H-KING F-16 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this m anualcarefully before operating this plane.
H-KING F-16 50MM EDF 4S
WITH ORX FLIGHT STABILIZER

WARNING
SAFETY PRECAU T I ON S
Read this instruction manual fully so as to become completely familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate this product correctly could result in damage to the product, personal property
and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product and is NOT a toy. It must always be operated
with caution, common sense and some basic mechanical ability. This manual provides instructions on the
assembly, safe operation and maintenance of this hobby product. It is highly recommended that you read and
follow fully the instructions and warnings stated in this manual including safety, assembly, set-up and flying
guidelines in order to operate this product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
As the user of this product you and you alone are responsible for operating it in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others around you or result in damage to the product or property of others. This product
is operated via a radio controlled system that in some cases can be subject to interference from sources
outside of your control. Interference may result in a momentary loss of control so it is always recommended
that this product be used in a suitable open outdoors space.
• This is a radio controlled flying model and as such must always be flown with caution, this is NOT a toy.
• The H-King brief was to design a model for low hours to intermediate pilots.
• Always exercise great caution when using the recommended battery to power this product. For full safety
notes and operating procedures please read the information provided by your battery supplier.
• Take great care when connecting/disconnecting the battery. Once again see your battery suppliers
information for the full safety procedures.
• Never power up the model in a confined space and always keep the fan air intake clear of obstructions,
clothing and anything that can be drawn into the fan unit.
• This product is not a toy, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times when operating this product.
• Only fly this model in an open area away from crowds, people, buildings, trees, power lines, roads, airports
and other obstructions.
• Always put safety first when operating this model and consider the warnings stated above.
• The supplier/manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused through the use of this
product. A reminder that it is not suitable for children under the age of 14. THIS IS NOT A TOY.
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FEAT URES
SPECIFICATION
- Length: 775 mm
- Wing span: 550 mm
- Weight w/battery: 4S Li-Po 1300mAh (520g +/-10g)
- Power: 50 mm EDF 4S high power brushless motor.
-ESC: 30A with BEC
-Servo: 4 x 9g
- Radio: Radio: 6 ch and up with electronic mixing capability computer radio
(Recommended)
- Battery: 1000-1300mAh 4S Li-Po 30-60C (Recommended)
- Outstanding flight characteristics, it flies like it's on rails
- Fitted with ORX flight stabilizer with 3 different flight modes (Beginner, Inter
mediate, and Expert)
- Pre-installed high power 50mm EDF unit for 4S
- High torque brushless motor
-Two-piece plug-in wing design with carbon fiber wing joiner
- Large battery compartment for easy battery installation/removal before and
after flights’
- Easy to assemble, low parts count.
- Factory-finished with a vivid paint scheme and detailed graphics
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CONTENTS
1. Fuselage
2. Canopy
3. Main wing set
4. Vertical fin
5. Horizontal stabilizer
6. Nose cone
7. Carbon fiber wing joiner
8. Pushrods
9. Double sided tape
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MAIN WING
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pass the supplied carbon fiber wing joiner through the fuselage
3. Repeat Step #2 for the left wing.
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2. Install the right wing onto the fuselage and connect the wing servo lead. Then
gently push the wing against the fuselage until it hits the magnet on the wing
saddle. The servo lead should also be tucked nicely inside the groove in between
the wing and the fuselage. The built-in magnet wing locking system on the wing
saddle will hold the wing securely.
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
1. Get the Left/Right stabilizer parts ready. Apply foam safe glue to the root of the
stabilizer and install the left hand side stab onto the fuselage tail as shown.
2. Repeat the above steps for the right-hand side horizontal stabilizer.
3. View the model from the front, ensure the left and right horizontal stabilizer are
installed correctly like the picture shown below. Check this frequently as the glue dries.
VERTICAL FIN
Apply a thin layer of foam safe glue to the vertical fin and install it onto the
fuselage as shown.
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View the model once again from the front, the vertical fin should be
perpendicular to the main wing. Check frequently as the glue dries.
NOSE CONE
YOUR F -16 B UILD I S N OW COM PLETE
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Glue into place the nose cone

