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Old 10-11-2014, 12:20 PM
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The P51 has been a favorite for a long time. And this version appears nicer than many

The wing loading is a bit high tho. Take offs are not going to be too bad. Just need more speed than normal. Landing too need more speed and that could prove more of a problem even with flaps. You will have to learn it's habits and if it will tend to tip stall easily if slowed even a little too much.

Years ago I built a Midwest extra 300 with almost 1150 squares that was more porky than I wanted at 16.5 lbs. That one would snap in on landings all the time until I increased landing speed. Good luck with the flying