Freewing F 18E, A 18E Instruction Manual

Item No.: F1901

F/A 18E

Super Hornet

Vectored Thrust EDF Jet

Instruction Manual

The manual suit for every color shame of Freewing F/A-18 Super Hornet.

The manual only choose one color shame as an example.

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Catalogue

Main Specifitions

Product introduction..................................................1

Safety Precautions....................................................2

Installation.................................................................3

Control setting...........................................................7

Center of Gravity......................................................11

Thank you for purchasing for the Freewing F/A 18E
Super Hornet 90mm EDF that includes scale electric
retractable landing gear with suspension,360 degree
thrust vectoring nozzles and working position lights.A
great deal of the assembly is pre-done for you.This is a
receiver ready jet that only requires some simple
assembly and the installation of the flight batteries and
programming of your radio equipment to be ready to fly.
Please read the assembly manual carefully to familiarize
you with all the steps before starting.

Wingspan...................37-3/8" [ 950mm ]

Fuselage length.........52" [ 1320mm ]

Flight weight...............4-1/2 lB. [ <2100g ]

Wing Area..................387 sq.in.approx

EDF Fan....................90mm

Thrust........................84-1/2 oz.

Motor.........................

1700kv out-runner brushless motor.

Battery.......................6-cell,22.2V,3700mAh

30C Li-po Battery

Speed Control...........

85A ESC with 5A switch model BEC

Servos.......................9g 8pcs

Part s Includ ed

Regarding to the different of configuration, the spareparts also is different. Please refer accoring to the
following contents.

RTF
Contents include:

*Pre-painted fuselage
*Pre-painted canopy & nose cone
*Rudder
*Pre-painted Main wing set

*Pre-painted Drop tanks
*Retract landing gear
*LED flash light [pre-installed 7pcs]
*90mm EDF [pre-installed 1pcs]
*AB Glue
*85A ESC
*Out runner brushless motor
*Servo[8pcs]
*6-Cell Li-poly Battery 30C[1pcs]
*Parts bag
*Manual

ARF
Contents include:

*Pre-painted fuselage
*Pre-painted canopy
*nose cone
*Rudder
*Pre-painted Main wing set
*Pre-painted Drop tanks
*Retract landing gear
*LED flash light [pre-installed 7pcs]
*90mm EDF [pre-installed 1pcs]
*AB Glue
*Water sticker
*Parts bag
*Manual
Parts Included

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Read Before Flight

(general safety guidelines)

1. Before each flight,please check the aircraft
using the radio system.Check the operation of
all control surfaces and the motors to make sure
they are operating properly and that none of the
clevises or connectors are damaged.

2. This aircraft is not a toy!Its operation is quite
different from RC cars and RC bOATS.Before
flying,please read the suer manual carefully and
obey the regulation in order to enjoy a safe and
pleasant flight.

3. Before flying your model,make sure there are no
other pilots using the same frequency within 1.2
miles of your model if flying using a 72MHz radio
system.Please refrain from flying until you have
discussed who flies when so your plane does not
become damaged from stray radio signals.

4. If you find any parts included with this model
that are defective,contact Freewing or our dealers
before starting assembly.

Safety Instructions for Charging and

Using Li-Poly Batteries

* Do not put the battery on,or near anything,that
can catch fire when charging.
* Always charge the battery on a non-flammable
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 fire,
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 fire 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 Freewing.You will be
responsible for any damages caused by these
changes.

2. Your flying area should be wide-open and free
of obstacles.Never fly near highways,railways,
airports,power lines or in residential areas.

3. To avoid personal injury,never fly your model
near or facing people,or throw the plane in their
direction.

4. Do not fly your model in strong wings or severe
weather.

5. Do not allow loose objects,tools or body parts to
get near the intake of your model.Items can be
pulled in and can damage the model or cause
personal injury.

6. Never dispose of batteries or parts of your model
in a fire as it could lead on an explosion and
personal injury.

General Safety Statements

1. This aircraft is not a toy. It has been designed
for the experienced modeler and pilot.You are
responsible not to cause damage to other's
personal property or cause personal injury.

2. Please follow the instructions provided to build,
adjust and operate your model.Use caution not to
get hands,hair or other body parts near the fans.
Doing so could cause personal injury.

3. Freewing Model.and our dealers are not responsible
for any economic or law liability for any improper
usage or operation of this model.

4. This model is designed for use by modelers age
14 and over.This model is not recommended for
unsupervised modelers under 16 years age.

5. Never use the model or associated electronics in
damp or rainy conditions.

6. This model is made from EPS and Polystyrene,
which can be damaged by excessive heat.Keep
you model alway from excessive heat or out of
direct sunlight for extended time periods or it can
become warped and affect the flight performance
of the model.

7. Never attempt to catch your model while in flight.

8. Never leave the battery connected while the
model is unattended.Accidental operation can
occur and cause personal injury.

9. Before operating the model,make sure to turn on
the radio system and check the functions before
beginning flight.

10.Always make sure the throttle at the transmitter
has been moved to the low or off position before
connecting the motor battery.

Battery Precautions

* Do not use the battery if it is damaged or
deformed.
* Do not solder the motor leads directly to the
battery.
* Do not reverse charge or over discharge the
battery.
* Do not reverse charge or connect the battery in
reverse to the speed control.
* Do not connect the battery to the ordinary charger
socket or car cigarette jack.
* Do not use the battery for unspecified equipment.
* Do not touch the leaking battery directly.Wash
your skin or clothes with water if they come in
contact with a damaged battery.
* Do not mix the Li-Po battery with other un­ chargeable battery.
* Do not continue charging the battery over the
prescribed time.
* Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or
high-pressure container.
* Do not use an abnormal or damaged battery.
* Do not use or store a battery under the sunlight.
* Do not use the battery near any sources that
generate static electricity(over 64V).
* Do not charge the battery when the environmental
temperature is under 32 degrees or over 130
degrees.
* If you find the battery leaking smelling or
abnormal,stop using it.
* Keep the battery away from children.
* Use the specified charger and observe charging
requirement provided by the battery manufacturer.
* Parental supervision is required when charging or
operation is done by minors.
* Never discharge the battery at more than 25C and
never take the voltage lower than 12V as this will
damage the battery.
* For full flight time it is recommended to cycle the
battery a minimum of three cycles before use in
your model.
* Never charge the battery on a carpet floor as this
can cause a fire.

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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
carbon rod in the wing and fuselage and
the root of the wing panel.

2. Press the wing into position on the
fuselage 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.

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 [e-mail]

Install instruction

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5. Plug in the servo connector and the wing
tip light. Please match the polarity. On the
servo connection, the orange wire
matches with the white wire on the plug
that exits the fuselage.

6. Feed the connected plugs into the
fuselage and carefully push the wires into
the slot in the wing and fuselage.

7. Locate the full flying elevators and
mounting hardware.

8. Attach the plastic keeper to the elevator
rod.

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