FB Jets F16 Falcon Assembly Manual - page 10
FEI BAO F-16 1/6TH
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Secure the hinges into the vertical stab and the control horn into the rudder with
Aeropoxy/hysol. Remove the masking tape and allow to dry overnight. Make sure to check
the vertical stab for any glue marks or fingerprints before setting it aside.
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Locate two 15mm bolts and large washers. Trial fit these in the vertical stab mounting posts.
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Insert the vertical stab into the aft section of the fuselage and secure with the two bolts.
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Install a servo extension of the proper length to reach your receiver and secure the
connection with a large piece of heat shrink or tape.
Step 7: Horizontal Stabilizers
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The horizontal stabs build up in a similar fashion to the vertical stab in terms of the servo
installation. Remove the servo covers on each side of the fuse. Install your servos in the
space provided and modify slightly as required if your selected servo does not fit. Repeat
all steps, including the installation of the servos.
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Before installing the servos, use a Matchmaker or equivalent to centre the servos and
match the positions of the control arms.
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If you are using JR Heavy Duty Arms and the positions don’t match, try rotating one arm 180
degrees before deciding which half of the arm to trim off.
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If you are installing 8611 servos, you will need to trim the ply mounting tabs and metal arms
to get a good fit.
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Some may say not to balance your elevators because it may cause flutter but I tend to
differ, If your servo gear mesh and linkage is tight with out any play there should not be a
problem whether it is balanced or not and if there is play in the gear mesh or linkage then
you will probably get flutter either way. By balancing the elevators you reduce the extra
strain on the servos gear train and with the precise digital servos we have today, balancing
will stop the bussing sound you will get from the weight of the elevators pushing down from
the gravity.
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To balance the elevators drill a hole approx. ½” in diameter with either a dremel or a drill on
the inside flat edge of the elevator, approx. 3½” from the corner of the leading edge. If you
decide to use a drill, a tip to prevent breaking the elevators seam is to start out with a
smaller bit and then go bigger till it is approx. ½”. I used about 35 grams of BB’s for weight
but anything like small pieces of lead, pellets, buckshot or birdshot will work in the hole to
get the elevator to balance.