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E-FLITE F-16 ARF Assembly Manual

Summary of F-16 ARF

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    Specifications wingspan: 28 in (709mm) length: 35.5 in (900mm) wing area: 195 sq in (12.6 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 18–20 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 r...

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    2 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout replacement parts efl7076 fan unit w/motor efl7077 canopy/hatch efl7078 stabilizer set efl7079 exhaust nozzle and nose cone efl7080 missiles and launch rails efl7081 landing gear set w/hardware efl7082 gear doors and ventral fins efl708...

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    3 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver, and four or five servos (if using nose gear steering). You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other require...

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    4 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual wing and stabilizer installation required parts fuselage wing panel (right and left) stabilizer (right and left) 2mm x 12mm self-tapping screw (4) required tools and adhesives 6-minute epoxy mixing cup mixing stick epoxy brush paper towel rubbing alcohol sandpaper ...

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    5 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 4. Fit the remaining wing panel to the fuselage. Stand 6–8 feet (3–4 meters) from the front of the airframe. When viewed from the front, both panels should be flat (parallel) along the bottom to be properly aligned. Use sandpaper to lightly sand the plastic joiner ...

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    6 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual elevator and aileron servo installation required parts servo (4) assembled airframe fuselage decal (right and left) 3-inch (76mm) servo extension (2) 9-inch (228mm) servo extension (2) standard single-sided servo arm (4) 2 7 / 8 -inch (73mm) pushrod wire w/clevis (...

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    7 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual be very careful to use only a small amount of epoxy when attaching the servos. Using an excessive amount of glue could cause some of the excess to seep inside of the servo case and could bind the servo, resulting in servo failure. 6. Use your radio system to center...

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    8 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual before inserting the extension leads through the fuselage, mark each lead according to which servo it is connected to. (right elevator, left elevator- this will help with set up later). You can use a small tip marker or a piece of tape for this. 11. Locate the deca...

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    9 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 14. Attach the clevis on the pushrod to the outer hole of the elevator control horn. Snap the clevis together so it is secure on the control horn. 15. Repeat steps 13 and 14 to install the second elevator linkage. The left and right linkages will be mirror images o...

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    10 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 1. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver and two 2mm x 8mm self-tapping screws to attach the landing gear door to the fuselage. The two holes for the screws have small holes so they can be located on the bottom of the fuselage. Note the direction of the gear door as shown...

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    11 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 7. Use a pin drill and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the outer hole on the servo arm. Note: before installing the steering servo arm, it is suggested to read through the radio programming section of this manual found on page 30. 8. Slide the 2mm x 10mm mach...

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    12 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 13. Test fit the steering servo into the pocket inside the fuselage. Note that the servo output faces to the rear of the aircraft. Remove the servo and scuff the surface of the servo that contacts the fuselage using sandpaper. Clear any residue left from the sandi...

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    13 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 18. The nose gear will slide into the hole in the steering arm as its final destination. The screw at the steering arm will then be tightened so it is resting in the flat area as indicated back in step 14. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw in the ...

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    14 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual note: work through step 3 before removing the backing from the hook and loop tape. Installation of the speed control can be tricky, and the stickiness of the hook and loop tape will make the installation even trickier. Keeping the backing on until ready will allow...

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    15 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 6. Use a small piece of hook and loop tape to mount the remote receiver alongside of the steering servo. Make sure the position of the remote receiver will not interfere with the operation of the steering servo when it is installed. Vertical and ventral fin instal...

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    16 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 4. Insert the vertical fin into the pocket on the top of the fuselage. Stand 6–8 feet (3–4 meters) from the rear of the airframe. Check that the angle between the wing panels and fin are equal. The position of the fin can be moved to correct for any alignment issu...

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    17 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual missile installation (optional) required parts missile (2) assembled airframe required tools and adhesives medium ca note: the installation of the missiles on your model is not scale for this paint scheme and is considered optional. The missiles will be attached p...

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    18 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 2. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade, or a razor saw with a fine tooth blade, to cut through the glue joint on the front and rear seam lines of the hatch. 3. Using a hobby knife and #11 blade, cut down the side seams of the hatch at approximately a 45-degree angl...

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    19 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 ac...

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    20 e-flite f-16 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-16 is 2 3 / 16 –2 9 / 16 -inch (55–65mm) back from the...

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    21 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual flying your f-16 flying the f-16 is a thrill and a treat all in one. Enjoy flying airshow maneuvers as you pretend to be the lead solo pilot for the usaf thunderbirds airshow team. You will find that the lightweight, agile f-16 is very capable in the air yet docil...

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    22 e-flite f-16 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 liability. Fu...

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    23 e-flite f-16 arf assembly manual 2008 official academy of model aeronautics safety code general 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human- carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used e...

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