As the most successful fighter of World War II, the P-51D Mustang still thrills thousands of people today in air shows and races around the world. Now park flyer fans can experience Mustang thrills on a smaller scale with this fully aerobatic Charge-and-Fly™ reproduction from ParkZone™. And getting it airborne is about as simple as it gets. Just attach the wing and tail, connect the battery to the charger, and in as little as 40 minutes, you’re flying.

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Product Description

As the most successful fighter of World War II, the P-51D Mustang still thrills thousands of people today in air shows and races around the world. Now park flyer fans can experience Mustang thrills on a smaller scale with this fully aerobatic Charge-and-Fly™ reproduction from ParkZone™. And getting it airborne is about as simple as it gets. Just attach the wing and tail, connect the battery to the charger, and in as little as 40 minutes, you’re flying.

Once in the air, you can choose between two flight modes – A or B – with just the flip of a transmitter switch. Mode “A” limits the amount of control surface travel for transitioning pilots so maneuvers are smooth and manageable. Mode “B” grants an experienced pilot maximum control surface movement for high-energy Mustang maneuvers, such as loops, victory rolls, Cuban-8’s, and more.

More advanced park flyer pilots will be pleased to know that the Mustang’s receiver/ESC module and two servos can be removed and used in other speed 370 or 400-class electric aircraft. That list includes V-tails and delta wings, thanks to selectable control mixing in the receiver. The receiver is also equipped with an X-Port™ connector, but not an external port, and the speed control’s auto-cutoff can be adjusted to work with 3-cell Li-Po battery packs.

Like all other ParkZone planes, the P-51D has, in one box, everything you need to get flying. Outstanding flight performance and exciting warbird realism await you – with the ParkZone P-51D Mustang, you get it all!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34378 in Toys & Games
• Brand: ParkZone
• Model: PKZ-1500
• Dimensions: 5.50" h x 17.00" w x 44.00" l, 7.00 pounds

Features

• One-box purchase includes the FM transmitter, batteries and variable rate DC peak charger
• 3-cell Li-Po battery compatible
• Mode-Change Flight Control System that is accessed via two transmitter-selectable flight modes
• Powerful 480 motor with gear reduction
• Authentic, factory-applied paint scheme and decals

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Customer Reviews

You have to know what your doing
This plane takes alot to get off the ground you really have to throw this thing but once its up there your good to go i would recommend to stand on top of hill and throw it so it has more of a chance getting airborne.

Know What You're Buying
The first reviewer down below obviously hasn't researched this product as fully as he should have. This is NOT a beginner's plane. It is a 3-channel, low-wing aileron flyer. For a beginner's type plane, check out the ParkZone J-3 Cub, Slo-V, or the new HobbyZone Cub coming out in July '06 - they are high wing planes, slower, and use rudders and elevators rather than ailerons.

However, if you've already garnered some experience not only in RC plane piloting, but also in an aileron aircraft, you should enjoy this plane immensely. While ParkZone has somewhat improved upon the P-51D's design with their new Focke Wulf 190 they recently released, who could resist flying this American classic?

With the stock motor, battery, and prop, it's rated for a top speed of 40 MPH straight from the factory. Again, much more speed and much different handling characteristics than what you'll want (and be able to handle) if you're new to the hobby. We all want to fly great looking planes, but you have to work your way up. Otherwise you'll end up just wasting money and getting turned off before you ever make it to the REALLY awesome planes.

In comparison, the ParkZone J-3 Cub flys at cruising speed of 20 MPH from the factory, is a high wing plane, and though it is 3-channel (throttle, rudder, and elevator controls), it is still MUCH more suited for a beginner pilot. I fly my Cub nearly ever day, actually ... it's peaceful and easy to manage.

The Slo-V is a slow enough flyer to actually launch and fly it in a large gym or meeting hall, and an incredibly popular flyer for both beginners and experts as well with lots of possibilties to upgrade and enhance it (though it's a purely "functional" aircraft and isn't scale by any means ... it looks more like a stick with wings than a plane).

So in conclusion, this is a fun and inexpensive Ready-to-Fly package for the intermediate to experienced pilot, but not suggested for people new to flying R/C planes. You'll most likely just end up frustrated and broke if you buy this before learning to fly with a more "trainer" type of craft.

Excellent plane but not for beginners
An experienced friend of mine, who has taught me a thing or two about this hobby, has flown this airplane dozens of times with little trouble. With that in mind, I've been hearing countless misconceptions about flying model airplanes. For one, "Ready to Fly" does not mean you can just take the plane out of the box and shoot it into the air. It simply means that the airplane comes with all its parts and requires roughly 1 hour of preparation. Other more expensive models (which are even more difficult to fly) require a VERY expensive universal radio which can be around $300-$400. Some of them don't even have motors or servos! Another problem people encounter is the weather. Do not fly in strong winds unless you're REALLY experienced! If you flew a plane on a larger scale, it would be like trying to fly in a twister. Model airplanes may be durable but they AREN'T indestructible! After having that cleared up, let's talk about this Mustang. Despite its small motor, it is powerful enough climb vertically to point and perform stunts. The range of the radio is okay, nothing new in model airplanes. My rule of thumb is that if you can see which direction the airplane's heading, you're okay. The only disadvantage this Mustang has is that it has no landing gears, so I suggest trying to land it somewhere grassy. However, I highly do not recommend this plane for begginners. I currently fly a J3 Cub and it's pretty fast. However, this Mustang is fastER. That's not surprising since this Mustang has a larger battery than the Cub. Aside from being extremely fast, this Mustang has ailerons that allow the plane to do barrel-rolls. With the horizontal tail rudder added in, the plane has the ability to change directions. Ailerons are definitely not recommended for beginners since they can sometimes spin out of control. Other planes, such as my J3 Cub, use a vertical tail rudder to turn, which allows better control. If you are a beginner, have an interest in flying model airplanes, and are not afraid to spend roughly 100-200 dollars, I suggest you start with a Slo-V, which is from the same company and is pretty much the slowest plane on the market. According to other reviews, the Slo-V is also durable. Sometimes it's better to start off easy than to spend more money buying spare parts. As long as you read the ENTIRE instruction manual, (especially the WARRANTY! In fact, the warranty should be the first thing you peruse as soon as you open the box), you could save a lot of money and have fun flying and teaching with friends and family!