Horizon Hobby - P-51D Mustang 1.5m - Unbox, Build, Setup, & Maiden Flights 

Just maidened mine. The intent was after increasing throw to go down the runway and see if she would track stright and then stop. Well she took right off. So easy when you have rudder control tracking her straight. I have the original release and the gear doors were very stiff and brittle. They both popped on landing. Easy fix with your demonstration! Thanks Brian.

Hey Brian, Jeff Here!!! Haven't flown the Ranger 1220 yet, because of weather. But With the Huricane on us, I decided to start this Build and had it all done and ready to Fly in less than one day!!! Little confused at first with the binding and having safe activited, using an NX10, but with your help, got all the little bugs out. And as an added feature, have all the switches with Audio descriptions and settings. Thanks again for everything... Jeff

Thank you both again!!! The flying, explanation, and camera coverage!!! Camera crew has " nerves of steel"!!! Bravo-Well done!!!

You are by far the best RC pilot I have seen on RU-vid and your reviews are right on. I have been flying the HH P51 D for a few months now and still haven't mastered the landings yet. Hard main gear wheels is part of the problem, but I have learned to soften the landings by touching down on one wheel first. Try it sometime it really does work with this plane. Thanks to your wife for great video recordings.

I'm an Aerospace Engineer. The CG is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. The root is the portion of the wing touching the body. This is a straight-line distance, not curved as in over the wing chord.

Best camera crew on youtube!

This is just such a fun video. Admit I only watched the first flying part of the video and am saving the rest for when I actually buy one. The fact that you take off from your driveway, land in the street, almost clip your mailbox - that is REAL rc flying...not some groomed field. I just love this. I'll explore more deeply into your video if I buy one. Thanks for putting this together for us!

I'm getting hooked on your videos man. I love the personality and your flying skills are amazing. You exhibit truly great control of your planes.

Brian I want to say out of all the people I watched set this up you were spot on with you adjustments to the elevator. I went by the manual and wish I had listened to you to start with. I got her back down but will be making the adjustments you did and I’m sure I will enjoy it much better.

I absolutely love that smart battery checker! As soon as I saw you using it I had to check it out and I bought it. Best tool I’ve ever bought.

thanks Brian and camera crew! always learning things from your videos. i like the hot glue trick for the CG spot!

Thanks for the in depth setup of the transmitter I am new to flying had my first flights this weekend with a sport cub s and a DX 6e and your videos really helped me setup my radio

Brian buddy I love your attention to detail. Makes a (OCD) RC lover like me feel so happy and fulfilled watching your videos my friend THANK YOU take care and keep you and your family safe. Mike from England

Well now, I've been considering this "tin-pony" or the FMS 1700 since its inception, and it's this video that finally sold me on this version! Thank you, I relate to and share your joyous enthusiasm so fully, and am reminded to stay playful! My very favorite part of your whole movie however, are those magnificent hands...Stunningly beautiful and with such lovely elegance of motion the camera operators hands captivated my attention with their brief cameo.. But then there's your flying, Awesome! I can't wait to get mine so I can practice-up! Cheers, Thank you!

