Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 Spitfire 60 ARF User manual

Wingspan.................................. 65.25 in (1657mm)
Wing Area ...................... 729.5 sq in (47.06 sq dm)
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Spitfire 60 ARF
Length......................................... 55.5 in (1410mm)
Weight.............................. 8.0–9.0 lb (3.6kg–4.0kg)
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................3
UltraCote®CoveringColors..........................................................4
Field Equipment Required............................................................4
Optional Field Equipment ............................................................4
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................4
Limited Warranty Period .............................................................5
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..................................................5
Safety Precautions .................................................................5
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ....................................................5
Questions or Assistance .............................................................5
Inspection or Repairs ...............................................................6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs.......................................................6
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................6
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings .....................................................7
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................7
Using the Manual ..................................................................7
Section 1: Aileron Installation.........................................................8
Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels ...................................................14
Section 3: Retract Installation ........................................................18
Section 4: Flap Installation ..........................................................21
Section 5: Engine Installation ........................................................24
Section 6: Cowling Installation .......................................................27
Section 7: Rudder Installation........................................................29
Section 8: Stabilizer Installation ......................................................32
Section 9: Final Assembly ..........................................................37
Adjusting the Engine...............................................................40
Control Throws ...................................................................40
Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) .................................................41
Pre-Flight.......................................................................41
Range Test Your Radio .............................................................41
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................42

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Contents of Kit
Radio and Power Systems Requirements
• 5- to 6-channel radio system (minimum) w/receiver
• 537 Standard Servo (JRPS537) (5) or equivalent for rudder (1), elevator (1), ailerons (2), throttle (1)
(Plus 1 servo required when using the flap option)
(Plus 1 JRPS791 or equivalent for retracts )
(4 required when building the electric version)
• 12" Servo Lead Extension (JRPA098) (2)
• 6” Y-Harness (JSP98020)
Recommended JR®or JR SPORT™Systems
• XP9303
• XP7202
• XP6102
• XS600
Recommended Power Systems
• .60–.61 2-stroke
• .91–1.00 4-stroke
• Power 60 Brushless Outrunner
A
B
D
C
JR XP6102
JR XP9303
Evolution .61NT
EVOE0610
Saito 1.00 AAC
SAIE100
E-Flite™Power 60
Brushless Outrunner
Motor,400KV
EFLM4060A
JR XP7202
Replacement Parts
A. HAN4251 Fuselage
B. HAN4252 Wing Set, Ailerons, Joiners
and Retracts
C. HAN4253 Tail Set
D. HAN4254 Canopy w/Painted Frame
E. HAN4256 Painted Fiberglass Cowl
F. HAN4261 Cockpit Detail Set and
Exhaust Set
G. HAN4257 Molded Wheel Well, Strut
Covers and Radiators
H. HAN4258 Tail Wheel Assembly
Items not shown
HAN4259 Decal Set
HAN4260 Pushrod Set
HAN4262 Retracts
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FG
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UltraCote®Covering Colors
Cocoa HANU876 Olive Drab HANU904
Light Grey HANU882
Field Equipment Required
• Propeller • 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011)
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001) • Fuel
• 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
Optional Field Equipment
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102) • PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Canopy scissors • Drill
• Square • Flat blade screwdriver
• Foam: 1/4" (6mm) • Hobby knife
• Side cutters • Phillips screwdriver (large)
• Phillips screwdriver (small) • Pliers
• Ruler • Sandpaper
• Hex wrench: 9/64", 3/16" • Socket wrench: 11/32"
• Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm), 3/32" (2.5mm), 1/8" (3mm), 9/64" (3.5mm), 5/32" (4mm), 1/4" (6mm)
Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy • 30-minute epoxy
• Thin CA (cyanoacrylate) glue • Medium CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
• CA remover/debonder • Pacer Z-42 Threadlock
• Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo • Hinge glue
• Canopy glue (Formula 560) • Masking tape (3M blue recommended)
Other Required Items
• Epoxy brushes • Felt-tipped pen or pencil
• File • Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure)
• Mixing sticks for epoxy • Paper towels
• Petroleum jelly • Rubbing alcohol
• Sanding bar • Sandpaper (medium)
• String • T-pins
• Wax paper • Rotary tool w/sanding drums

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Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized Horizon Hobby, Inc. service
center. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product and will not cover consequential, incidental or collateral
damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair
or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby, Inc. has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, you are
advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage
or injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use
of the product has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll
free to speak to a service technician.

