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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-13-2020, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

One of the old guys in my club flew an MB-5 for...

One of the old guys in my club flew an MB-5 for years, I may have video of it. His plane was around 100 inch wingspan +- a few. Nice stable war bird.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-02-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I like the 'B' because all things equal, it...

I like the 'B' because all things equal, it performs better then the 'D'.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

szempruw...

szempruw (https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/szempruw.html), The prop I am using now is the upgraded Ramoser Varioprop, 25 series, 2 blade hub. I formerly used the 16D, four blade version, but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I thought you guys might like to see my new Jerry...

I thought you guys might like to see my new Jerry Bates designed P-51 B, a 90 inch wingspan model built from Jerry's plans. He lists the plane at 89.5 inches so I added a 1/4" tip spacer to make it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-12-2019, 02:57 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I cut air-ply panels to fit the holes, when I...

I cut air-ply panels to fit the holes, when I have it all working correctly I glue balsa sheet to the panels, then sand to the airfoil. When ready for glass application I use Saran wrap to cover the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-11-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

There is little that is inter-changeable between...

There is little that is inter-changeable between the TF and H9 Mustangs. Retraction speed for full scale Mustangs is about 3 seconds for the wheels to hit the wells, a little longer for the doors to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I got to fly in, and pilot The Collings...

I got to fly in, and pilot The Collings Foundation's P51-C 'BettyJane' in March of 2015. Definitely kicked MY bucket across the street. Doing 300 knots at low altitude is a thrill that is hard to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

The Hanger 9 P 51 D flies NOTHING like the Top...

The Hanger 9 P 51 D flies NOTHING like the Top Flite Mustang. It is a better airframe in every respect except for the wing tube fit on SOME of the delivered models. Both of mine needed surgery on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-14-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

vasek, There is usually a white line around the...

vasek,
There is usually a white line around the critical flight inst. This first picture is of the panel on a P-51D being rebuilt, the second is a picture I downloaded from the internet, the third...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

John Taylor, I have tried to use the same...

John Taylor,
I have tried to use the same battery packs before, every one of them failed, I switched to Enerloops from Batterys America (5 cell NIMH 2550 mah). I also have had to move the 2 rec....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-01-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

My long time pit helper, spotter and camera man...

My long time pit helper, spotter and camera man is fascinated by Cubs, he will turn the Camera on any Cub that flies during an event. As a result of this we have a large video library of Cub flying...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-29-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

Cubs are not as easy to land as everyone thinks...

Cubs are not as easy to land as everyone thinks they are. There are a lot of them at the fields I fly at and they do more than their share of takeoff ground loops, slow stalls at 10 feet on landing,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-29-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

acdii, As in full scale aircraft, scale model...

acdii,
As in full scale aircraft, scale model aircraft need gentle application of power on and power off. The stronger the motor the gentler you must be. Scale model aircraft do not obey the rules...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I also play with the CG until I find the...

I also play with the CG until I find the 'sweetspot'. This is the TopFlite GS Mustang's recommended 4 9/16 inches back from the kink in the leading edge of the wing. After much moving forward and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

I regularly fly my planes in strong crosswinds...

I regularly fly my planes in strong crosswinds when others are sitting it out. The P 51 especially is able to operate safely in 15-18 mph winds up to 20 degrees off the runway centerline. I make a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

acdii, I use 30% expo on both of my Giant...

acdii,

I use 30% expo on both of my Giant scale P 51 model's elevators. I still have to use a smooth touch with no jerking of the sticks. P 51 flight controls are relatively powerful needing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

acdii, When you add power on takeoff and the...

acdii,
When you add power on takeoff and the tail comes up, the plane yaws left. Some pilots attempt to beat this by lifting off prematurely causing the left wing to stall, and drag a wingtip, and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

The full size pilots always learned to fly...

The full size pilots always learned to fly military planes by climbing into a military trainer first. In the case of WWII planes most got their skills in a T-6, Harvard, or SNJ, all versions of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-30-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

Chris, I am using the 16D hub with parts to adapt...

Chris, I am using the 16D hub with parts to adapt it to the RimFire motors which I would not recommend any one to use this combination as there are better motors available and the hub and blades are...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-30-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

My electric setup is turning 8500 rpm in the air...

My electric setup is turning 8500 rpm in the air according to data downloads from the Castle ESC with a 4 blade set at 16 inches pitch. A smaller diameter high pitch racing prop might go faster but I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-30-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

Thanks Chis, I only fly this B model at events,...

Thanks Chis,
I only fly this B model at events, I use my gas powered D model for practice at my club field. The B is a blast to fly but is high stress.

I bought an Eagle Tree speed sensor and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

Chris, I have flown it with 2 different...

Chris,
I have flown it with 2 different electric motors, a RimFire 50 and a RimFire 65 and initially with a DA 50R . The ESC is a Castle 160HVF and the props were the Varioprop 4 blade hub with 19.9...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

Sorry, brain fade.

Sorry, brain fade.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2138438Here is my TF GS P 51-B, 4 blade prop, electric, 29 pounds, 130mph+. Picture by Andrew Griffith.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 295,163
Posted By sjhanc

If you have the Hanger 9 P 51, the recommended...

If you have the Hanger 9 P 51, the recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for
the P-51 1.50 is 6 and
3/8" behind the leading edge of the
wing measured at the fuselage sides. If necessary,...
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