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377 won't accelerate

Posted: 08 Jan 2017, 09:43
by AdySmith
I am following the manual for the StratoCruiser, I can get airborne and, just about, accelerate to 150 KIAS, but even with all the engines at the red line I cannot get above 150 KIAS even in level flight. Aircraft gross weight is about 120,000 Lbs.

Any ideas?

Adrian

Re: 377 won't accelerate

Posted: 08 Jan 2017, 11:21
by gulredrel
Try using the key "/" or whatever is set as default for spoiler. Had this once in FSX and was wondering too.

Re: 377 won't accelerate

Posted: 09 Jan 2017, 07:44
by Mickel
Cowl flaps? I had them far too open trying to take off and failed miserably to make much headway. Then I read the instructions...

Re: 377 won't accelerate

Posted: 10 Jan 2017, 04:33
by AdySmith
Mickel wrote:Cowl flaps? I had them far too open trying to take off and failed miserably to make much headway. Then I read the instructions...
The only thing the manual says about them for take off is "Cowl flaps set for take off"
Not exceptionally helpful :(

Re: 377 won't accelerate

Posted: 10 Jan 2017, 04:48
by gulredrel
There's a placard on the flight engineers panel which states how wide the cowl flaps should be opened at a definite OAT on takeoff.
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Re: 377 won't accelerate

Posted: 10 Jan 2017, 06:25
by AdySmith
Brilliant, between cowl flaps and spoilers I flew her London to Manchester today.

Thanks everybody