Top Flite 1/5 Scale P-51D Mustang ARF RTC TOPA0800

Top Flite 1/5 Scale P-51D Mustang ARF RTC TOPA0800

This is the Radio Controlled, Glow or Gasoline Powered, Ready-to-Cover, Top Flite P-51D Mustang 1/5 scale Sport Model Airplane Kit. For intermediate to advanced modeler fliers who want to create their own covering scheme. 84.5" IMAA legal wingspan

Features

• Top Flite 1/5 Scale P-51D Mustang ARF RTC TOPA0800

• Construction: Fully sheeted balsa and plywood with unpainted fiberglass fillets

• Wing: One-piece, built up wood frame which is then sheeted with wood

• Radio Compartment: Easily accessible, plywood reinforced

• Cowling: Fiberglass, unpainted

• Canopy: Clear, single,

• Landing Gear: Fixed heavy duty wire (�"), but is also set up to use optional Robart retracts with functional landing gear doors, see COMMENTS

• Dual Wing Servos: Two servos per wing half (1 Flap, 1 Aileron)

• Spinner: 5" (127mm) Aluminum

• Cockpit Kit: ABS plastic with decals

• Building Time: Ready to fly in only 30-35 hours.

• Warranty: Top Flite Models guarantees this kit free of defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. Warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.

Specifications

• Wingspan: 84.5" (2146mm)

• Wing Area: 1245 sq in (80.3 sq dm)

• Weight: 17.5 - 19lb (7.9 - 8.6kg)

• Wing Loading: 32 - 35 oz/sq ft (98 - 107 g/sq dm)

• Length: 73.5" (1865mm)

• Airfoil: Fully-symmetrical, low-wing

• Center of Gravity: 4-9/16" (116mm) Back from the wing's leading edge

• Control Throws:     High Rate                     Low Rate

• Elevator:            Up & Down 9/16" (14mm)             3/8" (10mm)

• Rudder:             Right to Left 1�" (38mm)             1" (25mm)

• Ailerons:            Up & Down �" (19mm) up             �" (13mm) up

•                         5/8" (16mm) down                      3/8" (10mm) down

• Flaps:               1-3/16" (30mm)                         2-1/8" (55mm)

Contents

• Pre-built wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent �" (6mm) fixed main landing gear, 5" (127mm) main wheels 2" (51mm) tailwheel, adjustable engine mount, 32oz (960cc) fuel tank, 5" (127mm) spinner, wood servo trays and wing joiner, extensive hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions

Requirements

• Engine: 2.1 -2.8 cu in (34.5 - 46cc) 2-stroke

• OR 2.5 -4.3 cu in (41-70 cc) spark ignition gasoline engine

• Muffler: Pitts style

• Radio: 5 - 7 channel

• Servos: 10-11 Standard (2-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder,

• 2-Flaps, 1-Tail Steering, 1-Air Control Valve)

• Servos with a minimum 50 oz-in (3.9 kg-cm) of torque required for elevators, rudder and ailerons, standard servos may be used everywhere else

• Servo Extensions: (2) 24" Extension, (1) Dual Servo Extension (4) 6" Extensions

• Y-Harness: (1) Y-harness for flaps

• Covering: seven 6-foot rolls

• Misc. Items: Glow plug, �" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

Comments

• Pilot shown inside the plane is not included.

• Following is a complete list of items required to install Robart retracts;

• #611-5 Pneumatic Landing Gear ROBQ1635

• #160LWC Tail Gear Assembly ROBQ2225

• #157VRX Air Control Kit ROBQ2305

• #169 Pressure Tubing ROBQ2369

• #190 Quick Disconnects ROBQ2395

• #500 Treaded Lightweight Wheel DUBQ0847

• Size "F" (6.5mm or 17/64" (6.8mm) drill (to enlarge wheel holes for axles)

• 1�" (45mm) Tailwheel GPMQ4220

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