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A little proofing never hurt. :-)

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jimw 2003-06-05 00:37:56 +00:00
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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ the booster in 1st stage.
TAKE OFF:
Set prop pitch to full increased rpm.
Start engine with throttle at idle.
Set BOOST stage one (CTRL-b keybinding cycles through stage 0, 1,
Set BOOST stage one (CTRL-b keybinding cycles through stage 0 (off), 1,
and 2). Default startup for p51-d should have stage one already on.
Set throttle to 40 inHG Manifold Pressure (MP).
Be ready to actuate rudder. When the tail first lifts, the torque will
@ -21,25 +21,29 @@ do a ground loop.
Rotate at 150 mph or so.
CLIMB:
Back off MP to 46 inHG. Keep adding throttle as you climb to maintain
46 inHG until you hit full throttle.
Back off MP to 46 inHG.
Adjust propeller pitch to 2700 rpm.
Keep adding throttle as you climb to maintain 46 inHG until you hit full throttle.
At 18,000 feet turn on second stage (hit CTRL-b) and back off throttle to 46 inHG.
Set propeller pitch to 2700 rpm.
FLYING:
Trim and Cruise at about 2400 rpm.
Do not exceed 2700 rpm sustained.
Do not exceed 3000 rpm military power (aerobatics)
Do not exceed 3500 rpm in dives.
Do not exceed 61 inHG Mainfold Pressure (military power), except 71 inHG for
maximum of 7 minutes (war emergency power). Note that war emergency
power is not for flying fast, rather it is for dogfighting at < 200mph.
LANDING:
A single long sweeping turn from the downwind leg into a short approach
seems to work best. Make sure you are below 250mph before starting the
turn. Use forward slip as necessary to bleed off speed and altitude at the
same time. Start applying flaps at 250mph, gear at 175mph, and full flaps
same time.
Start applying flaps at 250mph, gear at 175mph, and full flaps
at 165mph or less.
Excessive braking can cause you to nose over. Some recomend raising
Excessive braking can cause you to nose over. Some recommend raising
flaps immediately after touchdown.