E-flite F-16 400 DF ARF w/Motor & Fan Unit - Manual (Page 21)

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 docile for slow speed flight,
approach and landings.
If you elect to fly the F-16 without the landing gear,
you will need to hand launch the model. Hold the
model underneath the wing around the same area
as where the main landing gear would be mounted.
Launch the model with full power and a slightly nose-
high attitude. You will find that the F-16 does not
require a hard launch and will fly out of your hand
without hesitation.
When using the landing gear, we suggest using the
lower rate throws listed in the control throws section
for the nose gear on takeoff and landing due to the
narrow stance of the gear on an F-16. Line the model
up pointing into the wind and apply full power. Hold
a small amount of up elevator. The F-16 will rotate
smoothly around 150 feet. After rotation, ease off of
the up elevator and climb to altitude.
The F-16 tracks well in the air and is capable of
many basic aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls,
and inverted flight. We do recommend that you use
throttle management during the whole flight. Using full
power throughout the duration of the flight will result
in shorter flight times and could result in a shorter
life span for the electronics and batteries. Once you
are ready to land, pull the power back and begin a
slightly nose-high approach using throttle to control
your descent. The F-16 will land at a slightly nose-high
angle and roll out down the runway.
Happy Landings!
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 warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is
necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model, as this margin will help to avoid
collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from
cars, traffic or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or
damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated
areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and
any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out
of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water
exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and
protected for this purpose.
Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products
purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the
Purchaser.
Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
(“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This
warranty covers only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are
not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims
all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-
INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation hereunder
shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii)
replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective.
In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser’s exclusive
remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and
all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the
Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods
by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before
shipment.