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LIGHTNING
Radio Control Model Airplane
Operation manual
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CONTENTS
Brief introduction ..................................................................................................1
Main specifications ...............................................................................................1
Main configuration ................................................................................................1
Products constitution ...…….....……………………..........………………………….2
Assemble processes ............................................................................................2
Adjustment steps ..............………………………............……………………………3
Confirmation of CG Location ...............................................................................3
Safety precautions ................................................................................................3
Spare parts ...……………….....……………........……………………………………4
1.Please read this manual carefully and follow the instruction of the manual before you use
this products;
2.Our airplane is not a toy,which is only suitable for the experienced manipulator or under
the guidance of the experienced pilot.
3.Not recommended for the children under 14 years old.
4.Please adjust this plane according to the instruction and make sure that the finger and
other parts of your body be out of the rotating parts of the plane,or it may cause damage to
the plane or injury to your body.
5.Do not fly in the thunderstorm,strong wind or bad weather.
6.Never fly the plane where there are power linesoverhead,automobiles,near aerodrome,railwayor highway.
7.Never fly our plane where are crowds of people.Give yourself plenty of room flying,as the
plane can fly at a high speed.Remember that you are responsible for others safety.
8.Do not attempt to catch the plane when you are flying it.
9.The user should bear full responsibility of proper operation and usage with regards to this
model.We,Top RC together with any distributor of us will not be responsible for any liability
or loss due to improper operation.
Statement
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B rief introduction
M ain specifications
Thank you for purchasing the"Lightning"remote control model airplanes from TOP RC, and we hope this plane
will bring endless joy to you after you choose it.
1.Lightning is a sport glider for intermediate to advance pilots with basic flying skill and experience.
2.High Speed,stable flight and easy to control. Lightning can achieve axial rolls,inverted flight,inside
loops,outside loops and other aerobatic actions.
3.With modular and humanization design, Lightning is easy to carry and maintain.
4.With automatic heat dissipation function in power system, it ensures the high efficiency and prolongs the use
life of the motor, ESC and battery for Lightning.
5.With many Carbon Fiber reinforced Polymer material,it ensures the strong structure in the flight
★ Wingspan 1500MM
★ Length 1016MM
★ Weight 915g
★ Thrust rate 1:1
M ain configuration
Lightning V1/4S
★ Motor C2415-850KV
★ Battery 2200mAh 25C 14.8V
★ ESC 40A
★ R/C System 2.4GHz 4Ch E401 Radio
★ Servo 9g analog servo(plastic gear)*3+9g digital servo(metal gear)*1
Lightning V2/3S
★ Motor C2836-1250KV
★ Battery 2200mAh 20C 11.1V
★ ESC 40A
★ R/C System 2.4GHz 4Ch E401 Radio
★ Servo 9g digital servo(metal gear)*4
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A ssemble processes
1.Assembly of the Horizontal Wings
Take of the horizontal wings and the connection rod for the horizontal wings,please install them to the
assembling groove at the tail parts of fuselage as per the right position,then lock the horizontal wings by screws.
2.Assembly of the Main Wings
Take of the Main wings&Aileron servo Y wire &Connection rod for the main wings&Screws. Firstly,please
insert the connecting rod into right and left main wings and connect them together.Then please connect aileron
servo with Receiver by the Y cable. Finally,please put the assembled main wings to the right position on the
back of fuselage and lock them by the screws.Please make sure there is no gap or shaking.
3.Close the canopy.then the assembly of "lightning"is finished
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P roduct Constitution
Fuselage, Main Wings, Horizontal Wings,
Connecting Rod for Horizontal Wings , Connecting
rod for Main Wings
PNP version
RTF Version Without Tx and Rx
ARF version
Without Any Electronic Parts
KIT version
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S afety precautions
1.If you have the simulator, we suggest that you can practise your skill by the simulator before you fly this
model,which will bring some help for you.
2.Please climb the plane above the 50 meters with half throttle to fly it when you fly it for your first time, then
you will be familiar with the performance of this plane.
3.You should learn how to control this model blandly, it will reduce the possibility of crash and prolong the
usage life of the plane.
4.The turn radius should not be too little,or it will stall and it will increase the possibility of crash.
5.When taking off or landing the plane, you should against the wind.
6.Do not fly the model over your head or behind you, you should fly the model in front of you.
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A djustment steps
When the servo arm is at the natural position under power on,please adjust the
horiztontal wing to the location as showed in the picture.
C onfirmation of CG Location
Check the center of gravity and make sure the CG of this plane should be within the range 60-50mm away
from the leading adge of the main wings as indicated in the picture.
60-50mm
LIGHTNING
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Spare parts
4
No:TOP03501
Fuselage set
No:TOP03503
Horizontal wings set
No:TOP03502
Main wings set
No:TOP03504
Canopy set
No:TOP03505
Spinner set
No:TOP03506
Propeller set
No:TOP03507
Connecting rod
No:TOP40601
Out runner brushless
C2415-1150KV
No:TOP03509
Connector for propeller set
No:TOP30207
9g servo(metal gear)
No:Top30201
9g servo(plastic gear,wire:400mm)
No:TOP03508
Spare parts bag
No:TOP20401
40A Brushless ESC
(with brake function)
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LIGHTNING
Radio Control Model Airplane
Shenzhen Top RC Hobby Co.,Ltd
www.toprchobby.com
MADE IN CHINA
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