C OF G POSIT ION
The C of G is 48-53 mm from the wings leading edge. For first flights we
recommend you use the forward measurement. Once you get used to the
model you can then move it back, do not though exceed the most rearward
measurement.
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F-16 ORX FLIGHT
STABILISATION SYSTEM
FEAT URES
• Integrated with a 32bit MCU and a 6 axis digital gyro for ultra fast flight control
response.
• The ORX stabilisation device is tuned specifically to a particular model for the
best flying performance.
• Supports PWM, PPM and SBUS. Auto-detect.
• Supports 3 different flight modes (Beginner, Intermediate and Expert)
CH AN NEL INPUT
Flight mode (a 3-way toggle switch should be assigned for flight mode selection)
PWM input: Ch 1. Aileron, Ch 2.Elevator, Ch 3 Throttle, and Ch 5 Flight mode
(a 3-way toggle switch should be assigned for flight mode selection)
PPM input: Plug the flight mode/SBUS/PPM channel input plug into your
receiver which supports PPM out. Here is the Ch assignment and shown as
follow. Ch 1. Aileron, Ch 2. Elevator, and Ch 3 Throttle. Ch 5 (a 3-way toggle
switch should be assigned for flight mode selection)
SBUS input: Plug the Flight mode/SBUS/PPM channel input plug into a receiver
which supports SBUS. CH 5 (a 3-way toggle switch should be assigned for flight
mode selection)
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PUSHROD LI NKAGES SETUP
Connect the ORX via one of the PWM/PPM/SBUS inputs of your chosen
receivers. Connect a 4S Li-Po battery pack and switch on your TX to prepare to
set the throws of the control surfaces. Ensure the servo horns on all servo
output shafts are perpendicular to servo cases, and all control surfaces are
perfectly level. Reset all electronic trims on your TX to the centre position and
remove any Dual Rates/End points settings, leave them at 100% and expo at
0%. There are two sets of pushrods which come with the kit. The shorter ones
are used for ailerons and the longer ones are used for elevators. Install the
supplied longer pushrod to the right-hand side elevator servo horn and use the
third hole from the top as shown. Then repeat the above steps for the elevator
servo on the left-hand side. If you are happy with the above setup, you may
start to set up aileron control surfaces. Install the supplied shorter pushrod to the
right-hand side aileron servo horn and use the forth hole from the top as shown.
Then repeat the above steps to install the pushrod linkage on the left-hand side.
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TX AND ORX STABILISATION
DEVICE SETUP
Note: If you wish to set up Expo/Dual rates on the elevator and aileron
channels to meet your flying style, you must set them only under the
Intermediate and Expert flight mode.
SWITCH ON T HE TX
Place your F-16 50mm EDF on level ground. Plug in your battery flight pack and let
it sit still, during this time the plane is in auto self-calibration mode. The LED light on
the stabilization device will keep flashing rapidly for 3-6 secs, then the light will
remain solid. In the mean time the aileron, and elevator control surfaces will move
up/ down and left/right 3 times to indicate the self-calibration is successful.
When the self calibration has been carried out the stabilization system is still
not in ready mode. Now check to see if all the control surfaces are in a
neutral position. If not, please adjust the push-rod clevises to ensure all the
control surfaces are neutral before flight, then cycle the battery power to
store this setup.
After all these setup procedure have been completed, plug in the battery once
again and wait until all the control surfaces move up/down and left/right 3
times to confirm the self- calibration before flight.
At this point the gyro is not in ready mode until you give the throttle a short
blip 10-15% in order to switch on the stabilization system. Check that the gyro
responds accordingly to the plane when being tilted up/down in pitch,
left/right in roll.
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LED INDICAT ION STATUS
To arm the stabilization system you need to open the throttle to a low setting for 1
or 2 seconds then close the throttle. Now pick the model up and check to see if it is
in beginners mode or advanced mode. To do this move the nose up and down and
watch the elevator servo movement. If it's in beginners mode the servo will move
quite a bit, in advanced mode the servo will move less. Set the stabilization system
into beginners mode then check that it is working correctly by doing the following
test. Roll the aircraft to the right, the left aileron should go up, and the right down.
Roll the aircraft to the left, and the right aileron should go up, and the left down.
Move the nose down, and the elevator should go up, move the nose up, and the
elevator should go down. If all works correctly then you are ready to fly.
• LED light off (No radio signal)
• LED light turns solid (Beginner mode)
• LED light flashes quickly (Intermediate mode)
• LED light flashes slowly (Expert mode)
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Aileron
(Roll)
Elevator
(Pitch)
Roll Left: Move the aileron stick to the left, the left aileron should go up.
Roll Right: Move the aileron stick to the right, the right aileron should go up.
Pitch Up: Move the elevator stick down, the elevatorsshould go up.
Pitch Down: Move the elevator stick up, the elevatorsshould go down.
RC CON TROL

