E-flite P-40 User Manual
P-40 Warhawk 300 ARF
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 25.6 in (650mm)
Wing Area: 108 sq in (7.02 sq dm)
Length: 21.7 in (550mm)
Weight (without battery): 5.5–6.0 oz (156–170 g)
Weight (with Li-Po Battery): 6.5–7.0 oz (184–198 g)
Table of Contents
Introduction
Product Registration
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Important Warranty Information .............................. 2
Using the Manual ................................................... 2
Product Registration................................................ 2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 2
Recommended Radio Equipment ............................. 3
Additional Electronics ............................................. 3
Optional Accessories .............................................. 3
Required Tools and Adhesives ................................. 3
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................... 3
Electronics Installation ............................................. 3
Linkage Connections ............................................... 6
Wing Installation .................................................... 8
Battery Installation .................................................. 9
Spinner Installation ................................................. 9
Propeller Removal and Replacement ...................... 10
Display Stand Assembly ....................................... 11
Control Throws..................................................... 12
Center of Gravity ................................................. 13
Preflight ............................................................... 13
Range Test Your Radio .......................................... 14
Flying Your P-40 Warhawk ................................... 14
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots ............................ 14
Age Requirements ................................................ 14
Safety, Precautions and Warnings ......................... 15
Warranty Information ........................................... 15
CE Compliance Information for the
European Union .............................................. 17
2009 Official Academy of
Model Aeronautics Safety Code ....................... 17
Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 18
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite® P-40 Warhawk
300 ARF. On paper, the P-40 was outclassed by many
of the foes it faced. But in the hands of the pilots of the
American Volunteers Group, the Warhawk was used
to deadly effect against “superior” Zeros. Their exploits
made the iconic shark-toothed grin of the “Flying
Tigers” a symbol of victory for the Allies and cause for
concern to any enemy pilot that encountered it.
E-flite has captured the spirit of the Tigers in this funto-fly recreation of the P-40 that goes together fast
and is small enough to fly in the park. It comes out
of the box loaded with scale details like an authentic
Flying Tigers paint scheme and molded panel lines. It
also comes equipped with a factory-installed 300 BL
outrunner motor that will provide plenty of power for
warbird aerobatics like loops, rolls and Immelmans. Its
simple 3-channel control setup means you only need to
buy two servos – one for aileron and one for elevator
– making it even more affordable to get flying. When
you’re not flying, you can show off its scale looks with
included static display stand.
Important Warranty Information
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations
section on Page 14 before building this product. If you
as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this Product, you are
advised to return this Product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Using the Manual
Register your product online at:
www.e-fliterc.com/register/
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
EFL6076 Fuselage with Tail and Hatch
EFL6077 Main Wing
EFL6078 Propeller (2)
EFL6079 Spinner
EFL6080 Motor
EFL6081 Canopy Hatch
EFL6082 Wing Mount O-rings (3)
EFL6083 Horizontal Stabilizer
This manual is divided into sections to help make
assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks
between each major section. In addition, check boxes
have been placed next to each step to keep track of its
completion.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
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Recommended Radio Equipment
Optional Accessories
Electronics Installation
You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter,
receiver, and two servos. You can also choose to
purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystalfree, interference-free Spektrum™ DX5e 2.4GHz DSM®
5-channel system.
If you own the Spektrum DX5e radio, just add the
AR6100e DSM2
S60 Super Sub-Micro Servos.
Transmitter and Receiver
SPMAR5500 DX5e 5-Channel Transmitter only,
Purchase Separately
SPMAR6100E AR6100E 6-Channel Receiver, Air
And
EFLRS60 S60 Super Sub Micro Servo (2)
™
6-channel receiver and two E-flite
Mode 2
Additional Electronics
EFLB4302SJ 430mAh 2S 7.4V 20C LiPo,
20AWG JST
EFLA1010 10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
EFLA110 Power Meter
EFLC3005 Celectra™ 1–3 Cell
Li-Po Charger
EFLC505 Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell
Balancing Charger
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Hobby knife with #11 blade
Phillips screwdriver: #0
Flat blade screwdriver
Nut driver: 5mm
Two-sided tape
Ruler
Adhesives
Foam CA 1oz/Activator 2 oz Pack (EFLA208)
Canopy Glue (PAAPT56)
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.
