F-16 ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: Length: Wing Area: Weight w/o Battery: Weight w/Battery: 28 in (709mm) 35.5 in (900mm) 195 sq in (12.6 sq dm) 18–20 oz (510–567 g) 23.5–25.5 oz (667–723 g) LOCKHEED MARTIN, F-16, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................ 2 Using the Manual.................................................... 2 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout..................................... 2 Recommended Radio Equipment.............................. 3 Optional Accessories............................................... 3 Required Tools and Adhesives.................................. 3 Required Speed Control and Battery.........................
Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver, and four or five servos (if using nose gear steering). You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM® 6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we recommend the E-flite S60 Super Sub-Micro servos .
Wing and Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Fuselage Wing panel (right and left) Stabilizer (right and left) 2mm x 12mm self-tapping screw (4) Required Tools and Adhesives 6-minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing stick Epoxy brush Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Sandpaper Phillips screwdriver: #1 During the manufacturing process it is possible that a slight amount of glue may seep in to the inner side of the wing joiner socket.
m 4. Fit the remaining wing panel to the fuselage. Stand 6–8 feet (3–4 meters) from the front of the airframe. When viewed from the front, both panels should be flat (parallel) along the bottom to be properly aligned. Use sandpaper to lightly sand the plastic joiner to correct the alignment. m 8. Use two 2mm x 12mm self-tapping screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the stabilizer to the fuselage. Use care not to over-tighten the screws and cause damage to the fuselage or stabilizer. m 7.
Elevator and Aileron Servo Installation Note: Before preparing the aileron and elevator servos for installation, it is suggested to read through the Radio Programming section of this manual beginning on Page 18. This section will guide you through setting up the necessary mixing required to operate the servos installed in your F-16. This mixing reduces the amount of complexity and extensions required, keeping the weight at its lowest for the best performance from your model.
Be very careful to use only a small amount of epoxy when attaching the servos. Using an excessive amount of glue could cause some of the excess to seep inside of the servo case and could bind the servo, resulting in servo failure. 6. Use your radio system to center the servos that will be used for the elevators. Remove the stock servo horns from the servos using a #00 Phillips screwdriver and install the standard single-sided servo arm on the servos as shown.
Before inserting the extension leads through the fuselage, mark each lead according to which servo it is connected to. (Right Elevator, Left Elevatorthis will help with set up later). You can use a small tip marker or a piece of tape for this. 12. Remove the backing from the decal. Starting at the front, hold the rear of the decal up and align the trim scheme from the decal to the scheme on the aircraft.
mmm 1 4. Attach the clevis on the pushrod to the outer hole of the elevator control horn. Snap the clevis together so it is secure on the control horn. 15. Repeat Steps 13 and 14 to install the second elevator linkage. The left and right linkages will be mirror images of each other when installed. 16. Repeat Steps 13 and 14 to install the 2 7/8-inch (73mm) pushrod wire with clevis for the ailerons.
m 1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and two 2mm x 8mm self-tapping screws to attach the landing gear door to the fuselage. The two holes for the screws have small holes so they can be located on the bottom of the fuselage. Note the direction of the gear door as shown with the narrow end of the door facing the front of the aircraft. 10 3. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the decal from the bottom of the fuselage to expose the slot for the main landing gear. 4.
7. Use a pin drill and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the outer hole on the servo arm. Note: Before installing the steering servo arm, it is suggested to read through the Radio Programming section of this manual found on Page 30. 8. Slide the 2mm x 10mm machine screw through the brass steering arm bushing. E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual 9. Slide the brass steering arm bushing through the slot in the steering arm. Note the direction of the screw in relationship to the steering arm.
12 13. Test fit the steering servo into the pocket inside the fuselage. Note that the servo output faces to the rear of the aircraft. Remove the servo and scuff the surface of the servo that contacts the fuselage using sandpaper. Clear any residue left from the sanding process using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Mix a small amount of 6-minute epoxy. Place a small amount of epoxy in the servo pocket, then install the servo, pressing it into the epoxy.
18. The nose gear will slide into the hole in the steering arm as its final destination. The screw at the steering arm will then be tightened so it is resting in the flat area as indicated back in Step 14. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw in the steering arm. Always remember to use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 19. Position the gear so there is a gap of 1/32-inch (.
Note: Work through Step 3 before removing the backing from the hook and loop tape. Installation of the speed control can be tricky, and the stickiness of the hook and loop tape will make the installation even trickier. Keeping the backing on until ready will allow you to practice the installation of the speed control before your final performance. Be sure to set the speed control to the correct timing for this type of motor. The timing should be set for 2-pole motors. 5.
6. Use a small piece of hook and loop tape to mount the remote receiver alongside of the steering servo. Make sure the position of the remote receiver will not interfere with the operation of the steering servo when it is installed. Vertical and Ventral Fin Installation Required Parts Vertical fin Assembled airframe Ventral fin (right and left) Required Tools and Adhesives 6-minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing stick Epoxy brush Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Sandpaper Hobby knife w/#11 blade m 2.
4. Insert the vertical fin into the pocket on the top of Motor Battery Installation the fuselage. Stand 6–8 feet (3–4 meters) from the rear of the airframe. Check that the angle between Required Parts the wing panels and fin are equal. The position of Motor battery Assembled airframe the fin can be moved to correct for any alignment Hook and loop tape issues. Once satisfied with the fit, remove the fin from the fuselage. Prepare 1/4-ounce (10cc) of 1.
Missile Installation (Optional) Removing Fan and Motor m 2. The missile rails on the wing have flat spots that will correspond to the flat areas on the missile.
18 2. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade, or a razor saw with a fine tooth blade, to cut through the glue joint on the front and rear seam lines of the hatch. 3. Using a hobby knife and #11 blade, cut down the side seams of the hatch at approximately a 45-degree angle to the horizontal line of the fuselage. 4. Once you are sure that you have cut through the hatch joints all the way around the hatch, use a small amount of force to rock the hatch in a rolling motion side to side.
Reversing Throttle Right Aileron Right Elevator Rudder Gear/Left Elevator Aux1/Left Aileron N N R R R N Wing and Tail Mix DUALAILE ACT (This will activate the left aileron) V-tail INH ELEVON INH MIX 1 (This mix will deactivate the gear channel switch) GEAR GEAR ACT Rate D -100%, U -100% SW ON TRIM INH MIX 2 (This mix will activate the left elevator half) ELEV GEAR ACT Rate D +100%, U +100% SW ON TRIM ACT Control Throws 1.
Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the F-16 is 2 3/16–2 9/16-inch (55–65mm) back from the leading edge of the wing. Mark the location for the Center of Gravity on the bottom of the wing next to the fuselage as shown.
Flying Your F-16 Flying the F-16 is a thrill and a treat all in one. Enjoy flying airshow maneuvers as you pretend to be the lead solo pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds airshow team. You will find that the lightweight, agile F-16 is very capable in the air yet docile for slow speed flight, approach and landings. If you elect to fly the F-16 without the landing gear, you will need to hand launch the model. Hold the model underneath the wing around the same area as where the main landing gear would be mounted.
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