F4F Wildcat BNF and PNP Manual
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From Pearl Harbor through 1942 the F4F Wildcat was the only
U.S. fighter in the Pacific theater capable of thwarting the
advances of Japan’s naval air forces. And though it was slower
and less maneuverable than the vaunted Zero, its heavier
armor, self-sealing fuel tanks and rugged airframe could often
help a skilled pilot overcome this performance gap and live to
fight another day.
ParkZone brings the legendary Wildcat to life with this great
flying Bind-N-Fly® park flyer modeled after a plane flown by
Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare – the U.S. Navy’s
first flying ace. Scale touches include a realistic paint scheme,
simulated engine cylinders and cowl flaps, molded wheels
tucked into the fuselage and more.
WARNING: Although your aircraft comes almost ready to
y, it is for experienced RC pilots only and is not a toy. Misuse
of the plane can cause serious bodily harm and damage to
property. Therefore, only an experienced RC pilot should y
it. Because of the high performance nature of this aircraft,
we recommend you only y in very large open areas or RC
club elds.
F4F Wildcat PNP/BNF Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Topic Page
Safety Precautions and Warnings 2
Introduction 3
Battery Warnings 4
Charging the Flight Battery 4
General Assembly and Maintenance Tips 5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding 6
Installing Wings 7
Installing Horizontal Tail and Pushrods on Control Horns 8
Installing Flight Battery 9
Adjusting Center of Gravity 9
Control Direction Test 10
Reverse Controls 10
Control Surface Travel Measurement 11
Installing the Propeller 12
Motor and ESC Removal 13
PNP Installation 14
Range Check 14
Before Each Flying Session 15
Flying Tips 15
Repairs 15
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) 15
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Replacement Parts and Optional Parts 16
Warranty and Service 17
Contact Information 18
F4F Wildcat Specications
Wingspan
Length
Weight (RTF)
38.4 in (975mm)
28.7 in (730mm)
25.4 oz (720 g)
F4F Wildcat Features
Bind-N-Fly
Version
Plug-N-Play
Version
Motor
ParkZone 480-size 960Kv
brushless outrunner
ESC
ParkZone 18A brushless
Receiver
Spektrum™ AR500 DSM2
5-channel sport receiver *
Battery
3S 11.1V 1300mAh 15C Li-Po
Charger
Variable rate 2- to 3-cell
Li-Po balancing fast charger
Transmitter
Full range DSM2
aircraft transmitter *
To register your product online, go to http://www.parkzone.com
* Recommended for Plug-N-Play Version