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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    Yes, round engines are cool. If you don't know, the Wright Cyclone radial (R-1820) that powered the B-17 was built by Studebaker Motor Company during the WWII years. But between a round motor, and the V12...
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine was built here at the Packard Motor Company, under license by Rolls-Royce. Rolls did not have the production capacity during WWII to meet the demand. They first approached Henry Ford at Ford Motor Company. Ford said "No, we will not build this this engine because it...
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    The BMW V12 in the Titan T-51B sounds just as sweet as a Merlin! Listen to it. It is on the Facebook page. The Collings Foundation Mustang is a P-51C, with a Packard built Merlin engine. All P-51's had either Allison or Packard built engines. Made in the USA. The Allison powered P-51's...
  4. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    I have uploaded a few more videos. All very good. Check out the one with Bill Koleno flying at Sun 'n Fun. You get a first hand view of what it's like flying the Mustang.
  5. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    Everything starts with a dream. My current job was a dream decades ago. Owning and flying a Mustang was also a long time dream. I have flown the T-51D Mustang. With the V8 engine, the acceleration was unbelievable! Like a lightly loaded B-757 taking off at full power! The airplane handles...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    3/4 scale Yes, this keeps costs way down! BMW V12 The power to weight ratio of our Mustang far exceeds the original. My friend has a P-51D. Operating costs per hour are $1,200 plus. Insurance is over $100,000 per year.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    To answer the above... The engines available are two V6's, a Suzuki and a Honda, plus the BMW (Rolls-Royce) V12. And the newest one is the 350 Chevy V8. The Mustang is a 3/4 scale, with 28 foot wingspan (new, high speed wing), and a 24 foot fuselage. Tandem seating and you can fly it from the...
  9. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    For you Mustang fans, check us out on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Mustang-LLC/1613799238900464
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    As we are building part of the Mustang as a school project, the students are exposed to many things...plus it is a tool to help them to develop certain skill sets that will help them later in life.
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    Thanks! It is a passion on several levels. 1. To help pay a tribute to those that served. 2. Keep WWII history alive. 3. Promote aviation.
  13. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    Yes, I paid a tribute to Cpl. D.B. Oleson also. He was the biggest supporter of our project. Thanks.
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    We are now on Facebook. For all of you WWII buffs, and P-51 Mustang fans, check it out. You might like it! Some "outer wear" items are there also. Project: Mustang, LLC
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    I don't think so. How many here actually do this? Have a custom one off tailored jacket made? In their (your?) dreams, perhaps. My $$$ are better spent elsewhere. But let's have everyone who has done this chime in right here. We would be curious to learn the results, and the level of...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    The solution is simple, if not obvious. Go to any reputable jacket company and have a one off custom tailored A-2 made. Authentic look, perfect fit.
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    My least expensive A2 was purchased as an experimental jacket, something that I could "patch up " and not lose any sleep over ruining the jacket. My G&B is my dress A2, and often wear it with a dress shirt and tie, even during warm weather. These were bought to have fun with, nothing more. But...
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    How about WPG?
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Yes, my Leather Coats A-2 has received many compliments. Mostly from people who fly airplanes. Thanks!
  21. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Or...a comparison of G&B, Schott, US Wings, Johnson, Cockpit USA, Leather Coats Etc., just to name a few. I'm sure there are others in this "mid-level" category. And this would pretty much be an honest apples-to-apples comparison. Both G&B and US Wings have two lines, one more traditional...
  22. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    You got that right, Fanch! The other forums which help me get thru the day (in more ways than one) are the P-51 Mustang builders forum and the one for aircraft builders. Jackets and airplanes keep me pretty busy. They go together hand in hand...arm in sleeve? Fly Safe.
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Why do I have so many jackets? Because I can. My wife thinks it is a disease! None of these are cheap, but did buy some of them on sale at a large discount off the regular price. Doing so made them highly affordable, and a good value. To the average guy on the street, $325 to $550 would not be...
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