Hurricane Mk. II

Important facts and figures

Engine management

Climb power time limit: 1h.

Combat power time limit: 5min.

Supercharger gear shift altitude: 13'000ft.

Automatic fuel mixture (no pilot input required).

Flying the Hurricane

Out of combat

Startup

• RPM 100%
• Throttle 10-15%
• Yaw trimmer strongly to the right (30-50% according to your preference)
• Begin engine startup sequence

Takeoff

• Open the radiators for the initial climb to altitude (20% in winter, 60% in summer)
• Smoothly throttle up to full power
• Takeoff speed is around 100-120mph
• Once airborne, reduce RPM and throttle until desired climb power is reached. Adjust the yaw trimmer until the slip indicator is centred.

Climb

• Pitch trim to achieve the desired attitude
• Keep an eye on your radiator temperature and adjust the radiator flaps if necessary
• Adjust the yaw trimmer until the slip indicator is centred
• Dont forget to shift your supercharger gear at 13'000ft

Cruise

• Pitch trim to achieve the desired attitude
• Keep an eye on your radiator temperature and adjust the radiator flaps if necessary
• Adjust the yaw trimmer until the slip indicator is centred

Landing

• Extend flaps below 120mph
• Landing speed is around 80mph
• After touchdown, let the plane roll for a little while before applying the brakes