BVM General Dynamics F-16 C User manual

K9000 BVM-2014
General Dynamics F-16 C
1/6th Scale
Length: 96.5”, Wing Span: 65.5” with Missile Rails
Weight: 30-31lbs Dry
Fuel Capacity: 3.3L, Smoke Capacity: 2.2 L
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING MANUAL
Copyright 2014
Version 1.02
June 2016
Vne 175 MPH
Limit Thrust to 34 lbs.
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
3481 State Road 419 • Winter Springs, FL 32708 USA
tel. [phone] • fax. [phone]

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Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 3
DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................................... 3
Recommended Accessories ................................................................................................. 3
Required Tools ..................................................................................................................... 4
List of Adhesives/Lubricants ................................................................................................. 5
Available Options ................................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 6
Joining front fuse to rear fuse ............................................................................................... 8
Light Connections (Original Style) ...................................................................................... 13
Central Control Unit Instructions (New Style Controller- Introduced July 2015) ................ 14
F-16 Light Schematic ......................................................................................................... 18
Front Radio Compartment .................................................................................................. 19
Routing Air Lines and Servo wires ................................................................................. 19
Mount the BVM UAT .......................................................................................................... 21
Mount RX Batteries ............................................................................................................ 21
Mount RX ........................................................................................................................... 22
Installing Tail Pipe .............................................................................................................. 23
Installing Engine ................................................................................................................. 24
Jet Central Cheetah with Bypass ................................................................................... 24
Installing Smoke tube ..................................................................................................... 30
Install engine accessories .................................................................................................. 33
Jet Cat P-140 Option ...................................................................................................... 33
King Tech K-140 Option ................................................................................................. 34
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Installing Ventral Fins ......................................................................................................... 35
Attaching tip rails/missiles .................................................................................................. 35
Static Wicks ........................................................................................................................ 36
Cockpit/Pilot ....................................................................................................................... 38
Nose cone formers and nose cone..................................................................................... 39
Installing Fin ....................................................................................................................... 39
Installing Stabs ................................................................................................................... 40
Installing wings ................................................................................................................... 41
Painting Rudder Linkage .................................................................................................... 41
Lubing the brakes ............................................................................................................... 42
Smoke Pump ...................................................................................................................... 43
Air System Electronics (Original Style) ............................................................................... 43
Landing Gear/Door /Brake Sequencer Instructions (Original Style) ................................... 44
Operating air valves with power off .................................................................................... 45
Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System ............................................................................ 46
Center of Gravity ................................................................................................................ 47
Control Surface Deflections and Expo Settings .................................................................. 48
Connecting RX wires .......................................................................................................... 49
DX18 and DX18QQ Transmitter File .................................................................................. 49
First Flight Profile ............................................................................................................... 50
Flight Time ...................................................................................................................... 50
Taxi Test/Engine Run Up ............................................................................................... 50
Takeoff ........................................................................................................................... 50
Trim ................................................................................................................................ 50
Practice Approaches ...................................................................................................... 50

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Landing........................................................................................................................... 50
RX Battery Consumption .................................................................................................... 50
Stabilator Counter Balance Addendum .............................................................................. 52
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the BVM F-16 PNP. This model represents the latest in
manufacturing technology and completion for the R/C jet enthusiast. The factory has expertly
crafted and thoroughly inspected all aspects of the model. Only a small amount of work is
required to complete the assembly of your F-16.
This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to
read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the manual. Please read the entire
manual to become familiar with the processes and procedures before you begin to assemble
your aircraft.
DISCLAIMER
Bob Violett Models Inc. assumes no liability for the operation and use of these products. The
owner and operator of these products should have the necessary experience and exercise
common sense. Said owner and operator must have a valid Academy of Model Aeronautics
license.
This is a sophisticated jet model aircraft. It must be operated with caution and common sense
and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and
responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property.
Notice: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of
the instructions provided by BVM, Inc. The BVM F-16 has been designed and flight tested
around 140N class engines. Damage to the aircraft may result from exceeding this thrust
limitation (34 lbs).
Recommended Accessories
You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list.
 1/6 scale pilot figure
 BVM UAT
 Spektrum 12120 Power Safe Receiver
 2 x 7.4v Batteries 3000 mAh each.
 140N engine of your choice.
 Demon Cortex Gyro
 Airpower Afterburner Ring – 110mm
 LED Light Controller 4 Channel

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 Cortex USB PC Adapter
Required Tools
 3mm long driver Part #PS-TO-0009
 Metric Allen wrench set
 9/64” Long Ball Driver Part #PS-TO-0008

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List of Adhesives/Lubricants
 BVM Qt Poxy Part # PA-SR-0042
 Zap-A-Goo PT12
 Pacer Z-42 PT42
 Super O-Lube BVM #5779
 Axle Super Lube BVM #5784
 BVM Heat Shield Part # PA-MA-1940
Available Options
#K9000-40 Complete Ordnance Set - painted $715.00
(includes - 2-Wing Tanks w/Pylons, 1-Center Tank w/Pylon, 2-AIM-7 Sparrow w/Pylon,
2-AIM-120 AMRAAM w/Pylon, and 2-AIM-9 Sidewinder)
#K9000-42 Sidewinder missiles for wing tips (2) - painted $99.95
#V-WB 1/6 JET PILOT 1/6th Pilot $94.99

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Unpacking
Carefully remove items from the box. Open each package and inspect for shipping damage.
After reading this entire manual, get familiar with the major kit components.
Note: Damaged parts must be reported to BVM within 7 days of receiving your kit.
Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and
approve this work now. It is much easier to make changes before the fuselage is assembled.
 Un-wrap the rear fuse wires and
tubing.
 Remove the inlet extension and the
carbon bypass.

