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ju88a1 [2013/03/11 11:28] ATAG_Torric270 [AUTOPILOT] |
ju88a1 [2014/09/06 11:25] (current) ATAG_Torric270 [Engine settings:] |
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^ Cruise | d | 1.10 | 2100 | | ^ Cruise | d | 1.10 | 2100 | | ||
- | *Coolant: Max 95/ normal 85-90 degrees C. Water rad min drag @ ¼ open. | + | *Coolant: Max 95/ normal 85-90 degrees C. Water rad min drag @ 20% open. |
- | *Oil: Max 105/ normal 75-80 degrees C. Oil rad min drag @ ½ open. | + | *Oil: Max 95/ normal 75-80 degrees C. Oil rad min drag @ 20% open. |
- | *Supercharger: Manual shift @ 2500 m | + | *Supercharger: Manual shift @ 1220 m |
**Ceiling:** | **Ceiling:** | ||
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=====FEATURES===== | =====FEATURES===== | ||
- | The Ju-88 has two Jumo 211-B-1 engines that use a variable pitch prop controlled by an electric motor. It has a two mode autopilot that controls just the rudder in mode 1 (course); or controls rudder, aileron, and elevator in mode 2 (22) for level bombing. This bomber also has dive brakes that let you dive bomb at high angles with an automatic pull-out for pin-point accuracy. The 88 is equipped with aileron, rudder, and elevator trim. | + | The Ju-88 has two Jumo 211-B-1 engines that use a variable pitch prop controlled by an electric motor. (**New feature**: Prop pitch is controlled by the pilot at all times) It has a two mode autopilot that controls just the rudder in mode 1 (course); or controls rudder, aileron, and elevator in mode 2 (22) for level bombing. This bomber also has dive brakes that let you dive bomb at high angles with an automatic pull-out for pin-point accuracy. The 88 is equipped with aileron, rudder, and elevator trim. |
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*Select engine “2” and start. | *Select engine “2” and start. | ||
*Once both engines are running, select all engines. | *Once both engines are running, select all engines. | ||
- | *Once water and oil temps. reach 40 degrees open the oil radiator to 5% and the water radiator to 30% (Oil temps. gauges are located on engine nacelles). | + | *Once water and oil temps. reach 40 degrees open the oil radiator to 50% and the water radiator to 50% (Oil temps. gauges are located on engine nacelles). |
*Set fuel contents gauge selector to #3 inner tanks (Right horizontal panel). | *Set fuel contents gauge selector to #3 inner tanks (Right horizontal panel). | ||
*Gun sight illumination “on”, set for sunlight conditions. | *Gun sight illumination “on”, set for sunlight conditions. | ||
- | *Set trim for take-off: 10 clicks of up trim, 6 clicks of left aileron, and 6 clicks of right rudder (control located on the left wall above the throttles). | + | *Set trim for take-off: 5 clicks of up trim, 6 clicks of left aileron, and 6 clicks of right rudder (control located on the left wall above the throttles). |
*Read repeater compass course and set directional gyro to match. | *Read repeater compass course and set directional gyro to match. | ||
- | *Set course setter to desired course. | + | *Set course setter to desired course. Note: Course setter is a visual aid to stay on course, it does not affect the autopilot or the repeater compass. |
*Set course autopilot pre-set to desired course (+/- 3 degrees offset). | *Set course autopilot pre-set to desired course (+/- 3 degrees offset). | ||
*Taxi to runway . | *Taxi to runway . | ||
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*Turn to your course heading and set an attitude for the best climb rate @250 km/h. | *Turn to your course heading and set an attitude for the best climb rate @250 km/h. | ||
*Monitor water and oil temperatures to keep in the proper range. | *Monitor water and oil temperatures to keep in the proper range. | ||
- | *Engage supercharger @ 2500m. (Note: Supercharger can be put into “automatic” mode by engaging it at any time. It will turn on or off based barometric pressure, however be cautious as you could blow a motor if it engages at high engine output). | + | *Engage supercharger @ 1300m. (Note: Supercharger can be put into “automatic” mode by engaging it at any time. It will turn on or off based barometric pressure, however be cautious as you could blow a motor if it engages at high engine output). |
*Maintain cruise engine settings for up to 30 min or cruising altitude is reached. | *Maintain cruise engine settings for up to 30 min or cruising altitude is reached. | ||
- | *Notice that @ 3800 m your ATA will start dropping off, add throttle to maintain 1.15 ATA. | + | *Notice that @ 3500 m your ATA will start dropping off, add throttle to maintain 1.15 ATA. |