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IK9500                                                                                                           BVM-2021 

BVM PNP F-18C 

1/5 Scale 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Length: 121”, Wing Span: 85.5” with Missile Rails 

 

For transportation convenience: 

Length without Pitot Tube, Nose Cone,& Nose Cone Formers 

attached 106” 

 

Weight: 54# single 59# twin Dry 

Fuel Capacity: 6L, Smoke Capacity: 2L 

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL 

Version 1.0    October 2021 

 

Vne: Speed to Never Exceed= 160 MPH 

Use a Speed Limiting System 

Limit Engine Thrust to 72 lbs 

Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.4 volts 

   

 

3481 State Road 419 • Winter Springs, FL 32708 USA 

tel. 407-327-

6333 • fax. 407-327-5020 

 

Summary of Contents for Go Fly Gold F-18C

Page 1: ...ttached 106 Weight 54 single 59 twin Dry Fuel Capacity 6L Smoke Capacity 2L ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL Version 1 0 October 2021 Vne Speed to Never Exceed 160 MPH Use a Speed Limiting System Limit E...

Page 2: ...9 SERVO PLATE REMOVAL 9 CANOPY AND SERVO INSTALLATION 10 CANOPY FRAME INSTALLATION 10 ADJUSTING THE CANOPY 11 FUEL SYSTEM 12 HEADER TANK MOUNT AND INSTALLATION 13 UAT MOUNTING TRAY 14 TURBINE MOUNTIN...

Page 3: ...rface Deflections and Expo Settings 29 Stabilator Neutral position 29 Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System 29 Connecting RX wires 31 DX18 DX18QQ DX 20 Transmitter File 31 First Flight Profile 32 Fligh...

Page 4: ...iolett Models Inc assumes no liability for the operation and use of these products The owner and operator of these products should have the necessary experience and exercise common sense Said owner an...

Page 5: ...Tank TA SR 1013 Spektrum 20310T Power Safe Receiver VJ SPMAR20310T 2 7 4v Batteries 3600 mAh RX V PLURX15 36002 BVM O Clips PA SR 0026 BVM Velcro Package PA SR 0081 Safety Wire BVM 2800 Bavarian Demo...

Page 6: ...ilips Screw Driver 5 5MM Nut Drive 3 32 Ball Driver List of Adhesives Lubricants Available at BVMJets com BVM Aeropoxy 9566 BVM Qt Poxy PA SR 0042 Zap A Goo PT12 Pacer Z 42 PT42 Super O Lube BVM 5779...

Page 7: ...factory It is important that you inspect and approve this work now The wing is shipped without the Aileron and Flap assembled Using a 2mm socket wrench and a 5 5mm nut driver remove the nut and bolt...

Page 8: ...ht in the tip It s a simple connection and your done Tape or a keeper can be used to secure the connection The Missle Rail is held to the wing with two carbon dowel pins and a clamp inside the wing ti...

Page 9: ...y slides onto the pivot shaft If you have to take the Stabilators off for transportation it is a good idea to use some Zap goo to hold them to the root A couple of small dabs is all that is needed The...

Page 10: ...use towards the back of the canopy There is a small metal rod with two pieces of tubing on it You have to slide the rod to one side and it will slip out of the frame then back to the other side and th...

Page 11: ...FRAME INSTALLATION Like before this is a bit tricky Just take your time during this step Take the small pieces of tubing that are circled in the photo and slide them towards the middle of the rod The...

Page 12: ...ng ADJUSTING THE CANOPY The servo actuator arm is what holds the canopy in place It moves forward to close the canopy and pulls it down at the same time To check to see if the canopy is properly set p...

Page 13: ...ecured with safety wire or your favorite clamp We use safety wire to secure the hose to the fittings The clunk side and the cap side are both done the same way BVM uses two wraps around the fitting On...

Page 14: ...e with a BVM scuff board and wipe clean with a rag and some denatured alcohol The header tank plate has a cutout in the front The Velcro strap is put on before installing in the fuse and held in place...

Page 15: ...the smoke UAT MOUNTING TRAY The UAT tray is very straight forward Insert the UAT or UAT s into the tray and secure with a zip tie This will also hold the smoke pump and can be used for the ECU and fu...

Page 16: ...s if needed Turbines should be mounted per engine manufactures specification Make sure to have the turbines centered left and right as well as up and down in the tailpipe When happy with engine placem...

Page 17: ...A small block of wood or cable mount with a zip tie will do On the twin model we used Jet Central Cheetahs The ECU s would not fit on the front ECU tray so we mounted them on a vertical mount in fron...

Page 18: ...om the ECU s are routed they are connected to their proper locations The main supply hoses from the UAT s are routed down under the main tanks and exit into the engine bay All of the power wires and R...

Page 19: ...low for easier placement of the turbine in the model Once the turbine is in the model slide the tailpipe back into position Use the manufactures specs on tailpipe spacing to set your engine in place T...

Page 20: ...1940 The BVM demo model uses three coats on the hatch for protection in case of a flash fire WHEEL AND BRAKE PREPERATION Remove the nut that holds the main wheel in place and slide the wheel off This...

Page 21: ...t braking results you want to use Super O Lube on the brake O ring as well If you want to remove the O ring from the brake hub use a popsicle stick that has been sanded down on one side to help remove...

Page 22: ...amount of blue Loctite should be used Use a small amount of Super Lube on the axle for the nose wheel This will be done for both left and right RX MOUNTING TRAY AND BATTERY LOCATION To access the RX...

Page 23: ...es a AR 20310T RX and a Demon Cortex Pro gyro All of your servo wires and connections will be in this area as well This is also a alternate spot for ECU and RX batteries NOTE You will have to use batt...

Page 24: ...ed very well The cockpit tub sits on a molded flange and can be secured into place by a couple of small screws in the corners NOTE When the canopy closes it does pinch the flange a small amount PILOT...

Page 25: ...slide into the fuse and have three connectors that have to be hooked up The connectors are polarized so they will only go one way NOTE Use tape or servo locks to hold connections together Wings are re...

Page 26: ...ere it passes through the body Torque Drive Pocket Reinforcement Check Check the torque drive pockets One early kit had a Stab drive pocket improperly installed Because you cannot see inside these str...

Page 27: ...de and one on the other They have two colors on the plugs because they do two different things This is the right side of the model The left vertical has only one connector Verticals are retained in tw...

Page 28: ...o secure them in place NOSE CONE INSTALLATION Old Style The nose cone is held to the body with a pre bent wire You will squeeze the wire in the middle and line it up to the holes in the hinges on the...

Page 29: ...assembled you can use a small amount of QT poxy to help support the bolt in the fairing Add a small piece of wire to the back of the fairing to stop it from spinning in flight The nose lock has three...

Page 30: ...the Bot 1 5 20 20 Stabilator Neutral position The stabilator neutral position is 25 inches below the panel line measured at the L E The takeoff Stabilator trim is 25 below neutral point measured at L...

Page 31: ...ngs to your overflow taxi tank Use an overflow tank while fueling to prevent spillage and to ensure fuel tanks are full before flight Use BVM Overflow tank Part BVM6047 Below the overflow taxi tank is...

Page 32: ...l the mixes rates expos and settings done for you Setting the sub trim and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft Important Check the directions of all flight...

Page 33: ...o set the trims The aircraft should fly straight and level hands off When the landing gear come down a few clicks of up trim may be needed This can be mixed in or use flight modes to trim automaticall...

Page 34: ...BVM 2021 33 10 2021 Pilot s Notes...

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