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70MM F/A-18F

REALISTIC

RIGID

RETRACT & FLAPS INSTALLED

STRONG DURABLE EPO

STABLE

SMOOTH FLYING PERFORMANCE

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Summary of Contents for RocHobby 70MM F/A-18F

Page 1: ...70MM F A 18F REALISTIC RIGID RETRACT FLAPS INSTALLED STRONG DURABLE EPO STABLE SMOOTH FLYING PERFORMANCE FMSMODEL COM ...

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Page 3: ...um batteries If at any time the batteries begin to swell or balloon discontinue use immediately Always store the batteries at room temperature in a dry area to extend the life of the battery Always transport or temporarily store the battery at a temperature range of 40 120F Do not store the battery or model in a car or in direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even ca...

Page 4: ... as the optimized screw based assembly pre installed ball links and a heavy duty wing spar the super hornet is quick to assemble and disassemble Based on the original 64mm F A 18 Hornet the 70mm F A 18F Super Hornet features rich details clean lines CNC Machined shock absorbed landing gear sets and a Button type canopy hatch Included with the model are four decal sets that allows you to make your ...

Page 5: ...The photo below details the contents of the kit and labels If any parts are missing or defective please indentify the name or part number refer to the spare parts list near the end of the manual then contact your local shop or email us support fmsmodel com Contents of Kit 4 Wingspan 875 34 45in Overall Length 1186mm 46 69in Flying Weight Around 2100g 74 08oz Motor Size Brushless 2860 KV1850 Wing L...

Page 6: ...nstall both wings over the wing tube and into the wing slot of the fuselage fig1 Note The connectors on both sides should be attached precisely and firmly 2 Secure the both wings into the fuselage using the included screws fig2 Main Wing Installation fig1 fig2 ...

Page 7: ... connectors to the servo extensions in the fuselage 2 Carefully apply CA to the base and side of the rear fuselage slot Install the horizontal stablizer into place fig3 Horizontal Stabilizer Installation fig3 Required Adhesives Foam Safe Medium CA ...

Page 8: ...udder servo connectors to the servo extensions in the fuselage 2 Slide the vertical tail into the slot in the fuselage fig4 3 Secure the vertical tail in place using the included screws fig5 Vertical Stabilizer Installation fig4 fig5 ...

Page 9: ...s and oil tank into the rails Model Assembly Apply the nose cone to the front fuselage as diagram shows Ensure the nose cone is on the correct side fig7 Nose Cone Installation Missiles and Oil Tank Installation fig6 fig7 ...

Page 10: ...e the battery hatch 2 Apply the hook tape to the cable end of the battery fig9 3 Install the full charged battery in the battery compartment with the power supply cable toward the rear end of the plane Note you may need to relocate the battery position to achieve the correct CG for your model Flap ...

Page 11: ...k to full throttle and plug in the motor battery The motor will beep one time Move the throttle stick to low throttle or the off position The motor is ready to run and the brake will be switched off Battery Selection and Installation We recommend the 22 2V 3300mAh 35C Li Po battery If using another battery the battery must be at least a 22 2V 3300mAh 35C battery Your battery should be approximatel...

Page 12: ... throw setting for FMS MODEL are as follows dual rate setting Tips On first flight fly the model in low rate The first time you use high rates be sure to fly at low to medium speeds High rate as listed is only for EXTREME maneuvering 16 14 16 12 10 12 ...

Page 13: ...orn The table shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms Fly the aircraft at the factory settings before making changes After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response See the table to the below a b c Clevis Installation Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings More control throw Less control throw Elevator Rudder Ailerons Horns Arms d e...

Page 14: ...recommended Center of Gravity CG location for your model is 70 80mm from the leading edge of the main wing as shown with the battery pack installed Mark the location of the CG on top of the wing 2 When balancing your model support the plane at the marks made on the bottom of the main wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand This is the correct balance point for your model...

