Skymaster ARF PLUS PRO F18 CDEF HORNET Assembly And Operation Manual

Skymaster ARF PLUS PRO F18 CDEF HORNET Assembly And Operation Manual

1/5.75 scale almost-ready-to-fly rc jet

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1/5.75 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Spesifications
Type
: T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Scale : F18CD 1/5.75
Length : 116.8": (2968mm)
Weight : 21—25 Kg
Radio : 12 Ch ( 8—12servo's)
The F-18 "Hornet" by Skymaster
The 1/5.75 F18CD produced by Skymaster is the result of years of R&D work and excessive testing. We are proud
that you have decided to buy the best ARF 1/5.75 F18 in the market today. We hope you enjoy your F18! Please
note that the photos show certain views from the prototypes. Some pictures will show F18F and some F18D! Some
modifications and upgrades might have taken place by the release of the model. We have tried to produce a very
scale replica of the Hornet. Many scale options are included with your model including operating canopy, speed
brakes, spoilers and ordinance kit. This manual describes the assembling of " PRO" model. Opening canopy,
speed brakes, landing gear and doors are factory installed. Before you start building and setting-up your aircraft,
please make sure you have read this instruction manual, and understood it. If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact us. Below are the contact details:
Office Taiwan:
No.15, Min-San 3rd Street, Ren-Wu Area, Kaohsiung, 814, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886 9 3299 7923
FAX: + 886 7373 1215
http://www.skymasterjet.com
Sales : skymaste@skymasterjet.com
Technical support : morne.m@pixie.co.za
Assembly and operations manual
F18EF : 1/6.25
Span
Engine : 1 x 18-21 Kg or 2 x 10 - 12 Kg
SM © 2016
: 78.3 ": (1988mm)

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Summary of Contents for Skymaster ARF PLUS PRO F18 CDEF HORNET

  • Page 1 The F-18 “Hornet” by Skymaster The 1/5.75 F18CD produced by Skymaster is the result of years of R&D work and excessive testing. We are proud that you have decided to buy the best ARF 1/5.75 F18 in the market today. We hope you enjoy your F18! Please note that the photos show certain views from the prototypes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Assembly & Operation Manual Index: INTRODUCTION............................3 DISCLAIMER..............................3 WARNING…...............................3 ARF PAINT..............................4 FINISHING YOUR F16 ARF........................4 HANDLING & TRANSPORTING .......................5 TOOL LIST..............................6 HEALTH…..............................7 GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES....................…7 RADIO EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES…………….................8 KIT CONTENTS…….…………….......................9 OPTIONAL PARTS………………..………………..................10 SLATS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12 FLAPS..............................13 STABILIZERS............................14 RUDDER………............................15 FUSELAGE REAR..…………………..................,,.... 16 FUSELAGE JOINT..………………………………………………………………………………………….17 FUEL CELLS…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…17 FUEL DIAGRAM………………………….………………………………………………………………………18...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro F18! We have put a lot of effort and time into this model. We at Skymaster strive to be a market leader in the ARF— jet market. We were the first company to produce ARF—jets in the world and we would like to continue being amongst the best.
  • Page 4: Arf Paint

    Assembly & Operation Manual ARF Paint The color finish on your Skymaster F18 arf pro model was applied out of the mold. We have used only the highest standard automotive paints to finish your model. Should you damage the finish, Skymaster stock the color paint and hardener required for the repair.
  • Page 5: Handling & Transporting

    Assembly & Operation Manual HANDLING & TRANSPORTING Composite models are very light but strong. These characteristics do have a down side! It is brittle. Take care when handling your model. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP AN FULLY FUELED MODEL BY THE LEADING EDGE BY YOURSELF! The leading edges will crack and delami- nate.
  • Page 6: Tool List

    8. Thread-locking compound (Loctite, or equivalent) At Skymaster we try our best to offer you a high quality kit, with outstanding value-for money, and as complete as possible. However, if you feel that some additional or different hardware should be included, please feel free to let...
  • Page 7: Health

    The glass cloth side of parts to glue, should be sanded with #80 grit paper for best glue adhesion. Support the fuselage on foam pads. Skymaster makes every attempt to insure that the parts fit. However, due to manufac- turing tolerances, some parts may fit a little tight. Always trial fit parts and adjust if needed.
  • Page 8: Radio Equipment & Accessories

    Assembly & Operation Manual Radio equipment Failure to use the recommended servos, output arms, extensions, and hardware may result in a loss of control! Throughout this manual we make use of various types of servos and radio equipment! The prototype was flown using MKS servos with powerbox bus system! If you make use of another manufacturer, please use equipment with similar specifica- tions! For JR we recommend DS8911HV servos.
  • Page 9: Kit Contents

