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Old 04-29-2010, 07:33 PM
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Chris Nicastro
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Default RE: Looking for Aerotech P-51 owners

Thanks for the heads up on the weight issue. I guess due to the robust construction the plane ended up on the heavy side. I haven't seen the firewall yet so I'm not sure about the space inside there. So it looks like you just have to fly it fast and scale then. I guess the wing is also very true to scale which contributes to the tendency to be critical at certain speeds and maneuvers. Had the wing been made more sport scale, possibly thicker, I would imagine the plane would have better characteristics and less prone to snapping. In any case I'll have to keep her light and go easy on the sticks.

Are there any flying at all anymore? I understand they only made around 360 or so units of this kit and thats over many years. This ones a rare breed and I was lucky enough to finally find one new and untouched and complete with all the details.

Any photos you guys know of I can check out?