BVM Go Fly Gold F-18C User instructions

IK9500 BVM-2021
BVM PNP F-18C
1/5 Scale
Length: 121”, Wing Span: 85.5” with Missile Rails
For transportation convenience:
Length without Pitot Tube, Nose Cone,& Nose Cone Formers attached 106”
Weight: 54# single 59# twin Dry
Fuel Capacity: 6L, Smoke Capacity: 2L
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.0 October 2021
Vne: Speed to Never Exceed= 160 MPH
Use a Speed Limiting System
Limit Engine Thrust to 72 lbs
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.4 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................................................................................................. 4
Required Tools..................................................................................................................... 5
List of Adhesives/Lubricants................................................................................................. 5
Available Options ................................................................................................................. 5
WING PREPERATION............................................................................................................ 6
MISSILE RAIL INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 7
STABILATOR PREPERATION................................................................................................ 8
CANOPY AND SERVO REMOVAL......................................................................................... 9
SERVO PLATE REMOVAL..................................................................................................... 9
CANOPY AND SERVO INSTALLATION............................................................................... 10
CANOPY FRAME INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 10
ADJUSTING THE CANOPY.................................................................................................. 11
FUEL SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 12
HEADER TANK MOUNT AND INSTALLATION.................................................................... 13
UAT MOUNTING TRAY ........................................................................................................ 14
TURBINE MOUNTING FOR TWIN........................................................................................ 15
TURBINE MOUNTING FOR SINGLE.................................................................................... 18
WHEEL AND BRAKE PREPERATION ................................................................................. 19
RX MOUNTING TRAY AND BATTERY LOCATION............................................................. 21
BATTERY LOCATION........................................................................................................... 22
COCKPIT MOUNTING AND PILOT...................................................................................... 23
PILOT MOUNTING................................................................................................................ 23
INSTALLATION OF THE WINGS AND TAIL......................................................................... 24
WINGS .................................................................................................................................. 24
STABILATORS...................................................................................................................... 25

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Torque Drive Pocket Reinforcement Check .......................................................................... 25
VERTICAL FINS.................................................................................................................... 26
NOSE CONE INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 27
NOSE CONE LOCK.............................................................................................................. 28
Control Surface Deflections and Expo Settings.................................................................. 29
Stabilator Neutral position ..................................................................................................... 29
Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System............................................................................ 29
Connecting RX wires.......................................................................................................... 31
DX18, DX18QQ, DX 20 Transmitter File............................................................................ 31
First Flight Profile ............................................................................................................... 32
Flight Time...................................................................................................................... 32
Taxi Test/Engine Run Up ............................................................................................... 32
Takeoff ........................................................................................................................... 32
Trim................................................................................................................................ 32
Practice Approaches...................................................................................................... 32
Landing........................................................................................................................... 32
RX Battery Consumption.................................................................................................... 32
Pilot’s Notes: ...................................................................................................................... 33

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the BVM 1/5 scale PNP F-18. This model represents the latest in
manufacturing technology and completion for the R/C jet enthusiast. The factory has built
your model for you. Please inspect all aspects of your model. The two fuselage halves have
been joined by the factory. Only a small amount of work is required to complete the assembly
of your F-18.
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 and a “Turbine Waiver” for operation in the U.S.A.
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-18 has been designed and flight tested
around 120-160N class engines as a twin and 250-310N as a single. Damage to the aircraft
may result from exceeding this thrust limitation (72 lbs).

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Recommended Accessories
You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list.
Twin 120-160N engine of your choice or Single 250-310N.
BVM Hi-Flow U.A.T.(2) for Twin Version (#TA-SR-1001)
BVM Hi-Flow Over Flow Tank (#TA-SR-1013)
Spektrum 20310T Power Safe Receiver (#VJ-SPMAR20310T)
(2) 7.4v Batteries 3600 mAh RX (#V-PLURX15-36002)
BVM “O Clips” (#PA-SR-0026)
BVM Velcro Package (#PA-SR-0081
Safety Wire (BVM# 2800)
Bavarian Demon Aero CortexPro Gyro (#V-DA-BD-CortexPro)
(2)12” battery extension wire (#VJ-SPMEXEC312)
BVM Over Flow Tank (for Smoke System) (BVM# 6047)
Flush Mount Vent Fitting (#PS-SP-0301)
(For Over Flow Tank)
Flush Mount Vent Plug (#PS-SP-0302)
(For Over Flow Tank)
Safety Wire

