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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Another advantage of the counter-rotating props is the elimination of torque roll. This is the tendency to dig in the left tip float during takeoff while countering engine torque. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. Pricing You would have to ask.

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P-51B Mustang ‘Shillelagh’ – Spring 2025 Update

Vintage Aviation News

The bulge in the back side of the firewall provides clearance for the oil tank. image via AirCorps Aviation) The instrument panel mounts within the black painted bulkhead assembly in this image looking forwards from the cockpit. The two leading off to the lower right are for the cockpit hand pump.

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