> Hello, Chuck....
 >  
 >  CB> Anyone out there with a Top Flite P-51, if there is tell me how you
 >  CB> like it?  I just bought one about two weeks ago.
 > 
 >  I have built two of the TF Mustangs - pretty easy and straight-forward
 >  in construction - no surprises - not a beginner's project, though - the
 >  bird builds up pretty heavy with a high wing loading - flight properties
 >  are HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVY - I'd suggest at least a 2-cycle 90 or perhaps
 >  a 4-cycle 120 for power - you will really need the horsepower to get the
 >  heavy monster off the deck in a reasonable length - don't make the
 >  mistake of pulling the bird up before it reaches take-off speed, which
 >  is pretty FAST - unless you want to tip stall and have a BIG pile of
 >  balsa and plywood.  Good luck, I feel you will need it.  TTYL - Roger
Roger,
You forgot one thing about the Pony that everyone seems to forget.  USE 
FLAPS!  Don't forget the flaps!  Flaps for takeoff and especially LANDINGS! 
You'll be surprised how much better the Mustang handles at low altitude and 
speeds when flaps are used.  The real P-51 could throw 50 degrees of flap 
down and the models can use it too.  Try 20 Degrees for takeoff but use the 
whole 50 for landing.  Keep the power on and let the flaps do their thing.
BTW:  I have a job interview monday for several positions in the RPV 
industry.  Something about having my cake and eating it too?  Wish me luck!
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