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Old 24th Jul 2007, 16:14
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P-51D "Lou IV" and pilot lost

Fatal torque roll on first solo.

At one time I estimated that the unbalanced torque transmitted through the engine mounts of a Merlin was 5000 lb-ft. and that the available P-51 aileron control moment could be exceeded easily below 90-100 kt IAS.

Sad loss of plane & pilot.
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