yallu Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Just a little test flight in the NZ area with the new P-40... Have to mention this: forgot to change fuel tank early enough... Suddenly the engine starts coughing. That sound effect is BTW utterly and amazingly immersive. Panic hits. I'm staring all the instruments trying to figure out what the problem is while rapidly loosing what little altitude I have. Then I realize I have to switch the tank. All is well again. Except I need to change me nickers... 01. Grrr... (different plane, pic from yesterday, had no time to start the flight after all, continued today with another plane) 02. Let's go 03. To the mountains 04. Easy climb 05. Let's see what this baby can do... 06. Cockpit 07. In the valley, other side of the mountains 08. Attitude is everything 09. Morning landing 10. Exiting runway 11. Closer inspection going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeleton Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 A nice set. The seat looks very uncomfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derxtreme Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 great set of shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amentiba Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 very nice set of shots ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTenner Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nice pictures. Looking really good Is it easier to fly than the Spitfire according to heat problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilottj Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Jan, The P-40 is much more efficient with cooling. I haven't overheated the engine yet and I have done quite a few touch n goes./high power takeoffs, sometimes even beyond redline. Just set cowl flaps to recommended settings and you are fine. It is a little heavier in controls than the Spitfire, a little more stable on approach. Rudder is powerful and easy to overcorrect. Becareful on takeoff with the rudder too...it will keep you on your toes....no pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_ Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Smokin shots! Cool bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Great pics, might have to look at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 What a great looking plane and set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 A very cool set of shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Really really nice shots!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFS Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 #9 is my favorite! I give your great set of shots a jackstanding ovation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Dog Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Beautiful shots! I love the wheels-going-up capture in particular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 @ Skeleton........"The seat looks very uncomfortable..." ............you're sitting on the parachute. Shots !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugdani Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Five stars for # 2 !!!! Bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydor Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Don't wet your nickers to often, as your seat will go rusty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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