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 Remove the rear wire tie securing the tail
pipe.
 Remove the crossover brace using a
2.5mm hex wrench and pliers.
 Remove the wire tie securing the
tailpipe.
The Instruction photos show the
early style tailpipe. The newer
tailpipes have a larger bell like
this one shown here.

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 Remove the Smoke Tube and set aside
for installation later.
 Remove the tailpipe and set aside for
installation later.
Joining front fuse to rear fuse
 Arrange servo wires, fuel line, light
system, and air line neatly into groups.
Keeping an organized installation can
help diagnose problems down the road.
 Check fuel tank installation and initial
plumbing. Blow through the main supply
line. It should not be blocked or
restrictive to either tank.

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 Remove the (3) 4mm x 10mm bolts using
a 3mm Allen wrench.
 Apply Vaseline to the alignment pins to
aid assembly.
 Assemble the upper front fuse onto the
rear fuse. A second set of hands is
helpful to guide assemblies into
position.

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 Apply Pacer Z-42 Blue Thread Locker to
the (3) bolts.
 Use a long 3mm hex driver (Part #PS-
TO-0009) to secure the upper front fuse.
 Route wires, fuel line, and air lines as
shown; they will be bundled and
connected later.
 Connect the Smoke Tank Vent hose to
the aircraft’s right side vent.
Front of main fuselage shown.

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 Remove the (2) 4mm x 10mm bolts
using a 3mm Allen wrench and the (3)
3mm x 16mm bolts with 3mm washers
using a 2.5mm hex wrench.
 Assemble the lower front fuse to the rear
fuse.
 Lower main landing gear by opening the
gear doors and removing wire ties, the
landing gear will push out and lock.
Confirm the locking cylinder engaged.

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 Lower the nose landing gear by opening the gear door and gently pulling the nose
gear down. Confirm the locking cylinder engaged.
 Set the aircraft upright on its landing gear.
 Apply Pacer Z-42 Blue Thread Lock to
the (2) 4mm bolts and install to secure
the lower front fuse to the aft fuse. Use
the 3mm long wrench from BVM, Part #
PS-TO-0009.
 Install the (3) 3mm x 16mm bolts to secure the
upper fuse to the lower fuse. A standard 2.5mm
hex wrench can be used. The smoke tanks will
need to be shifted to gain access to these bolts.

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Light Connections (Original Style)
 Connect the nose section Light Driver
board to the main bundle of Light Driver
boards.
 Connect the Red connector for the nose
gear landing light.
 Verify the polarity of connections before
applying power.
 The Light Driver boards are connected
to the front nose section lights; they
have been bundled with masking tape
and secured with Velcro.
 Use sticky back Velcro to secure the
Light Controller to the side of the
fuselage.
Note: The light controller has a plug
labeled “LED” that plugs into the light
channel on the RX. A second wire
labeled “GEAR” connects to the landing
gear sequencer. This allows the landing
lights to turn off when the gear is up.
Note: “Thro” input is not used. There
should be one set of open pins on the
output side of the light controller, these
are unused.
The light channel coming from the RX
has three positions, Off, NAV Only, and
NAV and Landing lights.
Main Fuse
Light Drivers
Nose Li
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Central Control Unit Instructions
(New Style Controller- Introduced July 2015)
A) ON/OFF (Power Switch): Hold this button down
to turn on the power.
Caution: even if power is turned off, the LED
remains on which indicates power is connected to
this controller. Make sure to always disconnect the
Receiver Battery after a day of flying; otherwise the
battery will be exhausted by this control unit!
NOTE: The BATT connection is only used for set up and testing the Black Box when no
Receiver Battery is connected. It is not intended to be used in normal operation.
B) Manual button
B-1) Long press- Holding this button down will retract the gear.
NOTE: this function only works when the transmitter is not connected. This is very useful for
bench operation, etc.
B-2) Short press-Tap this button to turn the landing gear Failsafe on or off. When it’s turned
on, failsafe (F/S) LED is green and height is displayed in screen.
Example: When the screen displays 002, the height setting is at 2 meters. Press again to turn
off this function. Screen reads “OFF”.
NOTE: Refer to “C-4” to change this value.
The landing gear failsafe is a method of protecting your airplane from an accidental retract of
the gear while it is sitting on the ground below the setting (ex: 002: below 2 meters). If the
plane is sitting on the ground and a retract command is given, the gear will not retract. If you
want to bypass this feature, toggle the F/S off by tapping the “Manual” button, this will turn the
F/S LED red.
C) Setup button
C-1) Short press- Tap this button and the screen will display “PSI”, Voltage (“V”) and “RPM”.
The corresponding LED of each function will be on when it is displayed.
C-2) Long press- Holding this button down when “PSI” is displayed will enter the “Pressure
Loss Protection Setup”. This feature will deploy the landing gear in the event of a leak.
Increase the feature by 10PSI with each press, max. is 60PSI. Hold the “SETUP” button
down and the setting will be saved. Press the “SETUP” button and “V” will be displayed.

