P-38 LIGHTNING
Specifications
Wing Span 90in/2300mm
Wing Area 1085sq in/70sq dm
Flying Weight 12 lbs/5500g
Fuselage Length 67in/1700mm
Engine 46(2c) 2
Radio 5 channels 9servos
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
1
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
2
ASSEMBLY
Aileron Please connect the wing with the hinges
C.A
Aileron servo
There are three wooden shafts on the edge of wing
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.
Peel off the film,and assemble the tri-horn
3
Assemble the right servo at the same step
ASSEMBLY
Main Wing
10mm
Please connect the wing by metalline shaft
20 mm
Frontal Landing Gear
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
Round head screw 3 15mm Wheel 70mm
The shake arm must cut two holes off,and the blind nut must be settled inside of the fuselage
4
Engine
110mm/4.33 in
5.5mm
Speed Pushwire
P.A
Complete
You can also assemble the 46(2c) engine.
And when assemble the engine mount, youmust settle the right place.
Please assemble the left motor by the same way
5
Tail Landing Gear
Wheel 75 mm
Please assemble the landing gear like the diagram,first peel off the film
3mm collar
Round-head screw 3 15mm
3mm
P.A
Elevator and rudder
First insert the elevator into the end of the fuselage, then insert the rudder.
A
B
P.A
6
The profile Canopy
The main canopy
Please assemble the canopy like the diagram
Nylon screw 6x56mm keeping the wing
2mm
PMA 2 12mm screw
The decorate of fuselage
7
The radio equipment
The speed servo
Please settle the servos according to the diagram,and go the leads through right direction
The aileron servo
The flap servo
The rudder servo
The elevator servos
Front wheel servo
The rudder servo
The flap 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.
8
Wing Setting
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
A
D D
A
C
B
B =
9
B
C
C.G.
The ideal C.G.position is 130mm(5.1in)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.
130mm/5.1 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 46(2C ) 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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