HSD F-16 105mm EDF Jet

[Aros]

Thanks! Glutton for punishment I guess. LOL

[TiredIronGRB]

I'm glad to hear this!

[Aros]

Agreed Porkster! Even if it means only flying her once every couple of months as long as it means in a place that is conducive to flying this jet versus flying weekly in a place that is not, well...There ya go.

[Porkster]

Okay not surprising I guess but I have had a change of heart. I took her off the market. I am keeping her. I fixed the nose gear and all she needs now is a couple cosmetic pieces and she is as good as new. Yes, I know, it still doesn't solve the problem of where I fly and my associated stress levels but I cannot in good conscience sell this bird for $600 bucks even though I have a willing buyer. I am going to keep her and forge ever-forward. I WILL figure out a better flying spot even if that means a couple hours away.

YAY!!!:Hug:
Theres got to be somewhere you can fly this sensibly within a couple of hours drive. If there really isn't, keep her and make special trips to a nice proper club with a decent runway once every couple of months, maybe even make a weekend of it, camp out, take the missus, have some fun. Thats gotta be better getting the jet itch scratched once every couple of months, than not at all? :f16

[OV10]

There ya go...........that's the way to soldier on :Cool:

[Aros]

Okay not surprising I guess but I have had a change of heart. I took her off the market. I am keeping her. I fixed the nose gear and all she needs now is a couple cosmetic pieces and she is as good as new. Yes, I know, it still doesn't solve the problem of where I fly and my associated stress levels but I cannot in good conscience sell this bird for $600 bucks even though I have a willing buyer. I am going to keep her and forge ever-forward. I WILL figure out a better flying spot even if that means a couple hours away.

[Porkster]

Porkster,

That is a work of art! Absolutely beautiful! Outstanding job!

Sean

Thank you Sean

[Aros]

Ah that's right Sean! 4 of us! LOL

[EDFjetpilot]

I think you, George and I are the only ones on Hobby Squawk with this jet. LOL

Said it before and it's worth repeating. Stunning job on that livery! Turned out fantastic! Now you have your hands full with your rebuild. How's that going?

I'm here too! Although I do get crossed in what I posted here and on RCG. :-)

Sean

[EDFjetpilot]

For those that haven’t seen it over on RCG this is the finished Solo Turk tribute.

Porkster,

That is a work of art! Absolutely beautiful! Outstanding job!

Sean

[Aros]

I think with a wide open area to fly it's a lot less stressful to fly and land. I am so stressed and absorbed with WHERE I am flying her that I think it takes something away from focusing completely on the jet itself, especially the landing sequence. I just wish I didn't have houses and tall trees under the base leg. Although I admit I do like a challenge. Now that my Cortex and CG is working for me it should be a lot smoother from her on out. Just need to trust that she WANTS to land easy even with a high approach. Gotta trust my stick skills AND that I have enough roll out room. Looks like rain this weekend so she will have to stay nice and in one piece in the hangar while my ego has to wait another week for redemption.

LOL

[Porkster]

Ha ha I think it's really just you and me Aros ! George has too many other planes to fly which are slightly less unwieldy than this I guess (absolutely no offence intended George)
shame as it can be a very rewarding plane when it's dialled in. I guess I'm just trying to generate the love for it with our fellow flyers.
the Artic camo will continue at the weekend as I'm away working now.

[Aros]

I think you, George and I are the only ones on Hobby Squawk with this jet. LOL

Said it before and it's worth repeating. Stunning job on that livery! Turned out fantastic! Now you have your hands full with your rebuild. How's that going?

[Porkster]

Now for the next project!! :Whew:

[Porkster]

For those that haven’t seen it over on RCG this is the finished Solo Turk tribute.

[Aros]

WOW! Beautiful job so far! That is such a great livery. I love how you went for it. A lot of folks wouldn't have the nerve and patience for it. Present company included. LOL LOL

Can't wait to see it finished!

[Porkster]

Progress on the Solo Turk.
I think next time I’m sticking to camo paint changes! :Whew:

[Aros]

Thanks for the info...I need a CG stand to truly get the CG on this model. My fingers are not cutting it. I think my last flight which felt better overall was around 175mm. My ailerons are at 45% but I think I am going to knock them down to 40%. Looking forward to flying next weekend (if Mother Nature allows) with the Cortex activated now that it's working again properly.

[Porkster]

Hey Aros, CG is at factory, maybe marginally a touch forward so 175-178 range. Can't remember the throws off hand but they are significantly reduced on the radio as mechanically they are way too much, I think the elevator is approx 40% throw

[Aros]

Nice flight porkster! Very smooth throughout and perfect landing. Much more stable looking than mine so far. Where is your CG at? Throws? Always curious to hear other's settings that have the model dialed in.