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C-3) Long press- Holding this button when “V” is displayed will enter the “gear door time-
lapse setup”. Increase 1 second with each press, max setting is 15s.
Function: The gear door time lapse setting indicates to the nose wheel steering servo when
to be on or off. When gear is up, the nose wheel steering servo is not active. When gear is
down, nose wheel steering servo is active.
This procedure is on a time-lapse. The lapsed time is N-3 seconds. N is lapsed time of the
gear door. When it’s set up at 8 seconds, the recovery time of nose wheel is 8-3=5 seconds.
Control recovers in 5 seconds after sending gear down command. Change the time-lapse of
nose wheel by changing time-lapse of gear door. Hold the “SETUP” button down and the
setting will be saved. Press the “SETUP” button and “RPM” will be displayed.
C-4) Long press this button when “RPM” is displayed to enter the height setting for the
Landing Gear Failsafe (F/S) setup. If the airplane is below your height setting, the landing
gear will not retract to protect your airplane from an accidental retract of the landing gear. The
minimum setting is “002” which means 2 meters, max is “010” which means 10 meters.
Hold the “SETUP” button down to save the setting and exit the menu or it will automatically
exit in 5 seconds.
LED’s Definition
Blue LED: Corresponds to the landing gear.
ON: Landing gear is deployed.
OFF: Landing gear is retracted.
FLASHING: Sequencer is not receiving transmitter signal or the gear switch is not in the
correct position. Turn on or check the transmitter, make sure switch is in the correct position
to eliminate the flashing.
IMPORTANT! : When the blue LED is on, make sure the landing gear is deployed! This is
how the controller identifies the status of gear. Failure to do so will result in the landing gear
retracting when Pressure Loss Protection is commanded. If the direction of gear down and
corresponding gear door is incorrect, reverse it by switching the polarity of the appropriate
gear and door 2-wire connections.
Red LED: Corresponds to PSI.
FLASHING: “Pressure Loss Protection” feature has been commanded. The landing gear will
deploy automatically; the “Manual” button or transmitter switch will become deactivated and
will not work. The pressure will have to be raised to a pressure higher than the previously set
value (Refer to C-2). Resetting the value to “000” will eliminate the flashing.

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Green LED: corresponds to Landing gear Fail-Safe (F/S).
When this function is on (Green LED), height protection is activated. If the airplane is sitting
ground level while a retracting command is sent from transmitter, the controller will not
execute this command until the plane flies up to an altitude of set value. If you need to test
your landing gear on the ground, short press the manual button
(Refer to B-2) to turn this function off. When the LED is red, the function is deactivated.)
Servo Wire Ports
Nose OUT- Steering servo connects to this port.
Nose IN- Connects to the steering channel of your receiver.
Air brake- Air brake outlets: Not used
Brake-Landing gear brakes: Connects to the brake channel of your receiver.
Light-Light control outlets- Connects to the light channel of your receiver.
Gear- Connects to the Gear channel of your receiver.
NOTE: A 3-step switch needs to be defined for the lights. First step- navigation lights on;
second step-gear lights on. Third step is all lights off.
LED outlets
Both are for the light system. Refer to page (17)
Light Connections (New Style Controller-July 2015)
If your F-16 has the Central Control Unit
Shown here, follow the “new style”
instructions accordingly. A schematic of
the light wiring and Light Control Modules
is included (Page 17).
Note: The lights receive power
through all leads from the RX to the
Central Control Unit (Nose IN,
Brake, Light, Gear)
An optional battery can supply
power through the “BATT” lead.
NOTE: Verify the polarity of all
connections before applying power.

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 Connect the Red connector for the
nose gear landing light. All 3 landing lights
should be connected to the “tri-harness”.
 There are (2) three wire servo leads coming off of the light controller modules, plug the
servo leads into the “LED” port in the central controller as shown. Make sure the
polarity is correct. Both the top and bottom ports are sending out the same signal and
voltage.
 The Light Modules are all connected;
they have been bundled with masking
tape and secured with Velcro.

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 The “GEAR” wire coming from the main
controller goes to your Receivers gear
channel. The “LED” wire coming from the
main controller goes to your Receivers
channel of your choice, this will be the
channel to control your lights The “LED”
channel coming from the RX has three
positions, Off, NAV Only, and NAV and
Landing lights.
F-16 Light Schematic

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Front Radio Compartment
Routing Air Lines and Servo wires
 Remove the front battery tray by
removing the two Phillips heads screws.
 Slide the main equipment tray forward about 2” to
allow wires and air lines to be organized and run
through various openings.
 Route Wires and air lines neatly through slots and
holes; then slide the tray back in place.