2003-06-04 21:54:23 +00:00
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P-51D Information
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FLYING HINTS
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NOTE: the yasim config file for this aircraft currently starts up with
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the booster in 1st stage.
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TAKE OFF:
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Set prop pitch to full increased rpm.
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Start engine with throttle at idle.
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2003-06-05 00:37:56 +00:00
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Set BOOST stage one (CTRL-b keybinding cycles through stage 0 (off), 1,
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2003-06-04 21:54:23 +00:00
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and 2). Default startup for p51-d should have stage one already on.
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Set throttle to 40 inHG Manifold Pressure (MP).
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Be ready to actuate rudder. When the tail first lifts, the torque will
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pull the nose to the left.
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After tail lifts off slowing move throttle to full open which with
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stage 1 booster engaged should be about 61 inHG Manifold Pressure.
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Hang on. Stay on top of rudder control with small adjustments or you'll
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do a ground loop.
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Rotate at 150 mph or so.
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CLIMB:
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2003-06-05 00:37:56 +00:00
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Back off MP to 46 inHG.
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Adjust propeller pitch to 2700 rpm.
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Keep adding throttle as you climb to maintain 46 inHG until you hit full throttle.
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2003-06-04 21:54:23 +00:00
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At 18,000 feet turn on second stage (hit CTRL-b) and back off throttle to 46 inHG.
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FLYING:
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Trim and Cruise at about 2400 rpm.
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Do not exceed 2700 rpm sustained.
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Do not exceed 3000 rpm military power (aerobatics)
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Do not exceed 3500 rpm in dives.
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2003-06-05 00:37:56 +00:00
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Do not exceed 61 inHG Mainfold Pressure (military power), except 71 inHG for
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maximum of 7 minutes (war emergency power). Note that war emergency
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power is not for flying fast, rather it is for dogfighting at < 200mph.
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2003-06-04 21:54:23 +00:00
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LANDING:
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A single long sweeping turn from the downwind leg into a short approach
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seems to work best. Make sure you are below 250mph before starting the
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turn. Use forward slip as necessary to bleed off speed and altitude at the
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same time.
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Start applying flaps at 250mph, gear at 175mph, and full flaps
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at 165mph or less.
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2003-06-05 00:37:56 +00:00
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Excessive braking can cause you to nose over. Some recommend raising
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2003-06-04 21:54:23 +00:00
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flaps immediately after touchdown.
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PERFORMANCE:
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This information is gleaned from various sources:
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Maximum Speed: 437 mph
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Cruise Speed: 363 mph
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Landing Speed: 100 mph
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Initial Climb Rate: 3475 feet per minute
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Sustained Climb Speed: 175 mph
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Service Ceiling: 41,900 (with 2nd Stage booster).
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Stall Speed (9000lbs) Gear/Flaps Up: 102mph Gear/Flaps Down: 95mph
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