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Old 05-13-2009 | 10:12 PM
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superflea
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Default RE: Buying a plane on ebay...


ORIGINAL: cjmdjm

They claim that with all the training wheels removed, and a two bladed prop installed, the mustang PTS is capable of speeds over 100 mph in level flight, full throttle (!). Is this true? If so, thats awesome! But it sounds a little unrealistic, especially with the drag from that fixed landing gear. If this is the case, I will probably be leaving the "training wheels" on for quite awhile. But its still awesome that once I get good I will be able to make low passes at 100mph! Oh here is a link to the review which makes this extraordinary claim:

I am skeptical about the 100 mph claim. Now I am not saying it can't be done, but in order to do it that evo .45 would have to turn an 8 inch pitch prop at around 15,000 rpms at 100% efficiency. Nonetheless, I am sure you will be happy with your choice. From what I've seen of them they are good flying planes, and if you take your time and don't rush the learning process, then you should have some success with it.