Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
 Maintain a speed of about 120-130 mph until contact is achieved.
 Approach in a 3-point attitude to slow the aircraft.
 Cut the switches just before impact.
 As soon as the aircraft stops, get out and move to a safe distance as quickly as possible.
 Unless assistance is available nearby, stay close to the aircraft to assist a searching party in
locating your position. Consider using oil or gasoline to start a signal fire if conditions allow.
Forced Landing at Night
If a forced landing is necessary at night, it is recommended to bail out unless visibility conditions are
exceptionally good. Don’t attempt a night-time forced landing – even a belly landing – unless there is
radio contact with a ground controller, you are in direct vicinity of a known airfield, and are sure the
aircraft is in a sufficient condition for a safe landing.
Brake Failure
Remember that the break system is not operated by the hydraulic system of the aircraft and the each
brake is operated by its own individual pressure cylinder, which is activated by using the brake
pedals. It is extremely unlikely, therefore, that both brakes will fail at the same time. When one
brake fails, it is almost always possible to use the other in stopping the aircraft.
If one brake goes out while taxiing, use the other (good) brake and also the lockable tail wheel.
Immediately chop the throttle and cut the switch. If you’re going too fast to stop the aircraft in this
matter, lock the good brake, and groundloop until the aircraft stops.
If a brake goes out while checking the magnetos, immediately cut the throttle back and hold the
plane in a groundloop with the good brake.
If, when coming in for a landing, you know that your brakes are inoperative – or even if you suspect
such a condition – approach the field and land as slow as safety permits. Use full flaps and use your
best technique in making a 3-point landing. Stop the engine completely by cutting the mixture control
as soon as your plane is on the ground. The dead prop creates additional braking action to help make
your landing as short as possible.
If the brakes are locked, never attempt a wheel-type (tail high) landing. If you do, your will either hit
the prop or nose over altogether.
Hydraulic System Failure
If the hydraulic system fails, remember that you can lower the landing gear by pulling the emergency
knob. The procedure is as follows:
 Put the landing control handle in the DOWN position. This released the mechanical locks which
hold the gear in place.