BVM GO FLY GOLD F-86 Sabre User instructions

K8900 BVM ® 2020
F-86 Sabre
Length: 78”, Wing Span: 82.5”
Turbine 100-130 class
Fuel Capacity 2.8L
Weight 30 lbs Dry
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.0
September 2020
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
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F-86 Sabre
Assembly & Operation Manual

F-86 Sabre
Assembly & Operation Manual
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................... 1
List of BVM supplied items................................................................................................. 1
Recommended Accessories .............................................................................................. 1
BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model............................................................................. 2
Required Tools................................................................................................................... 2
List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed.................................................................................. 2
List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed......................................................... 2
UNPACKING....................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING TAIL SURFACES ......................................................................................... 4
Install the Stabs ................................................................................................................. 4
Install the vertical fin........................................................................................................... 4
WING PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION.................................................................... 5
Wheel Brake Removal ....................................................................................................... 5
Wing Linkage ..................................................................................................................... 6
Fuselage Layout and Installation..................................................................................... 8
Inlet Removal ..................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting the UAT .............................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the Gyro.............................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the RX ................................................................................................................ 9
Mounting the Switch and Fill Valve .................................................................................... 9
Mounting the RX Batteries ............................................................................................... 10
RX Wire Connections....................................................................................................... 10
Turbine Installation ......................................................................................................... 11
ECU Mounting.................................................................................................................. 11
Heat Shield Mounting....................................................................................................... 11
Turbine Installation........................................................................................................... 12
Cockpit and Pilot Mounting ............................................................................................ 13
Canopy Filler.................................................................................................................... 13
Removable Anti Glare Shield ........................................................................................... 14
Control Surface Deflections and Expo Settings ........................................................... 15
DX20,DX18, and DX18QQ Transmitter File..................................................................... 15
Center of Gravity ............................................................................................................. 16
First Flight Profile............................................................................................................ 17
Flight Time ....................................................................................................................... 17
Taxi Test/Engine Run Up ................................................................................................. 17
Takeoff ............................................................................................................................. 17
Trim.................................................................................................................................. 17
Landing ............................................................................................................................ 17
RX Battery Consumption.................................................................................................. 17

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Go Fly F-86 Sabre. 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-86 Sabre.
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 for operation in the U.S.A.
This is a sophisticated 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-86 Sabre has been designed and
flight tested with 100 – 130 class turbines.
List of BVM supplied items
Assembly and Operating Manual Package
Central Controller Instructions
Fuel System Check List
6 inch Balsa Stick 1 x1/2 inch
Black Filler Plastic
Black Fiber Tape
Recommended Accessories
You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list.
100 - 130 class turbine
BVM UAT (#6044)
20 Channel Power Safe Receiver (SPMAR20310T)
(2) 7.4v Batteries 3600 mAh RX (V-PLURX15-36002)
Bavarian Demon Aero Cortex Pro Gyro (#V-DA-BD-Cortex Pro)
General Purpose Jet Foam Cradle (#PA-SR-0080)

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BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model
You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list.
Jet Central Lynx 130
Spektrum 20 Channel Power Safe (SPMAR20310T)
Bavarian Demon Aero Cortex Pro Gyro (#V-DA-BD-Cortex Pro)
(1) 9.9v ECU Battery
(2) 7.4v Batteries Pulse 3600mAh RX (V-PLURX15-36002)
BVM Ultimate Air Trap (#6044)
12 inch Warbird Pilot (V-WBKOREANWARPILO)
E-Flite 6 inch EC3 Extensions (EFLAEC306)
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)
Metric Allen Wrench(PS-TO-0014)
SAE Allen Wrench(PS-TO-0015)
List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed
Available at BVMJets.com
Super O-Lube BVM #5779
Axle Super Lube BVM #5784
Dry Lube BVM# 1947
Pacer Z-42 # PT42
List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed
Available at BVMJets.com
BVM Aeropoxy # 9566
BVM Qt Plus # 9580
Zap-A-Goo # PT12
BVM Thin Lube for “O” Rings # 1945

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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.
Using a stand, such as the BVM
General Purpose Jet Foam Cradle
(PA-SR-0080) will aid in the
assembly of the F-86 Sabre.

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INSTALLING TAIL SURFACES
Install the Stabs
Connect the servo leads and secure
with servo clips or tape.
Insert the Carbon Rods fully into the
fuselage sockets.
Secure each stab by inserting the
2.5 mm bolts with a 2 mm wrench.
Install the vertical fin
Connect the servo leads and secure
with servo clips or tape.
Insert the Carbon Rods into the
receivers and install the 2.5 mm bolts
using a 2mm Allen wrench.

