moonbeam
10-10-2005, 04:27 PM
Hey Folks!
I'm posting in this area by suggestion. The problem I'm having is with the Park Zone P-51 on launch. After posting this problem in the main forum, 2 other guys replied having the exact same incident.
First launch was pilot error, (overlooking an important step to ensure the speed controller was reading inputs correctly) under powering the plane on take-off. Belly landing, only prop damage.
Second launch, (this is the problem) it dipped a little, so I added slight back pressure, and the plane began to climb, then it snap rolled to the left and crashed. To my surprise, very little damage (right wing tip ding, and spinner back-plate shattered). I felt the plane was a bit under powered and wondered if anyone else has been flying the PZ P-51, and what their thoughts were. Two guys responded stating that their P-51s also snapped to the left, (even with full right aileron input!) and bought the farm. Both of their planes are totalled. Fortunately, aside from waiting on a part, mine's good to go. The problem is, I'M NOT! I'm really concerned that I'll end up with a $200 heap O' crap instead of the advertised "fun out of the box".
While I've got this down time for parts, if anyone who's flown this bird, good or bad experience with it, can suggest anything, I'd be most grateful. :confused:
I'm posting in this area by suggestion. The problem I'm having is with the Park Zone P-51 on launch. After posting this problem in the main forum, 2 other guys replied having the exact same incident.
First launch was pilot error, (overlooking an important step to ensure the speed controller was reading inputs correctly) under powering the plane on take-off. Belly landing, only prop damage.
Second launch, (this is the problem) it dipped a little, so I added slight back pressure, and the plane began to climb, then it snap rolled to the left and crashed. To my surprise, very little damage (right wing tip ding, and spinner back-plate shattered). I felt the plane was a bit under powered and wondered if anyone else has been flying the PZ P-51, and what their thoughts were. Two guys responded stating that their P-51s also snapped to the left, (even with full right aileron input!) and bought the farm. Both of their planes are totalled. Fortunately, aside from waiting on a part, mine's good to go. The problem is, I'M NOT! I'm really concerned that I'll end up with a $200 heap O' crap instead of the advertised "fun out of the box".
While I've got this down time for parts, if anyone who's flown this bird, good or bad experience with it, can suggest anything, I'd be most grateful. :confused: