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Old 11-19-2004 | 05:32 PM
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Default Herr Engineering P-51 1/2A Wing loading

Hey guys I was wondering if any of you know how much wing loading a guy can get away with on a little model like this mustang. It has 303sq" of wing area and calls for a tiny engine. Well I got a great deal on the plane and have a old radio I will be using and want to over power the model. I want to add as much engine to the plane as possible. This is all just for fun as I do expect to probably fly the wings off. So how big of an engine do you think this plane could take and still get off the ground. I have a 400' paved runway. Now don't laugh but I figured one of my old beat up .46's with a 3-blade prop would be just right. Don't bother mentioning all the beefing up that would be required because it will all be done so just give me your opinion on how large an engine it could still fly with.

Dave

1st edit = spelling
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