Purchased one Brian, and from your master link to HH. Thanks for the effort (both of you) to put out these instruction videos. Sadly, it arrived DOA with a loose pin on the fuselage side of the aileron connector. No ailerons or cool lights... I am just so glad the loose pin did not make enough contact to fool me, then punish me in the air. I’d have had a nasty crash and probably never known the reason why, so here is a tip for others who get this model: Do what Brian did and test all those connections with a servo driver. I love the one built into the battery checker. As for the connection from Fuselage to wing and anywhere there are pins (as opposed to sockets), push gently on the pins with a toothpick or some such, and check that they don’t slide back into the connector or wobble about. OK, so that’s disappointing, but here’s the good part. After the mildly annoying process of using the contact form to get the process started, and the also frustrating delays in communication due to a busy tech support department, they got back to me, reviewed the description and photos I sent on the phone, and immediately put in an order for the connector and screw I needed to effect the repair. Those parts arrived FedEx yesterday. I’ve yet to fix and fly it but felt ready to post an important data point, and here it is. Brian often raves about Horizon’s support, but honestly, and don’t be insulted Brian, you have to take that with a bit of skepticism. People who are sponsored by, or have financial relationships with, or are provided products to review, often get support that the general populace will never experience. I know this not just as a suspicion, but as a fact. I founded Measurement Computing Corp and we had flags for large and influential customers. Who wouldn’t? A customer who represents a chunk of your income, or has the reach to burn your reputation, is a customer that is going to get special treatment. I have no idea if Brian does, but one has to wonder. Well, with regard to Horizon Hobby I’m not wondering anymore. The support from Horizon is great, they’ve been great to me, and I don’t mean a damn thing to Horizon beyond being a regular customer. So that’s my endorsement. I hope you experience the same great support I have.

Brian, I saw you on the Horizon Hobby Air Hangout with Jason and the other gentleman, you did a great job, as one of your early subscribers, I've learned a lot of the years and you have helped countless pilots, I'm happy you're getting the recognition you deserve :-)

This plane is so cool....its very stable and silent....loved it...thanks for the video dude

I'm here for the commentary lol. Never Stop! That mustang is a completely different species of aircraft, never seen something fly like that.

Brian, she is gorgeous. Thank you guys. Megan is not only the head of the camera crew but now safety director for air operations. Brian she needs a raise in pay lol

I loved the paint scheme on this plane I had to get it!! :) I haven't got to fly it yet. But I will when the weather is nice again!! I have watched this video alot... I like how you and the camera crew work together on everything and Yes, I agree Sometimes you just don't want to land when the planes are so much fun... Expensive crash on this level/type of plane!!! Keep this plane flying untouched, It's too pretty to mess up at all.. Smart Tech is AWESOME!!! :)

Oh man, that Blue is it! Nicely done.

Best rc plane videos! Hands down!

Hey Brian, love the depth of your videos, and another great one here! You mentioned getting an ix20, I can assure you, if you can swing it, you WON'T regret it! Thanks for the great reviews. Mike.

Need to find the time to watch THIS one! May hafta get one..

Wow...never flown a RC plane but that's one beautiful bird...had a few small helicopters but never moved up to the planes, this is my first view of your videos so subscribed for sure as your attention to detail and making sure watchers get good info on the planes and all the technical information. So glad I found your vids...stay safe be watching more for sure...got to get me a plane for sure. All the best stuart from uk 😁

Excellent video, extremely informative!

Yes I’ve been waiting on you to get one oooo yaaa .. I had to replace all my servos for my Ailerons and flaps also my landing gear motors .. My Servos for my landing gear doors to.. I went with all Metal servos .. you’re awesome Brian I’ve been waiting on this video for the P 51 for a long time from you LOL I’m glad you wait for everybody else and I get to see you fly and your true reviews love them all..

Hello Brian and Mrs Megan aka camera crew. This is a long video. As always it is well done. Ive been thinking about that same plane but its a little pricey. I just may have to have it. You always show the skills at the sticks and excellent radio setup. Mrs Megan is always perfect on the camera. Well done, just having some fun RC'n with friends and family members. Thank you for your video keep flying you guys.

I got the 1.2 m I have not flown it yet. Those landings are freaking me out. Great vid man!

Nice flight bro I like this p51 very nice

Just when I thought your videos were long you release a video over three hours, good thing I am in quarintine and not at work or I would never have the time to watch this video.

