Specifications
DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
When lowering the landing gear, make sure the control handle is DOWN and locked. Check the
landing gear indicator lights. Be sure the hydraulic pressure returns to 100 PSI. Be prepared for
the aircraft to feel nose-heavy when the gear is down. Adjust the pitch trim to compensate.
Maintain approximately 150 IAS in the traffic pattern.
Lower the flaps when turning on final approach and the airspeed is below 165 IAS.
Once lined up on final and with the flaps lowered, maintain approximately 112-120 IAS.
When sure of a correct landing approach, close the throttle.
Just before getting to the runway, break the glide with a controlled flare and approach so as to
land within the first third of the runway, in a 3-point attitude.
Hold the aircraft in the 3-point attitude just above the runway until flying speed is lost and the
plane sets down at approximately 90 mph.
The tail wheel is locked when the stick is neutral or aft, so steering is limited after touchdown. Keep
the stick held back until enough speed is lost and you are ready to turn off the runway and taxi.
Never attempt to push the stick forward and unlock the tail wheel in a turn when taxiing. Release the
tail wheel before starting the turn.
The illustration below demonstrates the landing procedure:
Figure 91: Approach and landing procedure
Landing gear handle down below
170 MPH IAS
WARNING
Do not change gear position until
cycle is completed as gear may get
out of proper sequence
Check gear position by use of warning
lights, horn and hydraulic pressure
Flaps down 15° to give steeper
approach if desired
Recheck gear and flaps
Throttle closed when landing assured
Flaps full down at altitude of at least
400 feet (below 165 MPH IAS)
120 MPH IAS at edge of field
Flare out
Touch down 90 MPH IAS
Before entering pattern, accomplish
the following:
1. Fuel tank selector to fullest
internal tank
2. Check booster pump switch –
ON
3. Mixture – NORMAL
4. Propeller – 2700 RPM
5. Oil and coolant shutters -
AUTOMATIC