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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    Just saw an interesting video on YouTube. Testing various fabrics with a flame, and seeing which material would burn. Pure cotton did burn, and rather quickly. Poly / cotton blends did burn, but not as fast as I would have thought. A fire retardant treated poly material did not burn much at all...
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    Wow...4 seconds! If the worst happens, and I make a hole in a field, I better get outta that thing, el quicko! While several of the replica Mustangs have made off airport arrivals, there has never been a post crash fire. It would be interesting to see a leather jacket exposed to the 4 second...
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    Yes. Given enough time, anything will burn. Ideally, in a post crash event, the quick-release canopy could be jettisoned in a timely manner. Then I could extricate myself, assuming I was still alive/conscious. Only would need the fire/flame protection for that period of time.
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    I will soon.
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    No, I do not plan on the aircraft burning up. Just being prudent. I will wear a flight helmet also. A good friend who owns and flies a P-51 always wears nomex, and a helmet.
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Flame resistance of leather?

    How flame resistant is a typical leather flight jacket? My replica P-51 Mustang will be flying soon, and I will want to wear a nomex flightsuit, with under garments, gloves and boots. A nomex jacket can be purchased, but if the leather will do almost as well, I'll stick with that. What say you?
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    The Cockpit G-1 has cuffs that are looooong. Too long for my taste. But it is what it is. Other than that, great jacket!
  9. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Not for $210 plus $28 shipping.
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Custom Hand Painted Leather Patch?

    I had contacted J.S. He will not work with me. No problem as I have found someone, Sean Collins. I grew up a big fan of the Ventures, and the Mosrite guitar.
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Custom Hand Painted Leather Patch?

    Any recommendations for someone who has creative artistic ability, and who does custom "one off" patch designs? My company, Project: Mustang, LLC, is seeking a design that could be used for our logo. This cannot be a simple copy of the hundreds of designs that already exist. I have borrowed...
  13. TXFlyGuy

    CORRECT FIT FLIGHT JACKETS

    What A-2 is this? Nice jacket, great fit!
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    And what's more, nobody cares!
  15. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    It's a "B" model Mustang. This fastback design was actually faster than the D model. This one also incorporates the Malcolm Hood.
  16. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    "She flies like a dream!" - Bill Koleno, Chief Test Pilot, commenting after the initial flights with our new high speed wing.
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    "She flies like a dream!" - Bill Koleno, Titan Aircraft Chief Test Pilot, after the first test flights of our new high speed wing.
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    A very common saying, for sure. Check out some of the new videos posted on our page. One features "Twilight Tear", a Mustang with .50 Brownings installed doing target practice. The Federales won't let her fly with the guns, however (sucks!). But note the recoil of the plane as she shudders with...
  20. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    That $1,000 in 1960 would be $8,000 in 2015 (CPI Inflation Calculator). I have uploaded some pretty cool videos...complete with various Mustangs, and one with a .50 cal Browning installation doing target practice. Check out the recoil of the Mustang as those rounds leave the barrels!
  21. TXFlyGuy

    P-51D Mustang

    In the early 70's, you could buy a P-51 with a spare engine for $50,000. In the late 50's, they almost gave these things away. I know of one that sold for $150.
  22. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    Performance - T-51D Mustang vs. P-51D Mustang T-51D: Engine horsepower (LS3 6.2) = 350 at 4,500 rpm, sea level Max Gross weight = 2400 lbs. Power to weight ratio = 6.8 lbs per each horsepower P-51D: Engine horsepower (V-1650-11) = 1380 at 3,000 rpm, sea level Max Gross weight (WWII, no...
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Now on Facebook - Project: Mustang, LLC

    Another area where these engines were used was WWII PT (Patrol / Torpedo) Navy boats, with a trio of these engines installed. Packard built a total of 54,700 of these V12 Merlin engines. British production exceeded 150,000. Many of these Merlins ended up in racing boats during the 60's and 70's.

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