@jcabb1 The navy considered it but they are unsuitable for carriers, The navy likes two engine planes, the landing gear is not strong enough for repeated landings, The nosewheel is too close to the inlet so it's a hazard for crews. The f-17 (which became the f-18 hornet) lost a competition to the f-16 for the airforce but was found to be suitable for Carrier use with some modifications.
Bob just greased that baby right in and the sound is mental on that turbine ;-) oh i don't want to for get the great flight too,thanks for sharing = thumbs up mate.
@hornitpilot You're welcome! I was just telling my buddy that I was kicking myself for not getting vid of what it looked like after the landing. You can't tell at all in this video.
BTW, the camera is a cheap Insignia. I didn't realize how sensitive it is to sound from me touching the camera and screen. Ugh!
How is it this can fly nice but the real plane needs fly by wire? is it because the CG is far forward on this RC compared to the real jet?
MrROTD 2 months ago
wer cud i get 1 of them
deansayers 8 months ago
AWESOME!!!
NICKYG123100 8 months ago
howcome they never use f16 on aircraft carriers???
jcabb1 1 year ago
@jcabb1 The navy considered it but they are unsuitable for carriers, The navy likes two engine planes, the landing gear is not strong enough for repeated landings, The nosewheel is too close to the inlet so it's a hazard for crews. The f-17 (which became the f-18 hornet) lost a competition to the f-16 for the airforce but was found to be suitable for Carrier use with some modifications.
MrROTD 2 months ago
GREAT VIDEO!!!! ....and, nice flyin, Bob!!!
TheLipRipp3r 1 year ago
What would've been really cool if there were arresting cables and the F16 caught one with its tail-hook.....Damn that would be epic!!!
JoseKagan 1 year ago
Bob just greased that baby right in and the sound is mental on that turbine ;-) oh i don't want to for get the great flight too,thanks for sharing = thumbs up mate.
startazz 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this great flight.!! Bob - one of the most prototypical flights I have seen in years. Great flight & great video!
learning41230 1 year ago
what kind of camera do you have
hornitpilot 1 year ago
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hornitpilot 1 year ago
yes that is me you did a awesome job vgetting it on video looks GREAT thanks for shairing
hornitpilot 1 year ago
@hornitpilot You're welcome! I was just telling my buddy that I was kicking myself for not getting vid of what it looked like after the landing. You can't tell at all in this video.
BTW, the camera is a cheap Insignia. I didn't realize how sensitive it is to sound from me touching the camera and screen. Ugh!
MrRcaddict 1 year ago
@MrRcaddict it sure did make a great video and it is perfict dont need to show any more ha ha ha
hornitpilot 1 year ago
@hornitpilot Oh, and good job landing that thing!
MrRcaddict 1 year ago
That is "hornitpilots" f16 you can find him on youtube did you film this?
Allwaystaynfly 1 year ago