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Title: Giant P51D maiden flight at TEMAC
Post by: Michael on October 22, 2011, 11:31:48 PM

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!

Title: Re: Giant P51D maiden flight at TEMAC
Post by: Ededge2002 on October 23, 2011, 12:21:45 AM

love the low wheels up fly by! congrats

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Post by: battlestu on October 23, 2011, 01:36:57 AM

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

Congratulations on great maiden

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Post by: sihinch on October 23, 2011, 11:02:28 AM

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

Wonderful plane, Michael.

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Post by: gordonbw on October 23, 2011, 07:51:35 PM

;D wow....

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Post by: wollins on October 23, 2011, 10:18:18 PM

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

Colin

Title: Re: Giant P51D maiden flight at TEMAC
Post by: Michael on October 25, 2011, 10:08:18 PM

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

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

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