I have a Hangar 9 P-51 waiting to be put together myself (ARF). Man I can't wait to get that bird in the air, but I too fear those jitters coming on. It's all the fun of new planes though! Maidened my Sig Something Extra two weekends ago. First flight was good, required little trim and she was flying straight and level, started to play with her a bit with some rolls and loops and funky type climbs and dives and the motor died (new saito 72). Dead sticked in OK. Retuned engine on ground and went up second time. Motor died again 5 minutes into flight and a rough landing on the tailwheel broke the rudder. It's a simple fix, but I haven't gotten to it yet.

I don't guess there's a moral to my story, guess I'm just sharing my maiden experiences! :LOL: