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E-FLITE F-15 Eagle Assembly Manual

Summary of F-15 Eagle

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    Specifications wingspan: 36 in (915mm) length: 47 in (1195mm) wing area: 400 sq in (25.8 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 1.9–2.1 lb (0.9–1.0 kg) weight w/o battery: 2.5–3.1 oz (1.1–1.4 kg) f-15 eagle arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual introduction the mcdonnell douglas corporation’s f-15 eagle was designed to be a tactical fighter to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. The f-15 eagle was developed out of the lessons learned from vietnam and the need for the united states ai...

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    3 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout large parts: efl7051 wing set efl7052 fuselage efl7053 main hatch efl7054 horizontal stab set efl7055 vertical fin set efl7056 power hatch efl7057 landing gear set efl7058 wheel set efl7059 pushrod set efl7060 canopy efl7061 decal...

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    4 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual required tools and adhesives tools & equipment efla250 park flyer tool assortment, 5-piece or purchase separately efla257 screwdriver, #1 and #2 phillips (or included with efla250) hex wrench: 1.5mm 6-minute epoxy hobby knife clear tape phillips screwdriver: ...

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    5 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual damage limits horizon shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages, loss of profits or production or commercial loss in any way connected with the product, whether such claim is based in contract, warranty, negligence, or strict liabilit...

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    6 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual non-warranty repairs should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for...

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    7 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual safety, precautions and warnings as the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and ...

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    8 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 2. Locate the stabilator and look at the rod of the stabilizer. You will note that one side of the control rod has a flat area ground onto the rod. This will face to the top of the fuselage when the stabilator is installed. 3. Slide the appropriate stabilator...

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    9 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 6. Snap the ball link on the 145mm pushrod onto the stabilizer control ball end. 7. Slide the pushrod connector onto the pushrod wire. After centering the elevator servo using the radio, install the servo arm on the elevator servo. Make a small bend in the pu...

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    10 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 8. With the radio system on, center the stabilator using the guide on the side of the fuselage. Tighten the setscrew to secure the pushrod wire to the elevator servo. Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose. 9. Repeat s...

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    11 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual motor and fan installation required parts impeller (2) impeller shaft (2) impeller shaft nut (2) fan housing (2) motor w/connectors(2) speed control w/connectors (2) fan cover 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (8) 18-inch extension y-harness servo (2) 2mm x 6mm ma...

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    12 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 4. Secure the impeller to the motor shaft using a 1.5mm hex wrench and setscrew. Be sure to use threadlock when installing the setscrew. 5. Solder the appropriate connector to the motor leads to connect the motor to your particular speed control. Also instal...

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    13 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 8. Secure the fan to the fuselage using four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws and a #1 phillips screwdriver. 9. Secure the speed control to the side of the fuselage using hook and loop tape. 10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to install the remaining fan assembly in t...

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    14 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 11. Secure a lightweight y-harness to a lightweight 18-inch (457mm) servo extension. 12. Secure the elevator servos to the y-harness using string or a commercially available connector. 13. Slide the servo extension into the opening between the fan tunnels at...

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    15 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 15. Secure the fan cover in position using two 2mm x 22mm sheet metal screws and a #1 phillips screwdriver. Note: you might have to remove a small amount of foam from the inside area of the power hatch to allow the hatch to fit down nice and tight. This is d...

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    16 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 2. Slide the wheel onto the gear. Press a spring washer onto the wire to secure the wheel. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the opposite main landing gear. 4. Locate the 185mm pushrod wire. Attach the clevis to the steering arm on the nose gear as shown. S...

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    17 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 6. Slide the wheel onto the gear. Press a spring washer onto the wire to secure the wheel. 7. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure it in the fuselage. Make sure to slide the servo as far to the side of the fuselage a...

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    18 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 10. Slide the pushrod connector onto the pushrod wire. After centering the steering servo using the radio, install the servo arm on the steering servo. Center the nose wheel and secure the pushrod wire using the setscrew and 1.5mm hex wrench. Note: you will ...

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    19 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 1. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole of a servo arm. Install the pushrod connector and secure it using the nylon nut supplied with your model. 2. Install the servo arm on the main gear retract servo. The servos shown are centered. You will want an ...

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    20 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 4. Carefully cut a hole in the side of the fuselage to install the main gear retract servo. Make sure to allow for clearance of the servo arm. 5. Fit the retract servo into the fuselage. It will extend into the intake as shown. Make sure the servo fits in fa...

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    21 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual note: some early kits may need to have the retract units changed for this application. Please check your retract units with the pictures. The actuation arm should exit the same side as the gear strut wire when retracted. If so, skip to step 8 on the followin...

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    22 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 8. Attach the clevis from a 127mm pushrod to the retract actuator. Slide the tubing over the clevis to secure the clevis and prevent it from opening accidentally. Important: you may need to shave the plastic retract connector on the retract actuator arm to e...

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    23 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 10. Use the radio to move the servo to the "up" position, then move the retract linkage. Check the line made on the wire to see if it is in the same location as it was in the "down" position. If not, use the end point adjustment of the radio to fine-tune the...

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    24 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 to install the remaining retract and servo. You will find one main retract servo to operate in conjunction with the nose gear and one main retract servo will need to be plugged into an aux channel on your radio. 14. Locate the 1...

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    25 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 17. Use side cutters to remove the outer hole from the servo arm. 18. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole of a servo arm. Install the pushrod connector and secure it using the nylon nut supplied with your model. 19. Slide the pushrod connector onto t...

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    26 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual aileron servo installation required parts servo (2) wing panel (right and left) pushrod connector (2) 75mm pushrod w/clevis (2) nylon nut (2) control horn (2) servo tape covers carbon spar tape covers required tools and adhesives hex wrench: 1.5mm 6-minute e...

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    27 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 4. Slide a 75mm pushrod wire into the hole in the connector. Use a hobby knife to cut a 2mm wide slot in the aileron near the hinge line using the wire as a guide. Keep the wire perpendicular to the servo while cutting the slot. 5. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue...

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    28 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual wing panel installation required parts assembled wing panel (right and left) assembled fuselage required tools and adhesives 6-minute epoxy painter's tape 1. Test fit the wing panel to the fuselage. You will need to cut a hole to route the aileron servo lead...

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    29 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual receiver installation required parts assembled airframe 18-inch (457mm) lightweight servo extension (2) (aileron) 12-inch (305mm) lightweight servo extension (2) (main retract) y-harness (2) (3 if retracts are installed) required tools and adhesives clear ta...

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    30 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual vertical fin installation required parts assembled airframe vertical fin (right and left) required tools and adhesives 6-minute epoxy 1. Position the right and left fins in the slots on the top of the fuselage. 2. Check the alignment between the right and le...

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    31 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual canopy installation required parts assembled airframe canopy hatch canopy required tools and adhesives painter's tape canopy glue 1. Slide the tab at the back of the canopy hatch underneath the lip of the fuselage as shown. 2. Slide the canopy catch forward ...

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    32 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your f-15 eagle. 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 nece...

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    33 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual center of gravity an important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the f-15 eagle arf is 3 3 / 8 -inch (85mm) back from t...

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    34 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your...

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    35 e-flite f-15 eagle arf assembly manual 2008 official ama national model aircraft safety code general 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2...

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