Giant P51D maiden flight at TEMAC

[Michael]

I just purchased a used model airplane, a discontinued Hangar 9 P51D Mustang, approx. 17 pounds, 77" wingspan, E-Flite 160 brushless motor, 120 amp speed control, slow flaps, retracts, etc., and a custom 4-blade prop.

Bought it yesterday, flew it today on a 12 cell-5,000mAH lipo battery pack, for approx. 6 minutes.

My maiden flight went very well. Except for not being able to do a roll (aileron rates were too low), the flight was exceptional. Takeoff was straight down the field, flew mostly at 1/2 throttle, and had one of the smoothest landings I have ever controlled.

Kevin Picard took the photos; Greg, Ronnie, Jack and Simon helped with timing, etc.

Thanks guys!

[Ededge2002]

love the low wheels up fly by!  congrats

[battlestu]

Michael flew her like a pro and had a great landing!!!

Congratulations on great maiden

[sihinch]

It was an awesome flight and awesome sight.  And a really, really great landing.

Wonderful plane, Michael.

[gordonbw]

;D wow....

[wollins]

She's a beaut, Mike ... congrats!

Colin

[Michael]

You're right; we do want to see you there.

If your flight skills have become rusty, my offer of help stands.