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Version No.: FJ211-V01

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Introduction

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The F-16C "Fighting Falcon" was originally developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) as an air superiority day fighter, but it eventually evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. The F-16C features an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and multiple locations for mounting weapons and other mission-specific equipment. Operating in nearly 30 countries to this day, the F-16 has distinguished its place in aviation history.

Freewing has modeled this brilliant EPO foam aircraft around a 70mm electric ducted fan

(EDF) powerplant. With a 1306mm length and 878mm wingspan, this 1/12 scale flying replica includes many exciting features! An accurate scale outline with sharp surface details and panel lines will make this model stand out at your airfield. Removable main wings and a magnetic nose cone make transport very convenient. The cockpit battery bay cover is secured with a sliding latch to prevent separation during flight, and the entire aircraft is reinforced with strategic placement of carbon fiber tubes to withstand vigorous flying maneuvers.

Our Freewing 70mm F-16C V2 model jet uses electric retractable landing gear for lower drag and better scale appearance during flight. The model is offered in three different powerplant options: 4s Standard, 6s Upgrade, and 6s Professional. These powerplants achieve a maximum flying speed of 125kph, 140kph, and 165kph, respectively. The aircraft is designed for stability, strong climbing performance, and short takeoff distance, suitable for all levels of jet pilots. The aircraft can also maintain a high alpha of 30 degrees to demonstrate its superior low speed stability.

We feature this exciting aircraft in the modern three tone gray US Air Force base colors as well as an Artic Camo paint scheme, and three decal sets are included for you to choose from to customize your model from various actual Air Force squadrons.

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NOTE:

This is not a toy. Not for children under 14 years. Young people under the age of 14 should only be permitted to operate

Note:

1. This is not a toy! Operators should have some basic experience. Beginners should operate only under the guidance of a professional instructor.

2. Before beginning assembly, please read through the instructions and carefully follow them throughout the build.

3. Freewing and it's vendors will not be held responsible for any losses due to improper assembly and operation.

4. Model airplane operators must be at least 14 years of age.

5. This airplane is made of EPO foam material, covered with surface spray paint. Don't use chemicals to clean as it may cause damage.

6. You should avoid flying in areas such as public places, areas with high voltage power lines, nearby highways, airports or in other areas where laws and regulations clearly prohibit flight.

7. Do not fly in bad weather conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, etc...

8. Lipo batteries should be properly stored in a fire proof container and be kept at a minimum of 2M distance away from flammable or explosive materials.

9. Damaged or scrap batteries must be properly discharged before disposal or recycling to avoid spontaneous combustion and fire.

10. At the Flying Field, properly dispose of any waste you have created, don't leave or burn your waste.. Ensure that your throttle is in the low position and that your radio is turned on before connecting the Lipo battery.

11.Ensure that the throttle is in the lowest position and transmitter switch on, before connecting a Lipo Battery to the

ESC of the aircraft.

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Do not try to catch the airplane while in flight or during landing. Wait for the airplane to come to a complete stop before handling.

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Introduction

Product basic parameters

Parts List

PNP Assembly Instructions

Servo Installation Instructions

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Landing ear Installation Instructions 6

Servo parameters

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Control board Instruction

Motor parameters

Powersystem installation Instructions 9

Battery Installation

Center of Gravity

Control surface diagram

Dual rates

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Version No.: FJ211-V01

Product basic parameters

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The parameters stated here are derived from test results using our accessories.

If you use other accessories, the test results will differ. We cannot provide technical support if you have a problem when using other accessories.

The kit doesn't include the optional missiles and pylons, if you wish to have them, please contact your local dealer.

Standard version

Wing loading: 121g/dm

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Motor: 2849-2850KV(4S) brush less outrunner motor

Ducted fan: 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

Flight speed: 125km/h

ESC: 60A brush less ESC

Servo: 9g digit plastic servo(6pcs)

Weight: 1400g (without battery)

Thrust: 1500g

Upgrade version

Wing loading:145g/dm

2

Motor: 3048-2150KV(6S) brush less outrunner motor

Ducted fan: 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

Flight speed: 140km/h

ESC: 60A brush less ESC

Servo: 9g digit metal gear servo (6pcs)

Weight: 1450g (without battery)

Weight: 2150g (without battery)

Professional version

Wing loading:145g/dm

2

Motor: 3048-2300KV(6S) brush less outrunner motor

Ducted fan: 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

ESC: BOA brush less ESC

Servo: 9g digit metal gear servo(6pcs)

Flight speed: 165km/h

Weight: 1450g (without battery)

Weight: 2400g (without battery)

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Parts List

Different types of kits will come with certain specific parts. Refer to the list of parts for your type of kit in the chart below.