Had my Maiden yesterday! Flies wonderfully! However: I had the same issues as you: • One of the retract strut covers broke on my first flight only they didn't give me any spare ones!!! Currently trying to sort that out with Horizon now. • That 3mm of down elevator is nonsense. If it wasn't for safe mode my first flight would have been really hairy. Mechanically put the elevator level for the second flight and BAM. Perfect level flight. Flew like an absolute dream. Like the 1.2 June Nite but with a much firmer stance in the sky. Flies on rails. • Ground control: What ground control!!!!! You cannot keep this thing in a straight line! Learned that you have to very slowly increase throttle for take off, and abandon take offs if it shows any sign of straying off path. All small things though really. I consider my first two flights a massive success. Got a little work to do on my dual rates and expo. I followed both your settings for this and also referred back to your settings for 1.2m June Nite and decided for something halfway in between. Worked out that I want to soften the ailerons, but not rudder or elevator, so I think I'll just put more expo on ailerons on my mid rates and fly on mid rates all the time. Once I get comfortable with a plane I don't really use different rates, they are just good for the first few flights till you are sorted. Thanks for these videos I just wouldn't know what to do without them! Gonna buy a Viper next so the other night I watched all your viper videos!!!!

Wow that’s stunning.

Well that’s a nice classic warbird 👍 God bless take care stay safe

Hi Brian, I struggle with take off on this P-51D. It has such power that it torques on take off! It is an awesome plane to fly with really outstanding colour and is very striking. I fly at a designated flying zone in Aus and families stop to watch because of this plane. CG is always critical but in this plane I find that the stall zone is deadly if the CG is not perfect. A really long landing strip is also good LOL

OOOOH YA BABY! Love the sound of it! I love the warbirds most! Oh boy, almost went for a dip 😨! ☠Semper Fi! 🐾🐾🐾🇺🇸🖖

1:12 I love that motto 😎

Yoooo the beginning of this video had me 🤣😂🤣 dope vid 💪🏻

Awesome video. You 2 rock it. , !

I'm getting ready to buy next month P-51 d

I love how you are so passionate with flying RC planes, It makes me just want to go out and buy a $1000 Spitfire!! Thanks!

Brian glue (foam tac) shelf liner on your battery tray rather than Velcro. It allows you to slide the battery when your sorting your C of G But when you tighten your straps your battery is secure plus you don’t have to stick Velcro to all of your batteries 😉 You can pay me later !

You’re a funny dude and the “camera crew” is cool. Sub’d

Nice one Brian!

Nice mini series Brian 😆 That is a great looking Mustang.It does need a little friction on the gear to slow it down.🍗🦊

Such a nice life you have man!!! Love that plane also

“ Get outta that ditch “ 🤣🥺 great recovery 😎

Awesome plane.

That thing is beautiful man

Hermoso ese p51 siempre lo he querido saludos.....👍👍👍🇨🇴

Nice you finally got it, I remember when you said it was a nice plane but a little expensive but I still got it lol and just flew it today as well it’s definitely a nice plane had a hard landing and wing scraped a little.

First official crash today too haha put the umx cub into the ground motor stopped working, worst timing too with the parts discontinued, I ended up buying another cause I love it so much

Beautiful Immelmans.

just picked up this beautiful P-51 warbird up today at my local hobby shop

Dear Brian and camera crew thanks for the honest reviews I enjoy your real self when your reviewing you tell the pros and cons if you don't already have the Freewing F-22 Raptor you need one, rc motions have them but you can search or a better price. This 99mm EDF is so much fun to fly and it has slow flight down to perfect. It has every channel possible and the retracts are awesome. I just ordered the e-flight P-51d you sold me on it and I can't wait to get it. Take care and I will be watching your reviews. Thank you. Question what lipo battery charger would you pick as the best?

Damn Brian...stop it already 😉 Awsome flying.... still waiting on FedEx 1 week late A10... Fms... 70mm in runners... P51...i have the 850....but really want the bigger one. Stick it bro. .. that thing punches threw the skies .. plane to see another day...go around again...glide it in on road.. dang can we join you looks like enough room for a few planes ..lol nice video Megan 1👍👍👍

Primo spot to fly. Good stuff

Great to see you on the HH Hangout show Brian but sorry I just ain't got 3 hours to optic this vid . Will come back to it from time to time. Back flying again here SE Qld in Australia.

