Author Topic: landing gear (Read 325 times)

hellcatz · « **on:** June 06, 2007, 06:52:05 PM »

why is the P51D mustang hear so weak in real world its very strong all the other american fighters have strong gear how come the P51D has weak gear

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Platano · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:55:40 PM »

o wait...going by your spelling Im assuming you flew 51's in the war right?

Wheres does Vans get these tykes?

BTW The gears are Fine...

Meatwad · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:02:59 PM »

The gear is fine.
Dont land so rough
Raise your gear when not in takeoff/landing mode
Dont go so fast when trying to land
Running over objects in your aircraft is bad.

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68Hawk · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:03:40 PM »

The P 51 has weaker gear than many other American types, and they take longer to transition between up and down. It was still stronger than a spitfire's landing gear, but it was never the 51's strong suit. They had problems keeping them synchronized too.

Come in slower, with more flaps. The maneuvering flaps will help you slow down, 2-3 notches will help you come in at a lower approach speed, and will also help you flare more gently.