Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
172
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
With the radio now operating, press \ to bring up the radio menu and then press F1 "Request Engine
Start" if using the Easy Communication option. If not using Easy Communications, press forward on
the Mic switch (activate VHF AM radio), and select "Request Engine Start".
If you have wingmen, they will also now start their engine.
After the aircraft has been started and configured, select F1 "Request taxi to runway". Once you
receive permission, you can taxi to the "hold short" area of the taxiway - the area on the taxiway just
short of entering the runway.
If you have wingmen, they will also now taxi to the runway.
When at the hold short area, press \ and F1 "Request takeoff". When permission is granted, you can
taxi on to the runway and takeoff.
Runway and Air Start
If you are not starting from the parking ramp, you can access ATC by pressing the \ key. Upon doing
so, you can select F5 "ATCs".
If you are using "Easy Communications", a list of airfield ATCs are listed along with their contact
frequencies. Select the airfield ATC you wish to contact. If not using Easy Communications, you will
first need to push channel button of assigned ATC frequency you wish to land on the radio.
Once the airfield ATC is selected, you can either send them an "Inbound" message to indicate that
you intend to land there, or an "I'm lost" message that will result in the ATC providing you guidance
to reach the airfield.
When you select "Inbound", the ATC will respond with the following information:
Heading to fly to reach landing initial point.
Range to landing initial point.
The QFE, or atmospheric pressure at the airfield elevation.
Which runway to land on.
You can then radio:
"Request landing" indicates your intent to land at directed runway.
"Abort landing" indicates that you will not be landing at the directed runway.
"I'm lost" requests navigation assistance to reach the airfield.
If you've requested landing and are on final approach, radio request landing a second time and ATC
tower control will provide permission if the runway is clear. It will also provide wind direction and
speed.
After you have landed, proceed to the parking area and shut down the aircraft.