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RocHobby F-16 Falcon Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Email:info@motionrc.com Http://www.motionrc.com...
  • Page 2 F-16 Falcon OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 3 WARNING! WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Kit contents The spare parts list Spare parts list content The illustration of the spare parts Kit Inspection Charging the Flight Battery Low Voltage Cutoff Assemble the plane Install the landing gear Install the main wing Install the horizontal stabilizer Install the vertical fin Install the nose cone Install the ventral fin...

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    Kit contents Kit contents 1. The fuselage assembly (With the fin, the canopy, the electronic parts, ESC) 2. Vertical stabilizer assembly 3. Horizontal stabilizer with the elevator hinged 4. Nose cone 5. Oil tanks and the Missiles The spare parts list ReplacementpartsfortheROCHobby F16 Falcon are available using the order numbers in the Spare parts list that follows.

  • Page 6: The Illustration Of The Spare Parts

    KC 109 Missile A (Wing tip loading) KC 110 Missile B (Hang under the wing) KC 111 Pilot KC 112 Linkage rod (With the clevis and securing ring) KC 113 Landing gear set (The main and the front landing gear) KC 114 Air speed head KC 115 Motor (2627 KV 4600) KC 116 Ducted fan (64mm: The fan tube and the rotor)

  • Page 7: Kit Inspection

    Motion RC. Please write down the name of the parts when you are reporting defective or missing of them.
  • Page 8 Charging the Flight Battery Electrical Parameters Parameter Type Unit WorkingVoltage InputPower WorkTemperature - 2 0 ℃ - 2 0 StoreTemperature ℃ 4 . 1 9 4 . 2 0 4 . 2 1 ChargingStopVoltage 1 0 0 0 ChargingCurrent BalancingCurrent 1 5 0 2 0 0 1 2 0...
  • Page 9 Charging the Flight Battery Using Steps: 1. Connect the charger to adapter with enough voltage and wattage, then the Power LED will turn on; 2. Connect 2S/3S battery pack to the corresponding balance port (Do not connect two battery packs at the same time), then the Charge LED will flicker (1Hz) and start charging. 3.

  • Page 10: Low Voltage Cutoff

    Low voltage cut off (LVC) WhenaLi-Poisdischarged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff. Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power from motor in two ways: (1) Reduces power - ESC reduces motor power (recommended), (2) Hard cutoff - ESC instantly cuts motor power when the pre-set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached.

  • Page 11: Install The Main Wing

    Assemble the plane 4. Install the front landing gear. The flat Install the main wing spot of the strut will be used to hold the 1. Remove any paint (Tip - use strong strut firmly into place (step 6 below). adhesive tape to easily remove paint) where the main wing and the horizontal stabilizer will fit together with the...
  • Page 12 Assemble the plane 3. Apply the mixed epoxy to the starboard 5. Make sure the top surface of the main wing and fuselage mating edge using wing is level with the fuselage body. a brush or other applicator. Install the port side main wing following the same method as steps 3 through 5.

  • Page 13: Install The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Assemble the plane Install the horizontal stabilizer 1. Install the control horns on the bottom 3. Fully seat the stabilizer into place, side of the stabilizer as shown. make sure there is no gap left between the stabilizer and the fuselage. 4.

  • Page 14: Install The Vertical Fin

    Assemble the plane Install the vertical fin 1. Glue the vertical stabilizer into place. 3. The nose cone is attached to the fuselage using two pieces of magnets. Figure 3 shows the right way to attach the nose. Install the nose cone 1.

  • Page 15: Install The Ventral Fin

    Assemble the plane Install the linkage rod Install the ventral fin 1. Put the Z-bend end of the linkage into 1. Fit one of the fins into place, the higher the desired servo control horn hole. It is side towards the front of the plane. a tight fit and should allow the linkage to move just slightly within the hole to avoid binding up.

  • Page 16: Installing The Receiver

    Assemble the plane 3. Mount the receiver into place and make sure Installing the receiver it will not impede the canopy mounting. 1. Attach aileron servo to the Aileron channel of your receiver. Elevator harness goes to elevator channel of your receiver. Steering servo goes to the Rudder channel.

  • Page 17: Check The C.g. (Center Of Gravity)

    Assemble the plane Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) Center of Gravity When balancing your model, adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is level or slightly nose down. This the correct balance point for your model. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference.

  • Page 18: Get Your Model Ready To Fly

    Get your model ready to fly Important ESC information 1. The ESC included with the F-16 has a safe start. If the motor battery is connected to the ESC and the throttle stick is not in the low throttle or off position, the motor will not start until the throttle stick is moved to the low throttle or off position.

  • Page 19: The Transmitter And Model Setup

    Get your model ready to fly The transmitter and model setup Before getting started, bind your receiver with your transmitter. Please refer to your Transmitter Manual for proper operation. CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the motor shaft while testing the control surfaces .

  • Page 20: Check The Control Throws

    Get your model ready to fly 2. Make sure all servo arms are fully vertical. If not, adjust the servo arm by using the trim function on your radio. Note: For computerized transmitters, use the servo/channel sub-trim feature to make each servo arm fully vertical. 3.
  • Page 21 Get your model ready to fly 2. Correctly mount the wing tip missiles. Check the motor rotating direction The missiles are correctly mounted when 1. Caution: Never visually test the rotating the top of the missiles are level with the direction of the rotor due to it’s vectored surface of the main wing.

  • Page 22: Before The Model Flying

    Before the model flying Find a suitable flying site Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your plane in confined spaces, choose a site which is at least the size of two to three football fields – a flying field specifically for R/C planes is best.

  • Page 23: Flying Course

    Flying course Take off While applying power slowly steer to keep the model straight, the F-16 should accelerate quickly. As the model gains flight speed, you will want to climb at a steady and even rate. The F-16 will climb out at a nice angle of attack (AOA). Flying Always choose a wide-open space for flying your plane.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not - Lower throttle stick and throttle - ESC is not armed. respond to the trim to lowest settings. - Throttle channel is reversed. throttle but responds - Reverse throttle channel on to other controls. transmitter.

  • Page 25: Ama

    If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join, The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provided liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites. Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302-9252...
  • Page 26 Exceptions: ◆ Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. ◆ Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718). 3.

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