Overview
The FMS 64MM F-16 Control Horn in Blue Angels livery is a precision replacement component designed to upgrade and enhance the handling performance of your RC jet aircraft. This essential spare part is manufactured by FMS Hobby, a recognised leader in high-quality RC aeroplane components and systems. Whether you're a seasoned RC plane enthusiast flying competition-grade jets or a hobbyist looking to maintain and repair your beloved aircraft, this control horn set offers the reliability and precision engineering you expect from FMS products available to RC enthusiasts across the UK.
Control horns are critical components in any RC aeroplane's control system, directly affecting how responsive and accurate your aircraft responds to servo inputs from your transmitter. The 64MM specification indicates the size of this control horn, making it compatible with a specific range of FMS F-16 models and similar aircraft requiring this standard size. The Blue Angels colour scheme not only looks stunning in flight but also helps with aircraft visibility during outdoor flying sessions. This is exactly the type of upgrade component that separates well-maintained, high-performing RC aircraft from those suffering from wear and degradation in their control systems.
At RC Model Shop, we stock genuine FMS components because we understand that quality spare parts are essential to keeping your RC plane in top condition. Whether you need to replace a damaged control horn, upgrade your existing setup, or maintain your aircraft as part of regular servicing, the FMS 64MM F-16 Control Horn is an affordable, reliable solution that will ensure your aircraft continues to respond precisely to your flight inputs.
Key Features
- Genuine FMS Manufacture — This control horn is manufactured by FMS Hobby, a trusted name in RC aeroplane components, ensuring you receive a component engineered to exacting standards and compatible with FMS F-16 models and similar aircraft platforms.
- 64MM Size Specification — The 64MM dimension indicates this control horn's compatibility with specific servo sizes and aircraft models, allowing you to select the exact size needed for your particular RC jet or aeroplane without guesswork.
- Blue Angels Livery Design — Beyond functionality, the distinctive Blue Angels colour scheme makes your aircraft visually striking when airborne, improving visibility and adding aesthetic appeal to your RC flying experience.
- Direct Replacement Component — As a spare part and upgrade item, this control horn serves as a direct replacement for worn, damaged, or original equipment, making it simple to swap out and continue flying without complex modifications.
- Precision Control Response — A quality control horn directly impacts how sharply and accurately your RC aeroplane responds to servo commands, affecting everything from knife-edge manoeuvres to smooth, controlled approaches and landings.
- Affordable Upgrade Solution — At just £3.99, this control horn represents excellent value for maintaining your RC aircraft collection and ensures you can afford to keep spare components on hand for field replacements if needed.
Technical Performance
The FMS 64MM F-16 Control Horn represents precision engineering applied to RC aeroplane maintenance and upgrades. Control horns are the mechanical linkage points where servo arms connect to your aircraft's control surfaces—ailerons, elevators, rudders, and other flight control systems. The 64MM specification refers to the overall length or mounting dimension of this component, a standard size used across numerous FMS aircraft models and compatible platforms. Manufactured from durable materials selected for strength and reliability, this control horn can withstand the stresses and vibrations encountered during aerobatic flying, high-speed passes, and precision manoeuvres. The design ensures minimal play or slop in the control linkage, which is crucial for maintaining crisp, responsive handling characteristics that separate good RC flying from exceptional performance. Whether you're flying gentle scale manoeuvres or pushing your aircraft through aggressive aerobatic sequences, a quality control horn like this one ensures your servo inputs translate directly into precise control surface movement. The Blue Angels colour scheme is not merely cosmetic; it significantly improves your aircraft's visibility against sky backgrounds during outdoor flying, helping you maintain visual contact during complex flight patterns and long-distance flights. Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC aeroplane maintenance experience, requiring only standard tools and taking just minutes to complete. This component should be regularly inspected as part of your pre-flight checks, as control horn integrity directly affects flight safety and handling precision.
What's in the Box
- 1x FMS 64MM F-16 Control Horn in Blue Angels livery
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FMS 64MM Control Horn suitable for RC aeroplane beginners? — Yes, absolutely. If you already own an FMS F-16 or compatible RC jet, this control horn is an essential spare part to have on hand. Even beginner RC pilots benefit from understanding their aircraft's control system components and knowing how to perform basic maintenance and component replacement. Having spare control horns available means minimal downtime if your original becomes damaged during a crash or hard landing.
- What aircraft is this FMS 64MM Control Horn compatible with? — This control horn is designed for FMS F-16 models and other aircraft requiring a 64MM control horn size specification. Before purchasing, verify your aircraft's documentation or contact our team to confirm compatibility with your specific RC aeroplane model.
- How often should I replace my RC aeroplane's control horn? — Control horns should be visually inspected before every flying session and replaced immediately if you notice any cracks, breaks, or damage to the component. Regular inspection as part of your pre-flight checks helps catch problems early. Even undamaged control horns can eventually develop wear and slight play in their mounting points after thousands of flight hours, at which point replacement is advisable to maintain peak handling characteristics.
- Why is a quality control horn important for RC flying? — Your control horn is the direct mechanical link between your servo motor and your aircraft's control surfaces. A worn, damaged, or poorly manufactured control horn introduces slop and imprecision into this critical connection, degrading your aircraft's handling response and making precise flying more difficult. This is why using genuine FMS components ensures optimal performance and reliable operation.
- Can I use this control horn on RC planes other than FMS models? — The 64MM specification may be compatible with other aircraft manufacturers' models that use the same size standard. However, we always recommend confirming exact compatibility before purchasing. The FMS design is optimised for FMS aircraft, so using genuine FMS components on FMS aircraft is the best approach.
- How quickly will my order arrive if I order from RC Model Shop? — FMS components ship with fast delivery options. We stock popular items like this control horn and dispatch orders quickly. Check our current shipping information and delivery timeframes at checkout, or contact our team for specific details about your order.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the FMS 64MM F-16 CONTROL HORN - BLUE ANGELS FMSER116BT today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: FMS Hobby
- Model Number: FMSER116BT
- Product Type: RC Aeroplane Control Horn
- Size Specification: 64MM
- Colour: Blue Angels livery
- Compatible Aircraft: FMS F-16 models and compatible aircraft requiring 64MM control horn specification
- Price: £3.99 USD (equivalent)
- Weight: Not specified in source
- Dimensions: Not specified in source
- Material: Not specified in source
- Installation: Direct replacement component
- Warranty: 90-day warranty on electronic accessories from date of delivery (if applicable to this component)
- Return Policy: 30-day return policy for new and unused products
- Shipping: Free shipping on orders over £99, otherwise standard shipping fee applies
- Shipping Time: 3-7 working days from US warehouse for RC components
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
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- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.