50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB

(Quick Build)

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

AEROWORKS
4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320
E-mail - info@aero-works.net
2012 - Copy write Protected All Rights Reserved by Aeroworks Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Aeroworks Contact Information . 3
Introduction ... 4
Kit Contents 5
Items Needed To Complete ... 8
Tightening and Re-shrinking The Covering .. 9
Check Seams and Overlaps for Good Seal . 11
Wing Assembly... 12
Stab and Elevator Assembly.. 23
Rudder and Rudder Servo Installation.... 26
Tail Wheel Steering 27
Rudder Pull-Pull Assembly .

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Engine Installation ....... 36

Throttle/Choke Installation 38
Ignition Installation ..

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Fuel Tank Installation.... 48

Air Fill Valve Installation.. 54
Air Scoop Installation 56
Radio Installation ... 64
Cowl Installation . 66
Spinner and Prop Installation 71
Decal Installation .... 76
Preflight Preparation . 77
Drop Tanks and Drop Bombs Installation .. 79
Center of Gravity (C.G.) ............ 80
Control Throws ........ 81
Control Throw Deflection Table .........83

4903 Nome Street

Denver, CO 80239
Phone: (303) 371-4222
Fax: (303) 371-4320
Website: www.aero-works.net
E-mail: Info@aero-works.net
Tech Support: Techsupport@aero-works.net

Thank you for choosing the Aeroworks 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB. We put great
effort into making this plane the best model you will ever build and fly. We have provided you with the highest quality kit and performance possible. We wish you great
success in the assembly and flying of your new Aeroworks 50cc P-51B Mustang ARFQB. Please note that some construction pictures will show the 50cc P-51D Mustang, these steps are identical for the 50cc P-51B Mustang.

!WARNING!
An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and property
damage. Fly only in open areas, and AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved
flying sites. Follow all instructions included with your plane, radio, and engine.
Aeroworks manufacturing guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material
and workmanship at the date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover any
component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Aeroworks liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Aeroworks reserves the right to
change or modify this limited warranty without notice.
In that Aeroworks has no control over the final assembly or materials used for final assembly, No liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the
use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the userassembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
We, as the kit manufacturer, have provided you with a top quality, thoroughly tested kit
and instructions, but ultimately the quality and fly ability of your finished model
depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model, and no representations are expressed or
implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model.

INTRODUCTION
Your new 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB is a high quality scale aircraft. The aircraft
builds easily, quickly, and precisely due to its state of the art CAD design, LASER cut technology, and high quality included hardware. We hope you enjoy building and flying your
50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB.
Great care has been taken in both the design and manufacturing of the 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB to allow for the strongest and lightest construction possible. Only the highest
quality materials from the covering, paint, wood and hardware have been used in the construction of this model.
The 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB has been individually hand built, covered and painted
by trained and experienced craftsmen with over 25 years of manufacturing experience. Using
CAD design, laser cut technology and jig-built assures accuracy in all stages of production.
The 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB is designed for gas engines in the 50cc category. The
Desert Aircraft DA-50cc engine is shown in the assembly instructions. The aircraft was
tested with the DA-50cc and has outstanding performance. The final choice of engine is left
up to the builder. However other 50cc engines may not fit the cowl or engine box design and
some modification may be necessary. A computer radio is recommended to allow the pilot
to take full advantage of this aircraft.
IMPORTANT Please read through this manual carefully, before starting the assembly of
your new 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB . Inventory and inspect all parts and hardware
for any imperfections or damage. Notify Aeroworks immediately if there are missing
or damaged parts.

INTENDED USE
This plane should not be regarded as a toy. This is high performance scale aircraft and is recommended for pilots who are beyond the trainer-stage and are comfortable with flying a high performance scale aircraft.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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It is important to notify Aeroworks of any damage or problems with the model within 30
days of receiving your airplane to be covered under warranty. If you wish to return this aircraft for any reason a 15% restock fee will be charged to the customer. In addition the customer is responsible for all return shipping cost and all prior shipping cost will not be refunded. Parts will be exchanged or replaced once the original item is returned at the owners
expense. If you have any problems, please contact Aeroworks.
Aeroworks cannot insure the skill of the modeler and can not influence the builder during the
construction or use of this aircraft, and therefore, will not be accountable for any property
damage, bodily injury or death caused by this aircraft.
Aeroworks cannot insure the skill of the modeler and can not influence the builder during the
construction or use of this aircraft, and therefore,

The purchaser/operator accepts all responsibility of any and all structural or

mechanical failures.
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KIT CONTENTS

Canopy systempainted and installed

(1) Cockpit and panel painted and installed

50cc P-51B Mustang

Materials List

Left Wing with Aileron, Flap covered: Pre-drilled

for the mounting of the control horns
(6) 6-32 blind nuts installed for the main retracts
mounting
(2) 4-40 blind nuts installed for the mounting fuel
tank and bomb pedestal
(5) pin point hinges glued for aileron
(5) pin point hinges glued for flap
(1) front locater pin installed
(1) Plywood Wing Bolt mounting pad covered
and glued
(2) Dummy Guns vacuumed and glued
(2) aileron and flap servo hatch cover installed by
(8) T2.6x8mm wood screws
(1) main landing gear hatch cover installed by (4)
T2.6x8mm wood screws

BASIC AIRCRAFT PARTS:

Fuselage with pre-installed vertical fin covered, firewall fuel-proofed,
(6) 4-40 blind nuts installed for the mounting of
cowling
(2) 6.35mm blind nuts installed for the mounting
of wings
(4) 6-32 blind nuts installed for the mounting of
tail wheel
(1) Engine box top hatch cover with AW logo installed by (4) T2.6x8mm PWA screws
(2) Tail Wheel Gear Doors installed
(1) Tail Wheel installed in the fuse
(2) Fiberglass Wing Fillets Left and Right,
painted and glued on the fuse
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(1) Template for marking location of bottom air

scoop
(1) Bottom Front Fuse Fillet - painted

Right Wing with Aileron, Flap covered: Pre-drilled

for the mounting of the control horns
6-32 blind nuts installed for the main retracts
mounting
(2) 4-40 blind nuts installed for the pedestal of
fuel tank and bomb mounting
(5) pin point hinges glued for aileron
(5) pin point hinges glued for flap
(1) front locater pin installed
(1) Plywood Wing Bolt mounting pad covered
and glued
(2) Dummy Guns vacuumed and glued
(2) aileron and flap servo hatch cover installed by
(8) T2.6x8mm wood screws
(1) main landing gear hatch cover installed by (4)
T2.6x8mm wood screws

