AMEWi AMXFlight P40 Fighter User Manual

June 4, 2024
AMEWi

AMXFlight P40 Fighter
User Manual

AMEWi AMXFlight P40 Fighter

Welcome to Amewi

The Amewi Trade e.K. is an international import- and wholesale company for R/C models, toys, and creative items, located in Borchen near Paderborn, Germany. Our product range includes over 10,000 items. Above all, this includes remote- controlled cars, helicopters, boats, and tank models as well as a wide range of accessories and all necessary spare parts. Our sales network includes over 700 specialist dealers and online retailers across Europe.

The company AMEWI Trade e.K. is a pure wholesale company. We only sell our products to retailers. When you purchase AMEWI products as an end consumer, you are entering into a contract with the retailer. Please always contact your dealer in warranty cases.

AMEWI Trade e.K.
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Support: https://amewi.com

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product is matching the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The  Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade e.K. declares that this product is matching the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline  2014/53/EU {RED).
The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen
For additional questions about the product and conformity please contact:
Amewi Trade e.K. Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.

SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS

For damage, caused by disregarding the manual, the warranty expires.
We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage, caused by proper usage or disregarding the security notices.
Based on security and registration {CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product personally. Do not disassemble the product.
Small parts. The danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts.

Suitable for people aged 14+!
The product is not allowed to get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces.
Even a drop-down from a small height can cause damage to the product.

BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL

Attention! The battery does not belong in the hands of children. A change of the battery must be done by an adult person. Never mix rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. Never mix fully charged batteries with almost empty batteries. Never mix batteries of different capacities. Never try to charge dry batteries. Take care of the correct polarity. Defective batteries belong to special waste. Never leave a charging battery unattended. For questions about the charging time please read the manual or ask the manufacturer.
Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the LiIon battery.
Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70° C or anything else unusual occurs.
Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/LiIon charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a fire.

Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result in bursting, fire or explosion.
Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short circuit and/or throw the battery into a fire.
Improper use such as short-circuiting or overcharging may result in an explosion or fire.
Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach.
The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.

DISPOSAL

AMEWI is registered below the WEEE Reg. Nr. DE93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts properly. Electric and electronical products are not allowed to be put in household garbage. Please dispose of the product at the end of its lifetime according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the return of all used batteries, disposal of household garbage is forbidden!
Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of disposal in household garbage.
Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are: Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead {Label is placed on the batteries, for example below the bottom left trash symbols).

Based on RoHS labeling the manufacturer confirms, that all limit values were taken care of at the time of manufacturing.

Batteries labeled with the recycling symbol can be put into a used battery collecting tank.
{Most supermarkets have)
They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.

AMEWi AMXFlight P40 Fighter - icon 3AMEWI Trade e.K. is involved in the dual system for boxing over the company Landbell AG.
All used boxes are collected from partner companies {waste disposal contractors) at private customers {local household), sorted and properly utilized. The involvement in Dual  Systems helps to save C02 Emissions.

MAXIMUM TRANSMITTING POWER

Operation frequency: 2.405-2.475 MHz

Maximale Spitzenleistung/Maximum peak power: 18 dBm

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing the Amewi AMXFlight T28 Trojan. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING

  • This remote-controlled vehicle is not a toy. It consists of many small parts and is not suitable for children under 14 years.
  • 4x AA batteries are required for the remote control (not included) a 3,7V 400mAh battery is used for the vehicle (included).
  • Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to avoid injury.
  • The model’s motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.
  • Please use only the supplied charger or special multi-function model chargers to avoid damaging the battery.
  • Do not look directly into the LED lights.

ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT

Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way.
Please do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Note: This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused by using abnormal parts, excessive wear, and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

PRECAUTIONS

  • Please read the following safety information before using the model.

  • Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged.

  • Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.

  • Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:
    AMEWi AMXFlight P40 Fighter - PRECAUTIONS

  • Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol, or have taken drugs – this may cause injury to yourself or others.

  • To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot.

  • Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model.

  • Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure they are tight.

  • When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control.

If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

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Attach the landing gear as shown in the picture. The tilt angle of the front landing gear is forward and the tilt angle of the rear landing gear is backward.

RUDDER ADJUSTMENT

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  1. When switching on the aircraft, the tailplane, ailerons, and elevator should be in the center position. If the control surfaces are not in the center position, manually rotate the hinge to move the control surface to the center position.
  2. Turning the hinge to the right shortens the linkage. Turning to the left lengthens the linkage.

FLIGHT CONTROL MODE

Before flying the aircraft, be sure to familiarise yourself with the controls.

  1. Place the aircraft on a level surface in front of you with the tail pointing towards you and hold it with one hand.
  2. Now move all the levers to see which lever or button is responsible for which function. The operation of all actions is shown in the table below.
  3. Repeat this exercise to familiarise yourself with the controls.

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CONNECT TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

Open the battery compartment and connect the battery to the electronics. Place the aircraft on level ground and switch on the transmitter. The indicator light on the transmitter  and receiver lights up, and the connection is established.

