Cliff/training/Solo

[AngleOff]

Trying to start up a hurricane. It won't stay running. Fuel cock is open, magnetos on, prop pitch full on.  I HAVE gotten it to stay running a couple of times.....

while taxiing it started to vibrate badly, then cut off....could here a sound like something was on fire but saw no flames. Second time, I got in the air, turned left and

got that same vibration, then the engine died.

Thanks

[56RAF_Stickz]

Hi angleoff

you will need to crack the throttle open a little also (about 10%) to keep the engine alive. Unfortunately several planes are quick difficult in this respect, too much and it floods it. My normal rule of thumb is to move throttle half the width of the control handle but they can be very sensitive - too little or too much.

Before taxiing you also need to allow the engine to warm up to 30deg or vibration is bad although around until its warmed up. You could also have the option for allowing a pre warmed engine (trying to remember if Clod has that). There is a wiki that can help. Put radiator fully closed to warm up and gradually increase revs - but it can take 2-5minutes before rolling ok. Else you will damage the engine - if taxing any distance open the rads fully

As engine dying after take off - either it was still not warmed up and pushing the throttle hard damaged the engine or it over heated cos rads still shut and damaged the engine or you over revved the engine for too long during take off roll and damaged the engine.

The hurricane is one if the easier to start, but start with a rotol prop version just because it is less easy to rev too hard. Whereas a beaufighter takes 10minutes or more to get to temperature.

If you look at FAQ, the 2nd post has a link to the wiki to help you along.

[Mysticpuma]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueYkaGuwVJk

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZrmf4h2Y94

[AngleOff]

Thanks for the replies! Starting to get the hang of it. Had to turn my throttle down.

But now the wait time is driving me crazy........lol! Taking off seems a little insane....the rudder pull

to the left...always over do right adjustment......tried to put rudder and elevator trim on some knobs

on my X52 but doesn't seem to be working.......then the instructor keeps telling me what a terrible pilot I am.....

and I cant find a compass in this hurri pit so have no idea what heading/direction I'm flying.....

Probably post back after I get some of this sorted. Thanks!

[AngleOff]

Of course! It's behind the yoke where you can't see it!

The trims work when I let go of everything.....

The instructor shuts up if I just head straight over to the runway......just tells me I suck

and that he gives up...lol!

Eventually I'll learn how to read the speedometer and not crash. So far, too fast....or too slow.

[56RAF_Stickz]

There is also a gyro compass behind the stick - there is a small rotary adjuster underneath it  - but you have to set it initially to match the main compass by left knee. Gyro will also slowly drift and lock when manoeuvreing. I usually set it when starting up (gives summat to do whilst engine warms) and then again at end of runway.

Stick with it, well worth it.

[Buzzsaw]

We will be introducing a flyable Bf-108 Taifun in TF 5.0.

 

It works well as an advanced trainer.... very easy to fly and instruments to read.

 

Differs from the Tiger Moth as it has a retractable undercarriage, flaps, enclosed cockpit, higher speed, etc.

[Guynemer]

Another great training 2-seater of the period is the Morane-Saulnier MS.315. Used by the French Air Force and the Luftwaffe. It had very good qualities for acrobatics. I like flying unarmed planes in IL-2.

[Cloyd]

GD necrophiliac!!! 😉