Top Flite TOPA0101 - Manual (Page 3)

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF &
OTHERS – FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Your Top Flite F4U Corsair is not a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that
functions very much like an actual airplane.
Because of its performance, the Corsair, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally
enjoyable, we recommend that you get
experienced, knowledgeable help with
assembly and during your first flights
. You’ll
learn faster and avoid risking your model before
you’re truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop
has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than
2,500 chartered clubs across the country. Through
any one of them, instructor training programs and
insured newcomer training are available.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone
number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Telephone: (800) 435-9262
Fax: (317) 741-0057
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Top Flite GOLD
EDITION Corsair.
The Top Flite F4U Corsair is a sport scale model of
the Chance Vought F4U Corsair. This kit may be
built as a sport model for sport flying or detailed out
for sport scale competition. Either way, the model
possesses a very good scale outline.
The decals in the kit (and shown on the box cover)
duplicate a Korean war vintage F4U-4 Corsair
which lends itself well to a MonoKote
® covering.
Most other types of the Corsair line, such as
the F4U-1A, may be built from this kit with
minor modifications.
Several color photo sets and 3-view drawings
suitable for sport scale documentation are
available from:
Scale Model Research
3114 Yukon Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-8058
The Top Flite Corsair is designed to fly as good as
it looks. The outer wing panels have jig tabs that
automatically build in approx. 1-1/4 degrees of
washout to prevent tip stalling. The computer-
designed, interlocking structure allows you to build
a straight and true model that will fly great.
This model aircraft is not for beginners. The Top
Flite Corsair has excellent flight characteristics and
is very maneuverable, but it is quite fast and does
not have the required stability and self recovery
characteristics of a good R/C trainer. A pilot should
be confident flying a sport aircraft with ailerons
before attempting to fly the Corsair.
Please inspect all parts carefully before starting to
build! If any parts are missing, broken or defective,
or if you have any questions about building or
flying this model, please call us at (217) 398-8970
and we'll be glad to help. If you are calling for
replacement parts, please look up the part
numbers and the kit identification number
(stamped on the end of the carton) and have them
ready when calling.
PRECAUTIONS
1. You must build the plane according to the plan
and instructions. Do not alter or modify the model,
as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable
model. In a few cases the plan and instructions
may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances you should assume the plan and written
instructions are correct.
2. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
3. You must use a proper R/C radio that is in first
class condition, the correct sized engine and
correct components (fuel tank, wheels, etc.)
throughout your building process.
4. You must properly install all R/C and other
components so that the model operates properly
on the ground and in the air.
5. You must test the operation of the model before
the first and each successive flight to insure that all
equipment is operating, and you must make certain
that the model has remained structurally sound. Be
sure to check external nylon clevises often.
Replace any that show signs of wear.
6. You must fly the model only with the competent
help of a well experienced R/C pilot if you are not
already an experienced R/C pilot at this time.
Remember: Take your time and follow directions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
N O T E : W e , a s t h e k i t m a n u f a c t u r e r , c a n
provide you with a top quality kit and great
instructions, but ultimately the quality and
flyability of your finished model depends on
how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any
w a y g u a r a n t e e t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f y o u r
completed model, and no representations are
expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
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