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VSKYLABS RC-Elements giant-scale 1:5 Scale Turbine F-16X FPV RC model next to a 3D pilot avatar for true-to-life scale reference, delivering professional-grade physics that pushes RC flight simulation beyond the limits of traditional RC flight simulators.
VSKYLABS RC F-16X Onboard VR FPV

TURBINE - 1:5 SCALE - CHALLENGING - REQUIRES DUAL-RATES/EXPO CONTROL MODES
SCALE FLIGHT - HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE - FULL COCKPIT FPV / VR Onboard FPV

Model data:

Type: Giant-Scale RC Model based on the F-16 Aircraft
Scale: 1:5
Length: 3.13 m ( 10.27 feet)
Wingspan: 2.05 m (6.73 feet)
Weight: No-fuel: 48 lbs / 21.77 Kg 
Fuel: ~5.7 Liter / 10 lbs
Engine: JetCat P300 Class turbine (67 lbs / 30.4 kg)
Fuel consumption: ~980 ml/min / 15.6 gallon per hour (full power)
Performance/Limitations: Maximum speed: ~200 knots / 230 mph / 370 km/h (sea level, full power, straight and level). Vne: ~200 knots / 230 mph / 370 km/h. Note: High-speed flight must be conducted with expo/dual rates engaged due to structural damage potential.
Configuration: Model comes with two built-in configurations; Clean and Loaded. Loaded configuration is draggy, and the model will not exceed the top-rated speed. 

Channels:

  1. Throttle
  2. Rudder
  3. Elevator
  4. Ailerons (auto-mixed with differential horizontal stabs axes).
  5. Control modes (Full, Dual-Rates/Expo).
  6. Flaps (auto-mixed with L.E. slats).
  7. Gears
  8. Speed-brakes
Configuration Setup:
The aircraft is initiated with the loaded configuration. To change configuration simply interact with the interaction zone located on the upper fuselage/wing section with the mouse/touch controller. It works in toggle mechanism and can be set on the go. 

Full-Cockpit / Onboard VR FPV:

The VSKYLABS RCE F-16X is equipped with full-cockpit, allowing executing full flights in full-cockpit FPV mode in 2-d (screen display) with our without head-tracking, and in 3-d VR environment. In VR mode, the on-board camera is positioned behind the canopy, allowing breathtaking 360 view.

To set view in FPV mode, simply set X-Plane default view to 'cockpit' by pressing 'w' or shift+0 (zero) on your keyboard, or by using X-Plane's GUI (views --> forward with 3d panel).

When flying in 2-d mode, the aircraft can be flown in HUD overlay mode, is shown in the lower screenshot.

Split-screen onboard FPV camera perspective in VSKYLABS RC-Elements F-16X-FPV VR mode, demonstrating high-performance virtual reality RC pilot training beyond the limits of traditional RC simulators.
VSKYLABS RC-Elements full cockpit FPV view of a giant-scale 1:5 scale F-16X RC jet, showcasing functioning flight instruments and high-fidelity pilot environment beyond the scope of traditional RC simulators.
Full-screen onboard FPV HUD mode with active pitch ladder and airspeed indicator in VSKYLABS RC-Elements, providing professional-grade flight training beyond the capabilities of traditional RC simulators.

Pilot Notes:
General: The F-16X is a large scale model built for high performance, aerobatics and scale flight. It can be flown in comfort with the controls set in full rates, although it is highly recommended to use Dual-Rates or Expo at high speeds. This model is robust, built for testing the flight envelope. With the high-drag loaded-configuration it slows down quite fast in lower power settings. With the clean configuration it flies like a rocket, yet very stable and predictable.
Real world reference video:
*The following video shows a real-world reference for the model. It is provided for informational purposes only. It is not produced by or affiliated with VSKYLABS. All credits belong to the original content creators. Various design features and other characteristics may vary, when compared to the VSKYLABS model in X-Plane.