Ignore the haterade on reddit. You'd think none of the whiners there have ever been a part of Early Access before. I'm glad I pre-ordered it. I admit it. I've been in love with the F-16 ever since I first saw one. Grabbed Sublogic's "JET"for the C64 as a kid back in 1985 because it featured the F-16.
I'm not new to Early Access, I bought both the Hornet and the F-14 and I knew that the Viper was being released at a relatively "earlier" point than either of those. I for one, am glad ED did so. I didn't need the plane to be 100% on day one. All I wanted was to do some cold starts, drink in the sights and sounds in 2160x2160 per-eye VR, do some guns-only BFM, take-offs, landings, and rip through some 8-9 G turns.
The fidelity of F-16 simulation has come a long way in the past 35 years and took a major leap in the past year alone. It would be nice if more people appreciated that instead of whining because their pet feature wasn't available on day one.