NO. Parts Name

1 Fuselage

2

Main wing

3

Vertical tail

4

Horizontal tail

5 Nose cone, Fin

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Missiles and pylons

Pushrod

Carbon Fiber tube

Glue/Decals

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PNP KIT Plus Airframe

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PNP Assembly Instructions

Main wing assembly

1.lnsert the carbon

Carbon tube ( 06x5OOmm)

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Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly

Referring to the photo:

1.Use the provided glue to attach the horizontal stabilizer to the tail of the fuselage.

2.Use glue to attach the carbon rod into the trough for additional strength.

3.Repeat the above steps for the other side.

A-Tail fuselage

8-Horizontal tail

C-Carbon piece

Note:Please use the provided EPO glue. For best results, glue should be spread evenly, then wait for 90 seconds before assembly

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PNP Assembly Instructions

Vertical Stabilizer Assembly

1.Feed the rudder servo cable into the trough.

2.Use glue to attach the vertical tail.

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Missile and Pylon Installation

(Note: This kits does not come with missiles and pylons. Contact your local dealer to purchase them.

A-AIM-9 Missile

8-Carbon tube

C-Screw driver

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Introduction to Servo Installation

Main wing servo Installation

1.Use a servo tester or radio to center the servo arm.

2.Use glue to install the servo and aileron horn to the main wing.

3.Feed the servo cable through the trough, after the servo is installed, apply the decal.

4. Insert one end of the pushrod to the servo arm and adjust its length. Then snap the clevis to the aileron horn.

5.Repeat the above four steps for the other wing.

A- 9g servo

B - Main wing pushrod

C -Aileron horn

D - Main wing servo trough

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Elevator servo Installation

1.Use a servo tester or radio to center the servo arm.

2.Use glue to install the servo and control horn to the elevator.

3.Feed the servo cable through the trough.

4.Inset one end of the pushrod to the servo arm and adjust its length. Then snap the clevis to the elevator control horn.

5.Repeat the above four steps for the other elevator

Rudder servo Installation

1.Use a servo tester or radio to center the servo arm.

2.Use glue to intall the servo and servo arm to the rudder.

3.Feed the servo cable through the trough.

4.Insert one end of the pushrod to the servo arm and adjust its length. Then snap the clevis to the rudder control horn.

A-9g servo

B - Elevator horn

C - Elevator push rod

A-9g servo

B - Rudder horn

C -Rudder push rod

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!ten No.: FJ211

Version No.: FJ211-VO1

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Landing gear Installation Instructions

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Nose landing gear Assembly

Please refer to the following diagram to assemble, replace or revise the nose landing gear.

sparepart name and parameters

A- Grub screws (M3x3 1 pcs)

BWheel lock

CWheel

DNose gear main strut

ESteering arm tiller

FGrub screw (M3x3)

GNose gear steering ring

H- Nose gear steering rod

I - Metal trunion

J -C clip (02.0mm 1 pc)

K-Servo plastic cover(left)

L - Servo plastic cover(right)

M- Screw (PA1.7x8 2pcs)

M1 - Screw (PB1.0x10 3pcs)

N-Screw (KA2.6x12 4pcs)

0- Nose gear metal reinforcement plate.

P -Assembled Nose gear

Q-Servo

R-Screw (PWA2.0x8 2pcs)

S-Steering push rod

T- Nose gear cover

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Ensure that the flat side of the gear shaft is facing towards the screw hole before tightening the grub screw in order to ensure that the gear is both anchored and facing in the proper direction. Failure to do so may result in the the gear coming loose and falling off.

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lten No.: FJ211

Version No.: FJ211-V01

Landing gear Installation Instructions

Main landing gear Installation

Please assemble and disassemble the main landing gear with reference to the following photo and diagrams.

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A-Grub screw (M3x3 1 pc).

BWheel lock.

CWheel.

DRear gear main strut.

EElectric landing gear retract.

FGrub screw (M3x3 2pcs).

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Gear.

H-Metal reinforcement plate.

I -Screw (KA2.6x12 8pcs)

J -Main Gear cover.

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Servo parameters

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A servo or reversed servo is defined as follows:

When the servo input signal changes from 1000ųs to

2000ųs, if the servo arm rotates clockwise, it's a positive servo. If it rotates counter clockwise, it's a reversed servo.

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If you choose to purchase a different brand of servo, please refer to the following 11st to ensure it is the correct size .

Servo position Servo regulation No. Standard/Reverse Servo cable length

Nose steering 9g Digit-Plastic

Left aileron 9g Digit-Plastic

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2

Standard

Standard

100mm

200mm

Right aileron 9g Digit-Plastic Standard 200mm

Left elevator 9g Digit-Plastic

Right aileron 9g Digit-Plastic

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4

5

Standard

Reverse

850mm

850mm

Rudder 9g Digit-Plastic

6

Standard 900mm

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Control board instruction

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Landin Gear

Rudder/Nose steering

Elevator

Aileron

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Rudder

Elevator

Aileron

Connect all the control surfaces listed on the control board to the control board. All others will be connected directly to the receiver.

