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P-38 LIGHTNING
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
Engine
Radio
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.
Specifications
52in/1320mm
336.5sq in/21.7sq dm
3.75 lbs/1700g
37.6in/954mm
brush less motor(250-300w)
OR 12(2c)*2
4 channels 7servos
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Summary of Contents for Nitroplanes P-38 LIGHTNING
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Page 1: Specifications
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. - Page 2 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!) 4 Channel R/C Transmitter Propeller Motor Battery of receiver...
- Page 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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.
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY Please connect the wing with the hinges Main Wing Aileron servo Aileron servo Please drill 2mm pilot holes for the model tri-horn .When assembling the servo ,please lenth the leads ,and use the Aileron servo PM 2 25mm screw assembled the tri-horn. Assemble the right servo at the Peel off the film,and assemble the tri-horn same step...
- Page 5 First insert the elevator into the end of the fuselage, Elevator and rudder then insert the rudder. Settle the shake arm for pushrod,then assemble the Landing Gear landing gear according to the diagram.In the assembly, 4mm collar and the3*15 round-head screw. 4.5mm Wheel 50mm Round head screw 3 15mm...
- Page 6 Engine Please assemble the motor like the diagram. And put the battery and the speed controller in the right place Speed controller Battery 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 Please assemble the cowling and the propeller like...
- Page 7 Please assemble the elevator pushrod like Elevator servo the diagram,and settle the other side by the same step Battery When assemble the servo,please put it on the right place and length the lead,and through the wing Please assemble the landing gear like Tail Landing Gear the diagram,first peel off the film Wheel 60 mm...
- Page 8 Front wheel servo Receiver The servo leading must through the hole The front wheel servo Please assemble the main wing like this,set the two Main wing wing in the fuselage,then settle the screw to keep the wing. Nylon screw 4 30mm keeping the wing Canopy Please assemble the canopy like the diagram PMA 2 12mm screw...
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams. B B B...
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Page 11: Important Safety Precautions
#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.