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E-FLITE F-16 ARF Assembly Manual

E-FLITE F-16 ARF Assembly Manual

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F-16 ARF
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight w/o Battery:
Weight w/Battery:
28 in (709mm)
35.5 in (900mm)
195 sq in (12.6 sq dm)
18–20 oz (510–567 g)
23.5–25.5 oz (667–723 g)
LOCKHEED MARTIN, F-16, associated emblems and logos, and
body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or
other jurisdictions, used under license by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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  • Page 1 F-16 ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 28 in (709mm) Length: 35.5 in (900mm) Wing Area: 195 sq in (12.6 sq dm) Weight w/o Battery: 18–20 oz (510–567 g) LOCKHEED MARTIN, F-16, associated emblems and logos, and Weight w/Battery: 23.5–25.5 oz (667–723 g)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Range Test Your Radio .......... 20 trim scheme will make all of your friends jealous. The Flying Your F-16 ..........21 E-flite F-16 400 DF will offer the ambitious sport scale Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ......21 modeler just the thrill he’s been looking for.

  • Page 3: Recommended Radio Equipment

    BEC (like the UBEC) or receiver battery pack when using other servos. We recommend the use of our E-flite 25-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (EFLA1025). You will notice that the manual for the ESC recommends the use of only 4 servos while using the BEC.

  • Page 4: Wing And Stabilizer Installation

    If it does not, you may be required to while the glue is drying. Use the picture in the sand the end of the joiner slightly so the wing will next step for reference. have a flush fit against the fuselage. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 5 Page 31. Note: The stabilizer tips will be lower than the center of the stabilizer at the fuselage when the fuselage is upright. This is scale for the F-16 and is correct. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 6: Elevator And Aileron Servo Installation

    You can use compressed air to blow away the remains of the decal. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to install the aileron servo  in the opposite wing panel. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7  the lead on the elevator servo. Tie a piece of string or dental floss around the connection to prevent the two from unplugging accidentally. Install an extension for both elevator servos at this time. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8 Do this a small amount at a time as it will not need to enlarge the hole much. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 9: Landing Gear Installation

    Hobby knife w/#11 blade Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm) Phillips screwdriver: #00, #1 Note: The landing gear assembly is optional. The F-16 can be flown with or without the landing gear. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 2. Repeat Step 1 to install the remaining gear door  on the bottom of the fuselage. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 #00 Phillips screwdriver. After centering the 8. Slide the 2mm x 10mm machine screw through  steering servo, install the long 3D arm prepared in the brass steering arm bushing. the previous steps on the servo as shown. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 14. Locate the nose gear. Notice there is a slight  bend to the gear wire. This bend will angle the gear forward in a scale-like manner when it has been installed. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 13: Speed Control And Receiver Installation

    2. Apply a small piece of hook and loop tape to  the bottom of the speed control. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14 4. Plug the extensions from the ailerons and  elevators into the proper ports of the receiver. Also plug the lead from the steering servo and speed control into their proper ports on the receiver as well. Receiver Location ESC Location E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Vertical And Ventral Fin Installation

    Prepare the slots for both the left and right ventral fins at this time. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining  ventral fin on the bottom of the fuselage. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Motor Battery Installation

    2. Apply the hook and loop tape inside the  fuselage in the battery compartment. Use the harder plastic side of the hook and loop tape on the battery. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 17: Missile Installation (Optional)

    Note this hatch is located at the same point as where the ventral fins are mounted. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the remaining  missile to the mount on the opposite wing tip. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Radio Programming

    If they are not in this slot the hatch will not seat properly. Channel List Servo Receiver Port Throttle THRO Right Aileron AILE Right Elevator ELEV Rudder RUDD Left Elevator GEAR Left Aileron AUX 1 E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 19: Control Throws

    Aluminum Steering Arm over the steering servo arm. SW ON TRIM ACT These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: Center Of Gravity

    After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted condition. Replace any items that would be considered for your personal preference. questionable. Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 21: Flying Your F-16

    The F-16 will land at a slightly nose-high purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in angle and roll out down the runway. materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Happy Landings! E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 22: Instructions For Disposal Of Weee By Users In The European Union

    Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 23: 2008 Officialacademy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    AMA Headquarters. 7. With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and located at the flightline. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24 © 2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com E-fliteRC.com 13466...

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