Motor parameters

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3048-2300KV

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2849-2850KV

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Item No. EDF Fans

E7215

E7216

E7217

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12-blade EDF

70mm

12-blade EDF

70mm

12-blade EDF

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Voltage

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Current Power

Thrust Efficiency

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(Kg)

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Motor

Rotating speed

Specifications

(rpm)

Weight

(g)

14.8 55-60 880 1.5-1.6 1.76 2849-2850 42000

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22.2

22.2

55-60

65-72

1330 2.05-2.25 1.65

1510 2.3-2.5 1.6

3048-2150

3048-2300

47700

51000

180.7

180.7

Power system instructions

Standard version

A- 2849-2850KV Brushless outrunner motor

B- 70mm Outrunner ducted frame

C-Screw (PWM3x6 4pcs)

D-Motor chuck

E-Motor chuck fixed plate

F - 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

G-Spacer

H-Nut

I -Spinner

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Upgrade version

A- 3048-21 S0KV Brushless outrunner motor

B- 70mm Outrunner ducted frame

C-Screw (PWM3x6 4pcs)

D-Motor chuck

E-Motor chuck fixed plate

, F - 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

I G-Spacer

I H-Nut

! I -Spinner

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J -

Screw (M3x8 1 pc)

Professional version

A- 3048-2300KV Brushless outrunner motor

B- 70mm Outrunner ducted frame

C-Screw (PWM3x6 4pcs)

D-Motor chuck

E-Motor chuck fixed plate

F - 70mm 12-blade ducted fan

G-Spacer

H-Nut

I -Spinner

J

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When the ESC is connected to the battery, to not touch the ESC or motor to avoid serious injury.

When testing the EDF, use a test stand for safety.

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Refer to the following diagram to install the ESC and power system:

A-Screws (PA3x25 2pcs)

B-ESC fixed wood piece 1

C-ESC

D-ESC fixed wood piece 2

E-1 ntake grid

F -Screws (PWA3x8 4pcs)

G-70mm EDF power system

H-Screws (KA2.6x8 3pcs)

I -EDF cover

J -Screws (KA2.6x8 4pcs)

K-Fin

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Battery Installation

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Install the battery and use velcro to secure it. battery tray

Before connectting the battery to the ESC, please switch on the transmitter and make sure the throttle is in the lowest position. Use a the kill switch if you have one assigned.

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The battery capacity and discharge rate we advise to use are as follows:

45 14.8V 2600-4000mAh

65 22.2V 2600-4000mAh

discharge rate�

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Center of Gravity

The correct center of gravity is directly related to the success of the flight, please refer to the following CG diagram to adjust your plane's center of gravity.

- You can move the battery forward or backward to adjust the center of gravity.

- If you can not adjust the CG by moving the battery, you can also use some other suitable material such as sticky backed weight to counterweight. It's highly important to make sure that CG is in the correct position, especially for the first few flights.

- Afterwards, you can adjust it to suit your individual taste.

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Version No.: FJ211-V01

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Control direction test

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After the airplane is completely assembled but before the first flight, turn on your radio and ensure that the throttle is in the lowest position, engage the kill switch if you have one assigned. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC, then use your radio to test and ensure that every control surface is moving in the correct direction.

Aileron

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Version No.: FJ211-V01

Dual Rates

According to our test results, the following rates proved to be a good starting point. Low rates are good for initial flights or less experienced pilots. High Rates will be more sensitive to control inputs After intial flights, adjust the rates to suit your own style.

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Note: carefully check to see if there are any movements from the other control surfaces when you move your control sticks, say, the ailerons move when you pull up elevator. If so, you can adjust the expo until only the control surface you engage moves.

Low Rate s

High Rate s

Aileron

H1/H2 22mm/22mm

D/R Rate: 65%

H1/H2 34mm/34mm

D/R Rate: 100%

Elevator

H1/H2 19mm/19mm

D/R Rate: 80%

H1/H2 23mm/23mm

D/R Rate: 100%

Rudder

H 1 /H2 30mm/30mm

D/R Rate: 85%

H 1 /H2 35mm/35mm

D/R Rate: 100%

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Version No.: FJ211-V01

Dongguan Freewing Electronic Technology Ltd

HK Freewing Model International Limited

Add.:FeiYi Building,face to Labor Bureau, Fu min Middle Road, Dalang Town,

Dongguan City , Guangdong Province, China

Web: http://www.sz-freewing.com

Email:[email protected]

Tel: 86-769-82669669 Fax:86-769-82033233

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