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Old 12-27-2008, 12:50 PM
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Default RE: World Models P-51D Mustang "EP" 49 Inch Wing Span

RE: Smooth Hard Surface Operations!!

Guys,

Just came back from a two flight sortie with my World Models P-51D Mustang "EP" at the local Middle School here in Orlando, Florida with a large 440 Oval Track.

The model took off and landed on her mains with that smooth manners like the large Full size model. Nope, she did not bounce at all as I made sure that the model kissed the smooth hard paved track.

I noticed during an attempt to taxi back that the mains have a lot of slop and had to stop the model and walk over to pick her up and this proves my theory that these retracts will not hold close to 4lbs. as the advertised fully flight ready weight using those 4-cell li-polys.

Fortunately, the retracts tracked well on landing speed and the model did not exhibit to veer off course "or" ground loop. It may be possible that I might need to return the STOCK super light "FOAM" Wheels that came with the model for smooth hard surface.

I will try it out another day and report back.