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    Recently had a chance to ride in Nazy Hirani's TF-51 (P-51D), formerly Frank Boreman's 'Su Su'. Would love to fly it in IL2, and share some screengrabs with Nazy"”with full credit to whoever is willing to take on the project. If you live near San Diego I can't promise a ride, but I'd say it's a possibility, he's very generous and appreciative. A true gentleman in every respect.

    Took a bunch of pictures that you'll find at http://tinyurl.com/2fwbxy for details

    FWIW, after about 40+ years of flying, many recently in an SNJ, I found the difference one of degree. Obviously a whole lotta go in that Merlin compared to the P&W. But beyond that the 51 was tight, hard, solid in every way. The Texan is responsive, but the Mustang is a weapon, not a trainer.

    Think .45 automatic. Chamber a round, and there's nothing flexible or soft. It bangs into place. Fire and it kicks HARD. Same with the Mustang. Crank her up and when she starts to fire the wings shudder despite rock-hard landing gear struts. Add power slowly on takeoff to control torque and P-factor and she accelerates NOW...and then you realize you have about half throttle. Add the rest and it snarls into the air. A touch of aileron and it rolls, responds like a race car.

    In fact that's the best comparison I have, thanks to my kids, who gave me the chance to drive a 'Richard Petty Experience' NASCAR. No sports car, that thing was stiff, hard, precise, responsive.

    Rats . . . that isn't an adequate description. I don't have the words to describe it. But let's put it this way: turn up the sound very loud in IL2, turn up the forcefeedback as hard as you can make it, and you're very close except the smell of exhaust and glycol and G forces and sweat are missing.

    If there's one thing the experience proved, it is just how awesome IL2 is.
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    Recently had a chance to ride in Nazy Hirani's TF-51 (P-51D), formerly Frank Boreman's 'Su Su'. Would love to fly it in IL2, and share some screengrabs with Nazy"”with full credit to whoever is willing to take on the project. If you live near San Diego I can't promise a ride, but I'd say it's a possibility, he's very generous and appreciative. A true gentleman in every respect.

    Took a bunch of pictures that you'll find at http://tinyurl.com/2fwbxy for details

    FWIW, after about 40+ years of flying, many recently in an SNJ, I found the difference one of degree. Obviously a whole lotta go in that Merlin compared to the P&W. But beyond that the 51 was tight, hard, solid in every way. The Texan is responsive, but the Mustang is a weapon, not a trainer.

    Think .45 automatic. Chamber a round, and there's nothing flexible or soft. It bangs into place. Fire and it kicks HARD. Same with the Mustang. Crank her up and when she starts to fire the wings shudder despite rock-hard landing gear struts. Add power slowly on takeoff to control torque and P-factor and she accelerates NOW...and then you realize you have about half throttle. Add the rest and it snarls into the air. A touch of aileron and it rolls, responds like a race car.

    In fact that's the best comparison I have, thanks to my kids, who gave me the chance to drive a 'Richard Petty Experience' NASCAR. No sports car, that thing was stiff, hard, precise, responsive.

    Rats . . . that isn't an adequate description. I don't have the words to describe it. But let's put it this way: turn up the sound very loud in IL2, turn up the forcefeedback as hard as you can make it, and you're very close except the smell of exhaust and glycol and G forces and sweat are missing.

    If there's one thing the experience proved, it is just how awesome IL2 is.
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    Yeah I'll have a go at it
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    Phas3e's Avatar Senior Member
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    Well its not the prettiest Mustang in my eyes but I think this is close to the photos.







    If your happy gimme an email and I'll send it along
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    Great job! Superb.

    Thank you!

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