To start with I would like to say hi to everyone here. I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have been doing alot of research into trainers and flying and I have found that the Hanger 9 Mustang P-51 PTS will be the best for me. Now I know from reading about every post in this forum that not everone will agree with my choice but I felt it was the best for me. I didnt base my choice in aircraft on looks, but looking down the road. I'm sure that this plane will be a great platform to learn and grow on. I will be joining the local club in my area and finding an instructor and joining the AMA, see you boys have tought me something already. I would like to say thanks to everyone here thats helped me make my choice and I will update you guys as my skills...HAHAHA improve.

Hello and welcome,
I am flying the P-51 myself right now, it is my 3rd glow plane (I have a bunch of electrics too)
I am one of those that says this is not a beginner plane, Sorry but that is how I feel about it.
That said, for best and most stable flight leave the gear mounted speed brakes off and either install a servo for the flaps or leave them in the up position. This planes takes off better and lands slower with the flaps down but once in the air it is very difficult to handle.
Be prepared to fix the landing gear blocks, seems to be a common problem with this plane (mine were not glued in good and popped loose after a hard landing.)
Best of luck

Welcome Deadstick. Your on the right track. We are almost neighbors so feel free to get a message to me if your ever in the Fayetteville area.

A guy at my field has the P-51 too, and surprise, surprise.....hard landing......LG block came loose. He said is wasn't too much trouble though to cut into the wing and epoxy it the right way. Good Luck!!!!! Oh, and make sure you have an instructor!!!

Does that P-51 nose over on take-offs easily?

I'm not worried about landing them.

big dan

Not at all Dan

Welcome aboard, Do let us know how the p51 flys and how you feel about it after your first flight with an instructor. it would be nice to hear from an actual beginner on the feeling of the plane as a first first im starting out on this plane type guy =)



Ps... welcome to the addiction

MinnFlyer,

You did an excellant job on the Review for that plane!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=692

Thanks for all the great replys guys. Its in the mail on its way to my door as we speek. Should be here in a day or two and I cant wait. The first chance I get to go to the field I'm going. I am going to spend sometime with the Sim and get an instructor so I can do this the right way and not crash in the first 5 min. I have been into R/C for several year but all my knowlege is in cars and trucks so flying is all new. I will let you guys know how a first time flyer feels about this plane. Most of the reviews I read about it were from seasoned pilots so I will have a differnt veiw than they will. Thanks for all the help guys. You all have been great.

Depends on the field I guess.
Mine tried to nose over on my first flight (cut throttle and elevator up just in time to save it)
Might be because of the extra drag on the wheels on the grass field I fly from.
I now give it full up elevator on my initial takeoff roll, only for about the first 5 or 6 feet or so then return to neutral so the tail will come up.

Hi im new to the site and flying. My dad flys and im just starting. My dad has a Gnatty. What plane should i start with?
I live by witchurch modles you may have heard of it.

How do i get a little piture. Sorry for my spelling but if you vist my accout you will see im young.

Not sure what planes are available on your side of the pond but if you have not flown before you will need some sort of trainer. Since your dad flies he probably belongs to a club there and he/they should know what you need and can afford to spend. Welcome to RC flying and I hope you get flying soon. By "little picture" do you mean the "avitar" under the "basic member" sign over on the left of the posts?

Cheers mate

Doe's anyone know where or if the gnatty is or can be sold.[]

Where it is? We're still trying to figure out WHAT it is! Did you spell THIS correct? Who makes it?

And another thread gets high-jacked![&:]

If you see my account you will see im pritty young.

But im noy sure who make's it but it is a trainer and it is spost to look like some made up jet but its a great starter aparently. I dont think i spelt that right or that. []

I have an unmade astro hog. pipper j-3 club.

There is a guy at my field who flies a Mustang PTS. It's OK as a first plane, and flies very well. It is a bit quicker than a high-wing trainer though, and not quite as stable. It will go where it is pointed. It will not have the same tendency to self-correct as high-wing trainers, due to the dihedral and semi-symmetrical wing. The simulator and instructor will be a great help in learning how to operate it, especially the simulator. Practice on the simulator for a while first, that way orientation will be easier and you will learn with less time on the box at the field. On the simulator, do strictly takeoffs and landings, and then practice flight patterns. I know it's the opposite of what you'll learn on the field, but the practice will prepare you to solo sooner. Also, I would put your chance of success on the first flight at 99.99%. It's just that I've never seen a plane flown on a buddy box with a competent instructor go down, and I spectated for 20 years before I actually took up the hobby.

NorfolkSouthern