So I just read that a newly build P-51 mustang flew this month (June). It has a turbine engine, carbon fiber body, pressurized cabin, a glass cockpit and more! Here is a link and a photo.
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Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
Fascinating, not sure how I feel about it tbh, messing with a classic or updating it to awesome modern design specs?
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
I don't think it's right, it's like putting ABS, ESP, TCS, ect. in an E-type...Lewis - A2A wrote:Fascinating, not sure how I feel about it tbh, messing with a classic or updating it to awesome modern design specs?
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
True...but at least it breathes new life into the aircraft. Looks like the P-51 model will be here to stay if this new model gains popularity. It seems cheaper to operate (or so they say) so I am sure more people will be attracted to it.
Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
I hate the glass cockpit, nothing will change my mind on that. I like how they said the airframe will accommodate a Merlin or Allison engine, although with the drastic difference in aircraft weight the heavier piston engines could be bad for ground handling and braking.
I'd hate to see something like this devalue the presence of a real Mustang- where people don't even look twice because there's one at every airport... But it seems the developer's passion is real, and I wish them the best of luck.
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I'd hate to see something like this devalue the presence of a real Mustang- where people don't even look twice because there's one at every airport... But it seems the developer's passion is real, and I wish them the best of luck.
Joe
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
that's shocking... actually worse than putting it in a museum to hang down from the roof...
Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
Isn't it a completely new airplane with a new airworthy certificate that doesn't use any actual P-51 parts? From what it looks like it is a completely new airplane that merely looks like a P-51. There have been kitplane P-51 look-a-likes around for years. In that case, it is just simply a rich man's toy, kinda like a 'new' Mercedes Gullwing or a 'new' Dodge Charger. They merely look like the originals.
If they are using actual P-51 airframes, then, like everyone here, I would have a problem with that. Then again, do you remember Cavalier Mustang? They were the ones who originally turned the P-51 into a real civilian aircraft. I bet people then were turned off of warbirds being turned in to civil use lol.
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If they are using actual P-51 airframes, then, like everyone here, I would have a problem with that. Then again, do you remember Cavalier Mustang? They were the ones who originally turned the P-51 into a real civilian aircraft. I bet people then were turned off of warbirds being turned in to civil use lol.
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
I guess you're right, it is a new plane. I didn't have the patience to load the webpage 1st time. the counter rotating props looks a bit out of place..pilottj wrote:Isn't it a completely new airplane with a new airworthy certificate that doesn't use any actual P-51 parts? From what it looks like it is a completely new airplane that merely looks like a P-51. There have been kitplane P-51 look-a-likes around for years. In that case, it is just simply a rich man's toy, kinda like a 'new' Mercedes Gullwing or a 'new' Dodge Charger. They merely look like the originals.
If they are using actual P-51 airframes, then, like everyone here, I would have a problem with that. Then again, do you remember Cavalier Mustang? They were the ones who originally turned the P-51 into a real civilian aircraft. I bet people then were turned off of warbirds being turned in to civil use lol.
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Accu-Sim aircraft in my hangar:
C172, C182, P51 Civ, P51 Mil, B17, Spitfire, P47, B377 COTS,
J3 Cub, T6, Connie, P-40, V35B
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Accu-Sim aircraft in my hangar:
C172, C182, P51 Civ, P51 Mil, B17, Spitfire, P47, B377 COTS,
J3 Cub, T6, Connie, P-40, V35B
A2A Accu-Sim Avro Lancaster Loading:............0.000003% complete, please wait.
Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
The Elite P-51 is a brilliant idea the more I think about it and is a real tribute to the ingenious design of the P-51 airframe which really was ahead of it's time. It is such an efficient design, it makes for an excellent high speed personal business plane or air racer. The vintage P-51 is still very a very efficient airplane, even by today's standards. I think the EP-51 honors the original design by keeping it going for many more generations, much like the BT-67 does for the old C-47.
By rebuilding the Mustang with modern carbon parts, sticking a big turboprop up front, you greatly improve an already excellent design and improved engine reliability. Also with a new airframe, you can really fly it's full performance envelope as opposed to the more loving care needed for a 70 year old airframe and engine. That way you wouldn't be flying so many priceless vintage P-51s into the ground at Reno. A carbon P-51 with a Merlin or Allison would give you the same 'sound' with a fresh airframe that can really be pushed and modded to race.
Now if it were me, as long as there is going to be modern glass, I would stick a HUD in there too. If you are going to be flying such a beautiful airplane, you should fly it looking out the window whenever possible.
Cheers
TJ
By rebuilding the Mustang with modern carbon parts, sticking a big turboprop up front, you greatly improve an already excellent design and improved engine reliability. Also with a new airframe, you can really fly it's full performance envelope as opposed to the more loving care needed for a 70 year old airframe and engine. That way you wouldn't be flying so many priceless vintage P-51s into the ground at Reno. A carbon P-51 with a Merlin or Allison would give you the same 'sound' with a fresh airframe that can really be pushed and modded to race.
Now if it were me, as long as there is going to be modern glass, I would stick a HUD in there too. If you are going to be flying such a beautiful airplane, you should fly it looking out the window whenever possible.
Cheers
TJ
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
Criticism or Praise I'd still love to see one in person. Be fascinating to see how she performs in the air
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I love it all.... 615 KTAS!!!!! Sexy!
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Indeed quite the hotrod, I wonder if she will have the P-51 whistle!?
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
That 500gal fuel capacity is curious, would there still be a 2nd seat? Maybe if you put fuel tanks where the gun bays were and maybe where the supercharger was you might get 500 gal. 3200 mile range does make my bladder cringe a little tho LOL. Even at 540kts, that is still almost a 6hr trip, you would have to have a very loyal and un-claustrophobic passenger to be cooped up in the back seat of a Mustang for 6hrs
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
Since this is a completely "new" airframe and not using existing P-51's, I have no issue with this. Personally, the P-51's you see flying today are bastardized with the second seat..
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Re: Eliteaviator NEW P-51 (Glass Cockpit)
Did they not convert any into trainers? I know the Spitfire trainers were primarily a post war program but some were converted during.
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