Summary of F/A 18E Super Hornet
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2 j perkins distribution ltd declares that this remote controlled model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/ec. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from j perkins distribution ltd, ashford rd, lenham, kent. Me17 2dl w...
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3 introduction j perkins are pleased to announce the erc f-18e super hornet 90mm edf that includes scale electric retractable landing gear with suspension, 360 degree thrust vectoring nozzles and work- ing position lights. A great deal of the assembly is pre-done for you. This is a radio ready jet t...
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4 before starting, use the contents list to take an inventory and make sure it is complete. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, contact your local model shop where you purchsed the item. Contents list fuselage battery hatch retractable main landing gear and wheels retractable ...
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5 assembling your model 1. This manual will help you assemble your f-18e. Let’s start with the installation of the main wing panels. Apply an even coat of 5-minute epoxy to the slot for the car- bon rod in the wing and fuselage and the root of the wing panel. 2. Press the wing into position on the f...
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6 6. Feed the connected plugs into the fuse- lage and carefully push the wires into the slot in the wing and fuselage. 7. Locate the full flying elevators and mount- ing hardware. 8. Attach the plastic keeper to the elevator rod. 9. Attach the elevator to the fuselage using the supplied wood screws....
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7 11. Install the nose cone using foam safe ca glue, 5-minute epoxy, or contact adhesive. 12. Locate the vertical fins and connect the lights with the plugs making sure to match the polarity. 13. Use 5-minute epoxy to install the vertical fins. Be sure to push the light wires all the way into the fu...
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8 23. The battery installs under the hatch and is held in place with the pre-installed hook and loop fasteners. 24. Use two 3-cell 3700mah packs or a single 6-cell 3700mah pack and plug into the se- ries deans connectors. Leave the jumper plug attached if using a single 6-cell bat- tery. 25. A 7-cha...
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9 30. From the d/r & expo screen, select the aile function. Set the dual rate switch for the ailerons to the “0” position. Set the expo for +30 % to make the ailerons less responsive in roll around the stick center. Set the d/r to 100%. 31. From the d/r & expo screen, select the aile function. Set t...
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10 35. Select prog.Mix1 from the radio menu. Set the mix for elev to flap. Make sure that the rates are both at -100% and that the switch is set to mix. There should be no offset for this mix. 36. Select prog.Mix2 from the radio menu. Set the mix for elev to aux2. Make sure that the rates are both a...
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11 40. On high rates the ailerons should move 3/4” in both directions. 41. On low rates the elevators should move 1/2” in both directions. When the el- evators moves up both thrust vector units should move up. 42. On high rates the elevators should move 3/4” in both directions. 43. The center of gra...
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12 midnight flyers led position lights your erc f-18e is equipped with 7 pre-installed high intensity led’s. Recommended control throws ailerons low rate 1/2” up and down high rate 3/4” up and down elevators low rate 1/2” up and down high rate 3/4” up and down center of gravity: 2-3/4” to 3” back fr...