Easy Mod for Better Landings: E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds Review

Question: Is there a way to get better roll control during landing from the new E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF? The answer is yes, and all with the stock equipment! This new offering looks so good in its new colors and now comes standard with an 8ch receiver and the option for flaperons out of the box. Well, I take that a step further in this review to make the flaperons work in conjunction with tailerons for even better control and show you how to do it. :) #F16 #thunderbirds #scalemodel

NOTE ► When setting this up, it is necessary to adjust the end points of the left elevator in the radio so that the left elevator deflections match the right elevator. In the case here, the end points were set to 85% for the up deflection and 66% for the down deflection.

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PLEASE NOTE ► When setting this up, it is necessary to adjust the end points of the left elevator in the radio so that the left elevator deflections match the right elevator. In the case here, the end points were set to 85% for the up deflection and 66% for the down deflection.

[dont]

This might be your best video yet. Love the high quality onboard flight video on a clear sunny day. Will watch this again.

[greghoff]

For what it’s worth, I discovered that if you go into forward programming on this receiver and a do a factory reset, you can get AS3X to work on both tailerons if you set the model wing type as flaperon/dual elevator ahead of time. The receiver is smart enough to recognize which servos need stabilization when you now go into initial setup for AS3X in forward programming. Just thought I would share.

[jamesbrown]

Man, if that’s not getting photo bombed, I don’t know what is😂! Super cool video and informative video as always. I especially enjoy the footage with the cameras mounted on the plane! Really good quality stuff!

[JustwingitRC]

The RISK!!! HAH 😆!! That's awesome my brother! Hey, yet another great installment here on The RC Geek, nice to see you really settling into your new environs. Blue skies and happy landings...OH, get ready for a REAL winter my friend!

[IJustGotHere]

Thanks! I've been resisting this purchase but you may have just talked me into it. Ughh.... 😀👍

[TwoBrosRC]

Differential stabilators should always be set up on fighter jets with full flying stabs with perhaps the exception of the F-5. All modern fighter jets use differential stabs to aid roll control, especially during landing. On a jet like the F-16, the flaperons aren't enough to roll the jet with precision while deployed - you need that differential movement from the stabilators to produce a controlled roll. It's great to see Horizon finally pushing 8 channel BnF models. We set up our F-16 like this long before they released the 80 Thunderbird and it makes a huge difference in how the jet flies, especially for advanced post stall maneuvering like cobra spins.

[davidsnyder]

Super nice and easy mod. Crushed it as always Chris!

[jetman]

Super nice paint job, nicely done CW.

[alanshearing]

Hi Chris, very nice 👍. Loved the camera on board shots, especially forward looking . Thanks for sharing

[lw]

from 20 sec to 25 sec a Blue Angel goes by on the runway - perfect !

[BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice work Chris! Love the center burner ;)

[Davidjones-skvf]

Another great review! Thanks for the tips!

[terryperrott]

That's a nice Thunderbirds Falcon

[charlesrestivo]

Why is two brothers encroaching on this thread Why not keep to your channel .This gentleman is one of the best YouTube posters out their!!

[JeffsCustomRC]

Super nice video Chris!! And great explanation of how to. Thanks for all the great work👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[payitfwdrcl]

Chris. Just watching another great video of you flying… Then, what the heck was that 4 engine bomber airshow flyover?😆. Glad you and the camera man ok.

[SlowFlyer]

Great video I looking at the beginner jet from E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF to start off with
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[WadoF]

Excellent video as always👍 you mind sharing your as3x setting for this specific eflite f16.

New to As3x on edf and gains are rarely discussed on setup videos.

Thanks again Chris 🙏

[ChrisMedvetz-cnkl]

I believe it's great I love the other thunderbird net