War Bird Sim P-51D User Guide

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FeaturesA new feature to the Warbirdsim P-51D is the ability to change thetype of flying helmet worn. If you favour the modern HGU-55 helmet,most typically worn by pilots in their restored aircraft, then a

simple click of the Detonator button, within the cockpit, willaction this. Alternatively, even modern pilots prefer to wear theauthentic Leather A-11 flight helmet style, to fill the period-look,so the choice is yours. Also, depending on flight conditions, youhave the opportunity to raise and lower your Goggles/Visor, byclicking the number 2 Detonator button, as illustrated.


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Interior ModelLike every other aspect of the Warbirdsim P-51D, the Virtual Cockpitis extremely detailed and accurate. The placards are individual to

the type you are operating and are easily read to check you are notgoing to destroy your new fighter. Also in place, as per eachrespective variant, are the unique engraved, or stamped, dataplates, on both the starboard and port sides of the cockpit.Noticeable are differing data plates, depending on location oforiginal manufacture NT indicating Dallas, TX-built, and NAindicating Inglewood, CA-built.

The K-14A gun sight has been modelled in fine detail and accuracy,and is switched on using the Gyro Gun Sight button on the Gun Sightcontrol box, as illustrated. The reticle responds to in-flightmanoeuvering, through realistic gyro control, and brightens ordarkens depending on the background type for ease of sighting. Onthe left side of the main housing of the K-14A unit, is theadjustment wheel to set up the range, which may be rotated forwardsand backwards, adjusting the size of the reticle. Also, on the GunSight control box, you may select to turn on, or off, the fixedcross-hair, that is projected at the center of the gun sight, usedin correspondence with the gyro-controlled reticle.


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The K-14 can be removed or replaced by clicking on the panel justbelow the crash pad, or through clicking on the front of the gunsight mounting bracket.

Our P-51D is the most accurate visual model that has been produced,using many original North American Aviation (NAA) drawings, originaldimensions, hundreds of photos, and correspondence with Mustangrestorers, pilots, researchers, and modellers. Never before has theMustang been modelled to feature modern restored examples, with

accurate and faithful reproduction of their respective cockpits andsystems. The Packard Merlin powerplants are inhibited and feature agated throttle to only allow operation at 61" MP.


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The fuel selector has been programmed for ease of use, rotate usingleft and right mouse clicks according to the proper system of usageas on the real aircraft. Starting at the default fuselage fuel tankselection, the selector may be rotated using the left mouse button,animated to transition through the fuel tank selections in properorder: CENTER, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT DROP TANK, RIGHT DROP TANK, CENTER.

At any time, the selector may be clicked on using the right mousebutton, to transition backwards through this order.

A typical modern radio panel is installed in each variant, featuringa Transponder, Communications 1 Radio, Communications 2 Radio, and aNavigational Radio. Each may be tuned manually, using thecorresponding knobs. These Radios may be further controlled throughthe use of the functional circuit breakers alongside the radio-heads. Using these circuit breakers, you may switch between Comms,or activate both Comms at once, as well as activating the audio forthe NAV radio. Two green lights are provided alongside the Comms,

providing easy confirmation to which are active.


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As in most restored Mustangs, a VOR-CDI gauge and corresponding NAVradio, is a must. Within each variant, a CDI-gauge is available,either on the instrument panel by default, or by clicking upon thefactory-stock blank-gauge cover plate on the instrument panel,where-in-which the CDI will appear. This gauge is fully functional,working hand-in-hand with the NAV radio, providing the pilot VOR-

navigation capability. The CDI itself has been re-finished to matchthe period look of the stock instruments, a practice seen in selectMustang restorations, leaving its overall impact on the period-look,minimal.


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The external fuel tanks on the Warbirdsim P-51Ds, are loaded byclicking on the payload switches, mounted on the pilots switchpanel as illustrated. They are removed by clicking the switchesupward, or by releasing them, by clicking upon the arming switch,and then using either the manual payload release levers, or theswitch atop the control stick. Included are the long-range, replica,

paper 108-U.S. gallon drop tanks, or the standard metal 75-U.S.gallon drop tanks (models without wing pylons do not featureselectable payload, and Ferocious Frankie is loaded with replica500-lbs bombs, fashioned from the same examples often carried by theactual aircraft during display).

The 108-gallon paper tank, featuring accurate plumbing, includingthe break-away glass sections, as well as accurate laminate-patterns, stencils, fuel cap, and mounting brackets.


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The 75-gallon metal tank, featuring accurate plumbing to this tank-type, all four fuel drain spigots, a properly-recessed fuel cap,correct mounting brackets, and correct placards & stencils.


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SettingsFor the most realistic experience of your Warbirdsim P-51D, suggested

computer settings are as below or as close to this as possible.

Allowance for slower machines will need to be made.

Top- Suggested set up for aircraft realism.Your display settings should be set as high as possible, depending on

your PC setup and Graphics card.

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