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E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual

Reversing

Throttle   

N

Right Aileron 

N

Right Elevator 

R

Rudder   

R

Gear/Left Elevator 

R

Aux1/Left Aileron 

N

Wing and Tail Mix

DUALAILE  

 ACT (This will activate  

the left aileron)

V-tail 

 

INH

ELEVON   

INH

MIX 1 (This mix will deactivate the gear channel 

switch)

GEAR 

 

GEAR ACT

Rate 

 

D -100%, U -100%

SW ON   

TRIM INH

MIX 2 (This mix will activate the left elevator half)

ELEV 

 

GEAR ACT

Rate 

 

D +100%, U +100%

SW ON   

TRIM ACT

Control Throws

  1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your 

F-16. Check the movement of the rudder using 

the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, 

the rudder should also move right. Reverse the 

direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary.

  2. Check the movement of the elevator with the 

radio system. Moving the elevator stick down will 

make the airplane elevator move up.

  3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the 

radio system. Moving the aileron stick right will 

make the right aileron move up and the left aileron 

move down.

  4. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, 

ailerons and rudder. Adjust the position of the 

pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following 

measurements when moving the sticks to their 

endpoints.

Aileron High Rate

Up 

1-inch 

(25mm)

Down 

7/8-inch 

(22mm)

Aileron Low Rate

Up 

3/4-inch 

(19mm)

Down 

5/8-inch 

(16mm)

Elevator High Rate

Up 

3/8-inch 

(10mm)

Down 

3/8-inch 

(10mm)

Elevator Low Rate

Up 

1/4-inch 

(7mm)

Down 

1/4-inch 

(7mm)

Note

: Measurements are taken at the inner or 

widest point on the control surface.

Nose Wheel Steering (High Rate or Taxi)

Left 

7/16-inch  (12mm)

Right 

7/16-inch  (12mm)

Nose Wheel Steering (Low Rate or Takeoff)

Left 

1/4-inch 

(7mm)

Right 

1/4-inch 

(7mm)

Note

: Steering measurement is taken at the end 

of the Aluminum Steering Arm over the steering 

servo arm.

These are general guidelines measured from our own 

flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to 

match your preferred style of flying.

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Страница 1: ... oz 510 567 g Weight w Battery 23 5 25 5 oz 667 723 g F 16 ARF Assembly Manual LOCKHEED MARTIN F 16 associated emblems and logos and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and or other jurisdictions used under license by Horizon Hobby Inc ...

Страница 2: ... crowd and the USAF Thunderbirds trim scheme will make all of your friends jealous The E flite F 16 400 DF will offer the ambitious sport scale modeler just the thrill he s been looking for Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to ke...

Страница 3: ...HP21003SPL 2100mAh 3 Cell 11 1V LiPo 16GA Notes Regarding Servos and ESC WARNING Use of servos other than those we suggest may overload the BEC of the recommended Electronic Speed Control ESC Please use only the servos listed when utilizing the recommended ESC s BEC or the use of a separate BEC like the UBEC or receiver battery pack when using other servos We recommend the use of our E flite 25 Am...

Страница 4: ...he joiner slightly so the wing will have a flush fit against the fuselage Important You will be required to quickly perform the next few steps before the epoxy begins to cure Read through the following steps to prepare yourself for the gluing process m 2 After checking the fit remove the wing panel from the fuselage Prepare 1 4 ounce 10cc of 6 minute epoxy and brush a very light coating of epoxy o...

Страница 5: ...ator too far and damage the hinge Start with small movements and work up to an amount that will be slightly greater than the suggested high rate elevator control throw found on Page 31 m 7 Check the fit of the stabilizer to the fuselage Note that the control horn on the stabilizer will face toward the bottom of the fuselage when the stabilizer is installed m 8 Use two 2mm x 12mm self tapping screw...

Страница 6: ... up the necessary mixing required to operate the servos installed in your F 16 This mixing reduces the amount of complexity and extensions required keeping the weight at its lowest for the best performance from your model 2 Use your radio system to center the servos that will be used for the ailerons Remove the stock servo horns from the servos using a 00 Phillips screwdriver and install the stand...

Страница 7: ...rocess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Mix a small amount of 6 minute epoxy Place a small amount of epoxy in the servo pocket then install the servo pressing it into the epoxy This will keep the servo secure in the fuselage during the operation of your model 8 Connect a 9 inch 228mm servo extension to the lead on the elevator servo Tie a piece of string or dental floss around the connectio...

