PlaneadrenalinRC Voodoo Mustang User manual

Voodoo Mustang
Manufactured by World Models Manufacturing Co., LTD.
Assembly Manual
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Thank you for purchasing our product!
The Voodoo Mustang is a high-performance aircraft designed for RC pilots with intermediate to
advanced skill levels. Read carefully through this manual to ensure that the assembly process is
completed properly, resulting in a safe maiden flight. We have flight tested this model
extensively. We have made some modifications to this ARF kit, delivering a product that will
move from your workbench to the flying field in as fast as possible. We want you to be out
enjoying your product without being slowed down by the assembly process. For more tips,
tricks, and information, visit us at www.RCGroups.com.
Build Safely
The build process for this ARF kit will require the use of hobby adhesives and sharp knives.
Please exercise caution by working in a well-ventilated area with protective gloves when
working with adhesives such a CA glue or Epoxy. Be sure that all hobby related tools and
equipment are stored out of reach of children and that you have a first-aid kit readily available.
Take your time through the assembly process and read through the manual fully before you
begin. If any of the steps seem unclear, double-check this manual or send us an e-mail if you
have any further questions. Careful preparation is the key to a successful first flight. Please do
not rush through this process or skip important steps.
Fly Safely
We always advocate proper flight safety when operating any model aircraft. Always have
current AMA membership before operating any model aircraft. The Academy of Model
Aeronautics is the governing body for model aviation in the United States and membership is
required at any AMA chartered flying club. Membership is a real benefit as it provides members
with liability insurance as long as the AMA safety code is followed by the pilot. For more
information about AMA membership, visit www.modelaircraft.org.
We advocate safe operation of this aircraft because it is extremely fast and maneuverable.
This model is NOT A TOY, and should be operated only by experienced pilots under careful
supervision. Fly only at locations that are AMA sanctioned flying sites. Avoid flying near power
lines, trees, over streets, vehicles, people, or near full-scale aircraft. If your plane becomes
caught in a tree or power lines, DO NOT attempt to retrieve it yourself. Contact your local
authorities for assistance. Power lines are extremely dangerous, and falls from trees or ladders
can result in serious injury or death. When testing any electrical components of the aircraft
remove the propeller from the motor before you begin. Never operate a brushless motor
indoors with the propeller attached. Do not fly too close to yourself and spectators. Propellers
are very sharp and dangerous. Check your radio equipment and make sure that it is functioning
properly. Make sure to follow all of your manufacturer’s guidelines for your radio system.

Perform radio range checks before any maiden flight to help prevent a lost aircraft. When
operating this aircraft, avoid flying during inclement weather conditions. High heat can over-
stress the motor and speed controller. High winds can result in a loss of control of the aircraft.
Flying in heavy rain can damage electrical components. We want you to enjoy flying, not fixing.
Please take care during the build process and on your first flights with this aircraft.
Have Fun!
PlaneadrenalinRC is all about having fun! We are a group of die hard fly low and fast RC pilots.
We want to share our passion for this hobby with innovative products that are genuine high
performance packages without high cost and high confusion. We modify and test our airframes
and power packages extensively to ensure consistent reliability and long product life under
high-stress conditions. Our products will not only perform well, but will also have quality
components under the hood so you can do what you do best, FLY! We are constantly looking
for ways to better improve our products. Have questions or ideas? Let us know! We’d love to
hear from you. Now let’s get building!
Required Tools and Supplies
Thin CA glue
Medium CA glue
CA de-bonder (optional)
Hobby Knife
Paper Towels
Latex or Nitrile safety gloves
Power drill with a 1/16” (1.6mm) drill bit
Scissors
Side Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers
Measuring Tape
Masking tape
Electrical tape (optional)
Loctite 242
Before You Begin
Unpack the contents of your kit, review all parts and accessories and get them organized. If any
damage has occurred during shipping, contact us and we’ll come up with a solution. Make sure
that you have all of the tools that you need and prepare your workspace for assembly. There
may be some minor wrinkles in the covering, but they will not affect the flight performance of
this aircraft. You can remove some minor wrinkles with a covering iron or heat gun. Take care
when using these tools because excess heat can damage the covering and in some cases the
wood structure underneath.

The Voodoo Mustang is intended as a “Speed Trainer”, its larger size and forgiving nature
create a package which builds confidence while learning to fly faster RC airplanes. We have
designed the power system to be suit to each pilots’ flying capabilities. With a simple change of
the propeller, the Voodoo Mustang can be flown either on an 11.1 volt 3 cell, or 14.8 volt 4 cell
lithium-polymer batteries for more advanced pilots.
Notes on Landing Gear
This ARF kit includes factory pre-installed retractable landing gear, and an optional belly scoop.
We have performed extensive testing of this model, and have concluded that the retractable
landing gear and belly scoop should are not suitable for grass fields and should only be used
on paved runways. When flying at grass fields, we recommend not installing the belly scoop,
removing the retractable landing gear, and installing Hangar 9 Ultracote covering over the
wheel wells. Hangar 9 “Bright Yellow” Ultracote (HANU872), is a close match to the factory
covering, and is easily applied with a 21st Century covering iron. Here is an example of the
finished Voodoo Mustang, prepared for grass runways. Although the landing gear and belly
scoop provide excellent scale detail, we have found that this aircraft is unable to take off, or
land with the landing gear down on grass runways. If you choose leave the landing gear
installed, we recommend hand-launching the plane and ensure the landing gear is fully
retracted when landing on grass runways. Flying the Voodoo without the landing gear and
retract servo results in a significant reduction in the overall weight of the airplane. This simply
delivers more speed!

