It can fly
 

Flew my AD F-16 with P-120 for the first time today. Had 4 great flights with no problems other than the gear doors were acting up so I flew with the gear extended and therefore, no high speed runs etc. Flys great, I think it's a keeper. :)[img][/img]
Dick Schweitzer

RE: It can fly
 

Very nice , way to go !



Enjoy
Charlie H

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Looks very nice Dick.
How did the build go? AD has a number of designs that I like but I have heard mixed reports. How about access, the hatch looks quite small?
Regards,

John.

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John, The kit is well thought out and builds quite easily. The entire nose from front of wing forward is removable with 5 bolts if necessary. There is a 7x6 inch hatch over the engine, and the pilot tub with pilot can be lifted out for access also. I built this one with an operable canopy, flaperons, and full size rudder with JR 8611 servos throughout. (I've since heard that the full rudder may be a cause for flutter, hovever I feel that with the 8611 servo and short pull-pull pushrods it should be alright. I guess time will tell.)The switch and all fill connections and air gauges are under the engine hatch.[img]

RE: It can fly
 

sweet :)

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Yes F-16's are nortorious for rudder flutter. I had a Spiderjets one and I massed balanced the rudder. The servo was not nearly so powerful as yours but I had no flutter problems thanks to the balancing.
What I really loved about the model was the ridiculously slow and precise landings. I think you have chosen a good colour scheme too, as I discovered that low vis camoflage really works!
Regards,

John.