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- Page 1 F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 36 in (915mm) Length: 47 in (1195mm) Wing Area: 400 sq in (25.8 sq dm) Weight w/ Battery: 1.9–2.1 lb (0.9–1.0 kg) Weight w/o Battery: 2.5–3.1 oz (1.1–1.4 kg)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Manual ..............2 aerial combat. The F-15 Eagle was developed out of the lessons Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ..........3 learned from Vietnam and the need for the United States Air Required Radio Equipment ........... -
Page 3: Contents Of Kit/Parts Layout
EFL7057 Landing Gear Set If you own the Spektrum DX6i radio, just add the AR6100E EFL7058 Wheel Set DSM2 ™ 6-channel receiver and five (to eight) of our E-flite S75 EFL7059 Pushrod Set Sub-Micro Servos. EFL7060 Canopy EFL7061 Decal Set... -
Page 4: Required Tools And Adhesives
Remember to take your time and follow the directions. maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 5: Damage Limits
Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 6: Note On Lithium Polymer Batteries
All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 7: Safety, Precautions And Warnings
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. • Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 8 5. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole of a servo arm. Install the pushrod connector and secure it, using the nylon nut supplied with your model. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 9 After centering the elevator servo using the radio, install the servo arm on the elevator servo. Make a small bend in the pushrod to ensure the pushrod is straight and in line with the control arm. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 10 This will make both stabilators operate in the vibrating loose. same direction without the need to use mixing at the radio. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 11: Motor And Fan Installation
ESC than is really necessary. We use the E-flite 40-amp ESC and have had no issues with this setup in any of our test models. 1. Slide the impeller shaft onto the impeller. - Page 12 5. Solder the appropriate connector to the motor leads to connect the motor to your particular speed control. Also install the appropriate connector to the speed control to connect the motor battery. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 13 10. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 to install the remaining fan sheet metal screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. assembly in the fuselage. 9. Secure the speed control to the side of the fuselage using hook and loop tape. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 14 12. Secure the elevator servos to the Y-harness using to the fan shroud. This will prevent the wiring from string or a commercially available connector. interfering with the operation of the fans. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 15: Fixed Gear Installation
Note: You might have to remove a small amount of foam from the inside area of the Power Hatch to allow the hatch to fit down nice and tight. This is due to the wires from the stab servos running through this area. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 16 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the opposite main Phillips screwdriver to secure the nose gear. Note that the landing gear. spring for the gear faces to the aft of the fuselage. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 17 7. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure it in the fuselage. Make sure to slide the servo as far to the side of the fuselage as shown. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 18: Retract Installation
Threadlock Hobby knife Side cutters Special note: We use E-flite S75 servos to actuate the retracts on the F-15. Because of this we use two channels on the DX7 to actuate the retracts, channels 5 and 7. We set the endpoint adjustments on these channels and use a program mix with the Gear as the master channel and Aux 2 as the slave channel. - Page 19 2. Install the servo arm on the main gear retract servo. The servos shown are centered. You will want an equal amount of throw in both directions from this center position when operating the retract servos. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 20 Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the servo in position. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 21 If so, any binding. skip to Step 8 on the following page of this manual. 6. Remove the three screws that hold the main gear retract together. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 22 Mark the pushrod wire against the connector. Do not tighten the setscrew at this time. Important: You may need to shave the plastic retract connector on the retract actuator arm to ensure the clevis pin snaps closed. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 23 "down" positions. Once the servo has been adjusted, use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew and secure the pushrod. 12. Slide the wheel onto the gear. Press a spring washer onto the wire to secure the wheel. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 24 16. Use the screws provided with the servos to secure them in the fuselage. Make sure to slide the servos as far to the sides of the fuselage as shown. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 25 18. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole of a servo arm. Install the pushrod connector and secure it using the nylon nut supplied with your model. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 26: Aileron Servo Installation
3. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the aileron servo into the wing. Note that the servo arm faces toward the aileron. Press the servo lead into the channel in the wing as shown. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 27 5. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the control horn in the aileron as shown. 8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install the remaining aileron servo and linkage. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 28: Wing Panel Installation
If the dihedral does not match, it may require a lot of trim to correct and will not provide the best flight performance. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 29: Receiver Installation
You may use string to pull the extensions through the center of the model. 3. Use clear tape to secure the servo leads neatly inside the battery compartment. Doing so will make the installation and removal of the batteries much easier. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 30: Vertical Fin Installation
6-minute epoxy to glue the fins to the fuselage. Assembled airframe Vertical fin (right and left) Required Tools and Adhesives 6-minute epoxy 1. Position the right and left fins in the slots on the top of the fuselage. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 31: Canopy Installation
3. Use canopy glue to glue the canopy to the canopy hatch. Use painter's tape to keep the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 32: Control Throws
Control Throws Ailerons Low Rate: 1/2-inch (12mm) (Up/Down) 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your F-15 Eagle. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. High Rate: 1-inch (25mm) (Up/Down) When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move Elevator right. -
Page 33: Center Of Gravity
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your city office, your household waste disposal service or where you personal preference. purchased the product. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 34: Preflight
Flying the F-15 Eagle Check Your Radio Flying the F-15 Eagle is about as easy as it can be with a small ducted fan. The large wing and full flying stabs make for a very Before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully maneuverable platform that is capable of some very slow high charged per the instructions included with your radio. -
Page 35: 2008 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited. E-flite F-15 Eagle ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 36 © 2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com E-fliteRC.com 12847...