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The P-51 Mustang ARF is a special trainer plane in that it
will allow you to go from learning the basics of flight all
the way up to performing aerobatics without upgrading or
purchasing a new plane. As you learn to fly and become
ready for a little more challenge, the P-51 Mustang ARF
will grow with you.
The following items can be installed depending on your
particular skill level. The wing droops, flap setting and
speed brakes are all items you can add to your P-51 ARF
to make it more suitable for your particlar skill level.
Graduate
If you may be a bit apprehensive about the flying
characteristics of your P-51 Mustang ARF install the clear
anti-spin NACA droops. This is done by simply using
clear tape on the top and bottom to hold them in place on
the wing. Without the droops, your P-51 Mustang ARF
will be an all-out aerobatic warbird. In the air, you can
do a variety of aerobatics such as rolls, loops, spins and
snap rolls.
 Step 1
The droops are held on with clear tape. Simply using clear
tape will allow you to install the droops. When you are
done using the wing droops, set them aside for training a
budding young pilot in the future.
After you have graduated from the Progressing Training
System and are enjoying your P-51 Mustang ARF in its
aerobatic mode, you can take it even a step further and
add functional flaps. To do this, you’ll need to purchase
an additional servo from your local hobby store such as
the JR 537 servo. Then, simply remove the covering over
the flap servo slot in the center of the wing and install
the servo. Hook up the linkage to the servo following the
directions and you have a scale P-51 Mustang complete
with functioning landing flaps.
Advanced
If you feel that you want a little slower flight speed for
your P-51 Mustang ARF, it is suggested to move the flaps
to the lower position. This is done after you have installed
the wing droops.
 Step 1
Disconnect the flap linkage from the flap control horns.
Remove the linkage from the linkage stay.
Section 22: Progressing With Your Flying Skills