SocialFlight Founder Discusses Titan T-51D Build

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 08:04 AM ET

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Jeff Simon, founder of SocialFlight, and his sons are building a 3/4 scale Titan T-51D Mustang at home, filming the entire process.
The project aims to generate more interest in general aviation by documenting the journey of building and eventually flying this replica aircraft.
The Titan T-51D is a two-seat, 3/4 scale replica of the P-51D Mustang, powered by a 310hp GM LS3 V8 engine, with the build expected to take approximately two years.
SocialFlight is promoting the video series by offering a giveaway for a free flight in a Titan T-51D.

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Jeff Simon, founder of SocialFlight, and his two sons are building a Titan T-51D Mustang in their home, and are filming the entire project.

Simon said he hopes the video series gets more people interested in general aviation by taking them on the journey of building and eventually flying the aircraft.

The Titan T-51D Mustang is a three-quarter scale replica of the P-51D Mustang, has tandem seating for two, and is powered by a GM LS3 V8 Engine producing 310hp. Simon says he is six months into the build, and he expects it to take about two years.

To help promote the video series SocialFlight is giving away a free flight in a Titan T-51D, and you can learn more about the build here.