J. Perkins F/A 18E Super Hornet Manual de usuario
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Contents
Guarantee/Warranty .......................................................................... 2
Introduction........................................................................................ 3
Safety Instructions for Charging and Using Li-Poly Batteries ........... 3
Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 3
General Safety Statements ............................................................... 3
Contents List...................................................................................... 4
Additional Items Required ................................................................. 4
Assembling your model ..................................................................... 5
Midnight Flyers LED Position Lights................................................ 12
Recommended Control Throws....................................................... 12
Preight ........................................................................................... 12
Flying............................................................................................... 12
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Introduction
J Perkins are pleased to announce the eRC F-18E Super Hornet 90mm EDF that includes scale
electric retractable landing gear with suspension, 360 degree thrust vectoring nozzles and work-
ing position lights. A great deal of the assembly is pre-done for you. This is a radio ready jet that
only requires some simple assembly and the installation of the ight batteries and programming of
your radio equipment to be ready to y. Please read the instruction manual carefully to familiarise
yourself with all the steps before starting.
WARNING – THIS IS NOT A TOY! Radio controlled model aircraft are capable of inicting seri-
ous injury and/or property damage if not assembled, operated, and maintained in a competent and
safe manner. If you are not already experienced with radio controlled models, we strongly suggest
that you nd an experienced modeler to assist you.
In the UK, please observe the principles of safety as outlined by the governing body for model y-
ing, the British Model Flying Association (BMFA). www.bmfa.org
Completely read through this manual before starting construction.
Safety Instructions for Charging and Using Li-Poly Batteries
• Do not put the battery on, or near anything, that can catch re when charging.
• Always charge the battery on a non-ammable base i.e. a metal tray.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not use, or leave, the battery nearby a re, stove or heated place.
• Do not immerse the battery in water or seawater, do not get it wet.
• Do not charge the battery near a re or under the blazing sunlight.
• Do not drive a nail into the battery, strike it with hammer or apply excessive weight to the battery.
• Do not impact or throw the battery.
Safety Precautions
1. Please do not change any part of the plane without checking with J Perkins (Dist) Ltd. You will be responsible for
any damages caused by these changes.
2. Your ying area should be wide-open and free of obstacles. Never y near highways, railways, airports, power
lines or in residential areas.
3. To avoid personal injury, never y your model near or facing people, or throw the plane in their direction.
4. Do not y your model outdoors in winds over 3MPH.
5. Never dispose of batteries or parts of your model in a re as it could lead to an explosion and personal injury.
General Safety Statements
1. This aircraft is not a toy. It has been designed for the experienced modeller and pilot. You are responsible not to
cause damage to other’s personal property or cause personal injury.
2. This model is designed for use by modelers age 14 and over. This model is not recommended for unsupervised
modellers under 16 years of age.
3. Never use the model or associated electronics in damp or rainy conditions.
4. This material from which this model is made can be damaged by excessive heat. Keep your model away from
excessive heat or out of direct sunlight for extended time periods or it can become warped and affect the ight
performance of the model.
5. Never leave the battery connected while the model is unattended. Accidental operation can occur and cause
personal injury.
6. Before operating the model, make sure to turn on the radio system and check the functions before beginning
ight.
7. Always make sure the throttle at the transmitter has been moved to the low or off position before connecting the
motor battery.
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Before starting, use the contents list to take an inventory and make sure it is complete. If any
parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, contact your local model shop where you
purchsed the item.
Contents List
Fuselage
Battery Hatch
Retractable Main Landing Gear and Wheels
Retractable Nose Wheel and Gear Door (pre-installed)
Brushless Outrunner Motor installed in 90mm Fan (pre-installed)
85A Speed Control w/5A Switch Mode BEC and Genuine Deans Ultra Plugs
Wings with Navigation lights (pre-installed) and Carbon Spars
Vertical Tails with Navigation Lights (pre-installed)
Dual 360 Degree Thrust Vectoring Nozzles (pre-installed)
Bombs and Drop Tanks
Additional Items Required
7-channel Aircraft Radio w/ Receiver (minimum), Computer radio recommended.
Two 3-cell or one 6-cell, 3700mAh Lipo Batteries with Deans Ultra Connectors
Dedicated Lithium Battery Charger (Balance Charger Recommended)
5-minute Epoxy Glue
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers and Hobby Knife
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Assembling your model
1. This manual will help you assemble your
F-18E. Let’s start with the installation of
the main wing panels. Apply an even coat
of 5-minute epoxy to the slot for the car-
bon rod in the wing and fuselage and the
root of the wing panel.
2. Press the wing into position on the fuse-
lage side.
3. Check the alignment of the wing with
the fuselage and wipe off any epoxy that
squeezes out. A small amount of rubbing
alcohol on a paper towel works well.
