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The F-16 “Fighting Falcon”  by Skymaster 
 

The 1/5 F16 produced by Skymaster is the result of years of R&D work and excessive testing. We are proud that 
you have decided to buy the best ARF 1/5 F16 in the market today. We hope you enjoy your F16! Please note that 
the photos show certain views from the prototypes. Some modifications and upgrades might have taken place by 
the release of the model. We have tried to produce a very scale replica of this classic jet. Many scale options are 
included with your model including operating canopy, speed brakes, spoilers and ordinance kit.   This manual de-
scribes the assembling of  “ PRO” model. Opening canopy, speed brakes, landing gear and doors are factory in-
stalled. Before you start building and setting-up your aircraft, please make sure you have read this instruction man-
ual, and understood it. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  Below are the contact details: 
Office Taiwan:

 

No.15, Min-San 3rd Street, Ren-Wu Area, Kaohsiung, 814, Taiwan, R.O.C.

 

TEL: +886 9 3299 7923  
FAX: + 886 7373 1215 

http://www.skymasterjet.com 
Sales : [email protected] 
Technical support : [email protected] 
 
   

 

SM © 2015 

1/5 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet 

Assembly and operations manual 

 

 

Spesifications 

 
      

 Type     :  T.A.V.S ARF PRO 

       

Scale    :   1/5 

       

Length :   120.5”:  (3060mm) 

      

Span     :   80.5  ”:   (2550mm) 

      

Weight :   21—23 Kg 

      

Engine :   1 x 18-21 Kg   

      

Radio   :  12 Ch ( 8—11servo’s) 

Summary of Contents for ARF Plus Pro F-16 Falcon

Page 1: ...s manual de scribes the assembling of PRO model Opening canopy speed brakes landing gear and doors are factory in stalled Before you start building and setting up your aircraft please make sure you ha...

Page 2: ...ES 7 RADIO EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES 8 KIT CONTENTS 9 OPTIONAL PARTS 10 SLATS 12 FLAPS 13 STABILIZERS 14 RUDDER 15 FUSELAGE REAR 16 FUSELAGE JOINT 17 FUEL CELLS 17 FUEL DIAGRAM 18 AIR SYSTEM 19 AIR DIAGRA...

Page 3: ...reason we at Skymaster are unable to guarantee or provide a contractual agreement with any individual or company that the model you have made will function correctly and safely You as operator of the...

Page 4: ...n the shade Extreme temperatures will damage the paint Finishing Your All White F16 ARF PRO It is always best to fully assemble the model before painting By doing so no damage or glue prints will ruin...

Page 5: ...specially marked access points for the hooks of cranes Inspect your model before and after a rough landing Make sure all parts are safe and sound Inspect model before and after transport A sudden sto...

Page 6: ...uality plane that is not so strong or safe Jet models require good gluing techniques due to the higher flying speeds and hence higher loads on many of the joints We highly recom mend that you use a sl...

Page 7: ...t extra resin will add up to a heavy model Plan before you glue The glass cloth side of parts to glue should be sanded with 80 grit paper for best glue adhesion Support the fuselage on foam pads Skyma...

Page 8: ...f servo s are far from the price of replacing the entire model REMEMBER The best equipment is only as good as the weakest link Ask your self if this servo or link or lead etc is worthy of my trust to...

Page 9: ...age front and rear section Fin Rudders nose cone tail cone Nose gear Main gear doors installed spoilers installed Wings left and right flaps ailerons Elevator left and right Ventral fins Canopy assemb...

Page 10: ...1 x Retract Valve 2 x Filler 2 x Pressure Gauges 1 x Electronic Brake Valve 5 x Air Tubing 10 x Quick Disconnect 8 x T pieces Accessory Set Fuel Tank Jettronic 2way 1 way valve Sequencer Control Brak...

Page 11: ...Assembly Operation Manual P 11 L G hydrolic set Photo 8 Photo 10 Metal horns Tank Hardware Photo 9 LG Set Steering Afterburner rings Orbinance Pylons Photo 13 Photo 12 Photo 11 Photo 14...

Page 12: ...l slow It is important to make sure the SLAT STOP is working prop erly for the safety concern SLATS Remove and mark servo covers and inspect plywood Use dremel to clean out some glue and ply to make s...

Page 13: ...911 servos and secure to inside root of fuselage Flap servo horn 30mm facing rear and parallel to thrust line Install nipple to horn Use loctite Secure extension wire Use safety clips on joint Trial f...

Page 14: ...ocation of horn Drill hole to clear horn refit horn and cover Cut a slot slightly over size in the root of elevator to hold bearing mount for elevator control Trial fit the elevator assembly with rece...

Page 15: ...im servo to fit rudder slot No play must be present Mark each step Fit horn to servo and centre servo Make up rudder nipple 15mm Use loctite Fit servo to fin Nipple centre should be 100mm from main sp...

Page 16: ...ainst bypass and no play is felt Secure bypass to engine rails Route 3 servo wires along inner skin of rear fuselage Speed brake air tubing and LG Door air tubing will all be factory fitted Route to f...

Page 17: ...all corners of inside of tanks Fit to main tank Mark pipes for inlet and outlet Secure 2 saddle tanks in position Saddle tanks will feed main tank The main tank will feed UAT Plumb tank using diagram...

Page 18: ...FUEL CELL DIAGRAM P 18 Assembly Operation Manual Photo 54...

Page 19: ...ed brake Secure 3 x 2 way electronic valves This will be for speed brake and opening canopy Canopy use sequencer to lock canopy in down position The air system will consist of Air up Air down retracts...

Page 20: ...AIR DIAGRAM P 20 Assembly Operation Manual Photo 58 Diagram for retracts For scale functions such as speed brake and opening canopy you will require addi tional 2 way electronic valves Photo 57...

Page 21: ...ays secure all wires in harness I would suggest you install a FOD This will save you money in the long run Install fuel pump close to UAT We recom mend to make use of a mechanical shut off valve as we...

Page 22: ...n It can be ordered All work done by factory You will need to install the 2 x 2way valves and sequencer to operate canopy cylinders Cut cockpit to fit fuselage Secure rear of cockpit with 2 screws Che...

Page 23: ...Please try and separate these circuits as far as possible It is advisable not to run RX cables near any kind of electrical fields Make all switches and filler valves and charg ing sockets easy accessi...

Page 24: ...100 mm 3 Taileron 66 mm 4 Flaps 40 mm 5 Slats 18 mm Do not change location of CG unless you are experience and have some feel of model before 250mm 280mm from leading edge I have flown F16 s in variou...

Page 25: ...stall to know where that edge is Landing Fly a complete circuit before landing Approach from the downwind side and lower the LG Fly a complete circuit getting use to the power required On the next cir...

Page 26: ...sembly Operation Manual Ordinance Skymaster produce a set of ordinance It can be ordered painted or unpainted All ordinance are slide fit for easy removal All hard points and slots factory installed P...

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