Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
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 If the parking brakes are to be used, give them plenty of time to cool or they may freeze in
place. Avoid using the parking brakes unless dictated by conditions or tying the aircraft down
overnight.
Consult the table below for a chart of manifold pressure and engine RPM limits for flight, as well as
engine instrument limits.
Table of Manifold Pressure and RPM Limits for Flight
Takeoff
Maximum
War
Emergency
Military
Power
Maximum
Continuous
Maximum
Cruise
Manifold
Pressure (in.)
61
67
61
46
42
RPM
3000
3000
3000
2700
2400
Table of Engine Instrument Limits
Coolant
Temperature
Oil
Temperature
Oil Pressure
Fuel Pressure
Minimum
-
-
50 PSI
14 PSI
Desired
100°-110°C
70°-80°C
70-80 PSI
16-18 PSI
Maximum
121°C
105°C
-
19 PSI
Taxiing
When the aircraft is in a 3-point attitude, the nose restricts forward visibility. This means that in
taxiing, you must keep zig-zagging (or "S-ing") continually.
Taxi with the canopy open. This not only aids visibility, but keeps the cockpit cooler on the ground. In
ordinary taxiing, keep the stick aft of neutral. This locks the tail wheel and makes it steerable through
6° right or left with the rudder. To make sharp turns or to go around corners, unlock the tail wheel
by pushing the stick full forward. In this position the tail wheel is full swiveling. Be careful not to start
a sharp turn before unlocking the tail wheel – it tends to bind.
Throttle back when taxiing and use the brakes as little as possible. There is no point in wasting a lot
of gasoline and burning up your brakes on the taxi strip.
Preflight Check
Prior to initiating takeoff, perform the following final checks:
 Primary controls: