Hobbico P-40 WARHAWK User manual

• Remove the backing paper from the double sided tape on
each wing.
• Attach the main wings to the bottom of the fuselage by lining
them up along the centerline of the fuselage.Make sure you are
able to see the screw holes between the wings.(see drawing)
•When attaching the main wings to the fuselage, the airplane will
be upside down. The wing brace will be upwards only during
assembly.The control surfaces need to face the tail of the plane.
• Note:The front of the wing cover is thicker than the back.The
thicker end goes to the front, closest to the propeller.
• Line up the holes in the wing cover and the fuselage. If the
thicker part of the cover is not placed to the front, the screw
holes will not line up.
• Carefully place the screws through the holes securing the
wing cover to the fuselage.
• Tighten the screws securely...DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Using the box photo as a guide, apply the decals to your
P-40 Warhawk.
③③APPLYINGTHE DECALS
②②INSTALL THE WING COVER ①①INSTALL THE MAIN WINGS
ASSEMBLY OFYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-40 WARHAWK
WARNING: Read instructions carefully! Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage to the public.
WARNING: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Use with adult supervision.
Replacement Parts
HCAP9902 Charger
HCAQ3276 Propeller (2)
HCAA3282 Wing / Tail Assembly
CHARGING
1. Remove the back cover of the charger
and install 4 “AA” batteries according to the
diagram in the charger. Put the cover back
on the charger. CAUTION:Do not use
rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
2. Before charging your free flight P-40
Warhawk, make sure the “on-off”switch is
in the “off” position.
3. Insert the charger into the charge
socket on the side of the P-40 Warhawk.
The charger will only fit one way so match
the tab on the charger with the notch on
the charge socket.
4. On the first charge, only charge the
P-40Warhawk for 15 seconds. For longer
flights, you may increase the charge time
up to 60 seconds.
5. Never charge the P-40 Warhawk for
more than 60 seconds. If you do, you may
overheat the batteries in the P-40 Warhawk
or the charger and damage them.
6. When charging is complete, remove
the charger from the P-40 Warhawk
CAUTION: Keep fingers, face, clothing
and other objects away from the propeller
when running.
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Requires 4AA Alkaline batteries
(Not included)
HCAA0232
WARRANTY
Hobbico, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free of 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 reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly, no liability
shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use 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 immediately return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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Top of
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Bottom
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1. It is important to adjust, or “trim”, your electric free flight P-40 Warhawk correctly.
2. Before launching the P-40 Warhawk, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the P-40 Warhawk into
the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A= Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B= Stall. Bend elevators down slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E= To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3. If needed, using a hobby knife, carefully cut along the side
lines (indentations) on the elevators and rudder as noted
in the drawings.
4. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-40 WARHAWK (must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
• ALWAYS LAUNCHTHE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
P-40 Warhawk in your hand over your
head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the P-40 Warhawk into
the wind, keeping the wing level.
2. The P-40 Warhawk should climb gently
and turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevator. If it does not turn, bend
the rudder slightly to the left or right. Refer
to “TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC P-40
Warhawk” for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHENYOU
ARE FLYINGYOUR
FREE FLIGHT P-40 Warhawk
The most import thing that determines
how well your P-40 Warhawk flies is how
well you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far you must be
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free flight P-40
Warhawk into the wind. Do not fly the
airplane if it is to windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than
60 seconds. If you do, you may overheat
the batteries in the P-40 Warhawk or your
charger and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage is cracked or
damaged, apply white glue and cellophane
tape and let dry overnight.To replace the tail
section, run it under warm water to soften
the glue. Gently pull the tail section away
from the fuselage. Carefully remove any
remaining foam or glue with a hobby knife.
Replacement tail sections should be
attached using white glue.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam. If the wing or tail
becomes damaged, apply cellophane
tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT P-40 WARHAWK
A
A Dive
B Stall
C Correct
E
E
D
D
B
Elevator Adjustments
Rudder Adjustments