. Horizontal Stabilizer
D. Vertical Stabilizer
E. Landing Gear
F. Auxiliary Oil Tank
G. Guns
H. Screws Package
I. Small Parts
J. Glue
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS REQUIRED TO READY THIS MODEL FOR FLIGHT
PARTS LAYOUT AND LISTING
Before Assembling the Hawker Hurricane MKIIB
Keep in mind when assembling and ying the Hawker Hurricane MKIIB, that radio control model airplanes may
cause injury or property damage when improperly own or mishandled. Always follow the warnings written
in the instruction manual. Improper usage could lead to damage and/or failure of the electronic equipment. Be
sure to read this instruction manual in its entirety before assembling and ying this model.
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Step 1: Landing Gear Assembly.
Slide the landing gear into the slot of the main wing making sure they are in the
correct position. Using a #0 Phillips head screwdriver and the 2, 2.0 x 8 mm screws,
secure the landing gear to the wing.
Step 2: Attach the Main Wing.
Attach the main wing to the fuselage by
sliding the tabs into the front of the fuse-
lage making sure to guide the servo leads
through the hole in center of the fuselage.
Using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver and
the 4 x 35mm machine screw, secure the
wing to the fuselage
STEP 1 STEP 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIB
STEP 3
STEP 4
Step 3: Assembly of the Tail Plane
a. Apply a small amount of glue to the
top of the horizontal stabilizer where
the vertical stabilizer attaches.
b. Next slide the tabs of the vertical
stabilizer through the top of the hori-
zontal stabilizer which will give you the
assembly shown above.
c. Now slide the assembly in to the
fuselage and secure using the two
2 x 10mm screws.
Step 5: Attach the Auxiliary Fuel Tanks and Guns (optional)
a. To attach the auxiliary fuel tanks to the wings apply a small amount
of glue and position them in place on the bottom of the wings.
b. To attach the guns to the wings apply
a small amount of glue and position
them in their place on top of the wings.
Tools Required for Assembly
#0 and #1 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIB (cont.)
Step 6: Attaching the Antenna.
Insert the antenna into the mounting
groove near the rear of the fuselage.
STEP 5
Step 8: Check the Center of Gravity (CG)
Check the Center of Gravity on your model
by balancing it on your ngers. The CG
should be about 1 3/4 ~ 2 inches (45 ~ 50
mm) behind the leading edge of the model
as shown below. You can adjust the CG by
moving the battery forward or backwards.
STEP 7
Fuselage
59028
Main Wings
59029
Horizontal Stabilizer
59030
Vertical Stabilizer
59031
Landing Gear
59032
SPARE PARTS  HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIB
Spinner
59034
Propellor
59035
Controlling Linkage
59036
STEP 6
Step 6: Installing the Receiver and Battery
Install the receiver into the fuselage and
plug in the servo leads. Install the bat-
tery into the cavity in the front section
of the fuselage as shown above.
*WS9 9g Servo - 150mm Lead (tail)
**WS9 9g Servo - 300mm Lead (wing)
59037 * 59038 **
WBL-1200 Brushless Motor
59040
WBE-12A Brushless ESC
59039
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Flying Your Plane
Before taking o, perform a radio range check and make sure all your control surfaces are operating in the proper direc-
tion. Take o into the wind and climb to 50 feet to begin your trim out procedures. Once trimmed out, feel free to test the
performance of the plane by performing a variety of aerobatic maneuvers.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
The ESC is set for optimal performance at the factory and should not be changed. Before connecting the battery, make
sure the throttle is in the lowest (o) position. If the throttle is not in the lowest, o position, the speed control will not
initialize. If this happens, you will need to disconnect the battery and repeat the initialization sequence.
SPEED CONTROL OPERATION
ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION
FLYING YOUR PLANE
Step 1: Turn on your transmitter making
sure the throttle is set to the lowest (o)
position. Leave all other sticks and trims
in their neutral position.
Step 1: Holding the tail of the airplane
apply a small amount of throttle to ensure
the motor is working and connected to
the ESC properly.
Step 1: Now check to make sure all the
control surfaces are in their neutral position.
If not you can adjust them with the trims on
your transmitter.
Step 2: Connect your battery to the Electronic Speed control and close the
battery cover.
STEP 1
STEP 3 STEP 4
STEP 2
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Weekender by Hitec Customer Service
Help is available from Hitec RCD USA, Inc. Customer Service through phone support: [phone] and e-mail:
[e-mail]. Our oce is generally open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. These hours and days
may vary by season. Every attempt is made to answer all incoming service calls. Should you get our voice mail, please leave
your name and number and a sta member will return your call.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Weekender by Hitec guarantees the component parts in this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship
that exist at the time of purchase for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. If any component part fails to function
because of defects in materials or workmanship during this period, the manufacturer’s obligations are limited, at its discretion,
to either, repair or replace the defective part.
This warranty does not cover any component part that has been damaged through use, modication, misuse, abuse, accident
or neglect; nor does it cover normal wear and tear. Additionally, this warranty is void if the component part has been altered
or modied or repaired by anyone other than Hitec RCD USA, Inc. or its authorized agents.
Hitec RCD USA, Inc. is not responsible for loss of use of the Weekender by Hitec model, or other incidental or consequential
damages. Under no circumstances shall the Manufacturer or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to persons or
property damage resulting from the assembly of the product or from the use of the nal user assembled product. Further-
more, no liability shall be attached to Weekender by Hitec or Hitec RCD USA, Inc. from the use of the nal assembled product
because: the product operates and is controlled by way of remote radio frequency; and outside radio frequencies may inter-
fere with the product frequency, causing loss of control. Because an out-of-control model has the potential to cause personal
injury and property damage, Weekender by Hitec or Hitec RCD USA, Inc. cannot be held liable for personal injury or property
damage caused by the use or misuse of Weekender by Hitec model products. By the act of using the user-assembled prod-
ucts, the user accepts all resulting liability. Some states do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you.
Weekender by Hitec and Hitec RCD USA, Inc. hereby exclude any and all express warranties not specically stated herein and
all implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. There are no warranties which extend beyond
the description of the warranties contained within this document.
What to Return
Return only the component part that is defective in materials or workmanship. Please pack the unit carefully and insure it, as
this warranty does not cover loss or damage in transit.
Hitec RCD USA, Inc.
12115 Paine St.
Poway CA, 92064
[phone]
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
WARRANTY
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