Nitroplanes P-38 LIGHTNING User manual

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
OR 12(2c)*2
Radio 4 channels 7servos
brush less motor(250-300w)
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.
P-38 LIGHTNING

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ------------------------------------------------- P.2
PARTS LIST ------------------------------------------------------------- P.2
ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------------------------- P3-P10
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------------- P10
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately!)
2
3
4
5
1
Helm
Propeller
4 Channel R/C Transmitter
4 Channel Mini R/C receiver
Sharp Hobby Knife Needle Nose Pliers Screw Driver
TOOLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately!)
6Battery of receiver
Motor
Scissors Wire Cutters Awl
6V 1300mAh
P-38 Lightning
INDEX
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION --------------------------------- P.1
TOOLS REQUIRED ----------------------------------------------- P.1
1

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
3.
Pay close attention here
Apply P.A Glue
Apply C.A Glue
Assemble left andright
sides the sameway
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm)
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling
Cut off shadedportion
Apply A.B Glue Purchase separately
2mm
A
B
P. A
C.A
Parts List
1.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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2

ASSEMBLY
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
PM 2 25mm screw assembled the tri-horn.
Aileron servo
Main Wing
3
Please connect the wing with the hinges
P. A
2mm
Assemble the right servo at the
same step
Peel off the film,and assemble the tri-horn
C.A

4
P. A
A
B
Elevator and rudder First insert the elevator into the end of the fuselage,
then insert the rudder.
Landing Gear
Settle the shake arm for pushrod,then assemble the
landing gear according to the diagram.In the assembly,
use 4mm collar and the3*15 round-head screw.
The shake arm must cut two holes off,and the blind nut must be
settled inside of the fuselage
P. A
Round head screw 3 15mm
4.5mm
Wheel 50mm
Complete
PMA 2 12mm screw

Cowling and propeller
P. A
Complete
Please assemble the cowling and the propeller like
step of the diagrams,and settle the right one by the
same way.
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
Engine
The brush less motor(250-300w)
Battery
Speed controller
Please assemble the motor like the diagram.
And put the battery and the speed controller
in the right place
5

When assemble the servo,please put it on the
right place and length the lead,and through
the wing
Please assemble the elevator pushrod like
the diagram,and settle the other side by the
same step
2mm
Battery
P. A
Elevator servo
Tail Landing Gear
Wheel 60 mm
Please assemble the landing gear like
the diagram,first peel off the film
P. A
3mm collar
Round-head screw 3 15mm
3mm
6

7
Main wing
Nylon screw 4 30mm keeping the wing
Please assemble the main wing like this,set the two
wing in the fuselage,then settle the screw to keep
the wing.
Canopy
Please assemble the canopy like the diagram
PMA 2 12mm screw
2mm
Front wheel servo
P. A
The front wheel servo Receiver
The servo leading must through the hole

8
The throttle servos
The elevator servo
The elevator servo
The aileron servo
The aileron servo
The radio equipment Please settle the servos according to the diagram,and
go the leads through right direction
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.
Front wheel servo

Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
Wing Setting
AA
=BBB
=CC
=DD =
9
AA
DD
BB
CC

Warning!
Important Safety Precautions
#First time flyer should never fly by himself/herself. Assistance from experienced
flyer is absolutely necessary.
#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.
#Make sure the air field is spacious ,never fly the plane too close to people and never
get too close to a running propeller.
#If you find wrinkls on the covering as a result of weather changes ,you can use hot
iron to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and
gradually raise the temperature until the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may
damage the covering.
#Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws ,use thread locker if applicable.
The ideal C.G.position is 76mm(3in)behind
the leading edge measured at top wing centre line.
In order to obtain the C.G.specified ,add weight to
the fuselage or move the battery position.Check the
C.G.before flying.
10
C.G.
76mm/3 in