1. You now need to check that the gyro is functioning correctly.
2. Move the gyro switch down into the "Training Mode", this is the switch in the fully down position.
Now smartly roll the wings left and right, you should then see the ailerons moving in the opposite
direction to the rolling moment. Then smartly pitch the nose of the plane up and down, you should
then see the elevator servo moving the elevator in the opposite direction of the pitching. If you find
it difficult to see which way a surface is moving, gently hold the surface, then as you move the
model, you should be able to feel the servo moving in the opposite direction. When the gyro is in
"Training Mode" this limits the amount of roll, and pitch, you can subject the model to. You can put
a full control command in, and the model will only respond up to a certain angle. Also this mode
will self right the model if it starts to spiral out of control. Just let go of the sticks, close the throttle,
and the gyro will do the rest.
3. With the switch is in the middle position, "Gyro On" , perform the same actions as above, the
servos will still move but to a lesser degree. In this mode the gyro will still be assisting your flying
and helping smooth things out, but it does not limit the roll, and pitch angles, nor will it self right as
quickly. In this mode you will be able to perform simple aerobatics when you are ready.
4. Now put the switch into the "Gyro Off" position, now when you perform this test, the servos
should not move at all. So in this mode you will get no gyro assist at all, this mode is only for
experienced fliers.
5. Once these checks are complete, leave the transmitter switched on and disconnect the flight
battery. Once the battery has been disconnected you can then turn off the transmitter. Never have
the flight battery plugged in and the transmitter switched off, this is dangerous.
6. So a quick recap on the switching on, switching off process. Always switch the transmitter on
first and check that the switches, trims and throttle stick are in their correct positions, only then
plug in the flight battery. Once you have finished testing or flying, disconnect the flight battery first,
and only then switch off the transmitter.
GYRO CONTROL
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The battery is not fully charged.
Elevator servo is reversed.
C G too far backwards.
Charge the battery.
Change servo direction via Tx.
Move battery
1. Transmitter/Receiver batteries
are flat.
Problem Cause Solution
Motor does not
Batteries not fully
charged.
Transmitter battery low.
Motor not connected.
The motor is damaged.
Receiver is not bound to Tx.
ESC in set-up mode.
Control surfaces
not moving with
stick input
Model does not
fly straight
Model does not
climb well
Limited adio
range
1. Charge/replace batteries.
Model moves
backwards
Charge the batteries.
Install a charged battery.
Check connection
between the ESC and motor.
Replace motor.
Consult adio manual and
go through bind procedure
again.
Hold model and move
throttle to full position then
back down to idle.
1. The servo lead is connected
to Rx incorrectly.
2. The servo is damaged.
Make sure the servo leads
are connect properly.
Replace servo.
Control surfaces not
centered.
C G is not in the correct
position.
1. Adjust the trims on the
transmitter.
2. Re-position LiPo as
suggested.
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TROUBLE SHOOT ING
1. Fan is running backwards. 1. Swap any 2 motor wires over
that go to the ESC.

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REPLACEM ENT SPARE PARTS
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Canopy/Battery Hatch
SKU: 9306000573-0
Horizontal Stabilizers
SKU: 9306000574-0
Vertical Stabilizer
SKU: 9306000575-0
Carbon Wing Spar
SKU: 9306000576-0
Pushrod Set
SKU: 9306000577-0
Fan Unit w/Motor
SKU: 9306000578-0

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