Spin Master RC F-16 User Manual

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Scramble the Air Hogs™ RC F-16 Falcon™ in park sorties to protect the
skies. The Air Hogs™ RC F-16 Falcon™ is a fully licensed Fighter Jet
from Lockheed Martin. Follow these instructions to quickly develop your
pilot skills to become a Fighter Ace that dominates the skies.
ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FLYING!

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INSTRUCTIONS

Check to make sure
contents are complete:

1 Air Hogs™

RC F-16 Falcon™
1 Charger/Flight Controller
1 Decal Sheet

Antenna

Main Wing

F-16 FALCON™

ON/OFF Switch

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery compartment

door.

2. Install six AA 1.5 Volt alkaline batteries (not included) as

shown. Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative (-)
polarities with the corresponding markings inside the battery
compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment door and re-tighten the screw.

IMPORTANT TIP: TURN YOUR CONTROLLER ON TO
ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY.
THE RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CONTROLLER
SHOULD TURN RED.

Fuselage

Canopy

1

Battery

Compartment

Door

2

Six ‘AA’

1.5 Volt

Alkaline

Batteries

Controller

Charger ON

Charge

Nozzle

Storage

Directional

Charging

Light

ON

Toggle

CHARGER/FLIGHT

CONTROLLER

Antenna

Charge

Button

The F-16 Falcon™

has preinstalled

rechargeable

Compartment

batteries in the

plane’s fuselage.

IMPORTANT BATTERY IMFORMATION

REQUIRED BATTERIES: Plane includes rechargeable battery pack.

Charger/Flight Controller takes six ‘AA’ 1.5 Volt batteries (not included).
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only

batteries recommended in the instruction sheet. Be careful to
install the batteries with the correct polarity, as indicated.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.

• Battery installation should be done by an adult.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before
being charged (if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision (if removable).

ONLY USE DOCKING STATION CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH THE AIR HOGS™ RC F-16 FALCON™.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCE TO CHARGE THE AIR HOGS™ RC F-16 FALCON™.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are
not to be mixed

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely
affect the performance.

CAUTION: Plane contains rechargeable cells(s). If fluid leaks
from plane avoid contact with eyes and dispose of plane.

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Battery

Charger/Flight Controller

CHARGING YOUR AIRPLANE

IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION: Charge the plane’s internal batteries for 4 minutes. Note: If you notice your

flight time decreasing over time, you may increase the charge time up to 8 minutes for better performance. Never charge
more than 8 minutes or you may burn out the batteries.

1. Push
the
planes
ON/OFF
switch to

OFF.

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2. Open

the charge
nozzle
access door
and remove
the charge
nozzle.

2

3. Insert

the charge
nozzle all
the way
into the
planes
charger
port.

3

NOTE: If controller is

in ON position with
plane on charger
the LED will be off to
tell user nothing is
happening.

STORING
CHARGE
NOZZLE

When finished
charging the
plane, store the
charge nozzle
as shown.

4. Turn
controller OFF,
charger ON.

Charge

Nozzle

4

1. Location – Always fly your F-16 Falcon™ in a wide open
grassy area that is free of buildings, trees, overhead wires,
and other obstructions. Do not fly near people or animals.

2. Weather – Do not fly your plane if the temperature is less than

45°F/7°C or above 104°F/40°C.

3. Wind Conditions – Avoid flying your plane in windy conditions,
because winds may overpower the plane and make it difficult to
control.

FLYING INSTRUCTIONS

5. The red light

will blink to
indicate charging
is occurring.
When the red light
stops blinking, the
plane is fully
charged.

PRE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK

5

1

Move the
ON/OFF switch
on the charger/
flight controller
to the ON
position.

Uncoil the plane’s antenna.

3

Ensure that the antenna is

straight to have the optimal

control of the plane.

Do not pull or yank on
the fragile antenna.

It can be loosened or

lost by using

strong force.

2

Extend
the
antenna
all the
way.

4

Push
the
planes
ON/OFF
switch
to ON.

5

Launch the
plane against
the wind.

Ensure that
the plane
is parallel to
the ground level.

When preparing for take-off,
check the direction of the wind.

Always toss your plane against
the wind for the best take off and
flight results.

TIP: The wind will blow against
your face, if you are facing the
correct direction.