Awesome

Love you Brian!! Love these 3 hour videos I can just run them all day long while in the shop. AWESOME-GORGEOUS BABY GORGEOUS

You know I didn't realise how big this plane was until I saw it scaled up underneath the a10 in your video. I bought this bird and the box is just absolutely humoungous. Going to assemble it tomorrow.

Who is this toy KING!

Seus videos sao espetaculares

Brian you're so lucky your wing just slid through so easily. I jimmied it in and out for an hour and gave up. Gonna try tomorrow again. Still blown away by the size of this thing.

Good job 👍

I grabbed the pushrod with needle nose pliers and tried to move it with no success. I will keep working on it. Hopefully I can get it working without new parts. Lately Bangood has been in the slow boat from China mode and it seems everything is a month or two to receive. I just received a UMX Turbo Timber from HH so this may get me moving on that. Still have to buy a transmitter. Thanks and enjoy that P-51.

Brian set your timer to turn on and off with your throttle cut switch. You’ll always know the actual time under power. I learned that trick from CoeShow619 and it works great! Btw great videos you’ve inspired me to work harder as a newer fixed wing pilot so I can get some of these awesome planes.

Always love the videos. Awesome plane. What's taking you so long to get the runway lights setup!?

Just bought this tonight from your link, should be here before Christmas. Thinking I would use this to practice before I maiden my Hangar 9 P 51D. Oh and should I upgrade the 9g servos the HH P-51D? Merry Christmas to you and your Camera Crew and Youngins!

6:35 cameras crew kick ass

i love this one....I have her sister.....maybe need this one.......watching thinking.....

Hey Brian, what a video!! Very in depth and enjoyable. You and your camera crew make a perfect team. Don't ever get ride of her or your channel will fall flat on its face. I may have missed something but it looked like all you needed to do was raise your alarm voltage setting equal to or higher than actual battery voltage to initiate the telemetry alarm. Did you ever get the alarm to work? Thanks for sharing that beautiful mustang with us!

Yes! I was wondering when you would get it

All I can say is .... “oh my goodness” When you both buy & build , you do it in a big way. Hollywood next!!

Just finished watching this entire video. You are right! This bird is gorgeous!! Wish I had the property size. Afraid I’m stuck with UMX Timber sizes....BTW rebuilt mine 3 times....I keep hitting trees.

Its a tricky beast, I figured it would be easier to handle onroad, but its tricky, I have designated this one to more open landing spots, curbs are bad..

Big salute to u

I was leaning toward the DX8 with future aircraft needs in mind. As far as being obsessed I am a retired airline pilot and airplanes have been in my blood for 50+ years. I have watched the RC hobby for much of that time but it was usually too expensive or difficult until now. Your videos moved me to jump in first with the mini Trainstar and then the Sport Cub 500. Been having fun [and crashes] with the Sport Cub. The Turbo Timber looks like a fun step up to improve skills with for a while. Really like that P-51 though!!! I cut the wing off the Sport Cub last night and it looks like the elevator servo arm was rotated 180 degrees and impacting the rudder servo arm. Jammed. Don't have any idea how that happened.

Been flying this warbird in Realflight 9.5 and even though I land it 100% of the time, it was impossible to do without bouncing it like you did. Took lots of practice to get to land smoothly without the bounce. It’s hard to master, but I’m working on it, still only landing it without a bounce 1 out of 4 landings. The key is about 1/3 throttle with full flaps as I shallow glide down and cutting throttle just before the wheels touch. Hardest plane to land smoothly in Realflight for me so far.

