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YoUR fiRst fLiGHt
After all this, we bet you're ready to actually go flying! If you've skipped anything prior to this section, we suggest going back through
these Assembly Instructions. Doing so will help ensure your success.
WARNING
If at any time during your flight, the aircraft gets stuck up in a tree, in power lines or on a roof top,
Do not
attempt to
retrieve the aircraft yourself. The aircraft is not worth the risk. We strongly suggest contacting your local fire department for assistance.
Attempting to retrieve the aircraft yourself in any of these cases could potentially result in extreme harm or even death.
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With the Li-Po battery fully charged, you can expect anywhere from 8 ~ 10 minutes of flight time, so plan your landing accordingly.
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Make sure that your flying field has no obstructions you can fly into.
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The flying field should be large enough that you can land anywhere if you get into trouble. Until you are proficient at flying the P-40
Warhawk EP RR, you don't want to have to worry about landing in a small, localized area.
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There should be no wind during your first few flights; also try to orientate yourself so you're not looking directly into the sun
while flying.
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Before each flight, do a quick motor test to make sure that the motor is producing full power and cycle the landing gear up and down
once to ensure that the landing gear does not bind or stick.
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Double-check that the ailerons, elevator and rudder are moving in the correct direction.
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Double-check that the ailerons, elevator and rudder are centred and that the trim tabs on your transmitter are centred, too.
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Make sure to check if any other pilots are using the same radio frequency as you. Do not fly your aircraft if another model is on the
same frequency as you.
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Double-check that your receiver antenna wire is fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage. If you're using a 2.4GHz radio
control system, double-check that your receiver antenna wires are installed per your radio control system's User's Guide.
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Always be conscious of the spinning propeller. Be careful not to allow loose clothing to be drawn into the propeller.
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Periodically double-check that the propeller is tight. If the propeller is damaged, replace it immediately.
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After each landing, double-check that the landing gear legs haven't bent back. If they have, gently bend them forward and cycle
the landing gear up and down once to ensure that the landing gear does not bind or stick.
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During the takeoff roll, the aircraft will have a tendency to pull to the left due to the torque of the spinning propeller. This is normal and
will need to be corrected for by holding a small amount of right rudder during the takeoff roll to keep the aircraft tracking straight.
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Don't forget to extend the landing gear before landing!
soMe tHinGs to ReMeMBeR
the centre of Gravity (Balance point) is located 57mm (2-1/4") back from
the leading edge of the wing, measured at the fuselage side*.
LocatinG tHe centRe of GRaVitY anD aDJUstinG tHe contRoL tHRoWs
Ailerons: 13mm (1/2") Up and Down
Elevator: 18mm (3/4") Up and Down
Rudder: 13mm (1/2") Right and Left
Control Throws
*Balance the p-40 Warhawk ep RR
Upside Down With the Landing
Gear Retracted.
The P-40 Warhawk EP RR is designed to balance properly directly out of the box when using the included Li-Po battery. You MUST
double-check the balance of the aircraft, though, before flying it for the first time or after any repairs are made.
If you have set up your radio end point adjustments to 00% as we suggested, and if you have snapped the clevises into the outermost
holes in the control horns as we suggested, the control throws should measure as stated above. You should double-check these
control throws and adjust the controls as necessary to achieve the correct control throws. This can be done by using your transmitter
to adjust the servo end points (EPA) or by moving the clevises toward the base of the control horns (more control throw) or away from
the base of the control horns (less control throw).
53mm to 67mm
(2-1/8" to 2-5/8")
