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Old 10-10-2012, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Banks View Post
According to the DB601A manual 1.4 boost was for take-off only ("am Boden bei Abflug"). The highest boost mentioned for flying at ground level ("in Bodennähe") is 1.3 boost.

Yes, but.... according to the RAF documents, except for takeoff, 3000 RPM and +12 boost should only be used over rated altitude, below rated altitude, 2850 rpm was recommended. However, this did not stop pilots from using 3000 rpm and +12 boost down lower.

The fact is, pilots will do things which are not necessarily in the manual, just because they are pilots.

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