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F-86 Sabre
Length: 78", Wing Span: 82.5"
Turbine 100-130 class
Fuel Capacity 2.8L
Weight 30 lbs Dry
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.0
September 2020
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
3481 State Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA
tel. 407-327-6333 fax. 407-327-5020
K8900
BVM ® 2020
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- Page 1 Weight 30 lbs Dry ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL Version 1.0 September 2020 Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts 3481 State Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA tel. 407-327-6333 fax. 407-327-5020 K8900 BVM ® 2020...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer .......................... 1 List of BVM supplied items ....................1 Recommended Accessories ....................1 BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model ................2 Required Tools ........................2 List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed.................. 2 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed ............2 ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Notice: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by BVM, Inc. The BVM F-86 Sabre has been designed and flight tested with 100 – 130 class turbines. -
Page 5: Bvm Accessories Used In Demo Model
F-86 Sabre Assembly & Operation Manual BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list. Jet Central Lynx 130 Spektrum 20 Channel Power Safe (SPMAR20310T) Bavarian Demon Aero Cortex Pro Gyro (#V-DA-BD-Cortex Pro) (1) 9.9v ECU Battery... -
Page 6: Unpacking
After reading this entire manual, get familiar with the major kit components. NOTE: Damaged parts must be reported to BVM within 7 days of receiving your kit. Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and approve this work now. -
Page 7: Installing Tail Surfaces
2.5 mm bolts with a 2 mm wrench. Install the vertical fin Connect the servo leads and secure with servo clips or tape. Insert the Carbon Rods into the receivers and install the 2.5 mm bolts using a 2mm Allen wrench. BVM ® 2020... -
Page 8: Wing Preperation And Installation
Wrench. Now you can slide the Wheel Hub Assembly off. Remove the (3) Philips head screws. This will allow you to remove the plastic wheel cover and remove the Axle. Lubricate the O’Rings with Super O-Lube (BVM# 5779). BVM ® 2020... -
Page 9: Wing Linkage
A small amount of Pacer Z-42 Loctite is used on the Axle Set Screws. Wing Linkage We moved the Aileron Ball Link to the lower hole on the servo Arm. This will improve resolution. BVM ® 2020... - Page 10 Insert wing tube through the fuselage. Connect the color coded Air Lines. Connect and secure your servo and Nav Light connections Secure each wing by tightening the (2) leading edge clamping bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. BVM ® 2020...
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Page 11: Fuselage Layout And Installation
Mounting the UAT The BVM UAT ( BVM 6044) is mounted on the right side of the fuselage facing aft. It maybe required for you to open the mounting tray slightly to fit. The BVM UAT is secured in place with a zip tie. -
Page 12: Mounting The Rx
Note: In this configuration the orientation of the Gyro will have to be changed in the software. Mounting the RX In the BVM demo Sabre we used a Spektrum 20ch Power Safe RX (SPMAR20310T) Mounting of the Rx was done with (4) small Ply discs and (4) Servo Screws. -
Page 13: Mounting The Rx Batteries
RX Wire Connections The wires are labeled from the factory. If you are using the DX18, DX 20 or IX20 the program is available on a SD card from BVM. Follow the chart below to connect the servos. DX20 Connection Chart... -
Page 14: Turbine Installation
On this particular Sabre we mounted the ECU behind the Cockpit Tub. We used a simple Ply Plate with some Tri Stock and glued it to the inlet using BVM QT Poxy. Note: All connections where made per Turbine Manufactures instructions. -
Page 15: Turbine Installation
Rails and down the middle of the Tail Pipe. We used (6) # 6 self tapping screws with washers to hold the engine in place on this particular Sabre. Note: Please use the Turbine Manufactures instructions for mounting the Turbine. BVM ® 2020... -
Page 16: Cockpit And Pilot Mounting
The Canopy Filler is a Flat sheet of Black Plastic. Its is Taped into place just behind the Cockpit Tub, Use the supplied tape and Plastic for this step. The Canopy Filler closes the space behind the Cockpit Tub. BVM ® 2020... -
Page 17: Removable Anti Glare Shield
Cockpit Tub. Next leave a ½ space between the Top of the Cockpit Deck and the Bottom of the Anti Glare Shield. And tack the glare shield to the Balsa Block. Use QT Poxy to glue the block. BVM ® 2020... -
Page 18: Control Surface Deflections And Expo Settings
60%/10 DX20,DX18, and DX18QQ Transmitter File The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX20 transmitters. The file included on the SD card has all the mixes, rates, expos, and settings done for you. Setting the sub trim, switches, and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft. -
Page 19: Center Of Gravity
F-86 Sabre Assembly & Operation Manual Center of Gravity Measure down the LE of the wing 22.7 inches then aft 1 inch of the LE.CG is checked with Gear Down, UAT and Header Tank Full. BVM ® 2020... -
Page 20: First Flight Profile
Make the first takeoff with the gyro “off”. See also BVM article “Gyro Sense”. Flight Time The BVM demo model’s transmitter timer is set for 6 minutes. On the first flight, land a couple of minutes early to check fuel consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.
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