#7:
(2) Mounting Pedestal for bomb and tank fiberglass painted and preinstalled 4-40 blind nuts
(2) Dummy Bombs fiberglass painted with bolt
holes drilled
(2) Dummy Tanks fiberglass painted with bolt
holes drilled
(4) 4-40x16mm hex head bolts for pedestal mounting
(4) 3mm split ring lock washers for pedestal mounting
(4) 3mm flat washers for pedestal mounting
(4) 4-40x16mm Hex Style head bolts for bombs or
tanks mounting
(4) 3mm split ring lock washers for bombs or tanks
mounting
(4) 3mm washers for bombs or tanks mounting

Horizontal Stabilizer with elevator assembly with

(10) pin point hinges (glued)---covered
Elevators Pre-drilled for the mounting of the control horns
Rudder with (5) pin point hinges (not glued) covered
Rudder Pre-drilled for the mounting of the control
horns

#8:
(4) 4-40x2-1/2 right hand and left hand threaded
pushrods with nuts for ailerons and flaps
(2) 4-40x3 right hand and left hand threaded pushrod with nuts for elevators
(1) Wrench for the right hand and left hand
threaded pushrod
(2) 4-40x300mm Threaded Pushrods
(2) 4-40 solder coupler with nuts
(2) 4-40 Metal Clevises
(14) 4-40 ball links
(14) 4-40x16mm hex style bolts
(14) 4-40 lock nuts
(8) Brass Spacers
(14) 3mm flat washers

SUB ASSEMBLIES:
#1:
Main Retractable Gears system installed in the
wing
#2:
110mm dia. rubber main wheels with aluminum
hub pre installed

#9:
(2)1x1100mm plastic coated pull-pull steel cable for
rudder
(2)1x750mm plastic coated pull-pull steel cable for
tail wheel steering preinstalled to tail wheel
steering arm tiller
(6) 4-40 Ball links
(6) 4-40x16mm hex style bolts
(6) 4-40 lock nuts
(4) 3mm flat washers
(6) Threaded Couplers
(6) Brass Swags
(8) AL Double Control Horns
(24) T2.6x16mm ailerons and flaps Control Horn
Mounting Screws
(24) T2.6x8mm rudder and elevator control horn
mounting screws

#3:
Pneumatic System for retracts pre installed
Air Tank, Air Lines, Air Valves, Electronic Sequencer, (2) mini servos for sequencer
#4:
Retractable Tail Wheel pre installed
Rubber tail wheel with aluminum hub pre installed
#5:
(1) Fiberglass Cowling w/ inside ring gluedpainted
with (6) bolt holes drilled and Bolt inserts preinstalled
(6) 4-40x16mm hex style bolts for mounting cowling

#6:
(1) Bottom Air Scoop painted with (2) holes drilled
for the wing bolts to go through
(2)12.5x95mm fiberglass tubes for the wing bolts
guides

#10:
(1) 750cc Gas Fuel Tank Assembly
(2) Brass Barbs for fuel line
(2) Fuel filler Dot 1 male and 1 female

#10:
(24) 6.35mm aluminum engine stand offs.
#11:
(2) Aluminum stabilizer tubes 383mm; 176mm
anodized black
(4) 4-40x16mm hex style head bolts for stab
mounting
(4) #6 bonded washers for stab mounting
(4) 3mm split ring lock washers for stab mounting
#12:
(1) 300x300mm Midnight Blue Covering
(1) 300x300mm Silver Covering
(1) 300x300mm White Covering
(1) 300x300mm Black Covering
#14: Manual CD
#15
(1) Throw Meter

ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE

Hardware:

50 CC Gas engine and ignition

Pitts style muffler-Custom Muffler-JTEC DA
50WPTF RECOMMENDED
Engine mounting bolts, and washers.
Propeller of choice
2 x aileron servos (min 180 in./oz. Torque,
Digital, Metal geared) Rec. HS7985-MG
2 x Flap servos (min 180 in./oz. Torque, Digital,
Metal geared) Rec. HS7985-MG
1 x rudder servo (min 180 in./oz. Torque,
Digital, Metal geared) Rec. HS7985-MG
2 x elevator servos (min 180 in./oz. Torque,
Digital, Metal geared) Rec. HS7985-MG
1 x throttle servo (Fast/Reliable) Rec. HS5645MG
1 x choke servo (Fast / Reliable) Rec. HS5645MG
Servo extensions 8 x 6, 2 x 24, 2 x 36
1 x 12 channel receiver ( PCM/2.4GHz recommended)
1 x receiver battery (min 6.0 volt / 1700ma)
1 x ignition battery (min 4.8 volt / 1700ma)
2 x switches with charge jacks

Allen wrenches US and Metric.

Dremel cutting disc and sanding drum tool
Electric drill and selection of bits
Razor saw
Flat head screwdriver
Hobby heat gun
Hobby iron and covering sock
Masking tape
Modeling knife
Needle nose pliers or crimping tool
Paper towels
Pen, pencil or felt tipped marker
Phillips screwdriver
Rubbing alcohol
Ruler and tape measure
Scissors
T pins
Waxed paper/Suran Wrap
Wire Cutters

Adhesives:

Tools:

15-30 Minute epoxy

Blue Loctite
Epoxy mixing cups, mixing sticks, brushes
CA kicker (optional)
Thick, Thin and Medium CA
Rubbing alcohol
Wipes

WARNING
Some rubbing alcohols
may attack painted parts.
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TIGHTENING AND RE-SHRINKING THE COVERING

1. Excessive heat from covering irons or heat guns
can cause the canopy to melt or warp. Take care
not to apply excessive heat to front section of
canopy

3. Using your covering iron with a soft sock, gently

apply pressure and rub in the covering. If any
bubbles occur, your iron may be to hot. Reduce
heat and work slowly.

2. Open your kit slowly and take care not to damage any parts of the kit. Remove all parts from
their plastic protective covers for inspection.
Before doing any assembly or installation of any
decals it is very important to re-shrink or retighten the already applied covering. Due to the
shipping process, heat and humidity changes
from different climates, the covering may become lose and wrinkle in the sun. If you take the
time to re-tighten the covering, you will be rewarded with a long lasting beautifully covered
model.

4. If bubbles persist, use a small pin to punch holes

in the bubble to relieve trapped air and reheat.

5. Use your heat gun and iron with extreme caution. Take care not to apply too much heat to
one area for long periods of time. This may
cause the trim colors to over shrink and pull
away leaving unsightly gaps on the color lines.
The trim stripes are especially vulnerable to over
shrinking.

