Official FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair 1600mm (63") Wingspan

[Elbee]

f4u ausie Aros

Amen, Brother(s).

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

For those who need to know.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[f4u ausie]

That pink chromate looks awesome in the wheel wells grossman

[Grossman56]

Thanks, I was going for authenticity and this is pretty unique. We actually used some 'pink' zinc chromate on our DC3, couldn't figure out why it was this color, now we know.

[chabd]

That's a great period video taken in 1945. By that time the landing sequence for getting aboard the boat in one piece had been pioneered by the Brits before and additions like the stall strip on the right wing helped both wings to stall at the same time (instead of its nasty tendency to stall the left wing first and a deadly torque roll off the fantail of the ship), just before they touched the deck for a safe "trap." I believe they got the airplanes down to an approach speed of about 80 knots with full flaps, did a continuing 180 degree turn to the deck from a left downwind leg, and kept the LSO (Landing Signals Officer) in sight all the way to the deck. It was very tricky, but you can see when done properly, it was possible to get this aircraft on the deck somewhat safely, although there were a lot of crackups in late WWII and Korea.

Brits devised this method of approach for Seafires in '42, I think. Another first is we were the first to use the Corsairs on carriers. The Seafire, though a good fighter, could not really take carriers ops as the undercarrige wasn't robust enough and it didn't really have the endurance, so we used the Corsairs, Hellcats and Avengers. All good aircraft.

[Captain Moron]

Is it my bad flying or rather my bad landings but it is costing me fortune in retracts for this Corsair.Even a soft landing seems to rip out the retracts on this bird..Any one else haveing the same proplem ?.I do fly off grass but the grass js like a bowling green .Taken to belly it in to save on the cost of replacing the retracts🫤

[f4u ausie]

Most of us had that early in the process.. I agree they r not great. 2 wheel landing looks nicer. But I found 3 point broke way less gear. U can repair them depending on the problem.. they crack the case. Bend the worm drive.. I reinforced the case with automotive 2 part plastic glue from new helps alot If U do that make sure U scratch up the case with some 80 grit for adhesion... Awesome flyer. Mine is semi retired now. But has around 500 flights

[e4dragongunner]

I realize that its not ideal as I have also rebuilt my gear.
I have a full set of replacement parts doors as well as gear.
forces me to really pay attention to landings and touching down just right.

[vrosi1963]

for sale super clean stock fl corsair, only 6 flights pm if interested bunker hill scheme, Dave Brown foams , two complete spare props and the complete plastic spares set new in bag. new retract strut sets L/R as spares new in bag flies like a trainer never any retract issues .custom 3d printed pilot custom painted , location Ventura CA local pick up only .never left in the sun to get damaged

[davegee]

I have had my 1600mm Corsair since 2019, maybe earlier than that. I never recorded each flight on a little log sheet inside the fuselage back then, but I figure I have over 200 flights on it. Some parts are showing their age, and one of those is secure mounting of the main gear struts that were getting pretty loose and sloppy. I flew it again this morning and after two flights, I had to ground it to address those issues.

Fortunately, after giving some attention to cleaning out the threads and putting new grub screws in they are now very sturdy and ready for another test flight tomorrow morning, weather permitting.

This Flightline aircraft is one of my alltime favorites, and with these maintenance issues addressed, will put it back up at the top of my fleet for just enjoyable and impressive warbird flying.

I took a pic of it after the flights this morning. I like the backdrop of our Heart Mountain, (8,500 feet MSL). It reminds me of pics I have seen of these Marine flighters like this one flown in the Solomon Islands by top ace (25 kills in the Corsair) Lt. Robert "Killer Bob" Hanson who served and was eventually killed on a fighter sweep in 1944. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for his actions on this combat tour.

[jetfool]

Great picture. Still have mine and love it.

[davegee]

Great picture. Still have mine and love it.

Cool. Classic airplane. I think my new Boeing P-12E comes tomorrow! I always follow my shipments like this from Chicago to Cody on FedEx's website.

Cheers

Davegee

[jetfool]

Davegee,
The Corsair is my favorite bird. Would like to get the bubble top F4U-1D and do a USS Franklin paint scheme, adding all the details like my Birdcage.
Great news on delivery. My prop order should arrive tomorrow so I can have it ready for its test flight. Someone on RC Groups has a flight report. He recommends less movement on ailerons,
Sitting next to the Corsair and P-47 it doesn't look that small. The real one wasn't that big. I've seen both P-12 and F4B-4 at the Navel Museum.
Best Regards, Rex

P. S. I follow my plane shipments also, don't want the driver stopping for sleep. lol

[davegee]

I think the size is great for this particular airplane. Should be easy to throw in the truck with a larger plane like the Corsair, P-47, or P-51 in the enclosed truck bed. Can’t wait to put it together and flint maybe next week. Paint scheme and design is just awesome for that era.

cheers

davegee