The transmitter used is a Futaba FX-32® with 18 channels, but only 10 have been used due to the mentioned electronic approach. However, if we want some light equipment on board, chokes, folding ladder, functional recovery flaps or dropping fuel tanks under the wing, for example, the number of channels can increase at your own. In my case, I have dispensed with all “extra” functions with the sole purpose of saving weight.
The avionics sits comfortably in the space behind the pilot, under the simulated radio equipment of the real P-38, having used about 66 ft of twisted triple cable 22 AWG for wiring the model and two batteries for its power supply (5 Ah each) located in the front of the nacelle. It is necessary to take your time for making a neat installation, given the huge amount of tubes and cables that converge in this place.
Avionics ready to be in place
Wiring and tubing to be made up. What a madness
At last, everything is in place