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I decided to go with a modern era airplane rocker and chose the F16 for this design. It went together pretty quick and had a uniqueness of its own. The long body with short winspan made for better pitch rocking and not so much for side-to-side action. The “cockpit” was cut more for the smaller pilot, but very secure. The people to whom I sold this airplane painted the Montana Air National Guard livery. They, in turn, gave it to their friend a MANG F16 pilot as a gift for his son. I was told he really enjoyed it, but I would make a few changes to the design if I ever built another one.
-- Gary - just N of Great Falls, MT
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lew
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#1 posted 500 days ago
I Love It!!
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marter1229
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#2 posted 500 days ago
What a great idea!
-- It's all fun, Terry******N. Idaho
a1Jim
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#3 posted 500 days ago
Another amazing plane rocker ,they are all great.
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Ken90712
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#4 posted 500 days ago
Too cool, You made somebody really happy! I was a F-14 electrician back in the 80’s….
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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#5 posted 500 days ago
Wow! It’s good to be a kid you your household. Roger That !!! Permission to do a Fly By Sir ?
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
Todd23
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#6 posted 500 days ago
Just fabulous!
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T. D. Reid
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#7 posted 500 days ago
You’ve cornered the market my friend on airplane rockers. Looks like great fun. Cheers
-- Head to the shop its calling you – Todd
HalDougherty
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#8 posted 500 days ago
Wow, I wish I’d had one when I was a kid! I’d like to see the smile on the little pilots face the first time he got to sit in his rocker. Beautiful design and I’m sure you’ll be making more of them after the guys in the squadron see this one.
-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com
Bluepine38
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#9 posted 500 days ago
I like your airplane rockers, but this one is a favorite since I also live in Montana, Missoula to be exact, and have
a grandson in the Air Force, might have to make something similar for my great grandson, but since he is only
2, I have a couple of days. Thank you for sharing.
-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter
twokidsnosleep
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#10 posted 500 days ago
Wow, so cool!!
-- Scott "Some days you are the big dog, some days you are the fire hydrant"
Kelen
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#11 posted 500 days ago
Without a doubt the coolest looking rocker I’ve ever seen.
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#12 posted 499 days ago
Very cool new make a real plane like a C-130 Hercules
I am Air Force, can you guess what my unit flys?
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grosa
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#13 posted 499 days ago
That is just beyond COOL
-- Have a great day.
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#14 posted 499 days ago
F16 is mighty nice…. but I think I like the P51D mustang in the back ground… Nice rockers my friend. I sure they will be enjoyed by all.
-- Brian, Ontario Canada,
itsaTravisty
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#15 posted 489 days ago
These are great rockers! My dad flew F-15’s so I plan to try and make a similar style for my son, but with F-15 body. You know they say two engines are better then one! Thanks for the great inspiration!
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