E-flite P-38/F-5E Lightning 400 ARF - Manual (Page 2)

E-flite P-38/F-5E Lightning Assembly Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite ® P-38/F-5E Lightning 400
ARF. The P-38/F-5E is a highly detailed, highly prefabricated
and factory assembled model of one of the most capable
reconnaissance aircraft of the Allied arsenal during WWII.
Owing to its significant amount of prefabrication and factory
assembly, the P-38/F-5E can be assembled in about 2 to 4
hours. The factory installed motor mount sticks allow for the use
of inrunner motors and gearboxes, or outrunner motors using the
included outrunner stick mounts. The included 10x8E counter-
rotating props help to ensure the easiest and smoothest twin-motor
flying experience ever by offering dead straight-ahead tracking
during acceleration for takeoffs and in flight. They also substantially
reduce adverse yaw should you ever happen to lose a motor during
flight, and work perfectly with the recommended power systems.
And although the P-38/F-5E is not intended for first-time pilots,
its superior design offers flying characteristics unlike any other
similar model in its class, capable of being flown by most pilots with
aileron-equipped model experience. The P-38/F-5E can be flown
from smooth surfaces using the included landing gear and optional
steerable nose wheel, or from grass with the landing gear and
included drop tanks removed.
Few warbirds carry the mystique of the P-38/F-5E Lightning, and
we hope you enjoy flying your new model.
Table of Contents
Specifications ........................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................2
Using the Manual ..................................................................3
Replacement Parts ..................................................................3
Required and Recommended Radio Equipment ........................4
Important Information About Motor Selection ...........................5
Recommended Brushed Motor Power System Setup ..................5
Recommended Brushless Motor Power System Setup .................5
Optional Accessories .............................................................5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ...........................................5
Required Tools and Adhesives .................................................6
Warning ...............................................................................6
Warranty Period ....................................................................6
Limited Warranty ...................................................................6
Damage Limits .......................................................................7
Safety Precautions ..................................................................7
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs .........................................7
Inspection or Repairs ..............................................................7
Warranty Inspection and Repairs ............................................7
Non-Warranty Repairs ...........................................................8
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ..........................................8
Elevator Servo Installation .......................................................9
Rudder Installation (Optional) ...............................................13
Brushless Motor Installation ...................................................18
Brushed Motor Installation ....................................................22
Aileron Servo Installation ......................................................26
Landing Gear and Drop Tank Installation (Optional) ...............29
Final Assembly ....................................................................31
Center of Gravity .................................................................33
Control Throws ....................................................................33
Range Test Your Radio ..........................................................34
Preflight ..............................................................................34
2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .......35