Hello,

I asked the same question when I got started. Now I am asking my self what 3rd 4th plane....

Anyways, I started with the Hangar 9 P-51 PTS and I can't be any happier. I purchased the Arf kit, not the ready to fly version only because I all ready had a Futaba 9CHP super Radio. Well I installed a Thunder tiger GP 42 engine & pipe with standard hitec servos. The plane only cost me a total of $300. CND.

After assembly I had my instructor fly the plane to make sure all was good. After a few flights we had the plane staight and smooth. The only Problem was POWER! I used the supplied 3 blade prop & spinned that is included in the kit and found that it was to slow. Actually, the plane seemed very unstable at low speeds.

I decided to put on a 2 blade 10x6 prop. Man what a difference, the plane flies amazing now. Super fast and very stable. To be honest, I skipped the hole trainer mode. I got a few hours on the simulator and My first flight I was completing rolls, loops curcuits and a a 1/2 cuban eight.

http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/...uban_eight.htm


I thought I did very well for my first flight.

My advise is the P-51, nice looking plane very fun to fly and at a low cost.

Take my advise as a new pilot, You are wasting your money on a TRAINER! After 1-2 flight you should be ready to go! The best trainer is a simulator!!!

Well that's my story!

Thank you!

Rolly