[simpits-tech] Keyboard encoders

[Chris Crowley]

Perhaps it's the location of the air intake? On the F-16 it's a single
intake that is much lower to the ground than the two on the F15.  Perhaps
FOD takes its toll, in spite of their best efforts. I know the F-15 has
variable geometry inlets, does it also have doors that close off the front
during taxi, or is that one of the Russian fighters?

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From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 5:53 PM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Keyboard encoders

> "Aah - I think we're in different leagues ;) I won't have 13 gauges in the
> cockpit in total! :)"
>
> And that's exactly why single engines rule.
>
"Warning: Large opening detected.  Taking advantage."

Yep.  One little warning light that reads, "You're Screwed" when that
gaspy engine decides to cough all the fan blades out the back. :)

What I can't figure out is why F-16s seem to have so much trouble with
that engine.  AFAIK it's the same core as the engine in the F-15 series.

Maybe you've got a psychotic DEEC or something. :)

g.