19.12.2008, 01:09
Yes for example the messerschmitt 109's run like this historically.
Radiator flaps Position open. Start aircraft. Leave in open position during taxing and take off or radiator will overheat and boil over. Once airborn and up to cruising speed put radiator flaps into closed position. May remain in closed position throughout flight as long as ATA requirments are met.
If ATA requirments are exceeded and an overheat warning appears put flaps into auto or open poition and reduce throttle to max combat power ata and close flaps once the engine is within acceptable opperating temperatures. Note max ATA requirments are usually posted on the boost meter in all 109's G2 and up. Its the white peg mark.
Radiator flaps Position open. Start aircraft. Leave in open position during taxing and take off or radiator will overheat and boil over. Once airborn and up to cruising speed put radiator flaps into closed position. May remain in closed position throughout flight as long as ATA requirments are met.
If ATA requirments are exceeded and an overheat warning appears put flaps into auto or open poition and reduce throttle to max combat power ata and close flaps once the engine is within acceptable opperating temperatures. Note max ATA requirments are usually posted on the boost meter in all 109's G2 and up. Its the white peg mark.