Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
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Fire
In the event of a fire, keep the canopy entirely closed. Opening the canopy will result in it quickly
filling with smoke. Similarly, do not lower the landing gear as this may also blast the fire into the
cockpit.
If an engine fire develops, attempt to control the fire by performing the following steps:
 Mixture control to IDLE CUTOFF.
 Fuel shutoff lever to OFF.
 Throttle CLOSED.
 Ignition switch to OFF.
 Battery disconnect switch to OFF, unless power is desired to operate the radio or lights.
While remaining in the cockpit during a fire, cover all the exposed parts of your body, including your
eyes. If the fire situation requires bailing out, only open the canopy when you are ready to leave the
aircraft. Don’t release the canopy until after you have unlocked the safety harness, trimmed the
aircraft, and are crouched with your feet in the seat ready to spring out. Then pull the canopy
emergency release handle and lunge upward to the right, pushing the canopy off with head.
Landing Emergencies
Forced Landing Over Doubtful Terrain
If a forced landing over doubtful terrain is unavoidable, don’t hesitate to attempt a belly landing.
Forced landing with wheels down should be made only when absolutely certain that such a procedure
is safe.
Belly Landing
When a belly landing is unavoidable, it’s best to perform the landing on a hard surface. On soft or
loose ground, the air scoop tends to dig in, not only stopping the aircraft suddenly, but also causing
more damage to the airframe than a hard-surface belly landing.
Belly Landing Procedure
 Keep the wheels up.
 Jettison any tanks and bombs.
 Lower the seat, duck your head, and jettison the canopy.
 Make sure your shoulder hardness and safety belt are locked.
 Use about 30° of flaps until just before landing. Lower the flaps fully once sure of the
landing area.