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The advanced trainer of choice for America and her allies during WWII, the T-6 Texan gave hundreds of thousands of pilots their first glimpse of aerial combat maneuvers before they were plunged into actual combat over Europe and the Pacific. A living legend, the Texan still flies today as an air show performer, in air races, and as the prized possession of a lucky few private owners who fly for thrills.
Hangar 9’s one-of-a-kind AT-6 ARF is a skillfully crafted rendition of a full-scale Texan owned by Fred Johnson of Ocala, FL named Miss Appropriation of Funds. It is available at [URL=http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/ha9attewirea.html]Hobby Warehouse[/URL] for $255.
My first e-conversion with retracts! It will use a MaxCim 13Y motor with the new MEC Superbox on 26 cells of CP1700 NiCd.
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I thought about converting my P-51 to electric but after seeing the investment into the motor, controller and batteries I just settled to get mine slimed up. Too much for me now. If it survives and I have the funds, it may be electric one day. I just read in one of the magazines an e conversion of a P-51 using Hacker B50 and Opto 77-3P controller, I think. Lots of power, he was able to take off on half throttle. Keep us posted on your conversion. I'd like to know what kind of flight times you get.
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Yes, the larger e-conversions have a price premium...at least up front. I am convinced thay my clean e-models last longer than my glow friends planes.
We test flew the AT-6 last weekend. Boy, does it fly sweet!
After modifying the retracts a bit, we captured some great 35mm photos and videos. I'll post some photos when the film is developed and the video will be available when RCU publishes my review.
Awesome power level with the MaxCim motor and 15x10 prop. My flight times are rather short using the CP1700 cells...about 5-7 minutes. I must be getting used to Lithium power.
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I don't think that's all that bad for the 1700's given the size of the plane and a large bl setup. I don't think the added weight of the 2400 or 3000 cells will detract from it's performance although a TP pack would be the optimal choice. That last one reminded me why I'm goinc IC for now.
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