    Assembly & Operation Manual Kit Contents Picture A F18 ARF PRO Contents: Picture A Fuselage front and rear section. Fin + Rudders & tail cone. Nose gear + Main gear + doors installed + spoilers installed Wings left and right + flaps + ailerons Elevator left and right Canopy assembly + glass...
  • Page 10: Optional Parts

    Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Slat Mounts Aircraft Grade Aluminum Included with kit Photo 1 3 x Air Tanks 1 x Retract Valve 2 x Filler & 2 x Pressure Gauges 1 x Electronic Brake Valve 5 x Air Tubing, 10 x Quick Disconnect Photo 2 Fuel Tank Accessory Set...
  • Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual L/G hydrolic set Photo 8 Metal horns Tank Hardware Photo 9 Photo 10 LG Set + Steering Photo 11 Photo 12 Scale antennas Orbinance & Pylons Photo 14 Photo 13 P-11...
  • Page 12: Slats

    Assembly & Operation Manual WINGS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Assemble both wings simultaneously. Mark √ each step. The F18 have 3 control surfaces on each wing. Slat Aileron and Flap. It is up to you in what configuration you would like to build F18.
  • Page 13: Flaps

    Assembly & Operation Manual FLAPS & AILERONS: NOTE: The flap servos are located inside the wing. It is very important to match the flap actuator with flaplet fairing actuator. It is factory installed. Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to DS8911 servos and secure to wing. Do same for aileron. Flap servo horn 30mm facing rear.
  • Page 14: Stabilizers

    Assembly & Operation Manual ELEVATORS NOTE: Use some protective foam on the work bench to protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. A removable elevator mechanism is installed. Mark √ each step. Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Make up elevator horn. 1pr symmetrical. Bearing is 55 mm from center of screw to to shaft.
  • Page 15: Rudder

    Assembly & Operation Manual FIN & RUDDER NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. No play must be present. Mark √ each step. Photo 35 Photo 36 Fit horn to servo and centre servo.
  • Page 16: Fuselage Rear

    Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE REAR Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Before joining the fuselage it is necessary to tidy up the servo wires. Make sure wires are secure and will not touch the tailpipe. Tidy up the air line. Factory installed on pro kit. Use quick disconnects between front and rear fuselage.
  • Page 17: Fuselage Joint

    Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE JOINT Photo 43 Photo 44 Route all air tubing and servo wires to front of fuselage. Install front tank before joining fuselage. Secure front fuselage with FUEL CELLS NOTE: Bad plumbing lead to flame outs. This will destroy your model. Please take your time and do a good job.
  • Page 18: Fuel Diagram

    Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 48 P-18...
  • Page 19: Air System

    Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM: You will need 2 x 2way and 1x 1way + sequencer for doors and brakes. You will need 1 x 2 way for speedbrake and 2 x 2 way for operating canopy and lock. All work done at factory.
  • Page 20: Air Diagram

    Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions such as speed brake and opening canopy you will require addi- tional 2 way electronic valves. Photo 52 AIR DIAGRAM Photo 53 P-20...
  • Page 21: Turbine Installation

    Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION NOTE: 3 versions can be ordered. 1. Single MID 2. Twin MID 3. Twin Tail Photo 54 Photo 55 Photo 56 Photo 57 Please follow the instructions supplied with your turbine. The F18 can be configured for twin turbine or single turbine operation. The twin turbine can further be configured to mid or tail installation.
  • Page 22: Cockpit & Canopy

    Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (after painting) Photo 58 Photo 59 Photo 60 Photo 61 NOTE : The opening canopy is option. It can be ordered. All work done by factory. You will need to install the 2 x 2way valves and sequencer to operate canopy cylinders. Cut cockpit to fit fuselage and front nose gear.
  • Page 23: Equipment Installation Into The F18Arf

    Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO F18 Equipment installation is a personal venture. There is one golden rule: Do it as neat and logical as possible! This will make fault finding and service of components easi- er. The F18 basically consist of 7 circuits! 1.
  • Page 24: Before You Fly

    Assembly & Operation Manual BEFORE YOU FLY It is assumed that the builder of this kit has acquired the basic skills and knowledge necessary to make a safe and functional radio control installation in- to a model. Therefore, these notes are intended only to assist that experience. TRAVEL MAX SETTINGS: F18 C/D MIX F18C FLAPERON &...
  • Page 25 Let the model roll out and apply brakes. Taxi back and do necessary adjustments to customize Hornet before next flight. We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your F18! Add some landing lights and load those weapons. Blue skies!
  • Page 26: Ordinance

    Assembly & Operation Manual Ordinance Photo 65 Skymaster produce a set of ordinance. It can be ordered painted or unpainted. All ordinance are slide fit for easy removal. All hard points and slots factory installed! P-26...

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