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AAF manual 51-127-4. Contents The P47N, 5 Description, 6-7 Canopy, 8 Cockpit, 9-10-11 Flight Controls, 12-13 Power Plant, 14-15-16 Induction System, 16>18 Carburetor, 19-20 Propeller, 21-23 Throttle Quadrant, 23-24 Power Settings, 25 Woter Injection, 26-27 Detonotion, 27 Long Range Cruising, 28-30 Fuel System, 31-35 Oil System, 36-37 Hydraulic System, 37-40 Electrical System, 41 Radio Equipment, 42-49 Lighting System, 50-51 K-14 Gunsight, 52-55 Armoment, 56-59 Armor Protection, 60 Oxygen System, 61-63 Automotic Pilot, 64-66 Personal Equipment, 67-68 Pilot's Preflight Check, 69-70 Cockpit Check, 71-73 Starting, 74-75 Taxiing, 76-77 Take-off, 77-81 Landing, 82-84 Flight Choractertstics, 85-87 Emergencies, 88-90 Acrobatics, 91-94 Dives, 94-95 Formation Flying, 96-98 Instrument Flying, 98 Night Flying, 99-100 Ground Gunnery, 101 Extreme Weather Operation, 102 Bailout ond Ditching, 103-106 P47N-15 & N25,

Published by the Army Air Forces Training Command Visual Training Department, from technical material furnished by the Army Air Forces Instructors School (Navigator), Selman Field, Monroe, Louisiana. To be used in conjunction with current AAF Training Command memorandum covering Advanced Navigation Training. This textbook was used to teach advanced navigation at San Marcos Army Air Field in 1944 and 1945. It is extensively illustrated with diagrams to explain virtually all material covered in the text.

Pilot manual for the P-51 Mustang pursuit airplane. History of the P-51 P-51 P-51D; P-51K; Controls; Control Surfaces; Cockpit; The Engine; Supercharger; Carburetor; War Emergency Power; Throttle Quadrant; Propeller; Landing Gear; Brakes; Hydraulic System; Electrical System; Fuel System; Oil System; Coolant System; The Canopy; Cockpit Instruments Vacuum System Instruments; Pitot Static System Instruments; Engine Instruments; Miscellaneous Instruments; Radio Equipment; Radar Equipment; AN/APS-13; Radio Navigation; Homing; Radio Emergency Procedures; Oxygen System. Armament .50 Cal machine guns; 500 pound bombs; 5-in rockets; Gun Camera; Gunsight; K-14; K-14A; Chemical Tanks; Armor; Signaling Equipment; Flare Gun; Recognition Lights. Miscellaneous Equipment Tie-down Kit; Data Case; Map Case; Drop Message Bag; Pilot's Relief Tube. Flying the P-51 External Check; Check Before Starting; Starting Procedure; Stopping the Engine; Taxiing; Pre-takeoff Check; Takeoff; Landing; Common Errors in Landings; Crosswind Landings; Gusty Landings; Wet Landings; Muddy Field Landings; Go-around Procedure. Flight Characteristics Full Fuselage Tank; Reversibility; With Extra Wing Tanks; Low Level Flight; High-altitude Characteristics; High Speed Diving; Dive Recovery Procedure; Compressibility; Uncontrolled Dive; Compressibility Recovery Procedure; Gliding; Stalls; Spins; Acrobatics. Emergency Procedures Forced Landings on Takeoff; Forced Landing Over Doubtful Terrain; Belly Landing Procedure; Forced Landing Over an Airfield; Forced Landing at Night; Engine Overheating; Runaway Propellers; Brake Failure; Hydraulic System Failure; Electrical System Failure; Tire Failure; Fire; Ditching; Bailout Procedure. Instrument Flying Tips of Instrument Flying; Night Flying. Flight Operation Charts Take-off, Climb and Landing Chart; Flight Operation Instruction Charts

Pilot training manual for the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Sections include: History of the Mitchell Bomber; Duties and Responsibilities of the Airplane Commander; The Copilot; The Bombardier-Navigator; Radio Operator; The Engineer; The Gunners; Rules to Be Engorced on Every Flight; General Description; Location of Controls; Bombardier's Compartment; Pilot's Compartment; Pilot's Instrument Panel; Navigator's Compartment; Radio Operator's Compartment; Power Plant; Wright Cyclone R-2600-13 or R-2600-29; Engine Power Ratings; Air Induction System; Fuel System; Oil System; Dual Ignition System; Electrical System; B-25 Lighting Equipment; Hamilton Hydromatic Propellers; Hydraulic System; Landing Gear; Instruments; Automatic Pilot; Communication Equipment; Armament; B-25C; B-25D; B-25G; B-25H; B-25J; Oxygen; Photographic Equipment; Comparison Equipment Chart (Models C&D, G, H, J); AAF Pilot's Checklist; Inspections and Checks; Starting Engines; Taxiing; Run-Up; Takeoff; Power Changes; Climb; Let-Down; Trimming; Landing; Power-On Landings; Power-Off Landing; No-Flap Landing; Go-Around Procedure; Parking; Fuel System Operation; Supercharger; Carburetor Air Heat; Carburetor Air Filter; Operating the Autopilot; Advanced Air Work; Spins; Dives; Night Flying; Instrument Flying; Formation; Javelin Up; Echelon Up; Squadron Stagger; Strange Field Landings; Crosswind Takeoff; Crosswind Landing; Stalls; Slow Flying; Short-Field Takeoff; Short-Field Landings; Single-Engine Operation; Single-Engine Landing; Single-Engine Go-Around; Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump and Emergency Hydraulic Selector Valve; Emergency Hydraulic Wheel Lowering System; Wing Flap Emergency Lowering System; Emergency Operation of Bomb Bay Doors; Emergency Salvo Release; Emergency Operation Hydraulic Brake; Emergency Operation Air Brakes; Miscellaneous Emergency Equipment; Fire in Flight; Bailout; Forced Landings; Ditching; Weight and Balance; Grade 91 Fuel; Power Control Chart; Maximum Range Chart; Cold Weather Operations; Anti-icing; Surface De-icer System; Defrosting Systems; Heating System; Tactical Uses of the B-25; Some Typical Missions;

This pilot manual describes the features and operation of the P-38 Lightning, twin-engine fighter airplane. Section 1: Meet the Lightning Section 2: Equipment Section 3: Checks and Flight Section 4: Emergencies

Pilot training manual for the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Sections include: History of the Mitchell Bomber; Duties and Responsibilities of the Airplane Commander; The Copilot; The Bombardier-Navigator; Radio Operator; The Engineer; The Gunners; Rules to Be Engorced on Every Flight; General Description; Location of Controls; Bombardier's Compartment; Pilot's Compartment; Pilot's Instrument Panel; Navigator's Compartment; Radio Operator's Compartment; Power Plant; Wright Cyclone R-2600-13 or R-2600-29; Engine Power Ratings; Air Induction System; Fuel System; Oil System; Dual Ignition System; Electrical System; B-25 Lighting Equipment; Hamilton Hydromatic Propellers; Hydraulic System; Landing Gear; Instruments; Automatic Pilot; Communication Equipment; Armament; B-25C; B-25D; B-25G; B-25H; B-25J; Oxygen; Photographic Equipment; Comparison Equipment Chart (Models C&D, G, H, J);