6. Your model is covered with Ultracote covering. In case of repairs, the colors are:
Princess Elizabeth Scheme
Midnight Blue
Silver
Black
White

#885
#881
#886
#870

Tightening and re-shrinking the covering is

now complete. However, this is a never
ending process and should be checked after
each flying session.

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CHECKING SEAMS AND COLOR OVERLAPS FOR GOOD SEAL

1.

Go over all seams and color overlaps with

your sealing iron.

3.

Note: Even if your models covering has no

wrinkles out of the box it is still very important
to go over all seams and overlaps to make certain they are sealed securely. This is especially important at the leading edges of the
wings and stabs. We recommend checking
the covering after each flying session.

If wrinkles occur near the hinge lines use a

covering iron with a sock on a low heat
setting. Be careful not to apply to much
heat to the fiberglass fairing covering the
hinge line. To much heat in this area can
cause the fiberglass to warp.

Be careful not to apply to much

heat to the fiberglass fairing
covering the hinge line.
2.

Use your covering iron to ensure all edges,

seams, and color overlaps are securely sealed.

IMPORTANT:
It is the responsibility of the purchaser /
operator to check the covering seams and
overlaps for security and a good seal.
Aeroworks is not responsible for failure of
covering seams or overlaps during flight.

Note: If covering continues to lift apply a small

amount of thin CA underneath the covering.
Then using a clean rag apply pressure to secure.

One of the most important tools in your

flight box is a roll of clear tape. This can be
used at the field for fast and easy repairs of
the covering. Then once you have finished
flying the covering can be permanently
repaired.

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WING ASSEMBLY
3. Mark the center of the servo arm exit slot as
shown. This will aid in aileron servo alignment.

Aileron/Flap Servo Installation

1. Gather the aileron and flap servos, (8) servo
mounting screws, (4) servo mounting blocks, (2)
Wood screws to secure servo mounting blocks
(1) 6 Servo extension,(1) 24 Servo extension
(2) 1 1/4 Servo arms and (2) Aeroworks safety
clips as shown below.
Note: The ailerons and flaps have been pre-hinged
and glued to the wing panels and are ready
for flight. No other steps are necessary for
hinging.

4.

2. Remove the four screws holding the aileron

servo mounting plate to the wing as shown.

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Align the center of the servo arm to the reference mark made in the previous step. Place
servo mounting blocks next to servo and
mounting plate.

5.

Place the servo on a flat surface as shown, this

will ensure correct placement of the servo
onto the blocks. Use a C-clamp to hold the
servo mounting blocks to the servo.

7.

Install servo with servo mounting screws. Repeat servo installation process for all aileron
and flap servos.

6. Drill holes for servo mounting screws. Either an

electric drill or a manual hand drill will work
well in these steps.

8.

Use a pencil to mark the location of the servo

mounting blocks as shown. This will aid in
correctly positioning the mounting blocks
when gluing blocks to mounting plate.

Note: We recommend the Great

Planes Dead Center
tool Part #
GPM8130

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9. Apply 30 minute epoxy to the mounting blocks

as shown, be careful not to get epoxy onto the
servo itself.

11. Drill small hole through mounting plate and into

mounting blocks. Use provided mounting screws
to help secure the mounting block to the mounting plate as shown.
12. Repeat process for the remaining 3 wing servos.

10. Use a C-clamp to hold the servo mounting

blocks to the servo mounting plate.

13. Layout the servos with servo extension attached. One 24 extension will be used for the
aileron servo and one 6 extension will be used
for the flap servo. Use an Aeroworks Safety
Clip to ensure the plugs will not come apart
from vibration or light tension.

Note: Use two pieces of thin plywood to protect the

servo mounting plate and servo from being
damaged by the C-clamp.

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16. Pull the flap servo extension out the root end of
the wing using the same steps described for the
aileron extension.

14. Remove the balsa stick with the pull string from
the servo well and tie the pull string to the servo
lead as shown. Secure with tape so that the string
pulls from the front end of the connector to as-

Note: The aileron and flap leads will exit through a

hole in the top of the
wing, secure with tape
as shown.

sist in drawing the servo wire through the

wing without hanging up inside the wing.

17. Plug the servo into the receiver and turn on. Ensure servo is centered and the servo arm is centered in the cutout. Take advantage of servo programmers and match boxes available today to
achieve best results. This will help keep servos
from binding and causing possible aileron flutter.

15. Pull the aileron servo lead through the root end
of the wing.

Note: On metal geared servos use Loctite for all

Servo arm mounting screws.

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18. Re-install the four screws holding the aileron

servo mounting plate to the wing as shown. Repeat process for remaining aileron and flap servos.

2. Assemble the pushrod and control horn

assembly as shown. The ball link goes
between the left and right sides of the control horn
sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut. We recommend mounting the ball link in the center hole
of the control horn.

Aileron/Flap Control Linkage

Installation
1.

3. Align the control horns over the factory drilled

holes.

Gather the aileron control linkage parts as shown

below. There are (2) 4-40 2 1/2pushrods, (4) 4-40
ball link assemblies, (2) Flat washers (2) brass spacers, (2) left and (2) right side control horns, (1) Adjustment wrench and (12) wood screws for each wing
panel.

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6. Correct installation of ball link, flat washer and

brass spacer to servo arm shown below.

4. Use thick CA on each screw prior to

installing to lock screws in place
Note:

CA glues have a fast drying time.

Remember to work quickly

4-40 Bolt

Flat
Washer

Brass
Spacer
Lock Nut

Note: Flat washer prevents ball link from

coming off brass ball.

5. Align the left and right sides of the control horns

to the mounting holes and secure using six wood
screws as shown.

7. Install ball link to servo arm as shown below.

Repeat process for other aileron and flap control
horn, and pushrod installation.

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10. Correct flap pushrod installation shown below,

the servo arm should be approximately 45 degrees to the wing as shown.

8. Plug the servo into the receiver and turn radio

on. Ensure the servo trim and sub trim is centered. Adjust the length of the pushrod so that
the control surface is in the natural position.

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11. Finished wing panel assembly shown below.

9. Correct aileron pushrod installation shown below, the servo arm should be 90 degrees to the
wing as shown.

12. It is recommended to remove the inner gear

doors at this time to ensure they will not be damaged while checking landing gear operation.

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13. Attach the airlines to their respective connectors

and pump the system with air ( 100PSI MAX) .
This will be your last time to check for air leaks
in the retract system before the wings are joined.

Wing Panel Assembly

Gather the wing joining supplies shown below:
30 or 45 Minute Epoxy-Not Supplied
Mixing Cup/Sticks-Not Supplied
Nylon Zip Ties-Supplied
Tightening Dowels-Supplied
Plywood Wing Joiner-Supplied

Caution: Manually operate gear and gear door

valves to ensure the valves do not leak.
Take care not to crush inner gear doors
with gear when testing. We recommend
removing inner doors during testing
and assembly.

