The H9 PTS P-51 is a GREAT trainer ( provided you are using a buddy box and instructor ).

A mistake that is frequently made by "old school" instructors, is to immediately remove all the training aids, which the plane was designed with.

Doing this eliminates it's trainer like characteristics.

I've seen instructors immediately take off the prop, speed breaks and flywheel.... because they deemed the plane too underpowered at first.

The plane was designed to use what it comes with.

The speed brakes are there to keep the plane from getting away from a novice and they work in concert with the clear wing droops.

That low pitch prop is there to help you land the plane under power...



If you'll be flying off asphalt, leave everything as is. If you'll be flying off grass switching out the prop may be a good idea, but that's IT.


Later once you are proficient you can remove the aids which transforms the plane into a much faster sports plane.

I've trained many people who have shown up with this plane, and it's a great value considering it's hardware and potential longevity.
I don't agree with RCKen on this plane as a trainer. I can just as easily teach someone on it, as on a standard trainer, given the above and a buddy box.


A bit of extra hardending of the landing gear area ( liberal thin CA helps a lot here ) is a good idea, but otherwise it holds up as well as a standard trainer.


Go for it!