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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 4/2/2005 8:14:58 AM   
    twist


     

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    From: Utica, NY, USA
    Status: offline     		Hi, I am almost ready to maiden my p-51, have a thunder tigre g-3250 for power, fit in good but seems a little nose heavy when ballanced.
    Wondering if anyone else has used this engine in theirs, and if so how did it work out?
    Also notice tt g3250 is 43oz w/o muffler, but 200ti saito is 51oz without muffler, leads me to fiugre the 200ti needs tail weight???
    Any input appreciated thx!

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 8:01:13 AM   
    finless



    Posts: 82
    Joined: 11/29/2004
    From: Stanton, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		FYI... I bought this on RCU and after upgrading the retracts to CJM centurion air retracts / struts I am damn happy with it!
    Although I hate CJM's air valve and will probably replace the leaky thing with a Robart valve.

    The Roto 25 gas engines pulls this plane great. It's still breaking in but is damn reliable. I highly reccomend this engine if you want to convert this P51 to gas!

    Bob



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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 1:26:33 PM   
    bushong572


     

    Posts: 36
    Joined: 6/17/2003
    From: Midland, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		I also have this plane with the Century Jet retracts and a Saito 180.I am also very happy with mine. Were you able to use the gear doors with the Centurions????? (or was that picture taken with the stock retracts?) I tried every way I could think of to use the doors, but I couldn't make it work.

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 1:39:31 PM   
    bgruenba



    Posts: 115
    Joined: 12/18/2003
    From: Arcadia, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I bought mine last August and flew it for the first time this past weekend. She has Robart retracts in her that work really well. I love this plane. She flies like a dream.

    I'm still working on getting the retract doors onto mine, but I am going to have to do some work on the wheel wells to sort that out.



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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 7:26:22 PM   
    Countryboy



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    From: Lawrenceburg, KY, USA
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    quote:

    ORIGINAL: bushong572

    I also have this plane with the Century Jet retracts and a Saito 180.I am also very happy with mine. Were you able to use the gear doors with the Centurions????? (or was that picture taken with the stock retracts?) I tried every way I could think of to use the doors, but I couldn't make it work.


    Reference back to page 13 "Post 303 & 304"..........sinking the retract mounting rails is the only way you are going to be able to flush fit the doors.

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 7:31:57 PM   
    Capt G



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    From: NV
    Status: offline     		The doors don't really need to be flush. I used the Robart mounting blocks and when the gear is up the doors are about 1/8th " from flush. Can't see it at 90mph!

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 7:38:00 PM   
    bgruenba



    Posts: 115
    Joined: 12/18/2003
    From: Arcadia, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		Capt G: Is there any chance you have a pic of the gear well with the gear retracted?

    Countryboy: Did you ever install the Saito 200TI that you spoke about. I have the 180 in mine and I'm as happy as a pig in sh**, but I'm interested to know how the 200TI shakes out for people. I have heard a lot of bad reports about that engine and keeping the plugs hot.

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 8:13:04 PM   
    Capt G



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    Status: offline     		Gear up!

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 8:30:02 PM   
    Richard L.



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    quote:

    ORIGINAL: finless

    The Roto 25 gas engines pulls this plane great. It's still breaking in but is damn reliable. I highly reccomend this engine if you want to convert this P51 to gas!



    Bob, I didn't know the Roto 25 has enough power to pull this plane.

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 9:47:58 PM   
    oriole


     

    Posts: 178
    Joined: 10/4/2002
    From: Eldersburg, MD, USA
    Status: offline     		Anybody figure out why they discontinued this plane? I have one, and other than the retracts I've only had (and heard) positive experiences with this plane!

    Someone in my club sent Horizon an email, and their only reply was a noncommittal they may bring it back at a future date.

    < Message edited by oriole -- 6/24/2005 1:31:02 PM >

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 9:55:03 PM   
    Richard L.



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    ORIGINAL: oriole

    Anybody figure out why they discontinued this plane?


    Maybe because it has an odd wingspan? They should have made it 80".


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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/23/2005 11:22:25 PM   
    Build-n-flyer-RCU



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    From: Evans, GA, USA
    Status: offline     		I think the 77" WS and bad press on the retracts were both factors that kept sales down. It takes a lot of money to get a H9 150 ready to fly and for the $$ it really should have been big enough to meet IMAA.

    I lost my original 150 'Stang when the radio earlier this year when the radio went out for some reason (total loss) but just picked another up off of E-***. I really liked the plane, I miss it and I still have all the assorted parts and pieces needed to put another together right.

    I have a 200Ti. A long break-in process but with the right prop and fuel it flys the 150 Stang nicely, sounds cool, and adds to the interest factor. Bruce, my engine did want to drop a cylinder for the first couple of gallons but I had onboard glow to keep both cylinders lit. And after a few gallons it really didn't need it. I probably won't install the glow on my new plane.

    Walt

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/25/2005 9:09:41 PM   
    Doc Halliday


     

    Posts: 77
    Joined: 4/16/2002
    From: Broken Arrow, OK, USA
    Status: offline     		Does anyone know where I can find a instrument panel for the 150 size.If not would one from a different plane work?



    Thanks Doc

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/25/2005 11:34:55 PM   
    BigK9


     

    Posts: 86
    Joined: 11/25/2002
    From: San Clemente, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		When was this plane discontinued? It is one of my favourite flyers. Gereat 'warmer upper' for the Byrons or Yellow Aircraft. That is a shame. They should stop making some of the real crap they have been putting out and keep the big Mustang, and make a Spitfire version of it.

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    RE: Hangar 9 150 Size P-51 - 6/26/2005 2:50:25 PM   
    Spitpilot


     

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    From: Newcastle, WA, USA
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