1. Mark the wing joiner as shown below. This will

aid in correctly positioning the wing joiner when
gluing.
14. Also check for proper operation of the retractable tail-wheel assembly and doors at this time.
Note: It is best to check air system at this time before going forward with any further assembly.

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2. Dry fit the wing as shown below, light sanding

of the wing joiner may be required for a perfect
fit.

4. Spread an even amount of 30 Minute Epoxy on

the wing root as shown.

Note: Pull air lines and servo extension clear and

secure with tape to prevent accidental gluing.

3. Spread an even amount of 30 Minute Epoxy inside of the wing joiner slot in each wing as
shown.

5. Evenly spread epoxy over the left half of the

wing joiner brace as shown below.

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6. Slide the wing joiner into the slot of the left

wing panel as shown below.

8. Slide the right wing panel onto the wing joiner

and press firmly against left wing panel.

7. Evenly spread epoxy over the right half of the

wing joiner brace and over opposite wing root
rib as shown below.

9. Use a Zip-Tie around the front lactation dowels

to hold the wing in position while the Epoxy
cures.

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10. Slide the included wing tightening dowels into

the holes drilled for the wing mounting bolts as
shown below. Attach a Zip-Tie around the dowels as shown, do not fully tighten until the next
step.

12. Use Rubbing alcohol to wipe away any excess

epoxy that has gotten onto the wings surface
during assembly Let the wing set until the glue
is fully cured.

11. Attach a Zip-Tie to the lower wing tightening

dowels as shown below. Evenly tighten both the
upper and lower ties making sure that the wing
stays aligned.
Note: Make sure wings are aligned at both the leading edge and trailing edge.

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STAB AND ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY

Elevator Servo Installation

1.

2. Slide servo into the opening of the stab. The

servo output shaft should face the leading edge
of the stab.

The elevators have been pre-hinged and glued to

the stabs and are ready for flight. No other steps
are necessary for hinging.
You will need the following items:
(2) Servos with mounting screws
(2) 1 1/4 Servo arms
(2) 36 Servo Extensions
(2) Aeroworks Safety Clips

Note: 36 servo extension will be used to

connect servos to receiver during a later
step.

3. The servo should fit in the servo opening as

shown below, if necessary sand the opening
slightly if the servo is a tight fit.
1. Elevator servo is installed in the root end of the
elevator. We have precut a slot in the mounting
rail for the servo lead to fit into.

Note: Make sure servo lead is not binding or

crimped. This may cause the wire to be cut.

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4. Use a pin drill to drill the four servo mounting

holes as shown below.
Note: We recommend the Great Planes Dead Center
tool Part # GPM8130

6. Following same steps as used in the wing assembly assemble pushrods to horns. Align the control horns over the factory drilled holes. We recommend installing ball link to center hole of
control horn.

5. Install servo with servo mounting screws as

shown below.

7. Use thick CA on each screw prior to

installing to lock screws in place

Note: To ease screw installation we recommend

using a magnetic screw driver, this will hold
screw to the head of screw driver while it is
installed.

Note:

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CA glues have a fast drying time.

Remember to work quickly

8. Align the left and right sides of the control horns

to the mounting holes and secure using six wood
screws as shown.

9. Correct elevator pushrod installation shown below, the servo arm should be 90 degrees to the
stab as shown.

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RUDDER AND RUDDER SERVO INSTALLATION

3. Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick
to apply the epoxy inside the pre-drilled holes in
the trailing edge of the fin. Apply epoxy to one
side of each hinge and insert the hinge completely into the hole.

Rudder Installation
1.

2.

Gather the rudder, hinges, epoxy, Vaseline,

stir sticks, mixing cup and alcohol as shown.
Use 15-30 minute epoxy to ensure adequate
working and cleanup time.

Note: Dry fit the hinges and rudder prior to gluing

hinges. This will ensure correct installation of
rudder and hinges.

Prep all hinges for installation by applying

Vaseline petroleum jelly or light oil to the
hinge joint. This ensures no epoxy gets into
the hinge during assembly.

4.

Ensure the hinge axis is vertical and parallel to

the trailing edge of the fin before epoxy cures.
Wipe away excess epoxy with alcohol wetted
wipes. Epoxy the hinges into the fin first and
allow epoxy to fully cure.

Note: Ensure you have free and full travel of each

hinge.

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TAILWHEEL STEERING
5.

Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered

stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre-drilled
holes in the leading edge of the rudder. Apply
epoxy onto each hinge.

Horns, Servo and Pull-Pull Cable

Installation
1.

6. Carefully slide the rudder onto each hinge and

against the trailing edge of the fin. Wipe away
excess epoxy with alcohol wetted wipes.
Note: Insure rudder moves freely to max throw before glue dries.

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Gather the rudder control linkage parts shown

below.
(2) Rudder cables
(6) 4-40 ball links with hardware
(4) Flat washers
(6) threaded couplers
(6) brass swaging tubes
(2) left control horns
(2) right control horns
(12) wood screws

2. Gather the following items for the rudder servo

installation:
Rudder Servo
2 1/2 Servo Arm (Double Servo Arm)
Servo mounting screws
Aeroworks Safety Clips

4. The cables should allow the tail wheel to move

freely in either direction.

3. The Pull Pull Cables for the tail wheel steering

have been installed at the factory and taped to
the servo floor as shown below. Remove the
tape and test the cables to make sure they are
securely attached at the tail wheel steering tiller
arm.

5. Install the rudder servo, the output shaft should

face the front of the fuse as shown.

Note: Check steering cables are securely mounted to

tail wheel steering arm.

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6. Install the 4-40 ball link onto the threaded coupler as shown below.

8. Thread the brass swag tube onto the steering pull

pull cable.

7. Tip: Use a hobby knife to remove the burrs from

the brass swaging tube as shown below. This
will allow the pull pull cables to pass through
with ease.

9. Thread the threaded coupler onto the steering

pull pull cable.

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10. Temporally install the ball link onto the rudder

servo arm as shown and adjust cable length to
remove excess slop.

12. Pull cable tight and thread cable back through

the brass swage tube as shown.

11. Ensure that the tail wheel is straight when the

rudder servo arm is 90 degrees to the servo case.

13. Loop the cable back through the brass swage

tube and pull tight as shown.

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14. Crimp the brass tube with a crimping tool or pliers.

16. A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage

tube to help secure the cable.

