Why in some flight operating instructions handbooks is it recommended to use military power for a short period just prior to landing? Whats the mechanical reason for it? (Hand book flight operating instructions USAF models P-51D and P-51K series of 6nov 1945 revised 17 dec 1947, page 23)
Many thanks in advance for your inputs!!
W.E. power before landing?
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Re: W.E. power before landing?
Cleans out the engine. NOT WE power however as in the subject header, just full power with the prop up to full increase. Cleans the plugs.francesco.doenz wrote: ↑08 Apr 2019, 07:13 Why in some flight operating instructions handbooks is it recommended to use military power for a short period just prior to landing? Whats the mechanical reason for it? (Hand book flight operating instructions USAF models P-51D and P-51K series of 6nov 1945 revised 17 dec 1947, page 23)
Many thanks in advance for your inputs!!
I never used the full 61 inches, just ran the power up for a short shot before entering the overhead.
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