ORIGINAL: cjmdjm
I think the mustang is a pretty good deal for the price with that dx6i computer radio, and it can be used as both a trainer and a sport plane. By the way, with all the training attachments removed, and a standard two blade prop, how will its performance compare to a sport plane like a pulse, super sportster, or similiar?
With the training aids removed, it is a quick flyer and more heavily loaded than any of the other planes.
The Pulse, Sportster, etc. all slow down and give you more time to react during landings, than the P-51 does with the aids removed.
The plane tends to yaw at takeoff too.
ORIGINAL: cjmdjm
And if I choose the mustang, I may seek help from an instructor for the first flight. Despite that I have basically self taught myself up to this point, its an expensive plane to crash.
MAY is the wrong word to use, it should be "DEFINITELY WILL".
The PTS is a great trainer if you have help. By yourself it will have a short life.
ORIGINAL: cjmdjm
Also, someone suggested at one point (maybe a different thread) that I should get a thing called a voltwatch onboard battery monitor, if I got an Alpha. I really like the piece of mind that something like that would provide, after losing my alpha to what was probably a receiver battery failure. Will one of these (see link) also work with the Mustang MkII PTS? I see no reason why it wouldnt, but want to make sure:
Yes.
It is always important to check the state of your batteries before flying.
A voltwatch is a good idea, and you should also have a voltage meter with load, made for RC.