15. Cut off excess cable as shown.

17. Repeat the steps for the other tail wheel steering
pull pull cable. Install the cable ball links to the
inside holes and on top of the servo arm as
shown below.
Note: Insure the pull pull cables are not overly tight
as this can prevent the tail wheel from locking into place. Their should be a slight
amount of play when the tail wheel is in the
up position.

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RUDDER PULL-PULL
INSTALATION
18. Install the servo arm onto the rudder servo as
shown below. Tail wheel steering is now complete.

1. Gather the rudder control linkage parts shown

below.
(2) Pull pull cables
(2) Threaded couplers
(2) 4-40 Ball links
(2) Brass swaging tubes
Assemble threaded coupler and ball link at one
end of each cable.

2. Slide opposite end of pull pull cables into the

outer guide tubes from the radio compartment as
shown.

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5. Gather the rudder control horn parts shown below.

(2) left control horns
(2) right control horns
(12) wood screws.
(2) 4-40 ball links with hardware

3. Feed the cables through the rear guide tube as

shown. The guide tube has been removed near
the tail wheel to allow for proper operation of
the tail wheel.

Assemble ball links to control horns. It is

recommended that the center hole be used on
the horns

4. Pull the cable out the rear of the fuse as shown.

6. Screw the threaded coupler into the ball link as

shown below.

Tip: Tape the pull pull cable to the side of the fuse
to keep if from falling back inside fuse.

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7. Align the control horns over the factory drilled

holes.

9. Align the left and right sides of the control horns

to the mounting holes and secure using six wood
screws as shown.

8. Use thick CA on each screw prior to

installing to lock screws in place
Note:

10. Install the other rudder control horn using the

same method as before.

CA glues have a fast drying time.

Remember to work quickly

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11. Tape the rudder to the top edge of the vertical fin
in the neutral position as shown. This ensures
the rudder is straight when the cables are attached.

13. Install rudder pull pull cables to the control

horns using the same method used for the tail
wheel.
14. Rudder installation is now complete.

12. Plug the rudder servo into the rudder channel of

the receiver and power up. Turn on transmitter
to center rudder servo. Install rudder ball links
to servo arm.

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ENGINE INSTALLATION
3. Locate the laser cut engine mounting template
for the DA-50.

Engine Installation
1. Align cowl to fuse and bolt in place attach masking tape to bottom of fuse Mark the location of
the panel lines from the cowl onto the fuse.

Note: If other engines are used a universal template has been provided to fit your engine selection. Follow the next steps for making your
Engine template to match your engine.

This step will help with proper alignment of

the template material during the cowl installation steps shown later in this manual (Page 66

Note: If other then the DA50 is used for final assembly the engine may not fit inside the cowl
and some modification may be necessary.

2. The 50cc P-51B was designed around the DA

50 Illustrations for a DA-50 installation are provided below. Gather the engine, and mounting
hardware as shown below.
Note:

2 1/2 Standoffs are required for the DA 50

4. Center your engine over the laser marked thrust
lines on the universal template.

Note: Engine mounting hardware is Not Supplied

The correct distance from the firewall to the
front of the prop hub is: 6 13/16

Note: Custom J-Tec muffler

(Part # DA50WPTF) was used on this
model and will fit perfectly inside of the
cowl.

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5. Mark the engine mounting hole locations for

your engine.

7.

Align template to firewall and tape template

securely in place.

8. Use a 1/4 drill bit to drill the engine mounting

holes in firewall. After drilling is finished, remove template from firewall.
6. Drill the engine mounting hole locations for
your engine. Follow DA 50 Installation to mount
engine.

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9. Using mounting bolts and flat fender washers

mount engine to firewall. Tighten the bolts
evenly to prevent crushing of the firewall.

Throttle/Choke Servo Installation

1. Gather the throttle servo, choke servo and pushrod parts:

(2)
(4)
(4)
(2)
(4)

4-40 metal rod threaded at one end

4-40 ball links and hardware
Brass spacers
4-40 threaded solder couplers
Flat washer

10. Engine installation is now complete, insure that

the distance from the fire wall to the prop hub is
6 13/16 as shown below.
2. Gather the throttle and choke servo mounting
trays as well as the balsa mount riser as shown
below.

6 13/16

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3. Drill a hole through the firewall to allow the

throttle linkage to pass through and connect to
the carburetor.

5. Remove the engine in order to enlarge the throttle and choke pushrod holes as shown.

4. Drill a second hole through the firewall to allow

the choke linkage to pass through and connect to
the carburetor.

6. Enlarge the holes in the firewall as shown below, this will allow the pushrod to pass through
the firewall without binding.

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3. Assemble the choke servo arm as shown below.

The ball link should be on the bottom of the
servo arm.

Choke Servo Installation

1. Install a 4-40 ball link onto the 4-40 pushrod as
shown below.

2. Slide the pushrod through the firewall and attach

to the choke lever on the carb as shown below.

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4. Install the choke servo onto the servo mounting

tray using servo mounting screws as shown below.

6. Spread an even amount of 5 Minute epoxy on

the servo mount where it will be glued to the
fuse.

5. With the servo arm on servo check alignment of

push rod to back ball link. Use pencil to mark
the correct position of the servo mount.

7. Reinstall the servo mount as shown using the

alignment marks made in a previous step. Allow
the glue to fully cure before continuing.

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8. With the servo arm centered and the choke arm

centered, measure and mark the end of the choke
pushrod wire that will be inserted into the
threaded coupler as shown.

10. Gather the soldering tools as shown below.

9. Cut the choke pushrod to the correct length as

marked in the previous step.

11. Solder the threaded coupler to the choke pushrod

wire.

Note: For best results we recommend a high

quality Silver Solder like Sta-Brite silver
solder.

Note: Lightly sand end of

rod for best bond

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12. Attach the choke pushrod with the 4/40 ball

links and secure. Power up the receiver and
choke servo and adjust pushrod for proper operation. Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or
jam at closed or full open positions.

2. Attach the throttle pushrod with the 4/40 ball

links to the throttle arm on the carb as shown
below.

3. Spread thick CA on the back side of the throttle

servo mount balsa riser as shown.

Throttle Servo Installation

1.

Bend the throttle pushrod as shown below.

3 3/4

Threaded

1
7

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4. Glue the throttle servo mount riser to the fuse

side as shown below.

6. Install the servo mount as shown aligning servo

to throttle pushrod, allow the glue to fully cure
before moving on to the next step.

5. Spread an even amount of 5 Minute epoxy on

the servo mount where it will be glued to the
fuse.

7. Using the same method as described for the

choke linkage solder the threaded coupler onto
the throttle linkage and install as shown below.
Note: Ensure throttle linkage will not interfere with
fuel tank.

