BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
Nice flight man, You got some stunts in right away. Definitely so much more confident as a pilot, you got some skills
The big bang of Mustangs
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Nice flight man, You got some stunts in right away. Definitely so much more confident as a pilot, you got some skills
Marty72
Elite member
Thanks, not all the skilled but far more comfortable these days. Hand launching new planes seems to be the most stressful part for me. Once the plane is up (with the space I have), I elevate immediately and sort things out. I've gotten pretty good at visually trimming planes before the maiden, hardly do any trim adjustments, just a click or two. Not like 6 months ago, where I had no idea what to expect. Sorry the video is so far away, it's just a spot in the air.
Marty72
Elite member
So I put 3 batteries through the Mustang, had near perfect conditions to fly. The balance was fine, at about 2.25 inches, just behind the ridge in the wing. The yellow and silver in the air is fantastic, much easier to see than my OD green P 40 or the Camo Spitfire. If I was really interested in visibility, I should have only yellowed the front or the rear of the plane. Anyway, the color scheme works great on a good visibility day. The invasion strips are visible but the yellow against silver really stands out in the air.
This plane is so very similar to the Spitfire in the way it flies. The differences are small (to me) and it's almost as simple as a choice to which model looks best to you. I've never flown two planes this similar. With that said, my P51 is a tad more stable and easier to fly than my Spitfire. Now, this could simply be cg placement, or the better visual ques I get from the paint scheme. Whatever the difference, it's minor. I flew the Spitfire today as well, 2 batteries. I have the same throws, same rates and expo for both planes. (as well as same C pack motor, servos and 2200 battery).
I've added the spinner to the Mustang, knowing the weight of the spinner and approx distance, it's easy to calculate the required weight in the tail to keep the balance at the same point. The new weight is 542 grams. After I made the adjustments, I verified the balance anyway. So I'm ready to go fly again when conditions allow.
I do see one down side of the P 51 body style, the ram duct at the bottom. I think that's going get really damaged belly landing.
Here's an updated picture with the spinner (next to the spit) Ok, I'm done littering this forum with my pictures.....at least for awhile.
This plane is so very similar to the Spitfire in the way it flies. The differences are small (to me) and it's almost as simple as a choice to which model looks best to you. I've never flown two planes this similar. With that said, my P51 is a tad more stable and easier to fly than my Spitfire. Now, this could simply be cg placement, or the better visual ques I get from the paint scheme. Whatever the difference, it's minor. I flew the Spitfire today as well, 2 batteries. I have the same throws, same rates and expo for both planes. (as well as same C pack motor, servos and 2200 battery).
I've added the spinner to the Mustang, knowing the weight of the spinner and approx distance, it's easy to calculate the required weight in the tail to keep the balance at the same point. The new weight is 542 grams. After I made the adjustments, I verified the balance anyway. So I'm ready to go fly again when conditions allow.
I do see one down side of the P 51 body style, the ram duct at the bottom. I think that's going get really damaged belly landing.
Here's an updated picture with the spinner (next to the spit) Ok, I'm done littering this forum with my pictures.....at least for awhile.
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
I like seeing your litter so don't stop
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
+1, more littering pleaseI like seeing your litter so don't stop
Hoomi
Master member
Looked great!
slowjo
Master member
O I C, is that another millennial text acronym : )Oh, I see.
slowjo
Master member
great looking litter, pick of the litter, I have a lot of DAD JOKES sorry
slowjo
Master member
looks like one of mine after a typical flite
slowjo
Master member
start one : )
slowjo
Master member
is the front of the card stock flat on the nose? I left mine rounded even tho there was no former up there
That canopy was out of foam board so there was about a 5mm gap from the thickness of the foam, but on my poster board canopy I left a little gap so it would be rounded.
mayan
Legendary member
Power her up baby what you going easy on her for? Ok now serious she needs some more speed than usual to fly at least that’s my take.Woo Hoo! I finally got to maiden this bird. It did not go quite as well as I'd hoped.
Sero
Elite member
Woo Hoo! I finally got to maiden this bird. It did not go quite as well as I'd hoped.
I'd try a good overhand toss
Just got a chance to watch the vid - too bad about the “crash”! I agree with @mayan - you needed to give it more throttle!Woo Hoo! I finally got to maiden this bird. It did not go quite as well as I'd hoped.
bracesport
Legendary member
@buzzbomb - great to see you back at the field - I reckon mow the lawn a bit shorter and she will take off a treat! I have only had 'sim' time during the Covid19 lockdown, so who knows what will happen when I hit the field!
Woo Hoo! I finally got to maiden this bird. It did not go quite as well as I'd hoped.