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Required Tools
A combination of Metric and SAE hex socket and drivers along with a small standard and phillips head
drivers will be necessary.
9/64” Long Ball Driver (PS-TO-0008)
2MM Wrench
Philips Screw Driver
5.5MM Nut Drive
3/32 Ball Driver
List of Adhesives/Lubricants
Available at BVMJets.com
BVM Aeropoxy # 9566
BVM Qt Poxy # PA-SR-0042
Zap-A-Goo # PT12
Pacer Z-42 # PT42
Super O-Lube BVM #5779
BVM Thin Lube for “O” Rings BVM# 1945
Axle Super Lube BVM #5784
Dry Lube BVM# 1947
Available Options
Available at BVMJets.com
1/5th Pilot (15”) BVM# V-WB 1/5 Pilo
Bavarian Demon Aero CortexPro Gyro
(#V-DA-BD-CortexPro

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WING PREPERATION
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.
The wing is shipped without the Aileron and
Flap assembled. Using a 2mm socket
wrench and a 5.5mm nut driver remove
the nut and bolt that are through the Aileron
and Flap hinge blocks . Slide the Aileron
and Flap back into place and put the bolts
back in place.
Option
We moved the Aileron Ball Link down one hole
position for better resolution. Achieving the
proper control throw was not an issue.
A small amount of BVM Dry Lube should
be applied to the hinges

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A small of BVM Dry Lube on the Ball Link
will also help make a smoother movement.
MISSILE RAIL INSTALLATION
The Missile Rail has a LED light in the tip.
It’s a simple connection and your done.
Tape or a keeper can be used to secure the
connection.
The Missle Rail is held to the wing with two
carbon dowel pins and a clamp inside the
wing tip.A 3/32nd driver is used to tighten
the clamp.
NOTE: A small amount of Medium CA can be
wiped on the carbon dowels to make the fit a
bit more snug if needed.

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STABILATOR PREPERATION
There is a small nylon washer that simply
slides onto the pivot shaft.
If you have to take the Stabilators off for
transportation, it is a good idea to use some
Zap goo to hold them to the root. A couple
of small dabs is all that is needed.
The nylon washer will not sit flush to the
root. It will have a small gap in the front.

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CANOPY AND SERVO REMOVAL
Remove the bolt and nut that holds the ball
joint between the carbon arms. You will
need a 2mm hex wrench and 5.5mm nut
driver.
This part is a little tricky. You need to reach
your hand inside the fuse towards the back
of the canopy. There is a small metal rod
with two pieces of tubing on it. You have to
slide the rod to one side and it will slip out of
the frame, then back to the other side and
the rod will come out of the frame and the
canopy will come off.
SERVO PLATE REMOVAL
Once the canopy is off of the model you can
remove the 7 screws from the servo plate
and remove it from the model. This will give
you acess for the next steps.

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CANOPY AND SERVO INSTALLATION
When satisfied with everything inside you
can put the servo / canopy mount back in the
model with the 7 screws you took out before.
There will also be a servo lead to plug in that
controls the canopy.
NOTE: A small drop of Thin CA in the holes will
make for a nice tight screw fit.
Repeat for all 7.
CANOPY FRAME INSTALLATION
Like before, this is a bit tricky. Just take your time during this step. Take the small pieces
of tubing that are circled in the photo and slide them towards the middle of the rod. Then
place the canopy on the model and with the rod in the other hand reach inside the model
and put the rod back into the canopy mount one side at a time. After that is complete take
the small pieces of tubing and push them back out till they contact to the inside of the
canopy mount.
NOTE: The canopy does pivot as well as slide up and down in the back.

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The ball link can now be put back into place
with the bolt and nut you took out before.
NOTE: The connection rod from the canopy to
the actuator arm can be adjusted if you need to
fine tune your opening and closing.
ADJUSTING THE CANOPY
The servo actuator arm is what holds the canopy in place. It moves forward to close the
canopy and pulls it down at the same time. To check to see if the canopy is properly set,
pull up on the back of the canopy frame from both sides at the same time. The frame
should move a little, but you should not be able to pull it up. The actuator arm is just about
as far forward as it can go when canopy is fully closed.

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FUEL SYSTEM
By removing the tray it will give you better
access to the main tanks as well as the
header tank mount.
Remove both tank caps and check that the
hoses are secured with safety wire or your
favorite clamp.
We use safety wire to secure the hose to
the fittings. The clunk side and the cap side
are both done the same way. BVM uses
two wraps around the fitting. Once done
they can be put back into the tanks.
NOTE: Also check that the hoses are not
hitting the back of the tanks. They should be
about 1/2 inch from the back. The BVM demo
model was spot on.

