Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode of Viper Bites Our host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike ‘Hilts’ Hilton about the early versions of the F-16. ‘Hilts’ has flown all Air Force versions of the F-16 and started his career when the F-16 was being introduced. The conversation covers the technical side of the F-16 Model/Block designations, the fly by wire flight controls, the use of turbofan engine, small tail v. big tail, and initial weapons carried. ‘Hilts’ will also discuss flying the early F-16 A/B models including advantages of Visibility, HOTAS and maneuverability.
In this episode of Viper Bites Our host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike ‘Hilts’ Hilton about the early versions of the F-16. ‘Hilts’ has flown all Air Force versions of the F-16 and started his career when the F-16 was being introduced. The conversation covers the technical side of the F-16 Model/Block designations, the fly by wire flight controls, the use of turbofan engine, small tail v. big tail, and initial weapons carried. ‘Hilts’ will also discuss flying the early F-16 A/B models including advantages of Visibility, HOTAS and maneuverability.