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IGNITION INSTALATION
1. Gather the ignition module, ignition battery,
regulator, switch, and mounting hardware as
shown.

4. Route the nylon ties through the holes drilled in

the previous step as shown below.

2. Position the ignition module outside the engine

box ensure spark plug lead connects to the engine without excess tension or chafing. Mark the
location for the nylon tie mounting holes.

5. Roll the supplied foam rubber to make a

4 layer pad as shown. Make the pad slightly
larger than the ignition module.

3. Use a 1/4 drill bit to drill the nylon tie mounting holes.

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6. Install the ignition module and the foam pad

with a nylon ties as shown.

8. Gather the ignition regulator as shown.

Note: We used a Pin and Flag Switch to aid in the
scale appearance of the airplane. These items
can be purchased directly from Aeroworks.

7. Install the ignition battery using the foam pad

with a nylon tie as shown.

9. Install the ignition regulator as shown below.

Follow the regulator manufacturers directions
for specific regulator mounting instructions.

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10. Drill a hole for the ignition switch as shown below.

12. Ignition installation is now complete.

11. Install the ignition switch as shown below. Follow the switch manufacturers directions for specific switch mounting instructions.

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FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

3. Assemble the fuel pick up line, rubber stopper
and metal end caps. As shown below.

Fuel Tank Assembly

1. Gather the fuel tank parts as shown below. A
750cc (26oz) fuel tank has been provided.
Note: Fuel line is not provided but can be purchased
from Aeroworks

2. Locate the (2) supplied brass fuel barbs. Solder a

brass fuel barb to the fuel line pick up tube. This
will keep the weight of the fuel clunk from pulling the fuel line off the brass tube.

4. Solder a brass fuel barb to the other end of the

fuel pick up line.

Note: No brass barbs are required for the air vent

lines.

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5. Final assembly of rubber fuel stopper with fuel

pick up tube shown below.

7. Install the fuel tubing and clunk. Secure the fuel

tubing with nylon ties to the pick-up tube and
clunk.

6. Install air vent tube into rubber stopper and bend

upward. Air vent tube should rest as close to the
top of fuel tank as possible. Without touching
the top of the tank.

8. Insert the rubber stopper assembly into the tank

with the vent tube at the top of the tank.

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9. Secure the rubber stopper with set screw. Take

care not to strip threads by over tightening set
screw

2. Install a short piece of fuel line and the fuel T

to the fuel pick up tube.
Note:

Using a heat gun and or soapy water solution to soften the fuel line will help with the
installation of the fuel T.

3. Install the fuel filter, fuel filler line and carburetor fuel line to the fuel tank. Be sure to leave
enough fuel line to reach the engine carburetor
and the filler dot.

Fuel Tank Installation

1. Gather the fuel tank parts as shown below. Fuel
tank, fuel tubing, foam rubber, fuel T, fuel
filler dot, fuel filter and nylon ties.

Note: It is recommended you always use a fuel

filter in the fuel line to the carburetor.

Note: The fuel line, fuel T, fuel filter are not

supplied, but are available through
Aeroworks.

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6. Install foam rubber pad for fuel tank to rest on.

Foam rubber will help prevent fuel from foaming or getting air bubbles from engine vibration

4. Use small nylon ties to secure fuel line.

Note: Gasoline will cause the fuel line to swell
over time. Always secure fuel lines with
nylon ties to prevent them from pulling off
during flight.

5. Unscrew and move retract control plate away

from the tank mount as shown below. Thread
nylon ties under tank mounting plate and center
in position.

7. Install the fuel tank with the vent line towards

the TOP of the fuse as shown below.

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8. Attach the fuel line to the carburetor as shown.

Use a small nylon tie to secure the hose to the
carburetor.

10. Drill a hole in the bottom of the fuse to allow the

vent line to exit as shown below.

9. Route the vent line on top of the fuel tank and

secure with small nylon ties as shown. This will
stop excess fuel from draining out the vent line
during an extended down line or when lifting the
tail.

11. Route the vent line out of the bottom of the fuse
as shown below. Using rubber grommet for a
professional finish.

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12. Gather the fuel filler dot (supplied) and drill bits
as shown below.

14. Glue the fuel filler dot mount in place using

thick CA as shown below.

Note: We recommend you start with a smaller size

drill bit then increase the bit size to the
correct size to fit your filler dot. This will
help prevent the fuse side from splitting
or cracking.

13. Mark and drill the location of the fuel filler dot.
Note:

15. Rout the fill line through the fuel dot mount and
attach the fuel dot as shown.

The higher you mount the fuel fill dot the

less fuel will siphon out when fueling.

16. Fuel filler dot installation is now complete.

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Air Fill Valve Installation

1. Gather the air fill valve (supplied) as shown below.

3. Locate the yellow air fill valve line as shown

below.

2. Use a 1/4 drill bit to drill the mounting hole for

the air fill valve as shown below.

4. Use a heat gun to soften the air line as shown.

This will allow the hose to slide onto the air
valve easily.

Note: Air filler valve location is at the builders discretion. The recommended mounting location
is shown below.

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5. Attach the hose the fill valve as shown below.

7.

6. Mount fill valve from the backside as shown

below.

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Use the mounting nut to securely fasten the air

valve to the fuse side as shown below.

Air Scoop Installation

1. Gather the air scoop, wing mounting bolts, wing

bolt guide tubes, wing reinforcement discs and
bottom fuse fillet as shown below.

3. Use a hobby knife to remove covering for wing

reinforcement discs as shown below.

Note: Nylon bolts shown in manual have been replaced with metal bolts and washers for extra
strength.

2. Install wing with wing bolts and reinforcement

discs, mark location of wing reinforcement discs
as shown below.

4. Coat the bolt with Vaseline to prevent glue from

sticking to bolt.

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5. Apply 5 minute epoxy to wing reinforcement

discs as shown below.

7.

6. Use wing mounting bolts to securely hold wing

reinforcement discs in place as shown below.
Allow the glue to fully cure before moving on.

Locate the rear air scoop and mounting template as shown below.

8. Align rear scoop to fuselage and lightly mark

position of air scoop onto the wing using a pen.
This will be used to correctly align the mounting
template.

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9. Remove air scoop as shown below.

11. Finished marking pattern shown below.

Note: Scoop alignment marks drawn on bottom of

the wing.

10. Using alignment marks tape air scoop mounting

template to the bottom of the wing as shown.
Use a pen to mark the location of the template,
both the inside and outside of the template will
be marked.

12. Use a hobby knife to cut the covering away from

the wing as shown below. Be careful not to cut
into the underlying balsa as this can weaken the
structure of the wing.

