Bf-109 K-4 Autostart - Add Propellor Governor - Set To Automatic (Automatically)

[JUICE-AWG]

Please consider adding Prop Governor to Automatic step in the Autostart for the Bf-109.  Most people fly it in Auto mode anyhous!  Thanks,

Edited November 11, 2023 by JUICE-AWG

[Cypher1o1]

True though it's part of takeoff procedure to put the prop in manual mode and then set it to 12 o'clock. From my understanding after take-off you where supposed to set it in automatic and leave it there unless you have a problem.

Setting the prop to manual 12:00 position makes take-off more manageable. (Without auto-rudder and take-off assistance)

[LeCuvier]

On 1/26/2024 at 12:18 PM, Cypher1o1 said:

...it's part of takeoff procedure to put the prop in manual mode and then set it to 12 o'clock. From my understanding after take-off you where supposed to set it in automatic and leave it there unless you have a problem.

Correct statement. I would therefore vote against adding "Prop Governor to Automatic" to the auto-start macro.

The beginner will tend to forget activating the engine governor after takeoff, and that will kill the engine rather quickly. After one or two killed engines you will remember.

Note: It's also recommended to set the engine governor to "manual" and propeller pitch control to 12:00 when you prepare for landing.