Official Skynetic P-51D Mustang 400mm "Old Crow" EPP with Gyro RTF/FTR Thread

[Aros]

P-51D Mustang "Old Crow" EPP with Gyro 650mm (25.5") Wingspan - RTF

Version Info: This model is an RTF ("Ready To Fly") which includes everything you need to fly out of the box (battery, charger and transmitter). Only 4 AAA batteries are required for the transmitter.

With special introductory pricing, Motion RC is introducing a new line of small planes. This 400mm Micro RTF warbird from Skynetic is a terrific airplane for beginners and advanced pilots alike. The ultra-light flying weight allows you to fly it in virtually any environment with some open space from backyards to parks and more. With the help of the built-in, versatile and smart flight control board, this plane makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully, without worrying about losing control and crashing. This Skynetic micro P-51 can be flown in beginner 6 axis mode, 3 axis mode, or the gyro can be completely turned off with the touch of a button on the transmitter

Designed for ease of maintenance, the detachable wing grants access to the servos and control board, if they ever need to be repaired or replaced. The motor and motor mount, prop and prop saver, and landing gear are also easily removed using a glue-free assembly.

Auto-Circle Mode With the simple press of a button you can place your Skynetic P-51D into an automatic circular pattern of approximately 20 meters at any altitude.

6-Axis High Sensitivity Gyro Three different flying modes (6G / 3D / Manual) are available with the press of a button thanks to the onboard gyro.

Ease of Maintenance The detachable wings grant access to the servos and control board, if they ever need to be repaired or replaced. The motor and motor mount, prop and prop saver, and landing gear are also easily removed using a glue-free assembly.

Attractive Display Stand When you are not flying the Skynetic P-51D, display the model eloquently with the included display stand.

Features:

• Comes with gyro for increased stability and helps decrease the chance of a crash
• Compact size and nice warbird scale look appeals to both novice and advanced pilots
• Powerful brushless motor supports a wide flight envelope from slow to aerobatic flight
• Removable wing and landing gear for ease of transportation to and from the flying field
• Crash-resistant EPP foam

Includes:

• Skynetic P-51D Mustang "Old Crow" EPP with Gyro 400mm (15.7") Wingspan - RTF
• 2.4 GHz 6CH Radio Controller
• 2.4 GHz Receiver
• 1S 3.7V 500mAh LiPo Battery
• USB Charger
• Landing gear set
• Owner's Manual
• Screwdriver

Requires:

• Four (4) AAA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral 750mAh 1.2V NiMH AAA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)

HELPFUL TIP: If you are new to radio control (RC) we recommend that you read through our RC resource known as our "Knowledge Blog". It's jam packed with helpful information for beginners including how to articles, support videos, a glossary of terms and much more. Click Here to go to our Knowledge Blog's Beginner Section. For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support Team and one of our knowledgeable RC experts will be glad to assist you. Happy flying! Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL :14 and up
SKILL LEVEL :Beginner
BUILD TIME :none

Model Scale	N/A
Wingspan	400mm / 15.7in
Length	330mm / 12.9in
Weight	75g / 2.64oz
CG (Center of Gravity)	Refer to the owner's manual
Power System	1023 Coreless Motor (installed)
Electronic Speed Control	Integrated
Propeller / EDF	4-blade electric propeller
Servos	2x 1.3g micro: elevator, rudder, 2x 2g micro: ailerons
Landing Gear	Fixed/Detachable
Required Battery	1S 3.7V 500mAh LiPo (included)
Required Radio	6CH 2.4GHz Transmitter (included)
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	Yes
Flaps	No
Lights	No
Hinge Type	Foam
Material	EPP Foam
Skill Level	Beginner
Build Time	None
Recommended Environment	Outdoors

[Extremefrog]

How hard would it be to swap the receiver for a spektrum receiver? Is the gyro integrated into the existing futaba receiver? In other words, would swapping receivers remove the gyro?

[ridgerunner]

Ordered!

Edit: Oops, accidentally ordered the RTF version when I should have ordered the FTR version. (I use a FrSky+MPM transmitter that has the S-FHSS protocol.) According to Wes' setup video, the RTF version does NOT come with the tiny remote S-FHSS micro SBUS RX.

Unfortunately, MotionRC is closed today (Saturday) and their website doesn't seem to allow cancelling the order.

D'oh!

[Elbee]

ridgerunner,

Hah, I ordered the RTF and want the Futaba Friendly setup. D'oh!

No matter, might be fun little guy to have around on those rare occasions when the wind isn't blowing here.

Love the desk stand idea. Where to display it will be the delimna.

I will probably add a few personal touches, however.

Best, LB

[ridgerunner]

How hard would it be to swap the receiver for a spektrum receiver? ...

Easy. The control board has two connectors for external RX connection: 1.) an S-BUS connection, and 2.) a DSM connection for a (3-pin) Spektrum satellite RX. The control board apparently also has a built-in RX having an as-yet-undetermined protocol (which is utilized by the RTF version.)

Note that the FTR ("Futaba Transmitter Ready") version, includes a tiny Futaba S-FHSS protocol remote S-BUS RX. The RTF version does not include this remote RX.

Got this info from Wes' setup video, (linked to in the MRC product page "Videos" tab,) which is quite informative.

