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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

90in/2300mm
1085sq in/70sq dm
12 lbs/5500g
67in/1700mm
46(2c) 2
5 channels 9servos

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Summary of Contents for Hobby P-38 LIGHTNING

  • Page 1: Specifications

    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.
  • 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 Aileron Please connect the wing with the hinges There are three wooden shafts on the edge of 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.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY Main Wing Please connect the wing by metalline shaft 20 mm 10mm Settle the shake arm for pushrod,then assemble the Frontal Landing Gear landing gear according to the diagram.In the assembly, 4mm collar and the3*15 round-head screw. 4.5mm Wheel 70mm Round head screw 3 15mm The shake arm must cut two holes off,and the blind nut must be settled inside of the fuselage...
  • Page 6 Engine 110mm/4.33 in Speed Pushwire 5.5mm 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 Complete...
  • Page 7 Tail Landing Gear Please assemble the landing gear like the diagram,first peel off the film Wheel 75 mm 3mm collar Round-head screw 3 15mm First insert the elevator into the end of the fuselage, Elevator and rudder then insert the rudder.
  • Page 8 The profile Canopy Please assemble the canopy like the diagram The main canopy Nylon screw 6x56mm keeping the wing PMA 2 12mm screw The decorate of fuselage...
  • Page 9 The radio equipment Please settle the servos according to the diagram,and go the leads through right direction The aileron servo The flap servo The speed 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.
  • Page 10 Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams. B B B...
  • 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 46(2C ) engine,using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance.In fact, over powered engine may cause severe damage and injuries.