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Old 08-09-2012, 04:31 PM
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Default RE: pica or top flight p-51

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ORIGINAL: 91zulu

There is a popular misconception that a feather light warbird flies better. Not to a true wardird pilot. We feel the lightness in the air and the instability as soon as the wind picks up and on hot days. Nothing like a giant scale bird with some weight to it that then transcends into solid smooth flights, wind or no wind hot or cool.
The main reason for the love of a light warbird is the fear of a snap due to higher wing loading. My thing is warbirds SHOULD NOT have the wing loading of a 3D EXTRA 300. Learn to handle your warbird and you will become a better pilot.
The Pica will be a better bird in looks and in flight.