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Old 03-03-2002 | 02:24 AM
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deadstickdan
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Default And yet another one

I've had one for almost a year and it's a very good airplane. It doesn't take too long to put together and the finished model looks very, very nice. It isn't a perfect ARF as their were a few things I didn't like, but those didn't likes are nit picking. I also put the Robart struts on and replaced the wheels that were in the kit box. The supplied wheels make great paperweights.

I used a Saito 150 mounted inverted and in-flight is more than ample power. I have to use an on-board glow driver to keep it running at idle. I just purchased a fuel regulator to see if that will eliminate the use of the on-board glow.

The PT19 looks just great and flies so nice. As mentioned above, aerobatics are limited but this is one that should be flown like the real one. Takeoffs and landings are excellent. This plane always draws attention at my field when I bring it out.

Would I buy another? Yup! With Great Planes having one the same size available now I would have to look at that one as a strong possibilty too.