Page 15: ...arged battery into the fuselage Connect the battery and install the hatch Remember use care not to bump the throttle stick Otherwise the propeller fan will turn and possibly cause damage or injury Note Please refer to your Transmitter Manual that came with your radio control system to perform a ground range check If the controls are not working correctly or if anything seems wrong do not fly the m...

Page 16: ...tter with a timer set the timer so you have enough flight time to make several landing approaches The model s three point landing gear allows the model to land on hard surfaces Align model directly into the wind and fly down to the ground Fly the airplane down to the ground using 1 4 1 3 throttle to keep enough energy for proper flare Before the model touches down always fully decrease the throttl...

Page 17: ...versed in the transmitter Dammage motor or battery Loss of power to aircraft ESCuses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Power loss to receiver Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest settings Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Replace damaged parts Tighten parts for propeller adapter propeller and spinner Remove and install propeller correctly Completely recharge flight battery Repl...

Page 18: ...ic EL Retract 70mm Ducted fan 2860 KV1850 70A ESC With 300mm length input cable 9g digital metal gear servo positive 9g digital metal gear servo reverse Visit our website to see photos of this product www fmsmodel com Spare parts list content ROCKO101 ROCKO102 ROCKO103 ROCKO104 ROCKO105 ROCKO106 ROCKO107 ROCKO108 ROCKO109 ROCKO110 ROCKO111 ROCKO112 ROCKO113 ROCKO114 ROCKO115 ROCKO116 ROCKO117 ROCK...

Page 19: ...er Solder controller to the motor wires Solder appropriate connectors to the battery wires Insulate all solder connectors with heat shrink tubes Plug the JR connector into the receiver throttle channel Speed Controller Red and Black wires connect to battery pack Red and Black wires respectively Wires Connection Features Extremely low internal resistance Super smooth and accurate throttle linearity...

Page 20: ...for the battery type triggers the ESC to automatically set the cutoff threshold to the factory default of 65 The cutoff threshold can then be subsequently altered through the Low Voltage protection function if required The ESC will read the initial voltage of the NiCa d NiMh pack once it is plugged in and the voltage read will then be used as a reference for the cutoff voltage threshold 3 Low Volt...

Page 21: ...s is recommended for fixed wing models fitted with direct drive setups 7 Active RPM Control Heli Governor Mode RPM control off First range There will be a 5 second delay from start to full rpm but if the throttle is cut off after starting then the next start will be as normal start Second range There will be a 15 second delay from start to full rpm but if the throttle is cut off after starting the...

Page 22: ...orking mode after powering up it indicates that you have not setup throttle calibration 1 Continuous beeping tone Indicates that throttle stick is not in the minimum position 2 Single beeping tone followed by a one second pause Indicates that the battery pack voltage is not within the acceptable range The ESC automatically checks and verifies the battery voltage once the battery is connected 3 A s...

Page 23: ...ts programming state The first set of tones denotes the number of cells in the LiPo pack connected to the ESC Three beeps indicates a 3 cell LiPo pack while 4 beeps indicates a 4 cell LiPo pack The second set denoting Brake status One beep for Brake ON and two beeps for Brake OFF The ESC is now ready for use Entering the Programming Mode 1 Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its max...

Page 24: ...le powered up Do fly at a designated flying site and abide by the rules and guidelines set by your flying club 23 Issue Possible Reason Action Motor doesn t work but there are audible tones of automatic detection of the number of cells after powering up ESC Motor doesn t work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the battery Servos are not working either Motor doesn t work and no audible to...

Page 25: ...heck the placement of the ESC and the Receiver and check the route of the receiver s aerial and ESC cables to ensure there is adequate separa tion to prevent RF interference Install a ferrite ring on the ESC s throttle cable Land the model immediately and replace the battery pack Check and verify the integrity of the cable connections The normal operation of the ESC may be susceptible to surroundi...

Page 26: ... airframe it would be helpful to wet the corresponding position of the airframe to adjust the decal 4 Soak up the excess water with tissue squeeze out air slowly and wait for drying Water Decal Instructions The above are water decals Do not force them off from the backing paper Please follow these directions Decal Instruction Please choose one set of the decals according to your taste or history m...

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