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Flyzone P-38 Lightning Assembly Manual & User Manual

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ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane
prior to assembly. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any
questions about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we'll be glad to help.
This product is suitable only for people of 14 years and older.
Hobbico
®
Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not
cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Hobbico, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico, Inc. has no
control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from
the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting
liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby
Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
© 2013 Hobbico
®
, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible
(daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a
photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package, the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
Printed in China
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WARRANTY
FLZA2310/2312 Mnl

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ ™ ™ ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane prior to assembly.

  • Page 2: Included Items

    INCLUDED ITEMS Check the parts against those shown. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Hobby Services at: (217) 398-8970. Note: Tx-R version (FLZA2312) does not include transmitter. It does include a 1S charger (not pictured). FCC AND ETSI This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 3 4. Although the Micro P-38 Lightning is designed to be fairly easy to fly, if you are a first-time pilot, you may still benefit from the assistance of an experienced pilot for your first flights. If you’re not a member of an R/C club, your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots.

  • Page 4: Prepare The Ttx402 Transmitter

    ● Transmitter (TX): The hand-held unit that sends the signals to the control unit, or receiver (RX), in the aircraft. PREPARE THE TTX402 TRANSMITTER For more information on the Tactic Radio System included with the Micro P-38 Lightning visit www.tacticrc.com Leave the TTX402 switched off.
  • Page 5 CHARGE THE 3.7V 250MAH LIPO BATTERY Do not use the charge feature while flying the Micro P-38 Lightning! Push down and slide to open the charger cover. Leave the TTX402 unpowered. Insert battery to charge. Make sure the battery plug is oriented properly before inserting.

  • Page 6: Trim Adjustment

    TTX402 FUNCTIONS Illuminated red light Throttle/Steering Control indicates the TTX402 Leave the left stick is powered and transmitting. (throttle control) in the minimum position Aileron/Elevator Control during linking. Aileron and Nose Wheel Elevator Trims Steering Trim Power switch TRIM ADJUSTMENT Full extent.....
  • Page 7 Disconnect and remove the battery after each flight by holding the battery lead with two fingers and removing the battery from the lead with the other hand. Do not yank or jerk the battery from the aircraft. This could dislodge the RX board from the Micro P-38 Lightning. CHECK THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTION...

  • Page 8: Center The Control Surfaces

    CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES Before flight, center aileron control Before flight, center elevator control surface with aileron trim adjustment. surface with elevator trim adjustment. REVERSE THE CONTROL THROWS If you ever need to reverse the control throws, follow this simple procedure. CAUTION: Unplug the battery in the model before attempting to reverse the control throws.

  • Page 9: Choose A Flying Site

    ADJUSTMENT OF ELEVATOR LINKAGE: To alter the center position, or increase/decrease the elevator control throw, follow these steps. Be sure to unplug the battery from the model before attempting to mechanically adjust the linkage. CHOOSE A FLYING SITE INDOOR FACILITY 5 minute flight times 8–10 minute flight times (outdoor)

  • Page 10: Range Check

    Once in the air, gain altitude to allow yourself sufficient reaction time to make a correction during flight. Once you’re comfortable, adjust the aileron and elevator trims one click at a time so that the Micro P-38 Lightning flies straight and level with the control sticks centered.

  • Page 11: Propeller Replacement

    ● Clear tape REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the Micro P-38 Lightning, use the order numbers in the list below. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Replacement parts are not available from Product Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms.
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