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13. Use sand paper to roughen the gluing surface of

the air scoop as shown.

15. Carefully position the air scoop onto the wing

as shown making sure the air scoop is positioned correctly before the glue fully cures.

14. Apply thick CA on the bottom of the wing in the

area cut out in a previous step.

16. Allow glue to fully cure before moving on.

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17. Remove wing and gather the wing bolt guide

tubes and slide them into the precut holes as
shown below.

19. Mark guide tubes flush with top of air scoop.

Remove guide tubes and use a saw or a rotary
cutting tool to remove excess guide tube.
Note: Mark guide tubes Right/Left to ensure correct
installation.

18. It will be necessary to sand the tubes so they fit

the taper of the wing and flush to the top of the
reinforcement discs as shown below.

20. Place masking tape over holes and cut away tape
from guide tube holes with a hobby knife.
Note: Masking tape will help protect paint when
sanding tubes flush to scoop.

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21. Reinstall guide tubes and use a sanding bar to

sand the guide tubes flush with the air scoop as
shown.

23. From the inside use thick CA to glue the guide

tubes in place as shown below.

22. Remove the masking tape from the air scoop.

24. Gather the bottom fuse fillet, thick CA, T Pin

and sand paper as shown below.

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25. Align fillet with fuse and mark the location of

the bottom fuse fillet onto the wing.

27. Sand the mounting area of the fuse fillet as

shown below.

26. Use a T-Pin to poke holes in the covering along

the inside of the mounting line. This will allow
the CA to bond securely with the wing.

28. Place a piece of suran wrap in the front portion

of the wing saddle. Use a hobby knife to cut the
wing dowel holes as shown.

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29. Install the wing on the fuse, make sure the suran
wrap covers the entire front portion of the wing
mount.

31. Place the fuse fillet back onto the wing and allow the glue to dry.

30. Apply thick CA on the inside of the line marked

in a previous step.

32. Wing air scoop and fuse fillet installation is now

complete.

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RADIO INSTALLATION
1. Gather the receiver, battery, switch, and regulator as shown below.

3. Reinstall the retract control plate using the 4

wood screws as shown below.

2. Install the receiver battery, receiver, and regulator using the supplied nylon ties and foam pad as
shown below.

4. Be sure to allow easy access to the air line quick

disconnects as shown.

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5. Final radio installation shown below.

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COWL INSTALLATION
1. Gather the following material for making a cowl
cutout template.

3. Cut the template material to 5 wide as shown

below. This will allow the template to correctly
fit on the cowl.

Hobby Knife, Ruler, Tape, Felt tip pen or marker

Template material has been supplied.

2. Measure and mark the template material at 5 as

shown below.

4. Refer back to page #36 Step #1 when we had

you mark bottom of fuse . This alignment mark
will be used at this time.

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5. Tape template to fuse bottom transfer alignment

marks onto template. Use masking tape to securely hold the template to the fuse.

7. Using a hobby knife cut out template for cylinder head.

6. Trace around the cylinder head of the motor being careful to keep the template in the same location.

8. Reattach the template to fuse and check to see if

the template lines up correctly and cut out for
cylinder is correct. It may be necessary to make
small adjustments to the cut out at this time.

Note: Mark Cowl Side on template for easy

reference when placing template on cowling

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9.

Attach the muffler to the motor at this time.

Leave the template attached to the fuse.

12. Dry fit template and check to see if the template

lines up correctly. It may be necessary to make
small adjustments to the cut out at this time.

10. Trace around the muffler exhaust stacks being

careful to keep the template in the same location.

13. Once satisfied with fit remove template and

align template with the panel line marks on cowl
and template fit flush with rear of cowl.

11. Using a hobby knife cut out the template for the
hot air exit and muffler stacks relief hole.

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14. With alignment mark aligned and template fit

flush to rear of cowl tape template to bottom of
cowling as shown below.

16. Remove the template and use a rotary cutting

tool and sanding drum to cut out the opening in
the cowl.

17. Reinstall the cowl to check the fit of the cylinder

head and muffler.
Note: Be sure that the cylinder head and muffler
will not rub against the cowl. Make
adjustments as necessary.
Note: We have found this to be adequate cooling for
the DA 50. Depending on your engines operating temperature, you may need to allow for
more exit air for your engine to run at its recommended operating temperature.
Always check the operating temperature of
your engine to prevent any damage from
occurring. Aeroworks is not responsible for
damages incurred from improper engine
cooling.

15. Mark cut lines with removable marker.

Note: Take care and test painted areas prior to
using any type of paint remover, rubbing
alcohols or cleaners to remove any pen lines.

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18.

Finished cowl installation shown below.

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Spinner and Prop Installation

1. Gather the following items as shown below.
Spinner (supplied)
Prop (not supplied)
Drill jig guide (not supplied)
Alignment bolt (not supplied)
Wood spacer as shown below (not supplied)

3. Remove the spinner back plate from the nose

cone as shown. Make certain holes are aligned
correctly.

4. Place a propeller drill jig onto the back side of

the back plate as shown.

2. With spinner cone screwed to back plate mark

the location of the prop cutouts onto the back
plate as shown below.

Note: Install the drill jig onto the back of the spinner back plate.

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5. Use a bolt, and plywood spacer to securely fasten the drill guide to the back plate as shown.

7. Use a drill press to drill the holes through back

plate for the prop bolts as shown. Take your time
on this step, it is very important that the holes
are drilled correctly.

6. Tighten the bolt as shown below, this will insure

the drill jig will not move during the drilling
process. Make sure the drill jig is positioned as
shown below. This will ensure the prop is in the
correct position for starting.
8. After the back plate has been drilled attach the
prop as shown. Ensure that the drill guide has
not moved from its original position.

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9. Align the prop between the two marks made in a

previous step. This will ensure that the prop
lines up correctly with the spinner.

11. Slide the nose cone over the prop and onto the
back plate as shown.

10. Use two of the prop mounting bolts to help keep

the spinner back plate from becoming misaligned.

12. Install the nose cone mounting bolts as shown

below.

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13. Check and make sure that the prop does not
come in contact with the spinner. If it does use a
dremel tool to remove the material around the
opening of the nose cone.

15. Using a drill press drill through the drill jig

guide and back plate and into the prop. This will
keep the prop aligned with the back plate.

14. Remove the nose cone as shown below. Ensure

that the drill guide has not moved from its original position.

16. Make a reference mark on both the prop and

back plate to help realign the prop.

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17. Install the prop and spinner using the prop

mounting bolts included with your engine.
18. Spinner and prop installation are now complete.