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WING PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Brake Removal
Remove the (2) Set Screws from the
bottom of the strut using a 2mm Allen
Wrench. Now you can slide the Wheel
Hub Assembly off.
Remove the (3) Philips head screws.
This will allow you to remove the
plastic wheel cover and remove the
Axle.
Lubricate the O’Rings with Super
O-Lube (BVM# 5779).

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Lubricate the Axles with Super Lube
(BVM 5784)
Once all parts have been Lubed and
Greased. You can re assemble using
the above steps. A small amount of
Pacer Z-42 Loctite is used on the Axle
Set Screws.
Wing Linkage
We moved the Aileron Ball Link to the
lower hole on the servo Arm. This will
improve resolution.

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Move the Flap Ball Link to the lowest
hole on the servo horn. This will provide
great holding power and plenty of
movement.
Insert wing tube through the fuselage.
Connect the color coded Air Lines.
Connect and secure your servo and Nav
Light connections
Secure each wing by tightening the (2)
leading edge clamping bolts with a 9/64
ball wrench.

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Fuselage Layout and Installation
Inlet Removal
The inlet is held in place in (3) spots. The
front lip and the (2) 3mm bolts in the rear.
A 2.5mm Allen Wrench will allow you to
remove the inlet from the aircraft. Once
removed you will have access you need
for the next steps.
Mounting the UAT
The BVM UAT ( BVM 6044) is mounted
on the right side of the fuselage facing aft.
It maybe required for you to open the
mounting tray slightly to fit. The BVM UAT
is secured in place with a zip tie.
Mounting the Gyro
Use thin CA to seal the wood in preparation
of Gyro mounting.
Note: Mount your Gyro using the Gyro
manufactures recommended guidelines.

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The BVM Demo Sabre utilizes the Cortex
Pro. We mounted the Cortex on the right
side of the aircraft.
Note: In this configuration the orientation
of the Gyro will have to be changed in
the software.
Mounting the RX
In the BVM demo Sabre we used a
Spektrum 20ch Power Safe RX
(SPMAR20310T)
Mounting of the Rx was done with (4) small Ply
discs and (4) Servo Screws. The Ply discs
where glued to the fuse using BVM QTPlus
This is also mounted on the right side of the
fuselage.
Note: If you mount anything in the middle
of the tray, check your clearance since the
inlet sits there.
Mounting the Switch and Fill Valve
The BVM Demo F-86 uses a side mounted
Switch Mount that holds the RX Switch, Air Fill
Valve and Gauge.
RECEIVER

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Mounting the RX Batteries
Remove the (2) 3mm bolts that holds the
Battery Tray in the nose. A 2.5mm Allen
Wrench is needed.
The BVM Demo F-86 utilizes (2) Pulse
3600 Mah RX Packs (V-PLURX15-36002)
Note: The packs cannot go all the way
forward on the tray,
RX Wire Connections
The wires are labeled from the factory. If you are using the DX18, DX 20 or IX20 the
program is available on a SD card from BVM. Follow the chart below to connect the
servos.
DX20 Connection Chart
RX Port (1)Throttle (2)Aileron (3)Elevato
r
(4)Rudde
r
(5)Gea
r
(6)Aux1
Surface Throttle Right Ail Right Elev Rudde
r
Left Flap Left Ail
RX Port (7)Aux2 (8)Aux3 (9)Aux4 (10)Aux5 (11)Aux6 (12)Aux7
Surface Right Flap Brakes Left Elev Gyro Speed Brakes Gear
RX Port ( 13) X + 1
Surface N Steering

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Turbine Installation
Fuel Pump Mount
The F-86 has (1) mounting spot for the pump
on either side of the engine for mounting your
fuel pump.
Note: Follow all of your Manufactures
recommended mounting instructions
for their components.
Also make sure to safety wire all fuel
pump connections.
ECU Mounting
On this particular Sabre we mounted the
ECU behind the Cockpit Tub. We used a
simple Ply Plate with some Tri Stock and
glued it to the inlet using BVM QT Poxy.
Note: All connections where made per
Turbine Manufactures instructions.
Heat Shield Mounting
The heat shield is centered in the opening
between the Bell Mouth and inlet. It is also
level to the top of the Turbine Rails. Drill
(4) 1/16th holes through the Heat Shield
into the Turbine Rails( 2) holes on each
side.

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Use (4) #2 socket head Servo Screws to
hold the heat shield in place. (2) on either
side. You will need a 2mm or 5/64th Allen
wrench or this.
Turbine Installation
Center the Turbine between the Turbine
Rails and down the middle of the Tail Pipe.
We used (6) # 6 self tapping screws with
washers to hold the engine in place on this
particular Sabre.
Note: Please use the Turbine
Manufactures instructions for mounting
the Turbine.

