I did not know a P-51 elevator could defy the laws of physics. Pretty special.
Of is it only the French P-51s that work that way?
Posted: 3/25/2017 10:35:38 PM EDT
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Guy who wrote it is probably a gun expert also.
Posted: 3/25/2017 10:41:00 PM EDT
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Dive away from a tailwind?
Posted: 3/25/2017 11:09:04 PM EDT
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Huh, I see what you are saying, you might be right. IIRC the P-51 requires the stick to be pushed forward to unlock the tailwheel for taxi, so elevator is always down.
Posted: 3/26/2017 2:08:14 PM EDT
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I'm bettin that pilot doesn't know nor gives a hoot where his elevator is positioned. He's focusing on taxiing.
Posted: 3/26/2017 9:20:34 PM EDT
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Tell that to Jimmy Leeward+.
Posted: 3/26/2017 9:39:41 PM EDT
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The elevator/stick position determines whether the tailwheel steering is engaged or disengaged.
You guys.........
Posted: 3/26/2017 10:24:12 PM EDT
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If he is taxiing with the wind, then the elevator is in the correct position.
Posted: 3/26/2017 10:29:21 PM EDT
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The stick is right between his legs and his hand is on it. He knows exactly where the elevator is positioned.
