Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
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Landing
Descent
Before descent, turn the windshield defroster control knob ON. Descent may be carried out at any
safe speed down to the recommended margin of about 25 percent above stalling speed. With the
landing gear and flaps up, the glide is fairly flat with the nose very high. Forward visibility is poor in
this condition, and in traffic areas, a series of "S" turns should be employed to prevent a possible
collision. Lower either the flaps or landing gear, or both, greatly increases the gliding angle and the
rate of descent.
Approach Check
When approaching the field for a landing, perform an approach check, which includes the following
steps:
 Fuel –select fullest internal tank for landing.
 Fuel booster pump – set to ON.
 Mixture control – set to RUN ( AUTO RICH on earlier aircraft).
 Carburetor ram- and hot-air control levers as required.
 Oil and coolant radiator air control switches set to AUTOMATIC.
 Clean out the engine at 3000 RPM and 61 in.Hg for 1 minute.
 Prop control – forward to 2700 RPM.
 Landing gear – move lever to DOWN. Check indicator to see that the gear is down and
locked. Note, the gear should be lowered at 170 mph or less.
 Flaps – full down. Note, flaps are usually lowered for the turn to final approach.
 Shoulder harness – lock harness and check by leaning forward against it.
The traffic pattern used may vary depending on the airfield and local conditions. Regardless of the
traffic used, keep the pattern in close enough to the field and at sufficient altitude so you can bring
the aircraft in safely even with the power off, if necessary.
In preparing to peel off, control your airspeed. The greater the speed, the longer it takes to slow
down. Peel off should be performed at speeds no greater than 200-225 mph.
Landing Procedure
Perform the following steps when preparing to land:
 Slow down to 170 mph before lowering the landing gear.