I have a few hours in the P-51....what a magnificent airplane in the air, but a real challenge until airborne.
Aren't all tail draggers?
I had occassion to buy time in P51c 2 yrs ago, once in lifetime experience. I have flown before in civilian craft but the experience is one I will never forget.
The foundation that offers these rides is Collins foundation on P51c
If anyone has the chance and cash it is well worth the investment, I can not say enough about foundations that honor these warbirds or those that served in them.
If permissible this is website for collins
http://www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm
There are others that I have toured on the ground.
I had been for years saying I would buy a ride, again un beliveable, my father and his good friends served.
I wish that I would have known about these foundations when my dad was alive, I believe he would have enjoyed a ride.
I agree on the ground difficult, but oh my what power in the air.