ASSEMBLY MANUAL B-25 Mitchell ARF - RC DEPOT

Engine OutA concern that most pilots have when flying a twin iswhat to do if and when an engine quits. We have foundthat the B-25 will not do anything sudden or abrupt if oneengine should quit while in straight and level flight. Thefirst thing that needs to occur should an engine quit is torecognize the situation and then determine which engineis out. You then will need to determine if you should shutthe other engine down and glide back to the runway orcontinue to fly on one engine and enter into the landingpattern. The B-25 will fly on one engine and will maintainaltitude, but does not have sufficient power to gainaltitude. The key thing to remember when flying with oneengine is to use the rudder to make your turns and thenuse ailerons to keep the wings level. You can turn towardsthe dead engine if you fly a large gradual turn, but as withall multi-engine aircraft, turning into the running engineis safer and should always be done if there is an option.Remember to maintain airspeed and the flaps are notneeded for an engine out landing.Remember you do not have enough power to climb outfrom a missed landing, so plan your approach the bestyou can.Enjoy flying your Hangar 9 B-25 Mitchell. The modelis very predictable and will surely give you many hoursof enjoyment.77