AirPower Models F-16 EDF JET Instruction Manual - page 9
AirPower F - 16 EDF JET Instructions Manual
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Flying the Airpower F-16
Make sure the model balances between 10.5cm and 12cm from the leading edge on the upper wing surface
before launching. The flying weight should be around 480g. The power system will produce around 170/200W so
there is plenty of power when launching. Keep the wings level and even and do not attempt any turns until you
have built up speed, just keep a steady climb out at full power facing in to the wind.
As the model has a high power to weight ratio there is no need to run with it, just launch the model with a firm
push level to the ground.
Top Tip: if you are not used to flying ducted fans you will notice a sluggish first phew seconds of flight. This is
due to not having any prop wash over the wings and elevators to make the control surfaces effective. This is the
reason you should not attempt any banking until flying speed has been achieved.
When air speed has built up you will notice how stable the model is in flight due to the anheadral tail surfaces..
Start with the CG at 10cm and work back if you want to induce more agility.
For initial trimming choose a calm day. When you have the model trimmed and balanced you will be amazed at
how it will handle very strong winds despite its lightweight.
Congratulations, you are now a jet pilot, well done and thank you for buying the Airpower F-16.
Recommened Power Unit
OM-400 / 3300 Specification
Max Current: 20 Amps
KV: 3300
Weight: 51.0g
Shaft Diameter: 2.3mm Mount Hole: standard 16
Motor size: Dim.26mm, L 29mm Input power: 2-3 Li-xxx
Suitable for: All Electric 400 size Helicopter, ducted fan & up to
0.15 engine size airplanes.
The recommended speed controller is by using APM“Melody”
25A speed controller.
Technical specs:
Maximum load (in 10 seconds) 35A, for constant use: 25A
Working voltage:
Ni-CD / Ni-MH ----- 6 to 12 cell (6-15V)
Li-ion / Li-polymer ----- 2 to 4 cell (6-15V)
Working temperature: 0 ℃ - 60 ℃
Maximum RPM:
2-pole motor / 210,000 rpm
6-pole motor / 70,000 rpm
12-pole motor / 35,000 rpm