User Manual
Introduction
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F-86 Sabre
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1.
This is not a toy! Operators should have some basic experience. Beginners should
operate only under the guidance of a professional instructor.
2.
Before beginning assembly, please read through the instructions and carefully follow them
throughout the build.
3.
Freewing and it's vendors will not be held responsible for any losses due to improper
assembly and operation.
4.
Model airplane operators must be at least 14 years of age.
5.
This airplane is made of EPO foam material, covered with surface spray paint. Don't use
chemicals to clean as it may cause damage.
6.
You should avoid flying in areas such as public places, areas with high voltage power
lines, nearby highways, airports or in other areas where laws and regulations clearly
prohibit flight.
7.
Do not fly in bad weather conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, etc...
8.
Lipo batteries should be properly stored in a fire proof container and be kept at a minimum
of 2M distance away from flammable or explosive materials.
9.
Damaged or scrap batteries must be properly discharged before disposal or recycling to
avoid spontaneous combustion and fire.
10.
At the Flying Field, properly dispose of any waste you have created, don't leave or burn
your waste.. Ensure that your throttle is in the low position and that your radio is turned on
before connecting the Lipo battery.
11.
Ensure that the throttle is in the lowest position and transmitter switch on, before
connecting a Lipo Battery to the ESC of the aircraft.
12.
Do not try to catch the airplane while in flight or during landing. Wait for the airplane to
come to a complete stop before handling.
Thank you for purchasing our first 80 mm EDF, the North American F-86 Sabre! Orignally designed and
intended for the Air Force in 1944 with the designation NA-134, the aircraft had straight wings and a rather fat
fuselage with an axial flow engine. Ultimately, the NA-134 went to the Navy as the XFJ-1 Fury, which was the
first fighter they had ever ordered from North American .
Shortly after WW II, the results of wind tunnel tests involving the ME 262 revealed that sweeping the wings
of a fighter would enable higher sub sonic speeds so it was decided to incorporate a 35 degree sweep to the
wings of the XP-86, thus turning an okay jet into the most sensational jet of the decade. The Navy eventually
saw the tremendous potential of the redesigned wings and canceled it's order for the straight winged FJ-1 in
favor of a swept wing version, called the FJ-2.
The Sabre eventually went through several different variants, incorporated things such as power boost and
'artificial feel' systems, an 'all-flying tail' and was the first fighter to use supersonic air missiles.
The F-86 Sabre you have purchased is a great scale model loaded with details in its design and, most
importantly, great flight
characteristics, to fly one is to love one. Although recommended for an intermediate
pilot, many pilots transitioning from 1400 mm
warbirds to jets have found this to be an excellent first jet.
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