Assemble The Wing
Let’s begin by assembling the wing. The ailerons have CA hinges pre-installed inside the wing
from the factory. The wicking action of the thin CA will absorb into the hinges and wood fibers,
creating a very strong bond. Tilt the wing and move the control surface down, exposing the
hinges. Add 3 drops of thin CA to both sides of each hinge. Place the dropper next to the wood
and let gravity do the work, and the thin CA glue will penetrate the wood fibers and hinges. Be
careful not to use too much CA, it can easily over-flow and drip down the wing. If CA has
accidentally dripped on the covering, CA de-bonder and a paper towel can be used to remove
it. When using thin CA glue, always wear protective gloves to avoid skin contact. Use it in a well
ventilated area, the fumes can cause respiratory and eye irritation. Allow about a minute for
the thin CA glue to dry, pull gently on each aileron to ensure a strong fit. Check for full aileron
movement by hand once the CA glue has dried.

Next find the circular servo wire opening in the center portion on top of the wing. This will be
the exit point for your aileron servo cables. Use your fingers to search out the opening which is
underneath the covering. Use a hobby knife to cut away covering along those edges. Next flip
the wing over, so the bottom faces up. Use your hobby knife to remove covering and open up
the two small holes at the base of the wing which will house the nylon wing screws.
Install Aileron Servos
The Voodoo Mustang comes with pre-installed servo bays
on the underside of the wing for dual aileron servo
operation, and ease of installation. You’ll find that the
four mounting holes for each servo plate have been pre-
drilled from the factory. Simply add 2-3 drops of thin CA
glue to each hole on the wing and allow them to dry. This
will strengthen the wood fibers. The image below
illustrates the completed wing servo plate with the four
retaining screws installed.

Next we’ll install the servo on to the wing servo plate.
Connect the servo to your receiver and ESC to make sure
that the servo is properly centered. Make sure that your
propeller is not installed before performing any powered
tests on the electrical system. Use a 1/16” (1.6mm) drill bit
and drill the outer-most hole on your servo arm. This will
allow for proper clearance between the linkages and the
servo plate itself. Next, apply 4 drops of medium CA glue,
or 30 minute epoxy to anchor the servo on to the mounting
plate. Let the glue properly dry before moving on to the
next step.
Once the aileron servo is properly attached to the servo plate,
we’ll now assemble the aileron linkages. Begin by installing the
Dubro EZ link on to the aileron servo control horn. Install the
EZ link connector on the outer most hole of the aileron servo
arm. A 1/16” (1.6mm) drill bit may be needed to enlarge the
hole for the EZ link to pass through properly.
Next, route the aileron servo wires through the
wing, and out to the exit hole on the top side of
the wing. There are factory installed strings
inside the wing which will aide you in this
process. Simply tie a knot around the servo with
the string, and gently pull it through to the exit
point on the to side of the wing.

Install the aileron control horns on to the aileron. Attach the
pushrod to the aileron servo, and check for alignment with the
aileron control horn. Once the desired position is achieved, apply
2-3 drops of thin CA glue to hold the control horn in place. Use a
1.6mm or 1/16th drill bit to create pilot holes for the clamp screws
as shown here in the picture. Once the pilot holes have been
drilled, insert the screws into the control horn and pass them
through the pilot holes you’ve just drilled in to the backing plate.
With a small Philips head screwdriver, tighten the screws fully to
secure the control horn and backing plate.
Once both aileron servos have been installed and the linkages connected, make sure that your
servos and control surfaces are mechanically centered. This may require some manual
adjustment of the clevises that are threaded on to the linkage rods. Check to make sure that
each aileron is level with the wing as shown in the picture below.
Installing Tail Surfaces
Once the aileron setup is complete, locate to two nylon wing screws and attach the completed
wing to the fuselage. Next, locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. Remove the elevator
halves and CA hinges and set them aside. Remove covering if necessary from the slot on the
rear of the fuselage which houses the horizontal stabilizer. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into
place and check for proper alignment. Proper alignment is achieved by measuring the distance
of the stabilizer tip to the wing tip. Take measurements from the outside corner of the
horizontal stabilizer to the outside corner of the wing tip. Perform these measurements on both
left and right sides of the plane, and adjust the horizontal stabilizer until both measurements
are equal. The picture below illustrates this method of measurement. Also, double check your
horizontal alignment of the stabilizer by measuring from the fuselage to the outside edge of the
stabilizer on both sides. These measurements should also be equal (see illustration on next
page).

Once the horizontal stabilizer has been installed and properly aligned, apply thin CA glue to the
joint between the fuselage and the horizontal stabilizer. The thin CA glue will wick into the gap
and create a very strong bond between the two parts. When applying thin CA glue tilt the
stabilizer up, allowing gravity to facilitate the thin CA glue to soak into the joint.

Once the horizontal stabilizer has been
installed locate the white nylon elevator
joiner behind the horizontal stabilizer,
this will help later on when completing
the elevator installation. Next, apply a
few drops of medium CA glue into the
opening for the vertical stabilizer. Slide
the vertical stabilizer into the opening
and visually check for proper alignment
to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer.
The rear edge of the vertical stabilizer
should be perpendicular to the
horizontal stabilizer.
Once the vertical stabilizer has been
installed, apply thin CA glue to the joint
of the vertical stabilizer and fuselage as
shown in the picture below. Allow the
thin CA glue to wick into the seam,
creating an instant bond between the
two parts.
Next, install the elevator halves and CA
hinges on to the horizontal stabilizer.
Before performing this step, make sure
that the nylon elevator joiner is in place
behind the horizontal stabilizer. Simply
slide the elevator halves on to the
horizontal stabilizer with the CA hinges
inserted into the slots. Do not apply glue during this step.