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E-flite P-38/F-5E Lightning Assembly Manual
Important Information About Motor
Selection
The P-38/F-5E has been extensively tested with the motors and
power systems we recommend. The use of motors, especially
those capable of higher power output than those suggested, is not
recommended.
Recommended Brushed Motor Power
System Setup
This power system offers very scale-like performance and plenty of
power for all aerobatic maneuvers.
DYN8840
14GA Silicone Wire 3', Red*
DYN8841
14GA Silicone Wire 3', Black*
EFLA239
Female Bullet Plug w/Lead (2 required if
not soldering motors directly to ESC leads)
EFLAEC303
EC3 DEVice and BATTery Connector/Male
and Female
EFLM232
480 Motor w/19T 0.5 Module Pinion
(2 required)
EFLM236
400 Gearbox w/56T 0.5 Module Spur Gear
(2 required)
CSEP20P
Pixie 20P Sub-Micro Brushed Motor ESC
(1 required)
THP20703SX
2070mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po, 13GA (1 required)
Note
: If you intend to fly mostly at full throttle, especially
in warm conditions, we suggest using a 30–35 amp
ESC, like the Castle Creations Pegasus 35P (CSEP35P).
*16GA silicone wire can be substituted
Recommended Brushless Motor Power
System Setup
This power system offers beyond scale-like performance with
more power than necessary for all aerobatic maneuvers. It offers
unlimited vertical and very good speed.
EFLA1025
25-Amp Pro Brushless ESC w/EC3 (2 required)
EFLAEC303
EC3 DEVice and BATTery Connector/
Male and Female
DYN8840
14GA Silicone Wire 3', Red*
DYN8841
14GA Silicone Wire 3', Black*
EFLM1400
Park 450 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 890Kv
(2 required)
THP20703SX
2070mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po, 13GA (1 required)
*16GA silicone wire can be substituted
Optional Accessories
EFLA110
Power Meter
EFLC3005
Celectra
™
1- to 3-Cell Li-Po DC Charger
HAN172
Hangar 9
®
Digital Servo and Rx Current Meter
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than
alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications.
All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be
followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result
in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
