diff --git a/Aircraft-yasim/README.p51d b/Aircraft-yasim/README.p51d index 58773cde4..d087b6975 100644 --- a/Aircraft-yasim/README.p51d +++ b/Aircraft-yasim/README.p51d @@ -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.