E-FLITE F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF Instruction Manual

E-FLITE F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF Instruction Manual

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F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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  • Page 1 F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
  • Page 2 Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Box Contents Quick Start Information Set up your transmitter Transmitter Setup using the transmitter setup chart High Rate Low Rate Aileron: Measured at p = 15mm p = 11mm the inside root of the q = 15mm q = 11mm Aileron.
  • Page 4: Select Technology (Bnf Basic)

    16. Plan flight for flying field conditions. Model Assembly Exhaust Nozzle Installation 1. Slide the exhaust nozzle (A) on the end of the fuselage. 2. Secure the exhaust nozzle in to place with two M2 x 8mm self tapping screws (B). F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 5 Horizontal Stabilator Installation 1. Slide the stabilator rod (A) into the mount on the fuselage. IMPORTANT: Care must be taken when inverting the fuselage. 2. Invert the fuselage and secure the stabilator rod in the fuselage with the included M3x10mm counter sunk machine screw (B) (2mm hex driver required).
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT: There is a left and right ventral fin. Refer to the illustration for proper angle of the installed fins. 2. Slide the ventral fins to the rear to lock the tabs in place. Disassemble in reverse order. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 7: Scale Accessories Optional

    Nose Cone Installation 1. Align and attach the nose cone to the fuselage. Magnets will secure the nose cone in place. Scale Accessories Optional Armament Installation The dummy missile and drop tank stores may be installed for flight or removed as desired. 1.
  • Page 8 Decal Application Apply the included peel and stick decals to customize the aircraft as desired. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 9 #11 #10...
  • Page 10 6. Reinstall the tailcone and the vertical fin. 7. Unplug the ESC connector from the receiver and plug the ESC into a Y-connector (not included). Plug the Afterburner Ring lead into the other Y-connector and plug into the throttle channel of the receiver. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 11: Receiver Installation (Arf Plus)

    Receiver Installation (ARF Plus) The Spektrum AR637T receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range (sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions. Installation (AR637T shown) 1.
  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Esc Arming

    The CG location is 95mm (+/– 5mm) back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage. Always check the CG location with the landing gear down. The CG location is adjusted by moving the battery pack forward or backward in the battery compartment. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 13: Transmitter And Receiver Binding / Enable Or Disable Safe Select (Bnf Basic)

    Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Enable or Disable SAFE Select (BNF Basic) General Binding Tips • The included receiver has been specifically programmed • Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for operation of this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for that transmitter until you re-bind.
  • Page 14: Select Switch Designation

    5. The full flying stabilators need to be aligned with each other and centered. At neutral, the leading edge of the full flying stabilators should be 20mm below the top edge of the fuselage as shown. 20mm F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 15: Control Surface Direction

    Control Surface Direction Switch on the transmitter and connect the battery. Use the transmitter to operate the aileron, elevator, and rudder controls. View the aircraft from the rear when Aileron stick checking the control directions. Ailerons 1. Move the aileron stick to the left. The right aileron should move down and the left aileron up, which will cause the aircraft to bank left.
  • Page 16: Dual Rates And Control Throws

    After adjusting the trim, do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows 3 Seconds the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance. Failure to do so could affect flight performance. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 17: Flying Tips And Repairs

    Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. If landing on grass, it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when taxiing to prevent the nose from digging in. Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns Getting Started until the plane has slowed enough to prevent scraping the wingtips.
  • Page 18: Post Flight

    5. Remove the rotor by pulling it off the rotor adapter. 6. Remove the rotor adapter from the motor shaft. 7. Remove the four 3mm hex head screws that hold the motor in the fan housing. F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide As3X

    Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Damaged rotor or nose cone Replace rotor or nose cone Imbalanced rotor Balance the rotor Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align fan unit or other parts and tighten fasteners as needed Oscillation Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Loose aircraft controls...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Wing Fuel Tanks: F-16 80mm EDF SPMXCA507 Spektrum IC3 Battery to IC5 Device EFL87888 Screw Set: F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF EFL87897 Afterburner LED Ring: F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF. EFL87889 Wing Tubes: F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF EFL87890 Wheel Set: F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF EFL87891...
  • Page 21: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2018 A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
  • Page 22: Contact Information

    Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF BNF Basic and PNP (EFL87850/EFL87870) can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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