Ad Clark III

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Henry,


Here is another option that might work if you plan on cutting the pipe. Its made by Tam and looks pretty cool as well. Good luck

andretorres89

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I would check your locking cylinders to make sure you dont have any leaks. I had leaks on mine and took it to a jewelry to get them redone.

Also i think B1 bob had the same issue with the nose gear not coming down on his and it had something to do with the rod that connects to the nose wheel. make sure its not bent.

jeff sewell

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Hi Jay,
I may be that the over-centre lock is worn/damaged so it doesn't! Though it does need pressure from the cylinder to maintain the lock. If you push it backwards by hand under system pressure, does it fold?

Jeff

bluescoobydoo

I have done few test tonight at 80 psi and with the air on all the time the gear stays locked only flying it will give me a positive test so I just need to see if my jet tronic valve will give me air with the gear down and I am set.
if it works I will feel relived but stupid as I should have thought of it before now but that's what happens when you don't get to fly it much because of the weather.
many thanks jeff.
how is the yak coming on?

jeff sewell

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Hi Jay,
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you can shut off the failsafe on the valve so it delivers pressure all the time. Do check if the locking cylinder is bypassing too as Andre suggests - it's a little one and it needs all the help it can get (sounds like my teenage years).
I've finally put the two halves of the Yak together after a lot of work to get to that stage - took all Sunday afternoon to do it too. I've grown used to its' size - doesn't look that big!

Cheers

Jeff

bluescoobydoo

checked the cylinder for leaks and it seems to be ok I did find a small leak on one of the tee's on the air line an easy fix while the gear is out of the plane. should be back in the air this weekend weather permitting.

stivvy

I had the same issue with my F16 and bought the Jet Tronics high flow valve (recommended by them).

this valve keeps air pressure when the receiver is off and prevents an undercarriage collapse.

Steve D

rickj202

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If anyone is interested, I have a the new G2 Jet Legend, BVM F16 brand new in the box that I will listing for sale. It is fully loaded, with nav lights, smoke pump, servos, turbine all installed. Just add your receiver. It is in the Thunderbird paint scheme.

714-342-1040

Thanks,

Rick

bluescoobydoo

will the high flow valve solve it?
jeff what pressure would you go up to I normally use 100psi, with only 6 flights I can't see it being damaged, do the picture show you anything I cannot see?

bluescoobydoo

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jeff sewell

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Hi Jay,
I run a UP valve at around 130psi in mine so not sure if the high flow valve would work but, like the other post states, you will always have positive pressure on the cylinder.
I can't see any issues with your locking arm but it may be worth trying another.

Hope this helps...

Jeff

Henry Chua

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Thanks Ad....I will keep that I will keep that in mind
Henry

Scott Douglas

Has anyone had any issues with the supplied linkages in the G2 version? As its not supplied with either any kind of instructions or parts list it's all guesswork. As the servos can only go in one way I have one threaded rod that's perfect for the rudder, one that suits the port aileron but the others supplied are way to long to be used on anything. Before I go and make new ones I want to be sure I've got the correct accessory package!
Thanks
Scott

Dave Wilshere

Video of JMA member Steve Salmon's F-16 test flight last weekend. Really nice aeroplane. Perfectly powered for scale flying with a P-180Rxi (even in the longest vertical I only just got it to full power!)
Gusty day and no gyros, it handled really well.

Dw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=118Wg78ug-A

bluescoobydoo

very nice, I must get mine out as soon if the weather ever stays good for more than one day

Scott Douglas

Guys

Does anyone have good pics of their elevator setup.. just want to make sure I'm doing it right as none of the supplied pushrods fit!

bluescoobydoo

sorry I have looked and I don't have any but I do remember having the same problem

Scott Douglas

OK thanks mate..I'll feed it a couple of 8911's with ali servo arms, measure and cut new linkages and keep them as short and as straight as possible. Should be ok

bluescoobydoo

use the closest hole to the centre of the servo for maximum power and you should be fine, I love mine and its one of the last g1 pity we don't get the weather to fly it all year!

izzy

does anyone have a link to the build manual ?
thanks

Scott Douglas

PM sent

John Tancock

I could do with the same?

Henry Chua

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Hi Scott,

If you can kindly forward me a copy of the manual that will be much appreciated.

[email protected]

Thanks
Henry

Stevef16

G'day Henry. Did you at All receive a manual for this model? Thank you

Henry Chua

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Hi Steve, unfortunately no.

Rgds
Henry