[Elbee]

Guys,

received my P-51 from MRC today, charged batts and will fly a check flight either this evening or tomorrow depending on how fast I can mow and how much windage there might be.

It is super tiny and is as advertised, VERY. .

Looking forward to this almost as much as the larger airframes. I hope I can fly in the yard, too, we'll see.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Guys-n-Dolls,

Quick flight review.

1)Hand Launched at full throttle (HLFT) in manual mode-Beginner Mode...Nope, not a good start.

2) HLFT in 6G Mode-Beginner Mode...Yep, much better, but wind pushed her right and I was not fast enough on the "Up" trim.

Note: Prop just pops back on.

3) HLFT in 6G-Beginner Mode...Up Trim added, left bank, wind pushed her hard, leveled, lost sight, pulled full up, caught it, rolled right, wind would not let her go,

throttled back downwind now, and too far away (she's small and fast) banked back around and into the pavement from 12-15 feet. Note: Prop pops back on.

4) HLFT in 6G-Beginner Mode...Flew straight for about a nano second, banked hard left and into the pavement. Note: Prop pops back on It would seem I lost left-hand Aileron control rod and clevis in "Crash 3".


Okay, all of the above is on me and definitely a reflection of my flying. First it was probably too windy (7-10 mph) but for Kansas that's the same as zero pretty much.

Second, Ya gotta be quick since the little plane is quick and small to boot.

Thirdly, never fly this one around pavement, grass only ops IMHO.

Looked for the Control Rod and Clevis, but it is teeny tiny. There is a new clevis in the spares bag, but no rod. I will make one from the Landing Gear wire as it is the same diameter and I am not going use the LG.

Cannot wait to get her back out. We will take to the grass next time. Tamms giggled, but in the end, so did I.

Best, LB

[Aros]

I'm not sure what's more difficult to fly, these high end 70/80/90mm EDF jets or these micro warbirds! Either way you have my respect (and a couple chuckles too). Carry on soldier!

[Elbee]

Aros, Hah, I thank you, SIr.

Acknowledged and Agreed as it would of been a beautiful day to fly the A-10.

I shall never give up.

Best, LB

[ridgerunner]

FYI: I called MRC early on Monday and was able to successfully cancel my order for the RTF version. (MRC customer service rocks!) Looks like the FTR version is now sold out.

I am curious what the RTF protocol is?

[wfh222]

How do you install the wheels on the sky net old Crow?

[Aros]

How do you install the wheels on the sky net old Crow?

It's a simple glue-free wire assembly. There's a slot for the wire that you plug in. They can easily be removed as well.

[Elbee]

Hey All,

After the first check ride and some minor but required repairs, we (she who must be obeyed and myself) took the 'little guy' out to the Ye Ole State Faire Grounds last evening.

Wind 3-6 mph by my calculations. After double checking for even trims all around, I throttled up and with a gentle toss upwind he was off.

Still needed to add right aileron trim and a touch of right rudder, but with the flight assist on normal, he flew as one would expect a 15" foam fighter should.

Full throws in flight assist does not allow for many aerobatics so I burned little holes in the sky and strafed a couple prairie dogs.

All in all it is a fun little plane and at least for me required constant attention during flight ops.

Its' small size allows for flying in tight spots, but it will turn into a 'dot' quickly if you're not keeping close attention.

I like it, so does Tamms, and that's as much as I could ask of any model airplane.

Best, LB

[SanExup]

Elbee Are you flying it with the stock transmitter? Motion/Wes put out a recent video in the exact modification, but I did just order one and purchased a Sat rx to be able to use my Nx10 and add some expo and change the rates. My thinking is that it will fly a little larger after that.

[Elbee]

Elbee Are you flying it with the stock transmitter? Motion/Wes put out a recent video in the exact modification, but I did just order one and purchased a Sat rx to be able to use my Nx10 and add some expo and change the rates. My thinking is that it will fly a little larger after that.

SE, Yes, the 'game controller' looking TX.

I agree with your thinking.

Also, there is a "Manual" Mode and a "3D" Mode.

I had forgotten about that and plan to try each of those next time the wind is down again.

Only thing I will need to do now is add some paint details.

Best, LB

[FlightlineB-25]

How many acres do you need to fly this airplane?

[Elbee]

How many acres do you need to fly this airplane?

Minimum 200 feet in each direction or 400 feet by 200 feet should do it. You'll be turning quite a bit, but that's about all she's good at. Rolla with enough height and the 3D turned on. Loops and such at your own risk. Turning off gyro assist at your own peril, at least for me. Best, LB

[Ruben J Moraga]

Hi guys! I have the RTF version... everything is fine with it. But I want to connect it to my TX16S and I haven't found anywhere the protocol it uses or any tutorial that explains how to do it. I thank you in advance for your help. Have a good day!

[Elbee]

Hi guys! I have the RTF version... everything is fine with it. But I want to connect it to my TX16S and I haven't found anywhere the protocol it uses or any tutorial that explains how to do it. I thank you in advance for your help. Have a good day!

RM,

Welcome to Hobyy Squawk, glad to have you onboard.

Might want to check with MotionRC Customer Service.

Not certain what the protocol is for the TX change over.

Best, LB

[ridgerunner]

Ok, I'm in. 1/2 price is too hard to pass up!