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Wing assembly
Servo with horn (2) Receiver
Speed control Flight battery
Transmitter
Required Tools
Foam-safe CA Hobby knife with #11 blade
Two-sided tape Phillips screwdriver: #0
If you are using a computer radio, it is recommended
to start with a new program and clear it before
starting the installation of the electronics. Make sure
the trims, sub-trims and sticks are centered, and no
programmable mixing has been turned on as well.
1. Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the
servo horns from the two servos.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission
of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
During the course of building your model we suggest
that you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding
foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help
protect the model from damage during assembly.
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2. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to cut a
narrow notch at the edge of the servo pocket in the
wing to allow the servo wire from the aileron servo
to fit in.
3. Press the servo into the servo pocket in the
wing. Make sure to guide the servo wire into the
notch made in the previous step. Note that the
output of the servo faces to the trailing edge (rear)
of the wing.
4. Place a drop or two of foam-safe CA in the hole
in the servo tab. The CA will go through the hole
and bond the servo to the wing.
5. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to cut a
narrow notch at the edge of the servo pocket in the
fuselage for the elevator servo to allow the servo
wire to fit in.
6. Press the servo into the servo pocket in the
fuselage. Make sure to guide the servo wire into
the notch made in the previous step. Note that
the output of the servo faces to the front of the
fuselage. Place a drop or two of foam-safe CA in
the hole in the servo tab. The CA will go through
the hole and bond the servo to the fuselage.
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7. Plug the speed control and elevator servo
connectors into the receiver.
9. Connect the leads from the motor to the
speed control.
11. Check the operation of your motor at this
time using the radio system. The motor should
spin counterclockwise when viewed from the front
of the fuselage. If not, follow the speed control
manufacturer’s recommendations to reverse the
direction if necessary. Once the direction of
rotation is verified, you can install the propeller
back on the motor.
12. Tuck the motor leads in the fuselage as shown.
8. Place a small piece of two-sided tape on the
receiver. Slide the receiver into the fuselage and
press it against the tape to secure it into the
fuselage. Make sure to leave enough of the receiver
exposed to know which port to plug the aileron
servo into.
10. Use two-sided tape to secure the speed control
in the fuselage as shown.
13. Insert the lead for the battery from the speed
control into the larger hole in the fuselage. The lead
will enter the compartment under the canopy.
Before checking the rotation of your motor,
make sure to remove the propeller to avoid any
accidental injuries. The details for removing
the propeller can be found on Page 10,
“Propeller Removal and Installation.”
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Linkage Connections
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Wing assembly
Flight battery Transmitter
Single-sided servo horn
Double-sided servo horn
Required Tools
Ruler Flat blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver: #0
Hobby knife with #11 blade
1. Inspect the clevis and its connection to the elevator
control horn. Note which hole the clevis is attached
to. Use a flat blade screwdriver to open the clevis
and remove it from the elevator control horn.
2. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the hole in a
single-sided servo horn that is 9/32-inch (7mm)
from the center of the servo horn. The hole needs
to be big enough to insert the pushrod wire for the
elevator. Use care not to make the hole too large as
this will cause slop in the control system.
3. Insert the pushrod wire from the elevator into the
hole enlarged in the previous step.
4. Use the radio system to center the elevator
servo. Secure the servo horn to the elevator servo
using the screw removed in the previous section of
the manual. You will need a #0 Phillips screwdriver
to tighten the screw.
5. Reconnect the clevis to the elevator control horn
in the hole noted in Step 1. Make sure the clevis
is secure before proceeding. Check to see that the
elevator is level when the servo is centered. If not
adjust the clevis to the correct length by adjusting
the clevis in or out on the pushrod.
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