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Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the
product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to
withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for
lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby, Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at
our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone number where you can be reached during business days, RMA
number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the
shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing
warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be
provided with an estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs.
Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as
well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your
credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

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Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected
for this purpose.
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of the Spitfire 60, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of
purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or sealing iron to remove them. Use caution while working around
areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.
Using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps
with a single box () are performed once, while steps with two boxes () indicate that the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
HAN100 – Heat Gun
HAN150 – Covering Glove
HAN101 – Sealing Iron
HAN141 – Sealing Iron
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Required Parts
• Wing (left and right) • Aileron (left and right)
• Nylon clevis (2) • Nylon wire keeper (2)
• CA hinges (6)
•#2 x 3/8" sheet metal screw (8)
• 2-56 x 1" machine screw (6)
• Nylon control horn w/backplate (2)
• Threaded pushrod, 6" (150mm) (2)
• Servo mounting block, 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/8"
(18mm x 18mm x 10mm) (4)
• Heat shrink tubing
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Thin CA • T-pins
• 6-minute epoxy • Felt-tipped pen
• Drill • Side cutters
• Low-tack tape • Ruler
• Phillips screwdriver • Pliers
• 12" servo extension (2)
• Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 3/32" (2.5mm)
Step 1
Remove the aileron from the wing. Place a T-pin in the
center of each hinge.
Step 2
Place the hinges in the precut slots in the aileron. The
T-pin will rest against the leading edge of the aileron
when installed correctly.
Step 3
Slide the aileron and wing together. The gap between
the leading edge of the aileron and wing should be a
maximum of approximately 1/64" (.5mm). Check to make
sure the gap at both ends of the aileron are equal and that
the aileron can move without rubbing on the wing.
Hint: Start at the tip when installing
the aileron to ease the installation.
Note: Do not use CA accelerator during
the hinging process. The CA must be
allowed to soak into the hinge to provide
the best bond. Using accelerator will not
provide enough time for this process.
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Step 4
Remove the T-pins and move the aileron down to provide
the best access to the hinge. Apply thin CA to each hinge.
Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA. Use a
paper towel and CA remover/debonder to clean up any
excess CA from the wing and/or aileron.
Note: Apply CA to both sides of the hinges.
Step 5
Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the
aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be
pulled apart. Use caution when gripping the wing and
aileron to avoid crushing the structure.
Step 6
Work the aileron up and down several times to work in
the hinges and check for proper movement.
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Step 7
Remove the aileron hatch from the wing. Remove the
covering from the slot for the aileron horn.
Note: The aileron servo is
mounted directly to the hatch.
Hint: Use a ruler as a straight edge to
make sure the marks for the servo are
parallel to the slot for the servo horn.
Step 8
Install the recommended servo hardware (grommets and
eyelets) supplied with the servo. Temporarily install a long
half servo arm (JRPA212) onto the servo and position
the servo onto the hatch so the servo arm is centered in
the notch. Once satisfied, mark the location for the servo
mounting blocks.
Step 9
Locate the servo mounting blocks. Use 6-minute epoxy
to glue the blocks to the hatch. Let the epoxy fully cure
before proceeding to the next step.
Step 10
Place the aileron servo between the mounting blocks and
use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location of the four servo
mounting screws. Note that the servo must not touch the
hatch in order to isolate engine vibration.
Note: Before mounting the servo, it is
suggested to electronically center the
servo using the transmitter, then install the
servo arm to avoid having to remove the
servo and center the arm later. It may be
necessary to slightly trim one of the servo
mounting blocks to clear the servo wire.
Section 1: Aileron Installation