Prepare HSD F16 105 mm Jet

This video demonstrates critical things that you must know and take care of before flying HSD F16 105 mm Jet for the first time.

[@rcjetsusa]

Since I did not have a heavy-duty tool to weigh this Jet to check the CG, I held it using my fingers from the plastic pieces that join both the body and the main wing of the Jet together and got the CG balance checked and noticed it is right on 1st main wing attachment screw from the nose. However, when you do it, be careful not to do weigh it on the form, which will damage it because of the weight of the Jet, instead weigh only holding it from the plastics.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

Very nice. I have the same plane in the same camo but in 70mm from Freewing. Love the looks of this one.

[@rcjetsusa]

Just an additional note to everyone: Please use blue thread lock glue to tightening the main landing gear wheels' center screws, otherwise they tent to come lose while rolling on the runway.

[@rcjetsusa]

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[@rcjetsusa]

For info on CG of HSD F16 105mm Jet, please visit www.RCJetsUSA.com and select RC TECH menu to view the pictures. CG is at about 135mm.

[@zeejay8418]

Good job

[@anthonyevans1605]

I own the Eflight f16 80mm which does incredible high alpha. Before I purchase the hsd f16 can you tell me if the edf version can achieve high alpha?

[@rcjetsusa]

Hello Anthony, Cool to own a F16...! Yes you're correct, with any F16 you could achieve high alpha, more power the better. However from 80mm to 105 is a big jump, I would say go to 90mm F16 before going to 105mm though, just my recommendation. Please check the other videos in my channel, they may help you to decide. Please check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXiVfoOvoryHrK8

[@MrLokidius]

Whats the final take off weight with all batteries etc. included ready for take off ?

[@rcjetsusa]

I really did not check the final weight as it is not relevant. This jet is designed to take even weights of turbine engine plus a smoke unit within. If your concern is adding more larger capacity batteries, I have seen people using 7000+mAh batteries, so you can add large capacity batteries as far as it can fit in to the slot. Most important thing is to get the CG right, please refer to the website www.RCJetsUSA.com to identify the correct CG location.

[@MrLokidius]

@@rcjetsusa hey 👋 Thank you for your answer ! Does it have enough thrust with the new S-EDF or is there not enough available for perfomance flying. What experience do you have with its thrust to weight ratio ?

[@rcjetsusa]

Actually it is pretty good, have enough thrust to go vertically and do all performance flying. When I fly, don't feel the drag of the weight like my 90mm Thunderbird does. So far I am pretty happy with it. Check these out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX7bXmdvo7OMhKc / kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXiVfoOvoryHrK8

[@MrLokidius]

@@rcjetsusa and can you tell me how many flights you can do with only one 2s rx battery ? Because I‘m about to use only one 2s 500mah for one and change the battery after every flight but I dont know of 500mah is enough for one flight

[@rcjetsusa]

Hi Julian, I use 2200mAh 7.4v x2 batteries on all my 105mm Jets, I have done at least 5 flights without having to recharge them, which is not an issue. However I do not recommend running on a single battery, which removes the whole purpose of redundancy power for Control System, Receiver, Gyro, Servos, Landing Gear, Lights & Breaks. Also reducing required amps than recommended is not a good thing as well. So 500mAh is pretty low and I would not take a chance of losing power to those important circuits specially receiver & the control system. Please take a look at this video on what happens when you lose power on a 105mm Jet, I hope this will never happen to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfCgJeqi6iEjJY Regards

[@kgambo5157]

What mode is your gear set on , 1 ,2,3 or 4?

[@rcjetsusa]

Hi, Both of my Jets are set to M1 sequence mode, that is best suitable for electric EDF setup.

[@andrewmccleod7785]

You didn’t say how many millimeters for the CG

[@rcjetsusa]

Hi Andrew Thanks for the question. Actually you do not need it anymore as it cannot be predetermined as its all based on your batteries and their size. If you placed the batteries as I have shown in the video, you do not need to worry about CG location and you are safe to fly without any CG issues at all. I have done this multiple times with different size of batteries safely, please check out the below short videos of taking-off and landing the Jet safely and smoothly with proper CG and balance. Taking off & Landing Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXiVfoOvoryHrK8

[@rcjetsusa]

For info on CG of HSD F16 105mm Jet, please visit www.RCJetsUSA.com and select RC TECH menu to view the pictures. CG it at about 135mm.