RE: ParkZone P-51 Mustang RTF
I recently purchased the Parkzone P51 - it flies great! I did not like having to hand-launch and belly-land so I installed some landing gear. For the front two wheels I used some modified Aerobird gear. I also installed a fixed tail wheel. I would like a steerable tail wheel but not sure how to do that yet. Takeoffs are pretty easy from a hard surface - just hold full up-elevator to keep the tail on the ground and then give full throttle, releasing to neutral elevator when it lifts off. My gear works well for landings also - just need to be well lined up with the runway when I set down since I can't steer once the wheels touch down. The gear added about 1.25 oz. I haven't noticed any difference in performance with the gear on, but I did not fly it a lot prior to installing the gear.
I also like how the P51 handles the wind - I flew today in 12mph winds with no problem at all.
If anyone has ideas for a steerable tail wheel, please let me know. Thanks.