BVM PNP F-16 1:5 Scale

Includes NEW BVM branded Servos

First shown at Florida Jets 2016, this new BVM offering was honored with a "Special Recognition Award" for a new product. This is a "Go Fly" jet with lots of features similar to the BVM, 1/6th F-16, Cougar and YAK-130.

It's light weight is one of those special feature

Dustin accomplished the airshow flight at Florida Jets and Greg Arnette has since logged dozens of flights on this sample to help BVM get it "right".

Specs:
Length 120" Wingspan 80"
Weight: 46 Lbs + fuel
Power: 200 - 220 Newtons
Flight Time: 9+ minutes

NOTE: This airplane full of Fuel and Smoke will meet the requirements for the AMA Large Model Airplane Program. Please click below for more information on the LMA1 Program.

https://www.modelaircraft.org/largemodelairplane

Clicking on the link above will take you from the BVM website to the AMA website.

Special Features Installed
Super Scale Undercarriage Raised Panel Details Smoke System BVM Hi-Flow Fuel System Afterburner Ring Sidewinder Tip Missiles	Servos (all) Central Control Unit for landing gear, doors, wheel brakes, and light systems BVM Air Fill Valve Scale Cockpit Tailpipe Fuse (shipped one piece, saves assembly time) Servo Operated Canopy

BVM Servos Now Installed in Models

BVM servos (32kg and 42kg) are now installed in our F-16 1:5 scale model.

The NEW BVM Servos offer a higher resolution than the previously installed servo's.

The 32kg & 42kg are HV, Digital, and Brushless.

Made by a well known manufacture in Taiwan.

Only available with a model purchase. Not available for individual sale.

		BLS 320 Specifications: Torque @ 7.4v - 32.0kg/444.4oz-in Speed @ 7.4v - 0.12 sec/60 deg Refresh Rate: 333Hz Motor Type: Brushless Resolution (4096)
		BLS 420 Specifications: Torque @ 7.4v - 42.0kg/583.3oz-in Speed @ 7.4v - 0.13 sec/60 deg Refresh Rate: 333Hz Motor Type: Brushless Resolution (4096)

Controls	QTY	Servo Type
Steering	1	32kg
Aileron	2	32kg
Flap
Rudder	1	32kg
Elevator	2	42kg
Canopy	1	42kg

BVM Instruction Manual

A 48 page, photo enhanced manual, guides you through the necessary steps to get the Falcon airworthy. Templates for setting control travels and C.G. placement along with a suggested first flight profile are provided to ensure your success.

Items Needed To Complete:
Available from BVM:

Recommended Accessories:

Pulse Ultra Batteries

You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list.

#V-WB 15 JET PILOT 15" Jet Pilot Modern $139.99

Details:

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Custom paint schemes are available for up to a cad$700.00 artwork, documentation and development fee.

There are many paint scheme options that are not currently on our site. We are working diligently to update the website with all the existing schemes. Please give us a call if you have a scheme in mind to see if it is already in our archive.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Paint Schemes:

#K9200-23 Blue Splinter	#K9200-31 Aggressor Green (Lizard)
#K9200-20 Dark Falcon
#K9200-18 Greek
#K9200-14 Texas Retro	#K9200-13 Singapore Knights
#K9200-10 Indiana ANG	#K9200-12 Alaska
# K9200-01 General Dynamics	# K9200-00 2-3 Tone Grey
# K9200-00-AR 2-3 Tone Grey Arkansas	# K9200-02 Navy Aggressor
# K9200-04 ThunderBird	#K9200-06 Edwards Chase
#K9200-07 Texas ANG	#K9200-08 Minute Men
#K9200-05 Israel

F-16 1:5 Scale Addendums

Airframe Directive (A.D.)
And other helpful notes

Canopy Adjustment
(8/2022)

The first thing you want to do is make sure the Servo moves the Canopy Arm to it's full downwards position. This will allow the forward locks to move as far forward as possible.

After you make sure the Canopy Arm is moving to its full downward position, remove the clevis from the back of the Locking Pin and allow the Locking Pin to slide all the way forward. You want to mark this with a color that is easy for you to see. I use a Red or Black sharpie to do this. This will become your visual reference to make sure the Locking Pins are completely closed. Now, hook the linkage back up and close the canopy and check your Locking pins.

As you can see when fully closed my Locking Pins are not all the way forward. I couldn't pull the Canopy back open, but they are not fully locked. So, lift the Canopy back up, remove the clevis from the Locking Pin and unthread the clevis to add length to the Actuating wire until the Lock moves to its full locking position. I do one side at a time until i get both sides locking perfectly.

This is the Canopy Locking Pins after adjustment. The spot that you marked with color should now touch once again as it did when the Clevis was off.

Canopy Locking Addendum
(11/2017)

Check that the servo arm does not stop short of full travel because it is touching the aft frame work. If it does, use a dremel carbide cutter to make a notch as shown. After the notch is made, you can see that the cable operated locking pins can move a bit further forward. This improves the locking pin engagement.

Canopy Retention
(10/2017)

Accumulation of manufacturing tolerances can lead to slight variances in the end products.

Cockpit Tub
Before Modification		After Modification

Trim off the small tabs at forward end of plastic cockpit tub. This will ensure that the tub does not slide aft and disengage the retention hooks.

See other addendums relative to the canopy operation.

Canopy
(02/2017)

Apply Z-42 (blue thread locker) to the exposed end of these 2 bolts. This precaution will keep the bolts from backing out of the aluminum fittings as the canopy is operated open and close.

Canopy
(10/2016)

Important Note: Do not rely on the servo operated latching mechanism to fully hold the Canopy down and locked. Always manually push down on the front of the Canopy Hatch as it lowers to insure that the 2 locking pins are fully engaged.

U.A.T. Check
(10/2016)

Inspect the U.A.T. to insure that there is clearance between the Main Wheel in the up position and the U.A.T.
It may be necessary to shim the U.A.T. up about 1/4”.

Customer Hotshots
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Dave Davis from Sarasota, Florida with his new 1:5 F-16.

Bruce Pennington from North Dakota recently visited BVM to take delivery of his new F-16 1:5 scale.

He is very happy with the scheme and can't wait to maiden it at Florida Jets 2022.

Chris Zonio with his BVM F-16 1:5 scale is ThunderBird's approved at the Greater Binghamton Airshow.

2021 Greater Binghamton Airshow - Chris Zonio's Thunderbird F-16 - YouTube

Tyson Dodd from LDU Aerosports in Australia is very happy with his BVM F-16 1:5 in the Venom scheme.

Juan Vidal from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico with his F-16 1:5 scale Venom scheme.

David Murray from St. Charles, IL with his BVM F-16's.

David says; "One F-16... Good Two... Better... Three..... Priceless!"