Have a friend who just purchased an FEJ 1/6 scale f-16. This is the latest light weight version with honeycomb bulkheads and carbon reinforcement. I know the quality of both airframes and gear/cylinders have been issues in the past.... Have things improved to the point of being structurally sound and the mechanics usable / reliable? Hate to see him sink $$$ in an airframe that is only going to be a headache. Money is not really the issue... His play time is limited and just want to make sure this airframe is not going to be a frustration for him. Looking for some real world, current feedback.....
Thanks,
Todd

From what I found with research and talking, the f-16 should be good to go, but I will let you know soon! mine should ship on 19thish. But like I said just going what, Lowell and some people at miss jets told me.

hey todd just a little info
my first jet was the fej l 39 about 3 years ago and my experience was not what i expected yes you could say gear and structure
but i have noticed a total 180 for the f e j company in the past year
both quality and since switching gear manufactures

i have seen both fly eagle 1 5.5 f 16 fly with a mammoth and what a jet its huge and yes i was impressed
my second look was at my partners recent 1.5.5 hawk in british scheme nice quality and finish gear holds air like the rest of them
this was my final confirmation that f e j has been working on their product and is a good product
i have recently purchased the f e j s viper in a custom scheme i will post some pics upon receiving and build
i cant wait
now i know what im getting
i dont think he will have an issue
just remember to fly hard and land easy
what engine you using in f16
i have seen 36 rhinos fly 1:6
and a 200 go big mammoth hahahah
you need the power
make sure you do two vents

Hey gtoro how does the rhino fly the 1:6 F-16 thats what i have for mine. I dont really care about super fast speeds since I am doing the more scale side but good power for the weight is what i am hoping on.
What turbine are you going to put in Viper? I have 30lb super eagle that I would like to use in the same type of jet. Looking forward to seeing your thread on the viper! Im going to do one on my F-16

Todd,
I have a 1/7th F-16 on order, only pictures to look at for now but as you know we do lots of flying out here in az and this jet will get wrung out for sure. I will post my impressions / pics when it arrives.
Vin...

Had a Rhino in my 1/6 scale Jet Legend F-16. The plane flew quite well with a decent vertical and level flight performance. IMO, I think you will be quite pleased with the performance of the Rhino in the F-16.

Thanks Vin... look forward to your feedback.

So, is there no one with REAL WORLD experience with this airframe as of yet? Looking for first hand feedback please....

I had a EvoJet Booster 160 in my Fei Bao 1/6 F-16 and the performance was good when going horizontal, but it lacked punch in a vertical. I now have a P-200 in my Skymaster 1/6 F-16 and performance is much better. I can make slow high alpha passes and go straight into a vertical. You can't do that with the 160.

Here's a video of my old plane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN6AM-Mo1co

Let's see:

Todd asks for first hand experience re the FEJ 1/6 F-16 and so far the responses are about:

Fei Bao, Jet Legend, SkyMaster & "I was told"

And to think people still doubt that our education system is in trouble! It's called "reading comprehension" folks!

And yes, I'm in a cranky mood this morning![:@]

David S

xexe exactly what i was thinking before i read your comment!!! FEJ F16 1/6 is the question about....there is no meaning if i tell Todd that i have an f16 1/8 3 years now with no problem apart from first flights air leakage is there??!!......AND Todd get well soon if you are in the hospital now after the surgery...we need some stuff!!!

Nicos

My buddy heard it first hand from his coworker whose close personal friend's cousin once said "nothing to worry about". Of course, he could have been talking about the Bruins.

I'm not cranky at all this morning!

Jim

LOL... yes, I dont care what engine you had in your %%@& nor do I need feedback on joe blows L-39 or Frankie's 1/4 scale skymaster BD5.

I am asking for real world feedback SPECIFICALLY regarding the FEJ 1/6 scale F-16. I am looking for responses from someone with (recent) first hand experience with this plane and only this plane please [&:]

I heard from a friend at bandcamp once who's step-brother's dad was into rc and and he had this super fast blinged out electric foamy f-16... It would go straight up out of sight, on a pair of double A's.

I was thinking the same thing too. I am tired of being a quiet observer after reading all the useless feedback you received. Sorry to be a contributor to it though.

for the airframe and scale performance rhino is great
if you need vertical and aerobatic alpha climbs and rolls
my budd switched to p 200 and is quite happy
have not seen the 1/6 fly eagle yet f 16
i have only seen the 1 5.5 fly eagle jet fly this weekend with mammoth and it moves
good build

as far as my viper it will be the cheetah
definitely want to go power
raj in the fly eagle site had it with k 80 for maiden and said it was fine
but has recently switched to k 140 also 31 lbs he said there is definitely a difference
check your weight eagle is heavier i believe but it should be nice
but definitely a cheetah 31 lbs need the power
also will have smoke system
need plane show ready cant wait

I can't believe this thread.

hey Todd I should be the next person getting the 1/6 scale FEJ F-16, I will be doing a detailed picture build. I will be taking lots of pics inside and I will be pulling on everything I can to try and brake it.

+1

And my family wonders why I have lost hope on 85% of the general population..

Let's try this one more time:

I am asking for real world feedback SPECIFICALLY regarding the FEJ 1/6 scale F-16. I am looking for responses from someone with (recent) first hand experience with this plane and only this plane please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David, David;

Think blood pressure...............  It just is not worth it....

Rick

Besides, no one wants to get his ass kicked by Big D

Rick,

I know, but this seems better than strangling the living sh%t out of somebody! I seem to be in one of those moods today!

David S

Gents, please untangle your panties! Yes, including you Dave!!! .

I was responding to Fenderbean, not Todd. What were you saying about reading comprehension???

Hey Todd, This is Gerry Hinshaw

Ok to start, What I have found is that FEJ has worked it out that if the plane sits in the sun, The honey comb will NOT show through anymore. They had a problem with this before but is fixed now. The Gear is Great! Still went over it to just make sure. The home work has been done, I hope! But so far all is good!!!

From the monumentous feedback on the F-16, obviously no one has one. Should speak volumes.

LOL!!!!!