Rockcliffe Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I don't fly this plane a lot, but I notice that I get the RPMs into the red even with the throttle barely open. Manifold pressure is at 10 or 11 inches and the RPM counter is continually edging into the red at 2,700+. The throttle slider on my joystick is only at about 20 per cent. Is this normal or is there some engine adjustment that I'm missing on the aircraft? (Or does the throttle have to be recalibrated for each aircraft?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcroussy Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 There is a propeller control on the xCub, if you look to the left of the cockpit. Flight Simmer since 2001 - Host of Flight Sim School, a YouTube channel that teaches newcomers to MSFS all the details they need to enjoy the game at it's fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 A real Cub (or any other constant speed prop-equipped aircraft) doesn't get max RPM at 10-11 inches unless maybe in a fast, steep dive, if then, let alone on the ground. So there is something definitely wrong, either a bug or a design defect in the sim aircraft's behavior. But if you're in a dive when this occurs, then certainly check out the prop control, as marcroussy says. Well, check it anyway, but the behavior is wrong. Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockcliffe Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 There’s a propeller control?! Well that might explain it, lol. I saw the mixture knob but didn’t see any way to control the prop. Guess I’ll go back to flight school — or check my glasses. Thank you both for replying. Now, about that Airbus... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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