Wingspan:86-1/2 in [2195mm]Wing Area: 1325 in2 [85.5 dm2] Weight: 22– 24 lb[9.98–10.88 kg]WingLoading:38– 42 oz/ft2[116–128 g/dm2]Length: 72 in [18

10❏ ❏ 3. Temporarily attach the retract to the wing with two 6-32 x ¾" [19mm] machine screws. Extend the retract. View the wheel from directly ab

11with a 5/32 [4mm] drill bit. Secure the landing gear cover to the retract with two 6-32 x 1/4" machine screws and #6 fl at washers. Note that cl

12ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGEFirmly pull on the elevators to check that the hinges are securely glued.INSTALL THE STABILIZER❏ 1. Test fi t the two aluminum s

13Use the toothpick to apply epoxy to the ends of the rudder hinges that go into the fi n. Insert each hinge into the fi n and wipe away any excess epox

14❏ 2. Slide the tail gear wire into the fi xed tail gear frame. Secure the tail gear wire in the frame with a second 3.5mm wheel collar and 2.5 x 4mm

15❏ 11. Drill two 3/32" [2.4mm] holes through the bottom rails for the tail gear. Mount the tail gear to the bottom rail with two #6 x ½" [1

16❏ 18. Slide a 3.5mm wheel collar followed by the tail wheel and a second wheel collar on the tail gear wire. Apply a drop of threadlocker to the thr

17❏ 6. Install a 2-56 ball link ball on the choke arm and secure it with a 2-56 nylon nut.❏ 7. Temporarily install the engine inverted on the aluminum

18❏ 16. Install the throttle and choke servos in the servo tray. Remove the screws and servos and harden the screw holes with thin CA.❏ 17. Slide a pl

19❏ 2. Attach a 12" [305mm] piece of pressure tubing to the front of the retract pressure tank. Use Shoe Goo or an RTV adhesive to glue the press

2INTRODUCTIONIn 1941 the Spitfi re Mk IX was developed to counter the German Fw 190. The Spitfi re Mk IX was developed from the Mk V by installing the M

20❏ 9. Cut off ½" [13mm] from the threaded end of the 2-56 x 6" [152mm] metal pushrod. Thread the nylon ball socket on the pushrod. Snap the

21❏ 4. Attach the ignition module tray to the aluminum engine standoffs with four nylon tie straps.❏ 5. Connect the ignition module to the ignition sw

22INSTALL THE COWL❏ 1. Test fi t the cowl over the engine. The bottom of the cowl will need to be trimmed to fi t over the engine head and the exhaust.

23❏ 7. Position the radiators on the bottom of the wing, behind the retract and perpendicular to the root of the wing. Mark the location on the coveri

24❏ 10. Trim the fl oor to fi t. If the fl oor needs to be shortened, remove the excess from the aft end of the fl oor. If you plan on installing a pilot

25❏ 17. Install the pilot bust (not included) in the cockpit. You will need to use a block to raise the pilot.❏ 18. Insert the antenna mast into the s

26GET THE MODEL READY TO FLYINSTALL THE PROPELLER❏ 1. Carefully balance the propeller and any spare propellers. An unbalanced propeller can be the sin

27❏ 1. Use a box or something similar to prop up the bottom of the fuselage so the horizontal stabilizer and wing will be level. Hold a ruler vertical

285-13/16" [147mm]❏ 1. If using a Great Planes C.G. Machine, set the rulers to 5-13/16" [147mm]. If not using a C.G. Machine, use a fi ne-poi

29❏ 9. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where appropriate (servo mounting screws, aileron hatches, etc.).❏ 10. Confi rm that all controls o

3such as a kit box cover from a plastic model, a photo, or a profi le painting, etc. If the photo is in black and white, other written documentation of

30GENERAL1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy

31of the servos, size and loads on control surfaces, and added features should be considered as an increase to these minimums. Batteries should be abl

32FLIGHTFor reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffi c, it is a good idea to have an assistant on the fl ight line with you. Tell him to remind yo

33Left Retract CoverRight Retract Cover

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35notes:

4RADIO EQUIPMENTThe radio equipment and number of channels required to fl y the Top Flite Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF depends on the capabilities of your

5❍ Drill❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32" [2.4mm], 1/8" [3.2mm], 3/16" [4.8mm], 13/64" [5.2mm], 1/4"

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7ASSEMBLE THE WINGSStart with the left wing so the assembly matches the photos the fi rst time through.❏ 1. Lay a few paper towels on top of each other

8secure the servo mounting blocks to the aileron servo hatch. Use thin CA to harden the screw threads❏ ❏ 7. Connect a 24" [610mm] servo extension

9HOW TO SOLDER1. Roughen the end of the pushrod with coarse sandpaper where it is to be soldered. Use denatured alcohol or other solvent to thoroughl