4. Make sure to check the alignment on the
top of the wing to fuselage joint and wipe
off any excess epoxy. Hold in position until
the epoxy sets. Repeat this process for
the other main wing. We recommend that
you epoxy one wing panel at a time.
5. Plug in the servo connector and the wing
tip light. Please match the polarity. On the
servo connection, the orange wire match-
es with the white wire on the plug that
exits the fuselage.
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6. Feed the connected plugs into the fuse-
lage and carefully push the wires into the
slot in the wing and fuselage.
7. Locate the full ying elevators and mount-
ing hardware.
8. Attach the plastic keeper to the elevator
rod.
9. Attach the elevator to the fuselage using
the supplied wood screws.
10. Connect the elevator linkage and install
the foam cover using a contact adhesive.
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11. Install the nose cone using foam safe CA
glue, 5-minute epoxy, or contact adhesive.
12. Locate the Vertical Fins and connect the
lights with the plugs making sure to match
the polarity.
13. Use 5-minute epoxy to install the Vertical
Fins. Be sure to push the light wires all
the way into the fuselage so they do not
interfere with the t the Vertical Fins.
14. To install the drop tanks, push them into
the matching tabs on the bottom of the
wing. They are removable for transpor-
tation. You may glue the tanks on for a
tighter t.
15.Connect your 7-channel receiver to the
servo wires at the rear of the cockpit open-
ing.
16.Ailerons = Ail
17.Elevator = Ele
18.Rudder = Vector 3 and Steering
19.Gear = Retractable Landing Gear
20.Throttle = Throttle
21.Flap (Aux1) = Vector 1
22.Aux = Vector 2
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23.The battery installs under the hatch and
is held in place with the pre-installed hook
and loop fasteners.
24.Use two 3-cell 3700mAh packs or a single
6-cell 3700mAh pack and plug into the Se-
ries Deans connectors. Leave the jumper
plug attached if using a single 6-cell bat-
tery.
25. A 7-channel computer radio is required to
y the F-18E. The following instructions
are for the Spektrum DX-7 transmitter with
the Spektrum AR7000 receiver. Make
sure your screen matches the photos.
26.From the INPUT SELECT screen, inhibit
AUX2 and FLAP.
27. From the WING TYPE screen, Make sure
all selections are OFF
28.In the D/R SWITCH SELECT screen
select INDIVID. This sets all the control
surfaces onto their own D/R switch.
29.The image to the right shows the positions
for servo reversing. Select REVERSING
SW from the radio menu and set channels
2 and 3 to reverse (REV). All other chan-
nels will be in the (NORM) position.
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30.From the D/R & EXPO screen, select the
AILE function. Set the dual rate switch for
the ailerons to the “0” POSITION. Set the
EXPO for +30 % to make the Ailerons less
responsive in roll around the stick center.
Set the D/R to 100%.
31.From the D/R & EXPO screen, select the
AILE function. Set the dual rate switch for
the ailerons to the “1” POSITION. Set the
EXPO for +20 % to make the Ailerons less
responsive in roll around the stick center.
Set the D/R to 65%.
32.From the D/R & EXPO screen, select the
ELEV function. Set the dual rate switch
for the elevator to the “0” POSITION. Set
the EXPO for +30 % to make the elevators
less responsive in pitch around the stick
center. Set the D/R to 100%.
33. From the D/R & EXPO screen, select the
ELEV function. Set the dual rate switch
for the elevator to the “1” POSITION. Set
the EXPO for +20 % to make the elevators
less responsive in pitch around the stick
center. Set the D/R to 50%.
34. From the D/R & EXPO screen, select the
RUDD function. Set the dual rate switch
for the elevator to the “0” POSITION. Set
the EXPO for +20 % to make the rudder
less responsive around the stick center.
Set the D/R to 100%.
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35.Select PROG.MIX1 from the radio menu.
Set the mix for ELEV to FLAP. Make sure
that the rates are both at -100% and that
the switch is set to MIX. There should be
no offset for this mix.
36.Select PROG.MIX2 from the radio menu.
Set the mix for ELEV to AUX2. Make sure
that the rates are both at +100% and that
the switch is set to MIX. There should be
no offset for this mix.
37. Select PROG.MIX3 from the radio menu.
Set the mix for AILE to FLAP. Make sure
that the rates are both at -100% and that
the switch is set to ON. There should be
no offset for this mix.
38. Select PROG.MIX4 from the radio menu.
Set the mix for AILE to AUX2. Make sure
that the rates are both at -100% and that
the switch is set to ON. There should be
no offset for this mix.
39. On LOW RATES the Ailerons should
move 1/2” in both directions. The Thrust
Vector units should move in the same
direction as the Ailerons.
NOTE: When the Ailerons are in their neutral
position the Thrust Vector Nozzles should be
in their neutral positions also. If they are not
you must adjust them mechanically by screw-
ing or unscrewing the ball link connector to
achieve a neutral position.
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