Skymaster ARF F-18 Instructions Manual 

first: Take out the front servos mount, 

install front fuel tank before installing nose cone

connect nose cone to fuselage by 6 screw  

install main gear with setup air pipes for air breaks for the main gear

install nose gear with after connecter

setup the two screws for both rudder fins
When you place the rudder fin in the fuselage, please make sure you use thread lock or a spring washer to set the screw in tightly.  Also, make sure you check the screw regularly to ensure that the rudder does not come loose.  Please keep in mind, if the rudder is even slightly loose, it could cause flutter and serious damage on the plane.  

install two servos for the Elevator

We suggest use of the Futaba # 9204. (#9151) or JR # 8425 (#8511 or 8611) servos for the elevator

　elevator shafts and servo arms must be installed first (make sure that there is a minimal lateral movement) and after which the servos mounts can be installed (included in the kit).

connect both push-pull rods for elevator servos control (the F-18 kit  includes 2 rods for Elevators)

set-up elevator function for up / down movement for each to between 40 mm ~ 45 mm

 Glue the 6 Hinges for Ailerons with Flaps

Glue the servos mounts for the Aileron servos and cut the hole then glue for Rudder Horns 

all Servo mounts must add glued Balsa for Strong more

Note:  Please make sure the servo is secured to the mount.  The servo mount base should have enough surface area to hold it.  If you only glue the servo mount directly to the wing surface without additional support may cause the whole thing to rip off in extreme conditions.  This will cause serious damage to your plane such as fluttering.
 We suggest you use a thin plywood or layer of fiberglass to increase the base surface space before you glue the servo mount.. 

connect both push-pull rods for Aileron servos control (the F-18 kit  includes 2 rods for Ailerons)

install the aileron servos, We suggest use of the JR # 3421servos for the ailerons

before install two servos for both Flaps must be set up your RC system for Flaps Function

　We suggest use of the Futaba # 9204. (#9151) or JR # 8425 (#8511 or 8611) servos for the Flaps

The new designed Flaps system very simple for set up your wings and no any Rods on out side 

If you do not want to use the new Flaps system, you will need to cut the holes for install the Flaps servos

that Rods will be on out side. 

first: Take out the cross spar for install both Fuel Tanks 

setup fuel pipe with "T" fitting for connect to both fuel tanks with over follow 

make the by-pass holes to fasten the dual wall tail pipe

The tail flange has two brackets. Mark and drill holes in the brackets so they line-up with the holes in the right / left by-pass holes.

make sure the engine is on the center line and adjust the engine position fore and aft as necessary

setup the top cover for by-pass and set up the cross spar

setup the front servo and make two piano wires control to the nose gear

install the retracts control servo with break control servo, install two (2) valves for jet engine with the fuel pump

If you want to make a cockpit detail for F-18, that do not install the full front servo mount,
 you must be cutting to half mount for install servos to the after space,

install two batteries into nose cone for CG balance

set-up ailerons function for up / down movement for each to between 12 mm ~ 18 mm

set-up elevator function for up / down movement for each to between 40 mm ~ 45 mm

set-up Flaps function for down movement 20mm~ 25mm for Talk off

set-up Flaps function for down movement 60mm  for Landing

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