Great Planes F-16 Falcon EDF ARF - GPMA1801 - Manual (Page 18)

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orientation described in your radio manual. Fit the antenna
wires into the tubes. If you are using an FM system, route your
antenna through the fuselage and out of the air inlet that is
just in front of the EDF unit. Tape the antenna to the fuselage
side being sure to keep it clear of the EDF.
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6. Use the included self-adhesive hook and loop material
to attach your fl ight battery to the battery tray (the “soft” side
of the material should be adhered to the battery). When you
balance the plane, the exact position of the battery on the tray
will be determined and this location should be marked on the
tray for easy reference.
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7. If you plan to use the included bungee to launch the F-16
(details of the bungee launch are provided toward the back of
this manual), install the bungee hook onto the underside of
the fuselage pointing toward the aft end of the plane. Thread a
3mm nut all the way onto the hook followed by a 3mm washer
and then a drop of thread locking compound. Thread the hook
into the blind nut on the underside of the plane and use the
3mm nut as a jam nut to lock the hook in place.
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8. If you plan to hand launch the F-16 (details of the hand
launch are provided toward the back of this manual), two
pieces of grip tape are provided and should be adhered to
the fuselage sides in the location shown.
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9. This completes the assembly of the F-16 EDF ARF!
Apply the Decals
The decals are applied “wet,” with window cleaner. This allows
for precise positioning and after you squeegee out the window
cleaner from under the decal there will be no air bubbles (as
there usually are when you apply them dry).
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1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut each decal
from the sheet.
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2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fi ngerprints and dust. Peel the fi rst decal you wish to apply
from its protective backing, then spray the back of the decal
with window cleaner.
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3. Position the decal where desired and adjust for perfection.
Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee
the window cleaner from under the decal. Apply the rest of
the decals the same way.