1. It is important to adjust, or “trim”, your electric free flight P-40 Warhawk correctly.
2. Before launching the P-40 Warhawk, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the P-40 Warhawk into
the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A= Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B= Stall. Bend elevators down slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E= To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3. If needed, using a hobby knife, carefully cut along the side
lines (indentations) on the elevators and rudder as noted
in the drawings.
4. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT P-40 WARHAWK (must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
• ALWAYS LAUNCHTHE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
P-40 Warhawk in your hand over your
head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the P-40 Warhawk into
the wind, keeping the wing level.
2. The P-40 Warhawk should climb gently
and turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevator. If it does not turn, bend
the rudder slightly to the left or right. Refer
to “TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC P-40
Warhawk” for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHENYOU
ARE FLYINGYOUR
FREE FLIGHT P-40 Warhawk
The most import thing that determines
how well your P-40 Warhawk flies is how
well you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far you must be
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free flight P-40
Warhawk into the wind. Do not fly the
airplane if it is to windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than
60 seconds. If you do, you may overheat
the batteries in the P-40 Warhawk or your
charger and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage is cracked or
damaged, apply white glue and cellophane
tape and let dry overnight.To replace the tail
section, run it under warm water to soften
the glue. Gently pull the tail section away
from the fuselage. Carefully remove any
remaining foam or glue with a hobby knife.
Replacement tail sections should be
attached using white glue.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam. If the wing or tail
becomes damaged, apply cellophane
tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT P-40 WARHAWK
A
A Dive
B Stall
C Correct
E
E
D
D
B
Elevator Adjustments
Rudder Adjustments
