Model Engines L-39 Instruction Manual

Specifications:
Wingspan: 900mm (35.4”)
Overall Length: 810mm (31.9”)

Includes:

• Painted fibreglass fuselage

• Factory built and covered balsa wings and tail

• Assembled ducted fan unit and motor

• Pushrods and linkages

• Clear hinge tape

• Bungee launching system

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IMPORTANT!

NOT A TOY!

Radio controlled model!

This high performance model
must be assembled and operated
according to the instructions.

May cause serious injury to persons or
property if not used responsibly.
Unsuitable for children under 14 years.

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L-39

EDF

Electric Ducted Fan

Instruction Manual

Items Required:

Minimum - Four channel radio control system
3 x micro servos
1 x brushless speed controller (35A minimum) for 3 cell operation. 50A min. for
4 cell operation.
2 x 30cm (12”) servo extension lead
1 x short ‘Y’ lead
1 x 11.1V or 14.8V 2100 to 2500mah high discharge Li-Po battery pack
Masking tape
Double sided tape
Medium CA adhesive
Silicon adhesive
Velcro and/or cable ties
Various modelling tools e.g knife, pliers, screwdrivers, drills etc.

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Warnings!

• Radio Control Models are not toys and serious injury to persons or damage

to property can result if not used in a responsible manner

• It is not recommended for children under 14 years and should only be flown

by experienced radio control pilots

• It is recommended that this model only be flown at dedicated radio control

flying sites

• Read all instructions carefully prior to assembling and before flying this

model. Seek advice should any information be unclear. You assume all risk
and responsibility when using this model

In the UK, please observe the principles of safety as outlined by the governing
body for model flying, the British Model Flying Association (BMFA).
www.bmfa.org

In Australia, please observe the guidelines for the safe operation of radio
control models as outlined by the Model Aircraf t Association of Australia (MAAA).
www.maaa.asn.au

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

J.Perkins Distribution Ltd and Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. Guarantee this product to be free from manufacturing and
assembly defects for a period of 90 days from the time of purchase. This does not affect your statuary rights. This warranty
is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modification or for damage or
consequential damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual. Operation of this
model is carried out entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy
of instructions and material included with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J.Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model
Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd nor it’s distributors will be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this model or
for any loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the associated instructions or materials included with this
product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notification.
© 2008 J.Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au
All rights reserved. E&OE

Wing Assembly.

Wing Assembly.

Fuselage Assembly.

Fuselage Assembly.