Страница 8: ...e on the aircraft Carefully work toward the rear of the fuselage pressing the decal down and guiding the extensions under the decal to remain in the channel A water based dark blue paint can be used to paint the exposed white foam that is shown on the wing where the servo lead runs through mmm 13 Insert the end of the 5 7 8 inch 150mm pushrod wire with the clevis and Z bend into the hole of the se...

Страница 9: ...r hole on the control horn as shown Make sure to install both the left and right aileron linkages at this time Landing Gear Installation Required Parts 2mm nut Servo Assembled fuselage Long 3D servo horn Nose gear wire w wheel Gear door right and left Main landing gear w wheels 2mm x 10mm machine screw Brass steering arm bushing 1 16 inch wheel collar w screw Nose gear steering arm w screw 2mm x 8...

Страница 10: ...he remaining gear door on the bottom of the fuselage 3 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the decal from the bottom of the fuselage to expose the slot for the main landing gear 4 Insert the main landing gear into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage You will need to flex the gear inward slightly to get it to fit into the slot 5 Lift the canopy hatch from the top of the fuselage The hatc...

Страница 11: ...n of the screw in relationship to the steering arm 10 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to start the screw in to the outermost hole in the servo arm Tighten the screw so the brass steering arm bushing is tight against the servo arm 11 Thread a 2mm nut onto the screw from underneath the servo arm Tighten the screw and nut to secure the bushing and steering arm Always use threadlock on metal to metal fas...

Страница 12: ...uselage during the operation of your model 14 Locate the nose gear Notice there is a slight bend to the gear wire This bend will angle the gear forward in a scale like manner when it has been installed 15 There are also two small flat areas on the nose gear that will face to the front of the aircraft Please remember these flat areas for later in the nose gear installation 16 Use a hobby knife and ...

Страница 13: ...wheel collar will be tightened so it is resting in the flat area as indicated back in Step 14 Always remember to use threadlock on metal to metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose You can place a piece of paper between the steering arm and servo arm to achieve the correct amount of gap before securing the wheel collar Speed Control and Receiver Installation Required Parts Speed contro...

Страница 14: ...ing should be set for 2 pole motors Note Before plugging in the servos it is suggested to read through the Radio Programming section of this manual beginning on Page 18 This section will guide you through setting up the necessary mixing required to operate the servos installed in your F 16 This mixing reduces the amount of complexity and extensions required keeping the weight at its lowest for the...

Страница 15: ... w 11 blade m 1 Use a hobby knife w 11 blade to trim the decal from the opening on the bottom of the fuselage for the ventral fin Prepare the slots for both the left and right ventral fins at this time m 2 Test fit the ventral fin in the slot on the bottom of the fuselage The taller portion of the fin will face to the front of the fuselage and the decal will face to the wing tip Once satisfied wit...

Страница 16: ...ocket and check the alignment again As the epoxy cures continue to check the alignment of the fin to the wing until the epoxy has fully cured Motor Battery Installation Required Parts Motor battery Assembled airframe Hook and loop tape 1 Apply the hook and loop tape to the bottom of the battery Use the softer fabric side of the hook and loop tape on the battery 2 Apply the hook and loop tape insid...

Страница 17: ...ing missile 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the remaining missile to the mount on the opposite wing tip Removing Fan and Motor for Servicing or Replacement Required Tools and Adhesives 6 minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing stick Epoxy brush Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Sandpaper Hobby knife w 11 blade Please note that the hatch is glued in with small amounts of glue at certain places on the hatch ...

Страница 18: ... will not seat properly Radio Programming The programming listed is showing the base radio set up for the Spektrum DX6i radio This programming will allow you to use the gear channel channel 5 for the second elevator servo This will eliminate the need for any servo reversers or Y harnesses It will also show you how to use a P MIX to turn off the gear channel switch when using this channel for a con...

Страница 19: ... of the ailerons with the radio system Moving the aileron stick right will make the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints Aileron High Rate Up 1 inch 25mm Down 7 8 inch 22mm Ailero...

Страница 20: ...cedures for their radio systems Next start the motor With the model securely anchored check the range again The range test should not be significantly affected If it is don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer Note Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop These include loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screw...

Страница 21: ...ill help to avoid collisions or injury Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support...

Страница 22: ...hod of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Pr...

Страница 23: ...re the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft 3 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a proficient flier unless I am assisted by an experienced pilot 4 At all flying sites a line must be established in front of which all flying takes place Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line In the case of...

Страница 24: ...13466 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com ...

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