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Posted: June/05/2021 at 8:11am  Quote
 
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<br>I never learned how to use the rudder I should maybe get on that. Less likely to spin if it's coordinated. [/QUOTE>

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Definitely learn to use that rudder, it is your friend and can get you out of trouble, especially in a crosswind.






Thanks. I'm ok with it on takeoff and landing, but in flight I go to crank/yank mode. Habits of an Open B combat flier.

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Congratulations Matt!!
She looks great! 
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Hope, there are no damages after landing.


Thanks!! No the tall grass was kind. I think I need to take a bit of nose weight out.

Those are good news. 
Do you use mix ailerons+ rudder?


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Very nice job Sir.  Good flight.  Takes some fortitude to rip the covering off a new<br>plane and start over.  I was lucky in that respect as mine was one of the almost<br>ready to cover version.  <br><br>Many Happy Flights!<br><br>Mike<br>




Thanks. Yes I thought of over about how much work it would be. I decided it would have been more work to try to do it after I assembled it as is and flew it for a bit. Fortunately it was the fall and I had all winter to get it done. It was purchased to learn the ropes before I build and fly my TF Giant F4U kit with Saito FG-90 radial. That one I'll care more about. But this P-51 was a lot of work too so I don't want to prang it in needlessly due to a lack of skill. I'm gonna hit the sport planes hard. I have a cub too that should teach me some "stick and rudder" skills. I'm more of a builder than flier but if they aren't going to fly, then what's the point? Might as well build 1:32 plastic models.

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Congratulations Matt!!
She looks great! 
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Hope, there are no damages after landing.

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<br>Thanks!! No the tall grass was kind. I think I need to take a bit of nose weight out.


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Those are good news. 
Do you use mix ailerons+ rudder?


No, never have. I could try it. I think I just really need to practice on a slower plane and force myself to move that rudder when the plane is rolling.

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Definitely use that mix. Same as in real airplane you have to push rudder pedals in turnings.
Sure it is only about practice. TF P51 is great flyer.


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