so since the last time i flew my f16 although both landings were fairly good i noticed some gear issues
1. part of the main gear mounting bracket broke off. this was a simple fix using some epoxy, just had to make sure it didnt block the gear from retracting.
2. after the second flight last time i noticed my nose wheel has bended quite substantially. i am going to try and save that broken strut however in the meantime i have ordered replacements which are arriving saturday. decided to take the C clips off the nosewheel already to make it easier on myself later on. therefore the nose gear is kind of just hanging right now.
will update this post once i get my parts in.
Parts came in last Saturday, fixed the landing gear and the only thing that was mildly annoying was the E clip. however the new ones don't come painted so that still has to be done.
the plane is thankfully flyable again
I replaced mine using piano wire that I cut to size. I have now moved the failure point to something more expensive! ;D
Quote from: electroflyer on May 20, 2025, 07:17:37 PMI replaced mine using piano wire that I cut to size. I have now moved the failure point to something more expensive! ;D
Someone online has sent me measurements to have just that part replaced. Should save me from ordering any more struts. Probably going to make that part out of steel instead of aluminum so it's stronger. That should move the failure point to the actual foam gear mount which shouldn't give out unless I'm abusing the plane
I guess I'll update that the f16 is 90% fixed just need to re epoxy the wing mount onto the fuselage but the rest is fully repaired
Since the light became de soldered I've decided to fly it without a gear door until I feel comfortable with it. I still have a replacement door but I'd like to not break a third
reviving this post from a bit ago. decided to at least repair one of my old gear doors and the pitot tube. i took one of the small plastic cylinders from my destroyed gear door and put it on one of the others that was just missing that little peg, the one on the bottum is the repair. now once I'm ready to throw the door back on i can just resolder the light and it'l be good to go.