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.
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FLYING!
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Charging
Light
Propeller
Controller ON
Antenna
Charger ON
Fuselage
Canopy
INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna
Charge
Nozzle
Storage
Check to make sure
contents are complete:
Directional
Toggle
Charge
Button
1 Air Hogs™
RC F-16 Falcon™
1 Charger/Flight Controller
1 Decal Sheet
Main Wing
ON/OFF Switch
CHARGER/FLIGHT
CONTROLLER
F-16 FALCON™
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery compartment
door.
1
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.
Battery
Compartment
Door
3. Replace the battery compartment door and re-tighten the screw.
2
–
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.
+
Six ‘AA’
1.5 Volt
Alkaline
Batteries
–
+
–
+
3
The F-16 Falcon™
has preinstalled
rechargeable
batteries in the
plane’s fuselage.
Battery
Compartment
Charger/Flight Controller
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.
• 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
• 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 • Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely
being charged (if removable).
affect the performance.
CAUTION: Plane contains rechargeable cells(s). If fluid leaks
from plane avoid contact with eyes and dispose of plane.
• 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™.
CONTROLLING THE AIRPLANE
CONTROL
REVERSAL
When the
plane is flying
towards you,
the controls
are reversed!
RIGHT TURN
Move the directional
toggle RIGHT.
LEFT TURN
Move the direction
toggle LEFT.
For example, to make
the plane move left,
move the toggle switch
to the right.
Just imagine that you
are in the pilot’s seat!
ONCE THE PLANE HAS LANDED
Pull the
controller
button down
to the
Once, the propellers
stop spinning turn the
plane OFF.
To ACCELERATE upwards,
push the direction
toggle upwards.
OFF
position.
REPAIRS
To LAND, select a soft grassy
area, and pull the direction
toggle downward.
If the wings
on your
plane get
damaged
they can
be easily
repaired with
clear tape
as shown.
USING THE RUDDER
USE IF:
USE IF:
1. You are having trouble
turning right.
1. You are having trouble
turning left.
2. The plane seems to
constantly turn right.
2. The plane seems to
constantly turn left.
After each flight, store the plane in the
package to prevent damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Red Charging Light is
not blinking.
1. Charge Nozzle is not installed all the way.
1. Insert the Charge Nozzle all the way into the Charge
port.
Engines will not start.
1. Plane is not fully charged.
1. Charge the plane following “CHARGING YOUR
AIRPLANE” instructions.
2. Turn plane OFF and back ON to reset.
3. If plane was left on for more than 15 minutes and not
used, it automatically shuts off. To reset, turn plane OFF
then ON again.
2. Electric motor safety protection.
3. Electric battery safety protection.
No Control.
1. No batteries in charger/flight controller or
low battery power.
1. Replace the batteries in the charger/flight controller
following the “BATTERY INSTALLATION” instructions.
2. Gently uncoil the plane’s antenna all the way.
2. Airplane antenna is not fully extended all
the way.
3. Flight controller antenna not fully extended.
4. IT IS A WINDY DAY
3. Extend the silver flight controller antenna all the way.
4. DO NOT FLY ON WINDY DAYS. WIND MAY
OVERPOWER YOUR PLANE’S ENGINES AND YOU
WILL BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE PLANE.
Plane turns in the
wrong direction.
1. Plane is flying toward you and you have
not reversed the way you use the throttle.
1. See the control reversal instruction section page 3.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep plane clear from face and eyes. Keep fingers away from moving propeller(s). Do not launch at people or animals. Use caution:
make sure people know you are playing with AIR HOGS™. Recommended for use in wide open grassy areas. Do not fly near
overhead wires. Do not use F-16 Falcon™ during electrical storms. Point plane away from face when launching. Use only the docking
station charger included in this package. Use only the controller included in this package. Use alkaline batteries only.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON TOP OF YOUR PLANE. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PLANE UPSIDE DOWN
RESTING ON ITS WING TIPS. IF YOU DO EITHER OF THESE THINGS, THEY MAY CAUSE THE FOAM TO DEFORM AND
THE WINGS TO BECOME MISSHAPEN. IF THIS HAPPENS,YOUR PLANE MAY NOT FLY. TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OF YOUR
F-16 FALCON™, BE CAREFUL TO STORE THE PLANE IN THE FOAM BOX IT CAME IN AND NEVER STORE THE PLANE IN
AN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION.
WARRANTY
Spin Master Ltd. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product is thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment and is guaranteed to be
free of factory defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase.
In the event of such a defect within the warranty period, Spin Master Ltd., at our sole option, will repair or replace the product or provide you with another
product of equal value. Repair or replacement shipment is free of charge. Shipping replacement may take 2 to 6 weeks depending on customer’s location.
In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, please call the toll-free number listed below many problems can be solved in this
manner. If necessary, you will be instructed to return the defective part or unit, packed securely, postage prepaid and insured by customer, to the address
below. Enclose your name, address, dated sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the defect. There may be an additional handling charge if you send the
entire toy.
This warranty is valid if and only if the product has been operated in accordance with the instructions. This warranty does not cover worn
or defective batteries, damage resulting from neglect, unauthorized modification, accident, misuse, abuse, any action or omission which
constitutes a deviation from the instructions or from the use of accessories or parts not manufactured by Spin Master Ltd. If the product is returned without a
dated sales receipt the product is excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Spin Master Ltd.’s liability for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, negligent design, negligent manufacturing, failure to warn, for defects
in design, material or workmanship, under any statute, consumer protection legislation, or any regulations passed thereunder, or for absolutely any other poten-
tial cause of action or absolutely any other basis upon which liability might otherwise be found, is strictly
limited, without exception, to repair or replacement of the product, at our sole option, and in absolutely no event shall we be responsible for
incidental, consequential, resultant or contingent damages of absolutely any type, whatsoever, whether these damages were caused or incurred by our breach
of contract or negligence or by any other cause, whatsoever. If any provision of this WARRANTY, EXCLUSION, DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
CLAUSE is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, such invalidity or unenforceable
provision will attach only to such provision or part thereof and the remaining part of such provision and all other provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Spin Master Ltd. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
If you have a problem, Please contact our Customer Care Center below for help.
Contains NiMH battery
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future reference. Please remove all packaging
material before giving to children. Conforms to
safety standards ASTM F963-03, EN71 regulatory
requirements. MADE IN CHINA.
pack. Battery pack
must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
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