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DECAL INSTALLATION
Decals Available through Aeroworks
1. Placement of OPTIONAL decal
shown, included decals will differ.

package

2. Placement of OPTIONAL
decal package
shown, included decals will differ.

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PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION
1. Mount the cowl using the cowl mounting bolts .

3. Secure bottom wing to fuse with bolt.

Note: Metal bolt and washer are supplied for wing
mounting.

2. Connect aileron extensions, flap extensions, and

air lines to their respective positions in the fuse
and wing. Use an Aeroworks Safety Clip to ensure the plugs will not come apart from vibration
or light tension.

4. Tighten the wing mount bolt as shown. Over

tightening of bolt can damage threads or break
bolt or strip blind nut.

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5. Slide the stab tubes in the fuse stab tube sleeves

(short tube front, long tube rear). Slide the
stabs on the stab tube and plug in the elevator
servo connectors. Secure elevator extension at
this time, us and Aeroworks safety clip to keep
the connector from
loosening in flight.

7. Close the canopy by closing the top hatch followed by the side hatch as shown below.

8. Secure the top and side of the canopy with two

Phillips head screws.

6. Slide the rubber backed washers on the stab

mounting bolts and insert bolts through the stab
mounting tabs and into the fuse blind nuts.
Tighten snugly but do not over tighten and crack
the stab mounting tabs or the fuse sides.

Please note that canopy comes in the closed position

with screws installed from the factory. These screws
must be in place in order to fly the airplane, flying
without these screws may result in failure.

If you do not remove your stabs for transportation

purposes. We recommend you use (blue) Loctite to
help keep bolts from vibrating loose.

We recommend checking the stab

mounting bolts after each flying
session
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Drop Tanks and Drop Bombs Installation

1. Gather the drop tanks or drop bombs, mounting

bolts, mounting pylons, and pylon mounting
bolts.

3. Tighten mounting bolts to the blind nuts preinstalled in the wing as shown. It may be necessary
to use blue loctite on these bolts to prevent them
from loosening during flight.

4. Tighten the 4-40 bolt securing drop tank/bomb

as shown.

2. Place the 4-40 mounting bolts into the mounting

pylons as shown below.

Note: It is recommended that the drop tanks/bombs

be left off for the initial test flights.

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CENTER OF GRAVITY
3. Start at recommended CG until you are comfortable with the flight characteristics of the aircraft.
You may find this a bit nose heavy at first but
that is fine to start with. After you are comfortable adjust the CG to suit your flying style in
small steps, especially when shifting the CG toward the tail. Move the battery or add small
stick on weights to the nose or tail as necessary.

Center of Gravity

2 3/4 Back
Measured
From the Wings Leading Edge
at the Wing Tip

2. Balance the 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB

without fuel in the tank with the batteries installed and ready to fly with gear retracted. The
engine, radio, servos, and battery you use will
determine the final weight and locations of
equipment. Try to balance the model by moving
the battery and receiver before adding any ballast.

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CONTROL THROWS
1. The amount of control throw should be adjusted
using mechanical means as much as possible and
then electronically with the radio. The control
throws are shown in degrees and inches of deflection measured at the widest point of the control surface for both low and high rates.

4. Location for throw meter to measure Flap throw

in degrees.

5. Location for throw meter to measure Elevator

2. Use the supplied flight control deflection meter to

measure the throws in degrees. Prop up the tail of
the aircraft until the fuselage is parallel to the
table top.

throw in degrees.

3. Location for throw meter to measure Aileron

throw in degrees.

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6. Measure the rudder deflection in inches from

bottom of the rudder

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Batteries: Transmitter, ignition and receiver batteries are fully charged.

Control Throw Deflection Table

Low Rate

High Rate

Aileron

1/2 or 10 up
1/2 or 10 down

3/4 or 15 up
34 or 15 down

Fasteners: Check all engine bolts, wing bolts,

hatch bolts, servo screws, control horn bolts,
wheel collars, and clevis keepers are tight and
secure.

Rudder

1 left
1 right

1 1/2 left
1 1/2 right

Covering: Check all covering and seams are

sealed and secure.

Elevator 5/8 or 12 up
5/8 or 12 down

1 or 18 up
1 or 18 down

Flap

2 or 30 down

Radio: Check trims set to neutral and controls

centered. Check rate and condition switches
set properly. Check the receiver antenna is
fully extended and not reversed on it self.

3/4 or 10 down

Range check: Do a range check with and without

the engine running in accordance with the radio manufacturer instructions. If there is insufficient range or a large reduction with the
engine running, do not fly until it is resolved!

We recommend 15% Expo on low rates, 30%

expo on high rates. You a can adjust from there
to suit your own flying style.

Fuel: Fill the fuel tank before each flight.

Gear: Ensure the air tank is holding 100-110 PSI
Before each flight. Inspect the airlines and
valves for leaks as this could cause the gear
to stay in the retracted position. The landing
gear should cycle 6 complete times before
needing to be refilled.

Preflight Checks
Center of Gravity: Check CG is set properly.

Canopy: Ensure the canopy retention bolt is

securely screwed in place before each
flight.

Engine: The engine should run smoothly at all

throttle settings with smooth transition from
idle to full throttle without stalling or hesitation. Do not fly an unreliable engine. Read
engine instructions including break in and tuning completely.

Gear Doors: It is very important that the inner and

outer gear doors are checked between
flights. Failure to do so can result in
the loss of a gear door in flight.

Prop balancing: Ensure prop is properly balanced

prior to mounting on engine.

Sequencer: In order for the sequencer to operate

correctly the retract switch must be in
the gear down position when the receiver is first turned on. If the switch is
not in this position when the receiver is
turned on it will not allow the gear to
operate. This will require the receiver to
be shut off, the switch to be put in the
down position and the receiver to be
turned back on.

Flight Controls: Ensure all flight controls are

free from binding and are centered. Check
that all hinges are tight and will not pull out.
Control linkages must be rigid and tight and
have no slop. Confirm proper direction of ailerons, rudder, and elevator. Experienced flyers have lost airplanes due to reversed ailerons. Right roll is right up, left down. Left roll
is left up, right down.

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Flight Envelope
The 50cc P-51B Mustang ARF-QB is capable of
many scale maneuvers. After you gain some confidence and experience flying the airplane you can cut
loose and perform any maneuver you can think of.
Here is a list of some of the more popular scale maneuvers you can try:

Loops and rolls

High Speed passes
Low speed passes
Simulated bombing runs
General circle flying
Touch and goes
Inverted flight
Stall Turns
2 and 4point rolls
Slow rolls
The sky and your imagination are you only limits.

FLY and ENJOY!

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