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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Specification
- 3 Assembly
- 4 Optional Differential Thrust
- 5 C of G Location
- 6 Extra Parts Supplied
- 7 Fitting of Optional Retracts
- 8 Flying Precautions & Pre-Flight Checks
- 9 Troubleshooting
- 10 Flying the H-King Lancaster
- 11 Spare Parts
- 12 Recommended Accessories
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- Page 1 Avro Lancaster V3 H-King Avro Lancaster V3 "Dumbo" Heavy British Bomber Building and Flying Instructions Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane.
- Page 2 The Lancaster was a British WWll heavy bomber that was designed and manufactured by the Avro Company in England. The Lancaster was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and first saw service in 1942. It was involved with the strategic bombing offensive over Europe and it was the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C OF G LOCATION P. 8 EXTRA PARTS SUPPLIED P. 9 FITTING OF OPTIONAL RETRACTS P. 9 FLYING PRECAUTIONS & PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS P. 10 TROUBLESHOOTING P. 11 FLYING THE H-KING LANCASTER P. 12 SPARE PARTS P. 13 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES P. 14-15... -
Page 4: Specification
SPECIFICATIONS: Wingspan: 1320mm Length: 900mm Flying weight: 1065g upwards depending on set-up Servos: 3 X 9g Motor: 4 x 2627-1500KV Brushless Outrunner ESC: 4 x 15 amp Brushless (non-UBEC) Recommended Battery: 11.1V-1300mAh (25C or greater) 11.1V-2200mAh (25C or greater) LiPo battery if using the optional retracts. -
Page 5: Assembly
Avro Lancaster V3 ASSEMBLY: 1. Flex the ailerons back and forth to loosen the 2. Feed the Z bend end of the aileron push-rod hinge point, failure to do this will cause a strain through the outer hole of the aileron servo. - Page 6 6. Scrape away the paint as well where the horizon- 7. Cut through the foam on the outer end of the tal stabilizers glues into the rear of the fuselage. elevators to allow them to move freely. Once again flex them back and forth to loosen up the hinge point to stop any strain on the servo.
- Page 7 Avro Lancaster V3 12. Glue into place the rear stabilizer and repeat the 13. Ensure the elevator servo horn is at 90° to the process for the other side. servo. Ream out the top hole of each elevator control horn then screw on a clevis to each push-rod.
- Page 8 16. Mark the center of the 2 wing joining carbon rods, 17. Slide the carbon rods into the wing tubes of one we recommend doing this will approx 30mm of wing as shown above. making tape. The tape will stop the rods going too far into the wing tubes.
- Page 9 Avro Lancaster V3 22. Connect the aileron and motor Y leads to the 23. Connect the motor wires coming out of the wings corresponding leads coming out of the wings. to the supplied UBEC unit. 24. Remove the lead weight that is glued into the 25.
- Page 10 30. Fit the propellers and tighten the nuts using two 31. Fit the 4 spinners using the 10mm x M2.5 screws 10mm spanners, one on the nut and one on the provided. rear of the prop driver to stop the motor turning as you tighten.
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Page 11: Optional Differential Thrust
For those of you with radio's that allow mixing of channels you can set-up differential thrust on the motors. As the H-King Lancaster does not have any working rudders this is a big plus in improving the flying characteristics and makes it even more fun to fly. You need a radio that has at least 3 "Free Mixers", that is 3 mixers where you can assign which channels you want to mix rather than pre-set... -
Page 12: Extra Parts Supplied
Extra Parts Supplied You will notice in the box that you have an extra Y lead marked "Gear" and an extra servo connector. The Y lead is there if you wish to fit the optional retracts and tail wheel servo,. The servo connector is to connect the preinstalled steerable tail wheel pushrod to your 9g servo (not supplied). -
Page 13: Flying Precautions & Pre-Flight Checks
Avro Lancaster V3 Model Flying Precautions: • Select your flying area carefully. Always choose an open space that is clear and not obstructed by trees, poles, pylons, and buildings etc. Also ensure you are away from people and crowded areas. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting: Motors do not run: 1. Battery is not fully charged (Charge the battery). 2. Transmitter battery is low (Charge or install a fully charged battery). 3. Motors are not connected properly (Check the motor to ESC connections and the ESC to battery connections). -
Page 15: Flying The H-King Lancaster
Collect the model and remove it from the flying area, turn it over and open the bomb bay doors to unplug the battery, then switch of your transmitter. We hope you have lots and lots of great flying with your H-King Lancaster and please watch for more exciting products at HobbyKing.com. -
Page 16: Spare Parts
Spare Parts: Fuselage Main Wing Set Horizontal Stabilizer & Elevators SKU: 9306000508-0 SKU: 9306000509-0 SKU: 9306000510-0 Vertical Stabilizers Screw Set Canopy, Bomb Aimers Dome & SKU: 9306000511-0 SKU: 9306000512-0 Turret Set SKU: 9306000513-0 Main Wing Carbon Spars Y-Lead & UBEC Set 2627-1500KV Brushless Motor SKU: 9306000514-0 SKU: 9306000515-0... -
Page 17: Recommended Accessories
Avro Lancaster V3 Recommended Accessories: OrangeRx Tx10i Mode 2 Turnigy TGY-i6 Mode 2 AFHDS OrangeRx Tx6i Mode 1 EU Version Transmitter and 6CH Receiver Int'l Version 6ch SKU: 9171001399-0 SKU: 9114000020-0 SKU: 9171001327-0 Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter OrangeRx R720X V3 7Ch Turnigy TGY-iA6B V2 Receiver w/ Module &... - Page 18 Turnigy Nano-Tech Plus Turnigy Graphene Panther ZIPPY Compact 2200mAh 1300mAh 3S 70C 2200mAh 3S 75C 3S 25C SKU: 9210000294-0 SKU: 9067000371-0 SKU: ZC.2200.3S.25 Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter Rhino 1300mAh 6S 50C HXT900 Micro Servo 1.6kg / w/ Module & iA8 Receiver SKU: 9952000020-0 0.12sec / 9g SKU: 9114000070-0...
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