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Old 10-11-2014, 05:29 AM
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Default Wing Loading P51, Too Heavy??
Hello all, Wondering if my P51 is going to fly and survive its first landing. I Found a old Pica 1/6 P51, super detailed, never had engine mounted. Plane alone weighs around 13 lbs, have a Evolution 33GX Gas engine fitted, all up empty weight is around 16 1/2 lbs. Wing area is 950 sq inches which calculates out to about 40 oz/ft wing loading. Taking off and flying I don't think will be of issue as the 33 will make power to weight ratio better than 1:1 but my wonder is how hot are landings going to be?

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