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- Page 1 Thunderbird F-16 with 70mm EDF Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE ® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Box Contents Quick Start Information Set up your transmitter using the Transmitter Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate Travel and Dual 26mm 18mm Rates 18mm 14mm 20mm 16mm Center of Gravity 90 – 110mm back from leading edge of (CG) wing at the fuselage. -
Page 4: Select Technology (Bnf Basic)
SAFE ® Select Technology (BNF Basic) ® The evolutionary SAFE Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the fi rst fl ight with confi dence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks. -
Page 5: Model Assembly
Model Assembly Sub Fin Installation 1. Wipe the mounting areas on the sub fi ns and the fan cover with a paper towel to pick up any dust or loose paint before applying glue. 2. Use CA glue to attach the sub fi ns to the fan cover. Apply a thin layer in the fi... - Page 6 Model Assembly Continued Vertical Tail Installation 1. Connect the rudder servo to the servo extension tucked into the cavity. Verify the servo is operating correctly with your radio system before proceeding. 2. Wipe the mounting areas on the vertical tail and fuselage with a paper towel to pick up any dust or loose paint before applying glue.
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Page 7: Scale Accessories Optional
Model Assembly Continued Wing Installation 1. Slide the wing tube into the fuselage. 2. Slide the wings onto the wing tube. 3. Secure the wing halves into position from the bottom using the four included 3 x 16mm screws. Disassemble in reverse order. 3 x 16mm Phillips head machine Scale Accessories Optional... -
Page 8: Battery Installation And Esc Arming
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection ® The E-fl ite 3200mAh 22.2V 6S 30C Li-Po battery (EFLB32006S30) is 5. Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind upright and on fl at surface, recommended. Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended or the system will not initialize. -
Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select (BNF Basic) This product requires an approved Spektrum ™ DSM2 ® /DSMX ® compatible Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence transmitter. Visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. -
Page 10: Safe Select Switch Designation
SAFE ® Select Switch Designation SAFE ® Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch (2 or 3 position) Mode 1 and 2 Transmitters on your transmitter. With this feature, you have the fl exibility to enable or disable the technology while in fl... -
Page 11: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
Center of Gravity (CG) This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery 90 – 110mm (EFLB32006S30). back from leading edge The CG location is given below and is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root with the landing gear down. -
Page 12: Flying Tips And Repairs
Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location. NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and motor. -
Page 13: Post Flight
Post Flight 1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and 5. Repair or replace all damaged parts. battery life). 6. Store the fl ight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the 2. Power OFF the transmitter. battery charge. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Aircraft will not re- Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed... -
Page 15: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 B. RADIO CONTROL A. GENERAL 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight of others. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Product, (iv) attempted service by Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included,... -
Page 17: Fcc Information
EFL7875 70mm EDF F-16 PNP; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive. EFL7850 EDF F-16x BASIC; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives. -
Page 18: Recommended Receivers
Recommended Receivers • Empfohlene Empfänger Récepteurs Recommandés • Ricevitori Raccomandati PNP Only • Nur PNP • PNP Uniquement • Solo PNP Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice AR610 6-Channel Coated Air Ummantelter AR610-6-Kanal- Récepteur aérien avec revêtement 6 Ricevente aereo AR610 6 canali con SPMAR610 Receiver... -
Page 19: Optional Parts
Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice Main Landing Gear System w/retracts: F-16 Sistema carrello di atterraggio EFL7815 Hauptfahrwerksystem Cache du train d’atterrissage 70mm principale EFL7816 Landing Gear Cover: F-16 70mm Fahrwerkabdeckung Système du train d’atterrissage avant Carter carrello d’atterraggio EFL7817 Linkage Rod: F-16 70mm... - Page 20 E-fl ite, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Plug-N-Play, AS3X, SAFE, the SAFE logo, ModelMatch, Passport, Prophet, EC5, Dynamite, Kinexsis, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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