TRIMMINGYOUR P-51 MUSTANG (Must be done before flying!)
TEST FLYINGYOUR P-51 MUSTANG
➊It is important to test, or trim, your P-51 correctly. The airplane
should climb and turn efficiently.
➋Using a hobby knife, carefully cut only the top and bottom of
the rudder and the inside and outside ends of both elevators.
➌Before winding the rubber motor, grasp the airplane body and
gently toss the airplane into the wind. It should glide straight ahead
and settle gently to the ground. See diagram below.
1.Take your P-51 out into the middle of a
field. Wind the rubber motor. Hold the
P-51 over your head and release the
propeller. Toss the airplane into the
wind, keeping the airplane level.
2.The airplane should climb gently and
turn gradually. If it stalls or crashes,
adjust the elevator. If it does not turn,
bend the rudder 1-2 mm to the left
or right. Refer to “Trimming your
P-51" for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
WHENYOU ARE FLYINGYOUR P-51:
The most important thing that determines
how well your P-51 flies is how well you
have trimmed it out.
Because it can fly high and far you must
be in a large area away from houses,
streets, trees, and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your P-51 after every
flight. Make sure the wings are not
broken and are securely fastened to the
airplane body. Make sure none of the
tail parts are broken. See the REPAIR
section for details.
Always throw the P-51 into the wind.Do
not fly the P-51 if it is too windy.
CAUTION
• DO NOT FLY NEAR POWER LINES.
• ALWAYS LAUNCH PLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES.
• NEVER POINTTHE PLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING.
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD.
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS.
REPAIR
Repairs can be made to your model
using clear tape. You may also use
white PVA glues or epoxy. Never use
polystyrene cements or “super” glues
as they will melt the styrofoam.
Wind
direction
A = Crash. Bend elevators upward 1-2mm.
B = Stall. Bend elevators down 1-2mm.
C = Correct flight path.
D = To veer left, bend rudder slightly to the left.
E = To veer right, bend rudder slightly to the right.
➍➍Repeat step 3 until proper flight is achieved.
A
AB
B
C
D
D
E
E
