crashcrash

Read back through the thread, they suggest higher power motors. I fly as stock, haven't had any issues BUT I'm not interested in getting 110mph+ either.

glm

Hi All,

You might check these Screw Mounts and Cheater Hole Support out if you like being able to service the motor compartment of your P3 F-16.


http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/N...roduct_id=3429

http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_024.htm

Cheers!

Gary

crashcrash

Gary....thanks. My next bird will employ these.

glm

Thanks Crash!

What?

crashcrash

Gary...when I install this stuff, I'm gonna epoxy some basswood anchors into the foam so the screws will hold well. I have one stock F-16 I've been flying, it's pretty much stock. My next one I'll use these screw devices, and it's gonna get a standard camo paint job with the bottom being light grey to white....makes it easier to see for orientation.

glm

Excellent Crash!

Cheers!

Gary

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scalejet

My Feedback: (1)

Hello to all f-16 fan ,I have been flying this f-16 for about a year now also this is the second one ,first one hit into the tree last for only a minutes LOL.anyway i have been tired with the stock set up can someone help me with the 4s set up.
# what is the good choice for the 4s set up ,what motor and fan and ESC i should get .
#where can i get them ?
#do i need to glass the whole fuse and the wing and the stab?

reiserrob

Just finished mine today in basic camo colors, tried to give it a little dirty look.

jsimeone

My Feedback: (3)

I just got a EF-16 for Christmas and can't get the ESC to arm. I have a JR XP8130 transmitter and have followed the directions that came with the plane. Throttle all the way down to low, played with the travel adjustment and subtrim adjustment, but no arming. Any suggestions? Thanks.

sanman55

I am not familar with jr... but if you took the throttle from low and up to high and back to low and nothing, try reverseing the throttle servo seting.. I know that in futaba you have to set the throttle to reverse..
Do the servos react?

jsimeone

My Feedback: (3)

Thanks for getting back to me. Yeh, I tried that. Servos do not work either because the ESC is not arming. I bought this from Atlanta hobbies. Guess I need to give Cliff a call.

Joe S.

sanman55

Sorry I was no help.. that sounds like the plan.....I did not use their esc. because I had read so much about it going bad. Its a shame that they have such a good plane and a not so good esc....
You will love this bird when you get a good esc....

sanman55

scalejet,, what are you tired about? I love my stock setup,, flys good, is fast.. lands good. get 7 min. + flight times..
You are getting into a total rebuild.,, new motor and fan ect.
On the 4s you are talking about more weight too. same answer with the glass you want to put on.
just my 2 cents.....

crashcrash

Looks good...where'd you get the decals?

Another alternative to water based paint or glassing would be ULTRA COAT. Takes low heat, seals nicely AND forms a very protective skin over the foam. Colors.....what do you want?

ESC arming prob...check make sure all trims are set neutral except the throttle, which should be all the way down. Also check radio settings/switches (throttle hold etc.). I've had NO problem with my stock ESC to date, but I generally fly at 1/2 throt or 3/8 throt....I don't push it hard. I use full power on take off, then back it off at flying altitude.

jismail

I finished mine last weekend and have put about 10 sucesfull flights on it so far... really a pretty cool jet...

I went for something similar to the Alaska Air Defense squadron:

scalejet

My Feedback: (1)

just about finish painting my aswell ,just need to put no marking at the vertical fin ,I have this phase f-16 for a year has put alot of air time and damage from transport and so on ,so i decide to give it a different look .learn alot from it from air brush ,good way to learn

Talent5

Hey fellas,

I need some help. I read the instructions on the Phase 3 EDF-16 and can't understand the instructions about the controls. When I pull down on the stick for the plane to go up ... what does both Tailerons POINT up or down? When I push the stick to the left does the Left Taileron POINT up ?

wind junkie

My Feedback: (1)

When you pull back to give "Up" elevator, the rear of both stabs should go up.

When you roll right, the rear of the right one goes up, the rear of the left stab goes down.

It's really the same as "elevons". You can think of the whole plane the same as any other flying wing cause nothing on the wing moves. (like a Zagi).

Joe

Talent5

Wind Junkie,

Man, I appreciate the help. I'm nervous and anxious as hell for my maiden flight.

crashcrash

Make sure the stabs are PERFECTLY aligned...it's critical. On take off...full power, elevator trim about 3/4 down. Throw it at a 6-8deg nose up attitude...correct for minor roll and trim it out when it's up there. Once you have good forward speed, then you can trim the elevator out for straight and level flight. These things are a hoot...I have my THIRD one on the bench being built right now.

wind junkie

My Feedback: (1)

You're welcome! Good luck, and let us know how you make out.

Joe

Bladecx2guy

My Feedback: (2)

I feel your pain. I just maidened mine today and the knees were knockn. Dont worry this thing flys like a gem! Got 3 flights on mine without a problem! Let us know how she does!!

sanman55

Like was said , make sure tails are equal, as to the downtrim I guess he means down from the line the manual says is level but I would only go 1/8 inch,, the tail will be up, I call this up trim on the elevator, not downtrim..like you pulled back on the elevator a little..
A nice toss at about level or slightly up...Let it gather forward speed then up. You will have no problems.. but a straight toss is important.. A lot of people want to twist when they release and thats bad...Like said its a great plane , I love mine..
sanford

crashcrash

Guess I said it wrong but moving the elevator trim down IS trimming up. You're dead right about the throw. I've seen people throw them DOWN, throw them with a twist causing a tip stall, results are always the same.....broken plane. The Phase 3 is an exceptionally designed EDF and flies well.

sanman55

I see what you are saying now, I just wanted him to be clear on what to do..