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WWW.REDCATRACING.COM                                            

602-454-6445

Aircraft Assembly

Minor assembly of your F/A-18C aircraft is required.  Please pay close attention to the 
following assembly steps to obtain maximum performance from  your aircraft while flying.

Step 6:

Installation of Nose Cone. Add glue to the edges of nose cone where it will attach to the 

plane fuselage.

Step 7:

Installation of Landing Gear.  Install the steel wire from the landing gear into the grooves on 

the underside of the plane fuselage.  

Note:

If the landing gear becomes bent, you can reform these 

by bending them back in shape by hand.

Summary of Contents for F/A-18C

Page 1: ...WWW REDCATRACING COM 602 454 6445 ...

Page 2: ...is a perfect aircraft for the entry level flyer The F A 18C has been carefully engineered to provide reliable quality flight while requiring only basic assembly skills Please take time to familiarize yourself with this owners handbook as it contains information critical to the proper assembly set up and operation of your airplane Pay specific attention to instructions marked with this information ...

Page 3: ...aft Redcat recommends that you have been properly trained before attempting to fly this aircraft Without training crash damage is likely to occur while trying to operate your aircraft Do not operate your aircraft indoors Do not operate outdoors if any of the following conditions exist Strong Winds Rain or Thunderstorms Do not fly near airports power lines industrial areas or anywhere where electro...

Page 4: ...s Included Your Redcat Racing F A 18C comes complete with every pictured below This consists of the following Fuselage Main Wing Set Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers Main Landing Gear Canopy Radio System Battery Charger Hardware Assembly Glue and Owners Handbook 450g 4300kV Brushless Motor 4 Channel 2 4ghz Thrust Motor Radio System Ducted Fan Battery EDF64x1 11 1V LiPo Wingspan Length Flying We...

Page 5: ...Charging the Battery Your Redcat Racing F A 18C comes with a powerful 3 cell 11 1V LiPo battery pack and balance charger Special care should be taken when charging your battery to ensure safe and optimal battery life Charger Specifications Operation ...

Page 6: ...ials This charger is only designed to charge LiPo batteries While in operation keep battery and charger away from children Do not leave battery or charger unattended while in operation Do not charge battery if it is hot Stop charging immediately if battery becomes hot or charger power light turns off Do not attempt to disassemble battery pack Do not short circuit battery pack Inspect battery pack ...

Page 7: ...ur F A 18C aircraft is required Please pay close attention to the following assembly steps to obtain maximum performance from your aircraft while flying Step 1 Installation of the Main Wings Add glue to the edges of each main wing where it will attach to the plane fuselage ...

Page 8: ...craft is required Please pay close attention to the following assembly steps to obtain maximum performance from your aircraft while flying Step 2 Installation of servo connectors Note When connecting servo connectors ensure wire colors match up Refer to photo below for proper orientation ...

Page 9: ...ing assembly steps to obtain maximum performance from your aircraft while flying Step 3 Installation of Horizontal Stabilizers Add glue to the edges of each horizontal stabilizer where they will attach to the plane fuselage Connect control linkages to each servo The linkage clevis should connect with the middle mounting hole on each servo horn ...

Page 10: ...ing assembly steps to obtain maximum performance from your aircraft while flying Step 4 Installation of Vertical Stabilizers Add glue to the edges of vertical stabilizer where they will attach to the plane fuselage Step 5 Installation of Missile Sidepods Add glue to the edges of each missile sidepod where they will attach to the main wing tips ...

Page 11: ...formance from your aircraft while flying Step 6 Installation of Nose Cone Add glue to the edges of nose cone where it will attach to the plane fuselage Step 7 Installation of Landing Gear Install the steel wire from the landing gear into the grooves on the underside of the plane fuselage Note If the landing gear becomes bent you can reform these by bending them back in shape by hand ...

Page 12: ...ft while flying Step 8 Installation of Main Landing Gear Install the steel wire from the main landing gear into the grooves on the underside of the plane fuselage Note If the landing gear becomes bent you can reform these by bending them back in shape by hand Step 9 Completed Assembly Once fully assembled the left and right side main wings should be horizontal when looking at aircraft directly fro...

Page 13: ...e point where your aircraft will balance itself This is critical to ensuring proper performance during flight For your initial flight it is recommended that the CoG be located near the forward edge of the main wings After you become more familiar with your aircraft you can begin to move the CoG rearward If necessary you can adjust the CoG by shifting the receiver and or battery towards the front o...

Page 14: ...o review and understand their function Your radio transmitter has two separate modes which are pictured below Pay specific attention to the control stick functions outlined below Tip Collapse your transmitter antenna by pulling from the bottom of the antenna Pushing down on the antenna top can bend or break it limiting the range of your transmitter Never cut the length of your receiver antenna Doi...

Page 15: ...o review and understand their function Your radio transmitter has two separate modes which are pictured below Pay specific attention to the control stick functions outlined below Tip Collapse your transmitter antenna by pulling from the bottom of the antenna Pushing down on the antenna top can bend or break it limiting the range of your transmitter Never cut the length of your receiver antenna Doi...

Page 16: ...onnections into your receiver are in accordance with the diagram below Failure to do so may result in unexpected control and potential damage to the aircraft Electronic Speed Controller ESC Always turn the power on to your radio transmitter before turning power on aircraft Failure to do so may result in unexpected movement and damage to the aircraft or its surroundings Once powered up keep the thr...

Page 17: ...r radio transmitter and aircraft receiver are bound These should arrive from the factory but if you experience problems during your pre flight check you may need to follow these instructions to re bind your receiver Never cut the length of your receiver antenna Doing so will severely reduce your transmitter s range ...

Page 18: ...r radio transmitter and aircraft receiver are bound These should arrive from the factory but if you experience problems during your pre flight check you may need to follow these instructions to re bind your receiver Never cut the length of your receiver antenna Doing so will severely reduce your transmitter s range ...

Page 19: ...ill stall your aircraft Turning your R C aircraft is much different than controlling a R C car or truck When you tilt the aircraft s wing in the direction you want it to turn the plane will continue to tilt as long as the wing is angled in that direction To stop the plane from turning move the control stick in the opposite direction of the turn so that the wings will level out If you let go of the...

Page 20: ...ery strength and installation in both transmitter and receiver Check installation of servos into receiver Check receiver and crystal installation Reinstall the Main Wing Assembly Troubleshooting Guide Aircraft does not fly correctly Ensure no one else is operating another vehicle on the same radio frequency Check battery strength and installation in both transmitter and receiver Check installation...

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Page 23: ...2 454 6445 Replacement Parts List 5O081 Landing Gear Set 5O031 Main Wing Set 5O051 Vertical Stabilizers 5O061 Main Fuselage 5O041 Horizontal Stabilizers 5O071 Nose Cone 5O101 LiPo Battery 33013 Brushless ESC 5O091 Ducted Fan ...

Page 24: ...ng direct from Redcat Redcat offers this mail in replacement parts order form as a service to our customers who do not have access to a local Redcat Authorized Service Center or online Redcat dealer Redcat Racing 23 West Watkins Street Phoenix AZ 85003 Replacement Parts Order Form Mail Completed Form and Payment to Shipping Handling Canada Total Shipping Handling US Only Description Note Allow 3 4...

Page 25: ...ng direct from Redcat Redcat offers this mail in replacement parts order form as a service to our customers who do not have access to a local Redcat Authorized Service Center or online Redcat dealer Redcat Racing 23 West Watkins Street Phoenix AZ 85003 Replacement Parts Order Form Mail Completed Form and Payment to Shipping Handling Canada Total Shipping Handling US Only Description Note Allow 3 4...

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