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Cockpit and Pilot Mounting
The Pilot is a Warbirds Korean War
12inch Figure. (V-WBKOREANPILO)
The figure is held in place with a Velcro
strap around his waste.
Canopy Filler
The Canopy Filler is a Flat sheet of Black
Plastic. Its is Taped into place just behind
the Cockpit Tub, Use the supplied tape
and Plastic for this step.
The Canopy Filler closes the space behind
the Cockpit Tub.

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Removable Anti Glare Shield
This is an option, but it does make it
easier to get to your RX batteries in
the nose.
Using a ½ wide piece of Masking
Tape. Lay the tape against the side of
the Glare Shield and cut off the
remaining portion exposed. This will
help to get it past the flange of the
fuselage.
Once trimmed it will look like this in
the photo.
Using the supplied 6 inch hard Balsa
cut a piece to span across the inside
opening of the Anti Glare Shield.
Next use (2) Servo Screws to hold the
balsa block to the Cockpit Tub.
Next leave a ½ space between the
Top of the Cockpit Deck and the
Bottom of the Anti Glare Shield. And
tack the glare shield to the Balsa
Block. Use QT Poxy to glue the
block.

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Control Surface Deflections and Expo Settings
NOTE: The BVM Demo plane is set up using the following Expo percentages. Positive
values are used on Spektrum and JR radios, Futaba uses negative.
Control High Rate Travels Expo D/R M D/R L
Stab (measured at the fuse side.) Up 1.25” Down 1.0” 20 80%/15 60%/10
Aileron (measured at the tip) UP .70” Down .70” 20 80%/15 60%/10
Flaps (measured at the Aileron) Take Off 1.6” Landing 3”
Rudder (measured at the Bot.) L&R 1.5” 20 80%/15 60%/10
DX20,DX18, and DX18QQ Transmitter File
The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX20 transmitters. The file included on the
SD card has all the mixes, rates, expos, and settings done for you. Setting the sub trim,
switches, and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific
aircraft.
Important!!! Check the directions of all flight controls before each flight.
Switch/Lever/Trimmer Channel Output
Switch A (12) Aux 7 Gea
r
Landing Gear, Down is Down
Switch D (Flight Modes) Flaps Up is Normal flight
Mid Take Off
Down is Landing
Switch E Brakes (8) Aux 3 Pos 0-off, Pos 1-pulse, Pos 2-stop
L. Trim Steering Trim (13) X+1 Up for Right Steering Trim
Down for Left Steering Trim
Switch F Aileron/ Elevator, Rudder Rates Up (0) is High
Switch G Gyro (10) Pos 0- off, Pos 1- low, Pos 2- high
Switch C Speed Brakes (11) Aux 6

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Center of Gravity
Measure down the LE of the wing 22.7 inches then aft 1 inch of the LE.CG is checked
with Gear Down, UAT and Header Tank Full.

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First Flight Profile
Make the first takeoff with the gyro “off”. See also BVM article “Gyro Sense”.
Flight Time
The BVM demo model’s transmitter timer is set for 6 minutes. On the first flight, land a
couple of minutes early to check fuel consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.
Taxi Test/Engine Run Up
A taxi test should include a radio range check with the engine running at various power
levels. Check that the wheel brakes are adequate and the stopping action is without
skidding or pulling left or right.
Takeoff
Begin the takeoff roll by slowly advancing the throttle. Maintain runway center while
holding about 1/2 stick up elevator; the Sabre will rotate when it is ready. If there is a cross
wind, hold a small amount of aileron into the wind, be prepared with opposite rudder.
Trim
Once in the air, find a medium cruise speed to set the trims. The aircraft should fly straight
and level “hands off”. When the landing gear come down, a few clicks of trim may be
needed. This can be mixed in, or use flight modes to trim automatically.
Landing
The landing is like most jets, “power on” during the approach. The Sabre does not stall
easily, it is best to land nose high, touching on the main wheels first.
The majority of the first flight should be spent trimming and practicing for the first landing.
Save the aerobatics and air show stuff for later flights.
RX Battery Consumption
The average flight consumes 300 mAh. We recommend two flights and recharge until you
are familiar with your battery consumption. Use this data to calculate how many flights you
can achieve from your system.
BVM is synonymous with “Success Jets.” It is very important to us that you are successful
with our products. This extensive manual reflects our sincerity. As always, your comments
and suggestions on BVM products are appreciated.
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