P-38 LIGHTNING

Specifications

Wing Span 52in/1320mm

Wing Area 336.5sq in/21.7sq dm

Flying Weight 3.75 lbs/1700g

Fuselage Length 37.6in/954mm

Engine brush less motor(250-300w)

OR 12(2c)*2

Radio 4 channels 7servos

Warning!This model is not a toy.

It is designed for maximum performance.Please seek advice if one us not familiar with this kind of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries .Remember, safety is the most important thing.Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference.

P-38 Lightning

INDEX

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION --------------------------------- P.1

TOOLS REQUIRED ----------------------------------------------- P.1

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ------------------------------------------------- P.2

PARTS LIST ------------------------------------------------------------- P.2

ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------------------------- P3-P10

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------------- P10

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately!)

1 4 Channel R/C Transmitter 3

Motor

5 Propeller

2

4 Channel Mini R/C receiver

4

Helm

6

Battery of receiver

6V 1300mAh

TOOLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately!)

Sharp Hobby Knife Needle Nose Pliers Screw Driver

Scissors Awl Wire Cutters

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.

Read through the manual before you begin,so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

2.Check all parts.If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer.Please DRY

FIT and check for defective for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly.Any

parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty

replacement.The manufacturer will replace any defective parts,but will be difficult to extend to

the good parte that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly.

3.

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

Apply P.A Glue

C.A

Apply C.A Glue

A

B

Apply A.B Glue

Pay close attention here

2mm

Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 2mm)

Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling

P.A

Cut off shaded portion

Purchase separately

Assemble left and right sides the same way

Parts List

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ASSEMBLY

Main Wing

Please connect the wing with the hinges

Aileron servo

C.A

Please drill 2mm pilot holes for the model tri-horn .When assembling the servo ,please lenth the leads ,and use the

PM 2 25mm screw assembled the tri-horn.

2mm

P.A

Peel off the film,and assemble the tri-horn

3

Assemble the right servo at the same step

Elevator and rudder

First insert the elevator into the end of the fuselage, then insert the rudder.

Landing Gear

P.A

A

B

Settle the shake arm for pushrod,then assemble the landing gear according to the diagram.In the assembly, use 4mm collar and the3*15 round-head screw.

4.5mm

Wheel 50mm

Round head screw 3 15mm

P.A

PMA 2 12mm screw

Complete

The shake arm must cut two holes off,and the blind nut must be settled inside of the fuselage

4

Engine

Speed controller

Battery

Please assemble the motor like the diagram.

And put the battery and the speed controller in the right place

The brush less motor(250-300w)

You can also assemble the 12(2c) engine. And when assemble the engine mount,youmust settle the right place.

Please assemble the left motor by the same way

Cowling and propeller

Please assemble the cowling and the propeller like step of the diagrams,and settle the right one by the same way.

P.A

5

Complete

Elevator servo

Battery

Please assemble the elevator pushrod like the diagram,and settle the other side by the same step

P.A

When assemble the servo,please put it on the right place and length the lead,and through the wing

2mm

Tail Landing Gear

Wheel 60 mm

Please assemble the landing gear like the diagram,first peel off the film

3mm collar

Round-head screw 3 15mm

P.A

3mm

6

Front wheel servo

P.A

The servo leading must through the hole

Main wing

The front wheel servo Receiver

Please assemble the main wing like this,set the two wing in the fuselage,then settle the screw to keep the wing.

Nylon screw 4 30mm keeping the wing

Canopy

7

Please assemble the canopy like the diagram

PMA 2 12mm screw

2mm

The radio equipment

Please settle the servos according to the diagram,and go the leads through right direction

The aileron servo

The elevator servo

The throttle servos

Front wheel servo

The elevator servo

The aileron servo

The throttle servo must adjust at the same dual rate,and the speed of the propeller must at the same rate.This makes the safely flying.

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Wing Setting

Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.

A

D D

A

C

B

B =

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B

C

C.G.

The ideal C.G.position is 76mm(3in)behind the leading edge measured at top wing centre line.

In order to obtain the C.G.specified ,add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position.Check the

C.G.before flying.

76mm/3 in

Warning!

Important Safety Precautions

#First time flyer should never fly by himself/herself. Assistance from experienced

flyer is absolutely necessary.

#Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying ,it is very dangerous to fly a badly

pre-adjusted aircraft.

#P-38 lightning is specially designed to be powered by 2C 0.60 engine,using a more

powerful engine does not mean better performance.In fact, over powered engine

may cause severe damage and injuries.

#Make sure the air field is spacious ,never fly the plane too close to people and never

get too close to a running propeller.

#If you find wrinkls on the covering as a result of weather changes ,you can use hot

iron to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and

gradually raise the temperature until the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may

damage the covering.

#Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws ,use thread locker if applicable.

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