TAKE OFF

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  1. Place the aircraft, against the wind, on the runway. Check to Make sure that all servos are working properly.
  2. Push the throttle lever up evenly. When you pull the If you pull the elevator lever down slowly, the aircraft will take off. aircraft will take off.

TAKING OFF FROM THE HAND

You can also launch the aircraft with your hand. Stand against the wind. Push the throttle upwards and throw the aircraft straight forward.

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  2. Right
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LANDING

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Land the aircraft into the wind. Pull the throttle down slowly, the aircraft will start to descend. Correct with the elevator if necessary shortly before touchdown. Once the aircraft has touched down, pull the throttle all the way down.

3D/6G CONVERSION

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  1. The default setting after switching on is the 6G (gyro-supported) mode. To switch to 3D mode, press the 3D/6G toggle button briefly. Two beeps will sound and the aircraft will be in 3D mode.
  2. While flying in 3D mode, no matter what the attitude is, short press the mode switch button to change to 6G mode. The aircraft immediately aligns itself into a stable flight attitude.
  3. 6G mode is suitable for beginners. We recommend that you only use the 3D mode once you have mastered the flight in 6G mode.

SERVO DUAL RATE

Using the dual rate function of the remote control, the servo travel can be limited for beginners (more comfortable flying) and set to 100% for advanced pilots. This makes the aircraft more maneuverable.

END OF THE FLIGHT

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Remove the battery after the flight to avoid deep discharge. Deep-discharged batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of properly.

REPLACE PROPELLER

Take out the propeller assembly

Use a screwdriper to unscrew the propeller fixing screw

Click the propeller back into the bracket. To do this, place itat an angle.

The position marked “I” on the side of the front clamp is aligned with the flat position of the shaft.

First, pull off the propeller set. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw to remove the propeller from the spinner. Replace the propeller and reattach the spinner with the screw.

Note: when replacing the new propeller and reinstalling it, align any groove in the upper bracket with a semi-circular convex boundary point on the lower bracket and install it at an angle. Misalignment may result in the poor assembly of the propeller assembly. If the entire wind vane clamp is accidentally pulled out, simply align the point marked “I” on the side of the clamp with the flat reduction shaft when installing.

MOTOR REPLACEMENT

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Loosen the screws on the wing, remove it and disconnect the motor connector.| Remove the propeller as described in the previous section.
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Loosen the screws on the bracket.| Remove the motor assembly.

Carry out the assembly of the new motor in reverse order.

PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION

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1. Open the battery compartment and connect the battery. Place the aircraft on a  flat surface.| 2. Switch on the remote control and wait until the indicator light is on continuously.| 3. Place the battery in the battery compartment and close the cover.

TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING

  1. First, connect the battery to the aircraft electronics. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Switch on the remote control. Make sure that the throttle stick is in the lowest position.
  2. The indicator light flashes and then changes to a steady light. The connection has been established.
  3. Please make sure that no remote control of the same type is in the vicinity during the binding process, as this may cause interference.

THE TRANSMITTER

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MODE 2

Antenna

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CHARGING BATTERY

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  1. Connect the USB charging cable to a USB socket such as a smartphone power supply, power bank, laptop, etc.
  2. Connect the battery to the charging socket. The red LED on the USB plug is off during charging. As soon as the LED lights up red, the charging process is finished.
  3. The charging time is approx. 80 minutes.

Important Notes:

  1. Connect the USB charging cable to a USB socket such as a smartphone power supply, power bank, laptop, etc.
  2. Children should only charge the battery under adult supervision.
  3. Please use only the original charging cable or a qualified model charger to charge the battery.

CENTER OF GRAVITY

The center of gravity is approx. 25mm behind the leading edge of the wing.

TROUBLESHOOT

PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION

If the flight signal light flashes, no
the reaction of the control system| The remote control and receiver code binding is not successful| Establish the connection of transmitter and receiver  according to these instructions
The aircraft is not responding.| The throttle lever was not in the lowest position
when switching on / Trim is set too high.| Move the throttle stick to the lowest position before switching on the aircraft.
Set the throttle trim to the middle position.
The aircraft does not take off, the servos
operate normally.| If the battery voltage is too low, the low-voltage protection is activated. The motor is not connected to the flight controller. Motor defective.| Tauschen Sie den Motor aus.
Charge the battery or use a fully charged battery.
Check the connection cables. Replace the motor.
The aircraft vibrates very strongly when
the engine is running.| The propeller is deformed.
The propeller holder is deformed or defective.
The engine is not properly tightened.| Replace the propeller.
Replace the propeller holder.
Tighten the screws on the motor mount.
The plane is not flying straight| The tail unit is not trimmed The wing is bent| Trim the tail unit
Replace the wings.
The gyro is not working during the flight.| The gyro is defective| Replace the receiver
The engine will turn even if the throttle
the stick is in the lowest position.| The throttle trim is set too high.| Set the throttle trim to the middle position

You can find a spare parts list online at amewi.com

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