Dudley Henriques on flying the P-51 Mustang




Dudley Henriques P-51 Mustang Engine Start Almost everything on the -51 is automatic after it's checked and set for flight. We had an electric primer that was VERY sensitive, instead of the old push-in-and-lock type. The Merlin will usually take only a few seconds of primer before it loads up. The mixture is automatic through a high altitude mixture aneroid through all flight ranges. You start the engine by using the five hands you immediately wish God had given you the instant you engage the starter. Hold the starter with your right hand start counting six blades as they pass at six you throw the mags to both with your left hand hit the fuel boost pump switch on the left of the starter with your right hand this requires a finger shift while holding the starter engaged now hit the electric primer to the right of the starter with another finger switch of the right hand NOW, remember not to over-prime the damn Merlin as it fires, reach and push the mixture up into " NORMAL" Congratulations...you have now STARTED the Mustang!!!! Back to P-51 Mustang checklists Back to Dudley Henriques in profile



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