Tamjets F-16 EDF User manual

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1:12 Scale F-16 EDF
Specification:
Length: 54”
Wingspan: 42”
Weight: 8 lbs to 8.75 lbs
Radio: 5-6 channel
Fan size: 90mm
Lipo: 8-12s
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Table of Contents
Follow all the steps as photos showing in CD
Step 1: Reinforcement wing former .......................................................................Page 2
Step 2: Glue in plywood block to support wing spars
(It very important to do this task)...............................................................Page 4
Step 3: Laminate gear door hinges with 5-6oz fiberglass .........................................Page
Step 4: Cut out gear doors, install gear doors and air cylinders................................Page
Step 5: Install retract and route airline ......................................................................Page
Step 6: Install front inlet ducting ...............................................................................Page
Step 7: Install elevator stabs, servos and CF push rod ..............................................Page
Step 8: Install ventral fins and glue in vertical fin ...................................................Page
Step 9: Fan wood former install ...............................................................................Page
Step 10: Exhaust tube and fan install ........................................................................Page
Step 11: Retract and door closing valve....................................................................Page
Step 12: Glue canopy and install cockpit ..................................................................Page
Step 13: Hook up Rx and batteries............................................................................Page
Step 14: Set up control throw and C.G
(Central Gravity locate 4.25” behind wing leading edge)...........................Page
Pre-check all the control surface and test your fan prior to the maiden flight.
This EDF F-16 doing well over 160 mph with hot DS-51 fan set up.
Manage your throttle for longer flight time. This F-16 had good glide ratio and it help to
slow it down by kept the nose high angle approach for landing.
Good luck with your maiden flight and enjoy high performance EDF jet.

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Step 1
Reinforce Wing Former
Hysol Carbon Doublers
Carbon Doubler Installed

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Step 1
Ply Doubler Installed

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Step 2
Wing Brace Support
Cut Out Scrap ¼” Ply
Drill 8mm hole
You will want a snug fit when you slide it onto the spar

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Step 2
Hysol to the inside wing root
This will stiffen up the wing for High “G” loads

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Step 6
Front Inlet Installation
Inlet Installed

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Step 6
Drill & Tap for Set Screw

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Step 6
Use scrap ply for inlet retainer
This will prevent the inlet from being pulled back under high acceleration
Inlet Secured

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Step 7
Elevator Stabs & Pushrod Installation
Clean Pushrods and End caps with alcohol
Hysol one End cap on each pushrod and let dry
Attach pushrod to stab & tape in a neutral position
Attach pushrod end caps to servos in neutral position
Mark and cut push rods to length
Glue servo side end on pushrods
Hysol End caps

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Step 7
Drill hole in fuse to tighten aluminum horn

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Step 8
Install Ventral Fins
Drill holes in fuse for fin screws
Locate & cut slits
for the fins

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Step 8

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Step 10
Exhaust Tube and Fan Install
Make a paper template to size
Place template over Mylar sheet and cut to size

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Step 10
Roll Mylar and temporarily tape large end to fan
Slide the exhaust plywood piece over the small end
Tape each end of the tube for a snug fit
Remove plywood piece from the small end and remove from it from
the fan
Tape the
seem
inside and
out

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Step 10
Make a cut out for your motor wires on the Mylar Tube
Center tube onto the fan
Insert motor with tube into the fuse

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Step 10
Check that your motor and tube are aligned
Install exhaust outlet cover with ply support

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Step 12
Install canopy & cockpit floor
Trim cockpit floor so that it slides into the canopy base

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Step 14
C.G. and Control Throws
C.G. is 4.25” back from wing leading edge at the wing root
Set throws as described in the above photo