Your commentary cracks me up. But this plane is cool just watch Pilot Ryan's Flight videos as well. This may be My Birthday present to myself this June

Alright Brian I need to stop watching your videos I ended up getting one of these after watching your video😂. Great review my friend

You say nervous, ah don’t worry about it, cause I had all the nerves for you. LOL it loves the ditch. Maybe floats should be the first MOD. All that messing around with the EXPO, I normally follow your set ups. I think you normally go 10,20,and 30%. I think! This was a great video. Thanks again.

hey do a video of the FMS 1700 p51 mustang fly, unbox, and build please

Brian just started following. I have tons of questions on radio set up and mixing. Love the P51. Ordering mine soon. Also consider the Eflite Air Tractor. It’s a fun bird.

100% on the elevator correction. Initially when I was testing the deflection full up elevator looked to be neutral to me. Then I watched the rest of the video and saw what happened upon first flight. Sometimes as the pilot you can't always believe what is in the manual, better safe than sorry.

Yes! Been waiting for this!!!!!!

This is good show Brian, I enjoy your videos and as it is overt you love the subject! This E-Flite warbird has caught my eyes. I wonder whether you can show instructions on how to install/use a transmitter/receiver other than Spektrum (e.g. Fr Sky Taranis) that offer a SAFE feature. In my RC Aero Club, we have interference issues with a nearby cell tower and Spektrum. We experience loss of control and plane crash. Nothing against Spektrum, it works wonderfully overall. I just want to avoid that risk and Taranis seems immune to it. Many thanks and btw, camera crew did a good job as well! Keep making videos!!!!!!

Brian. Great video - love this P-51. One question - when you did radio setup. Is there any reason to NOT use the available preconfigured model template for this plane that is already in a Spektrum transmitter like the NX8? Wondering if you’ve flown this on your NX8 and if that template needs any major adjustments. Thanks!

Lets all go fly with Brian ... Megan will record it !... lol nice job i really enjoy your channel, enjoy your Holiday. Brian i would wall mount one on mother's day but lost my mom and wife....so i just buy now... no wall hangars... All good hey back to that glider...Asw 28.. i had fun with mine trashing it...thank god for your fix it video. Any chance of re-visting I enjoy your modified version 👍😉

Grreat review - thanks for this! My P-51D 1.5m has started to develop cracks in the wing above the landing gear. I have only flown the plane 10 times from a grass field and not had any hard landings. Let me know if yours starts to develop wing cracks. Thanks!

This is a beautiful plane! P-51 and the Corsair are my favourites, but this one looks so complete! Brian, what's the "C" (30C) thing in the battery?

your bird is suffering from the Hughes curse. the original P 51 prototype howard hughes crash landed in a corn field.

Now for the sound board!

i don't even fly, but i enjoy you content.

I really want this plane but I drive a challenger don’t know if it’ll fit going back & forth to the flying field even with the wings off

Love your videos, I learn alot. What is that little gizmo on your window sil by your battery charger? Looks like it's facing the road.

Great flying! Just got my mustang yesterday and it’s a beast to land. But I love it! I will get better at it I know. It takes practice because it wants to fall out of the sky if you pull the power. Also what timer should be set for a 5000

Brian. A great video on the new P-51. I have been a fan of the aircraft for a long time. An unrelated question however. I went to fly my Volantex Sport Cub 500 and when I did a control check noticed the elevator was frozen full nose down. Powering and cycling on and off have not produced any results. Banggood has a receiver brick with new servos and wondered if that is what I will have to do? I know you have done quite a bit of RC maintenance and might have an idea. If I do have to replace the receiver what method? Remove the wing, split the fuselage etc ??? Thanks for any help you can provide. Rich

G'day Brian, I seem to remember you owning an fms Minimoa a couple of years ago. In hindsight what is your opinion of its handling in the air and weak points of the design

Will the 7000 G2 fit in this? I have the draco coming tomorrow with your recommendation on the battery being the 7000 thats what I ordered. I ordered this mustang today and was curious before buying another pack. Thanks