E-flite F-15 Eagle DF ARF - Manual (Page 2)

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 Air
Force to have a dedicated air superiority fighter. The F-15 was
delivered into service in the late 1970s and remained in service
with the USAF for over twenty years. The F-15 was successful in
achieving air superiority through the use of avionics, weapons,
speed, and maneuverability. Its electronic systems and weaponry
could detect, track, and attack enemy aircraft while the flight
control systems would allow one person to effectively perform
air-to-air combat. E-flite has replicated the F-15 Eagle as a sport,
scale model. This military fighter model boasts the scale Edwards
Air Force Base Safety Chase trim scheme, making it a very
attractive and highly visible plane. Spend less time building and
more time flying, as this model comes out of the box fully painted
red and silver on white foam with custom decals applied. It even
includes retracts.
This high-powered model was designed around the use of two
420 DF 3800Kv motors to match with the included ducted fan
units. The low wing loading and twin ducted fans allow superior
maneuverability and acceleration to perform basic aerobatics.
While this plane is capable of flying a tight flight pattern, it can
still be flown at your local park. The wings are each reinforced
with a carbon fiber tube spar for added stability. This model also
has full flying horizontal stabilizers for pitch control and stability.
The flight characteristics and response of E-flite’s F-15 Eagle
mirror those of the full-size McDonell Douglas Eagle, down to the
aerobatic capabilities. This model was created for the ambitious
sport scale, advanced pilot looking for a versatile model capable
of park flying.
Table of Contents
Specifications ...................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................... 2
Using the Manual ................................................................ 2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ................................................. 3
Required Radio Equipment ................................................... 3
Important Information About Motor Selection ........................ 4
Motor Setup ........................................................................ 4
Required Tools and Adhesives .............................................. 4
Optional Accessories ........................................................... 4
Warranty Information .......................................................... 5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................................ 7
Warning ............................................................................. 7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ....................................... 7
Stabilator Installation ........................................................... 8
Motor and Fan Installation ................................................. 11
Fixed Gear Installation ....................................................... 15
Retract Installation ............................................................. 18
Aileron Servo Installation ................................................... 25
Wing Panel Installation ...................................................... 27
Receiver Installation ........................................................... 28
Vertical Fin Installation ....................................................... 29
Canopy Installation ............................................................ 30
Control Throws .................................................................. 31
Center of Gravity .............................................................. 32
Range Test Your Radio ....................................................... 32
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union ................................... 32
Preflight ............................................................................ 33
Flying the F-15 Eagle ........................................................ 33
2008 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ... 34