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
There are some fuel line adapters that will
come with the twin engine version. This will
allow you to adapt your hoses to 6mm to fit
the BVM UAT. These need to be safety
wired in place.
NOTE: The single engine version will differ
slightly and will not have the adapters.
HEADER TANK MOUNT AND INSTALLATION
The header tank mount will have to be
glued into place. Scuff the area inside the
fuse with a BVM scuff board and wipe clean
with a rag and some denatured alcohol.
The header tank plate has a cutout in the
front. The Velcro strap is put on before
installing in the fuse and held in place with
medium ca glue. The tank mount is glued
into the fuse using BVM Vpoxy. This plate
will come with the header tank kit and will
be the same for the twin or single.
Your header tank or tanks will have their
own manual for assembly. With the twin
remember to build a left and right tank.
NOTE: The tank in the photo is the right header
tank. Also safety wire or use your favorite
clamp to secure hoses in place.

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Once the header tank or tanks are done
they will sit in the model as you see here.
You can also pack foam around them as
well.
NOTE: The fittings in the photo will vary slightly
from the single to twin. This is a twin version so
there are three vents. Two for the fuel and one
for the smoke.
UAT MOUNTING TRAY
The UAT tray is very straight forward. Insert
the UAT or UAT’s into the tray and secure
with a zip tie. This will also hold the smoke
pump and can be used for the ECU and fuel
pumps as well.
NOTE: Follow your turbine manufactures
recommended mounting procedure for the
ECU and the fuel pump.
After the UAT or UAT’s are mounted you
can hook up the fuel hoses coming from the
header tanks and put the tray back into the
model. Remember to safety wire all fuel
hoses in place.

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TURBINE MOUNTING FOR TWIN
To make things a bit easier to work with.
You can remove the screws from the
tailpipe and slide it back out of the way.
NOTE: The stock turbine rails are set for a
larger can size turbine. BVM does have rails for
other turbines and can make custom rails if
needed.
Turbines should be mounted per engine
manufactures specification. Make sure to
have the turbines centered left and right as
well as up and down in the tailpipe. When
happy with engine placement secure the
tailpipes back into place.
The BVM demo model uses a #4x1/2 SHCS
and a #4 washer to hold the engines in
place. BVM uses a small drop of Thin CA in
each hole before putting the screw in for the
final time.
NOTE: Please use your preferred mounting
hardware that you are comfortable with.

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Make sure to secure all wires and hoses in the landing gear bays. The two photos above
show the left and the right landing gear bays where cables and hose have been secured
out of the way. A small block of wood or cable mount with a zip tie will do.
On the twin model we used Jet Central
Cheetahs. The ECU’s would not fit on the
front ECU tray, so we mounted them on a
vertical mount in front of the turbines. This is
a mount that BVM has as an option if you
wish to use it.
NOTE: Mount the ECU’s per manufacture
specs.
The fuel supply hoses from the ECU’s are
routed through an opening in the former.

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After hoses from the ECU’s are routed they
are connected to their proper locations.
The main supply hoses from the UAT’s are
routed down under the main tanks and exit
into the engine bay. All of the power wires
and Rx connections can fit here as well.

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TURBINE MOUNTING FOR SINGLE
Remove the bolts holding the cross brace
using a 2.5mm driver and 5.5mm nut driver.
Remove the screws holding the tailpipe in
place and slide the tailpipe aft. This will
allow for easier placement of the turbine in
the model.
Once the turbine is in the model slide the
tailpipe back into position. Use the
manufactures specs on tailpipe spacing to
set your engine in place. The BVM demo
model use #8 sheet metal screws to hold
the engine in place. A drop of Thin CA is
used in the screw hole before final
tightening.
NOTE: Like before make sure to center your
engine left to right and up and down.

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On both engine versions it is a good idea to
paint the top of the hatch with BVM Heat
Shield (# PA-MA-1940). The BVM demo
model uses three coats on the hatch for
protection in case of a flash fire.
WHEEL AND BRAKE PREPERATION
Remove the nut that holds the main wheel
in place and slide the wheel off. This is the
same for both sides.
Use Super lube on the axle.
NOTE: Check the wheel bushings for grease
after about 50 flights.