Originally Posted by
RickP
Well Hey, Thanks for the comments guys. It just goes to show it really doesn't matter what is on the other end of the transmitter - we are all addicted just the same LOL. please, don't call it pattern though LOL, IMAC is a different Genre and I don't want those guys to get the wrong idea ;-) We aren't done here - we will do some bench testing of the fans this fall and see what's what.... RP
You're welcome, Rick.
AFAIK, the original flew okay but compared with today's standards, it wasn't a hot performing airplane, just unique. With the newer electric and efficient ducted fan systems and high capacity batteries, one could probably make that F-16 really haul, but I don't think that is what this is about. I see a bit of history in the making.
Recently I peaked the curiosity of the MADS R/C Club members here in Clovis NM, when I showed up with an "ancient" 40" span Sureflite Cessna 180 foam job with a 1966 Enya .09-III TV and .09-.19 universal Tatone Peace Pipe muffler. The younger were unfamiliar with the engine, to which I explained. It hauled the plane through the sky really well. (Just a trifle bit nose heavy though, fairly fast and steep glide, will have to relocate servos surface mount to back and move receiver battery pack to balance.
) As an older baffle piston, it sips fuel from the 1 oz. tank and requires wider or larger props to keep in its lower RPM power range. I used an NOS TF 7x6 wood prop. Moves along like your plain bearing sport Schneurle .09's, .10's with 7x4 prop.
Looking forward to your tweaks to hone this F-16 further.