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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.
