Batumi Quick Takeoff

[Scarecrow]

Had P51 for a month now and only flew Shadohs Batumi TT up till now, fine weather for flying. Obviously the savage cross winds in the quick mission came as a shock:huh:

I managed to get her off the ground and back down again after several attempts but it was as far from safe and controlled as you can be:).

So my question here is whats going on with the wind and how is take off and landing done well in these situations?

[smnwrx]

I'm not sure exactly what condition you attempted to fly in, I figure I should mention that an aircraft usually has a published maximum x-wind limitation( not sure of the p-51's). Sometimes it's just not a good idea to try and take off at all. Otherwise proper technique can help a lot too.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosswind_landing

http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/proficiency/weather-flying/control-the-crosswind.html

Edited May 1, 2013 by smnwrx

[159th_Viper]

So my question here is whats going on with the wind and how is take off and landing done well in these situations?

 

Here's a vid I made with that very mission, also illustrating a take-off from cockpit and external view. Be sure to keep your MP at no higher than 42-45 inHg and she'll fly herself off the ground.

 

In that particular mission the cross-wind is negligible at 3m/s. Might be the turbulence getting to you, especially on landing :)

 

pt54i1_dlys

 

Ps: Recommended safety ceiling for the Mustang is a 25 knot cross-wind which is about 13m/s. If she's blowing any stronger than that then it's probably better to take the train.

Edited May 1, 2013 by 159th_Viper

[Scarecrow]

Ahaha i realised I'd reduced take off assistance in the special options to 0%. When I put it back up to 100% its fine, I only discovered that setting last night and forgot I changed it:music_whistling:.

Here I was thinking I'd mastered take off's weeks ago :mad:

 

P.S Thanks for the reply guys I'll have a look a these vids a few times

Edited May 1, 2013 by Scarecrow