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F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF

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ESC

Set up the transmitter according to the setup chart, and bind your transmitter to the 

airplane. The airplane must be powered on and bound to the transmitter to access 

the Smart ESC programming.
As an alternative, it is possible to program the ESC with the Smart ESC Program-

ming Box (SPMXCA200, optional, not included).

Thrust Reversing Setup

 

Transmitter

On the transmitter, select an open channel (not already in use), and assign it to an 

open switch, or button. Use different channels for thrust reversing and SAFE Select. 

Motor reversing is assigned to Aux 2/Channel 7, by default, in the Smart ESC. If 

SAFE Select and the ESC are assigned to the same channel, the motor will reverse 

in flight. 

CAUTION

: Do not assign thrust reversing and SAFE Select to the same 

channel. Doing so will reverse the motor when SAFE Select is enabled 

during flight, resulting in a crash.

ESC Reversing Setup

DX series,  

NX series, 

iX series

1.  Begin with the transmitter bound to the receiver.
2.  Power ON the transmitter. 
3.  Set switch H (throttle cut) to prevent accidental motor operation.
4.  Set elevator and aileron to high rate. 
5.  Set Flight Mode to AS3X (The menu will not open if the Flight 

Mode is set to SAFE).

6.  Power ON the aircraft. A signal bar appears on the transmitter 

main screen when the telemetry information is being received.

7.  From the main screen navigate to the last screen past the 

telemetry screens, the Avian Programming menu (Avian Prog). 

8.  All configuration in the Avian Programming menu is done by 

moving the elevator and aileron stick. Follow the on-screen 

prompts to access the menu. Move the stick up or down to move 

the cursor, left or right to select a value or return to the cursor, 

and up or down to change a value when it is selected.

9.  Set BRAKE TYPE: Reverse
10. Set BRAKE FORCE: 7
11. Set THRUST REV: Select the channel you designated for thrust 

reversing in your transmitter. CH7 is the selection by default,  

but do not use this default option if you are using Aux2/Ch7  

for SAFE Select. 

12. Select EXIT W/ SAVE to save your selections

The Avian™ Smart ESC in this aircraft is equipped with thrust reversing, but it 

must be enabled before it will function. Reversing the motor can be helpful when 

taxiing, or for shortening the ground roll after a landing. Activating the designated 

switch reverses motor rotation, throttle will still control motor speed.

CAUTION

: Never attempt to use thrust reversing in flight. Applying reverse 

thrust while in flight will result in loss of control and possibly a crash. 

Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: 

Thrust reversing requires a Spektrum receiver with Smart Throttle 

(including the AR637TA and AR631) and a Spektrum transmitter with a minimum 

of 7 channels. The Avian ESC is backwards compatible with conventional receivers 

(PWM output signal) for normal operation, but reversing functions are only available 

with Smart Throttle technology.

Thrust Reversing 

(Optional)

Summary of Contents for EFL87850

Page 1: ...F 16 Falcon 80mm EDF EFL87850 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni EFL87870...

Page 2: ...ings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that...

Page 3: ...rn and Servo Arm Settings 17 Dual Rates and Control Throws 18 AS3X Control Response Test BNF Basic 18 In Flight Trimming BNF Basic 18 Flying Tips and Repairs 19 SAFE Select Flying Tips 19 Thrust Rever...

Page 4: ...e included peel and stick decals to customize the aircraft as desired EN F 16 Falcon 80mm EDF 4 5 8 1 2 8 9 5 3 4 7 6 2 4 9 6 1 3 10 11 10 11 7 5 8 1 2 8 9 5 3 4 7 6 2 4 9 6 1 3 10 11 10 11 Decal Appl...

Page 5: ...EN 5 6 8 1 2 5 6 3 4 4 11 7 1 3 7 8 9 10 11 5 10 2 9...

Page 6: ...EN F 16 Falcon 80mm EDF 6 7 1 2 5 6 3 4 8 9 7 8 2 6 4 1 5 9 3...

Page 7: ...EN 7 10 1 2 2 4 6 7 11 12 5 6 3 4 8 5 3 1 7 8 9 12 11 10 9...

Page 8: ...horoughly 3 Charge the flight battery 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart 5 Fully assemble the airplane 6 Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been fully charged 7 Chec...

Page 9: ...e the short large diameter wing tube 10 x 420mm A into the front hole in the fuselage 2 Slide the long small diameter wing tube 7 75 x 750mm B into the rear hole in the fuselage 3 Slide each wing on t...

Page 10: ...will secure the nose cone in place EN F 16 Falcon 80mm EDF 10 Vertical Stabilizer Installation 1 Slide the vertical stabilizer A in the fuselage vertical stabilizer pocket 2 Secure the vertical stabi...

Page 11: ...ssiles and drop tank stores according to the illustration below by inserting the mounting tabs into the mounting brackets on the wing 3 Slide each store backward to lock the tabs in place Disassemble...

Page 12: ...attery hatch and locate the loose LED afterburner extension plug close to the receiver and plug it into the other end of Y Harness that is plugged into channel 6 The afterburner ring cannot be Y Harne...

Page 13: ...8 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP 2 Set MODEL TYPE AIRPLANE 3 Set WING TYPE 1 AIL DX6e DX6 Gen2 DX7 Gen2 DX8e DX8 Gen2 DX9 DX10t DX18 DX20 iX12 iX20 NX6 NX8 NX10 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Model Utilities 2 Se...

Page 14: ...tery tray 4 Install the fully charged battery in the center of the battery compartment as shown Secure using the hook and loop straps 5 Connect the battery to the ESC If you have not completed the bin...

Page 15: ...SAFE mode full time AS3X mode or mode selection can be assigned to a switch IMPORTANT Before binding read the transmitter setup section in this manual and complete the transmitter setup table to ensur...

Page 16: ...on your transmitter Once assigned to a switch SAFE select ON gives you the flexibility to choose SAFE technology or AS3X mode while in flight If the aircraft is bound with SAFE select OFF the aircraf...

Page 17: ...ould move up which will cause the aircraft to pitch up 4 Push the elevator stick forward The stabilators should move down which will cause the aircraft to pitch down Rudder 5 Move the rudder stick to...

Page 18: ...the AS3X system is active control surfaces may move rapidly This is normal AS3X remains active until the battery is disconnected During your first flight trim the aircraft for level flight Make small...

Page 19: ...h LVC removes power supplied to the motor Power to the motor reduces showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the ai...

Page 20: ...to the last screen past the telemetry screens the Avian Programming menu Avian Prog 8 All configuration in the Avian Programming menu is done by moving the elevator and aileron stick Follow the on scr...

Page 21: ...throttle lead to the aircraft receiver 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC required for safety and battery life 2 Power OFF the transmitter 3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft 4 Re...

Page 22: ...nsmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatchTM radios only Select correct model memory on transmitter Flight battery Trans...

Page 23: ...Digital 9g Servo Reverse SPMSA450 A450 Servo 13g Digital Metal Gear SPMSA450R A450R Servo 13g Didgital Metal Gear Reverse SPMXAE1100A Avian 100 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S 6S 80mm EDF version SPMXAM15...

Page 24: ...ation or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or us...

Page 25: ...reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the recei...

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