P-39 Airacobra 1.
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EN Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Setup Dual Rates Set up your transmitter using the transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate Ail 14mm +/– 9mm +/– Ele 15mm +/– 10mm +/– Rud 20mm +/– 12mm +/– Flaps 50mm (full) 35mm (mid) Center of Gravity (CG) 50mm - 44mm from leading edge with gear down Flight Timer Setting 4 minutes Specifications Table of Contents Motor: BL15 Brushless Outrunner 850Kv (EFLM4115) ESC: 40 AMP Brushless ESC (EFLA1140W) Servo: 9 gram (SPMSA330) Install
EN Preflight 1 Remove and inspect contents. 10 Test the retract operation. 2 Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 11 Test the flap operation. 3 Charge the flight battery. 12 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart. 13 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft. 5 Fully assemble the airplane. 14 Adjust flight controls and transmitter. 6 Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
EN Model Assembly Horizontal Tail Installation A 1. Slide the horizontal tail tube (A) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage. 2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal tail as shown. Ensure the control horn faces down. 3. Secure the two horizontal tail pieces in place using the 2 included screws (B). 4. Attach the clevis to the elevator control horn (see instructions for clevis connection).
EN Model Assembly Continued Wing Installation 1. Align the hands free servo connector and press wing into wing saddle. 2. Secure the wing into position using the included 4 screws (B). Disassemble in reverse order. Clevis Installation • Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage. • Carefully spread the clevis, then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn. • Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn. 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6.
EN Model Assembly Continued Propeller Installation E IMPORTANT: It is recommended to install the propeller after all system setups are completed to reduce the chance of accidental propeller strike. F 1. Install the spinner back plate (E), propeller (D) and collet (C) onto the motor shaft (F). The propeller size numbers (5.5 × 8.5) must face out from the motor for correct propeller operation. 2. Tighten the collet by using a small screw driver or hex wrench inserted into the small hole (Inset). B 3.
EN Pitot Tube Installation 1. Glue the pitot tube (A) in the slot in the bottom of the left wing. 2. Glue the foam block (B) over the pitot tube as shown. A B Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend the E-flite® 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30) or 2200mAh 4S 14.8V 30C LiPo battery (EFLB22004S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE® Select This product requires an approved Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a specific manner as described below.
EN SAFE® Select Switch Designation SAFE® Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch (two or three position) on the transmitter. With this new feature, you now have the flexibility to enable or disable the technology while in flight. Mode 1 and 2 Transmitters IMPORTANT: Before assigning your desired switch, ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100% in both direction. Assigning a switch Bind the aircraft correctly to activate SAFE Select.
EN Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30) installed to the front edge of the battery tray. TIP: Measure the CG with the landing gear down and the aircraft inverted. 44mm - 50mm back from leading edge at the root with gear down NOTICE: Install the battery but do not arm the ESC while checking the CG. Personal injury may result.
EN Post Flight 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life). 2 Power OFF the transmitter. 3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. 4 Recharge the flight battery. 5 Repair or replace all damaged parts. 6 Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. 7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Aircraft will not Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% respond to throttle but responds to Throttle channel is reversed other controls Motor disconnected from ESC Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Extra propeller noise Propeller is out of balance or extra vibration Prop nut is too loose Flight battery charge is low Propeller installed backwards Reduced flight time or aircraft Flight battery d
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
EN Contact Information Country of Purchase United States of America Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) Sales European Union Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH Phone Number/Email Address servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/ productsupport@horizonhobby.com 877-504-0233 websales@horizonhobby.com 800-338-4639 service@horizonhobby.
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice EFL9101 EFL9102 EFL9103 EFL9104 EFL9105 EFL9106 EFL9107 EFL9108 EFL9109 EFL9110 EFL9111 EFL9112 EFL9113 EFL9114 EFL9115 EFLM4115 EFLA1140W SPMAR636 SPMSA330 Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Fuselage w/Hatch: P-39 1.2m Painted Wing: P-39 1.2m Horizontal Tail Set: P-39 1.2m Canopy with pilot: P-39 1.2m Pushrod set: P-39 1.2m Decal sheet :P-39 1.2m Hardware Set: P-39 1.
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