[OPIEMK2]

The Title says it all, I always tend to have the p-80's Engine Cut out on me in Flight.

I've noticed that the SI planes will seem to Rev their Engines up and Down while In flight. is this the Key?

Thanks

I have found that in order to keep from having the engine "cut out" on you the following works well for me:

-Keep throttle movements both slow and to a minimum if you can. I usually keep the throttle at 90% and leave it there. The P-80 is a pretty good energy fighter.....instead of throttling up and down alot, try maneuvering to stay on someone that you are overtaking, or B&Z.

-Keep your speed up. If your speed drops to below a certain area you run the risk of a flameout/compressor stall....neither of which is a good thing to have happen in a fight.

-avoid really harsh maneuvering or hard pulls....it can disrupt the airflow and cause a flameout.

Dealing with a flameout is not terribly hard as long as you have some altitude to build some airspeed. I just nose over and bring the speed up to about 175mph and restart....it may take a couple of tries for the engine to light off, so keep your speed up, and keep throttle at idle till it lights, then bring the power up slowly.


Strike is correct on the technical side of things....he speaks/types much better then I do.