This manual pertains to the P40 aircraft, a significant warbird utilized by the United States Army Airforce. Designed for aerial combat and training, the P40 is renowned for its robust construction and reliable performance during its operational era. This document serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the aircraft's systems, operational procedures, and flight characteristics essential for pilot proficiency. Its engineering reflects the demands of wartime aviation, emphasizing durability and effective performance in various flight regimes.
The purpose of this manual is to provide pilots and ground crew with detailed information for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the P40. It covers a wide array of topics, including general aircraft description, engine systems, flight controls, electrical and hydraulic systems, emergency procedures, and specific flight maneuvers such as aerobatics, formation flying, and various landing techniques. Furthermore, it includes sections on navigation, instrument flying, and cold and hot weather operations, equipping users with the knowledge necessary for comprehensive aircraft management and pilot training.
Pilot Training Manual for the P40
Generic Manual covering all models. Excellent Scanned copies as High resolution TIF images and then digitally cleaned page by page. Guaranteed the best quality copy of this manual you will find. Packed with invaluable data including many Photographs, Diagrams, Drawings & performance / operating Tables/Charts. The pages can be printed out in high resolution without any restrictions. The detailed contents is listed below.
94 pages. Printed by the Headquarters United States Army Airforce, Office of Flying Safety. This Manual , as stated in the foreword is the standard AAF text for the training of P40 Pilots at the time of publication. The manual serves the dual purpose of a Training Checklist and a working Handbook. Well Illustrated with many photographs and drawings.
Index
Aerobatics
Loops
Immelmanns
In String Formation
After Takeoff
Ammeter
Bailouts
Bombing
Minimum Altitude
Dive Bombing
Brakes
Parking Brake Handle
Breaker Switches
Canopy
Checklists
Cockpit
Engine Warmup
External
Starting
Stopping
Climbs
Cockpit
Cold Weather Tips
Control Surfaces
Coolant System
Shutters
Temperature Gage
Description, General
Detonation
Dimensions
Ditching
Dives
Electrical System
Emergency Procedures
Engine
Allison
Rolls Royce
Engine Primer
Fire
Flaps
Control
Indicators
Flight Characteristics
Flying Tigers
Forced Landings
At Night
On Airfields
On Swampy & Rough Terrain
On Takeoff
With Power Off
With Power On
Formation Flying
Hints to Flight Leader
Precision Technique
Signals
Fuel System
Gages
Selector Valve
Tank Capacities
Vented tank
Full Military Load
Generator Reset Button
Glides
Go Around Procedures
Grade 91 Fuel
Gun Camera
Gunsight
Gunnery
Approaches
Heating
High Altitude Characteristics
Hot Weather Tips
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Pump
Emergency Pump
Ignition Switch
Instrument Flying
Landing Gear
Lowering
Retracting
Wheel Indicators
Landings
Crosswind, Gusty & Wet Landings
Level Flight
Lighting
Lost Procedures
Manifold Pressure Gage
Manifold Pressure Regulator
Mixture Control
Navigation
Night Flying
Landing
Takeoff
Oil System
Overheating
Pressure Gage
Tank
Temperature Gage
Oxygen Equipment
Constant Flow
Demand System
Power Settings
Allison Engine
Rolls Royce Engine
Pre-Takeoff Check
Propeller
Breaker Switch
Control
Selector Switch
Trouble
Propeller Shadow
Radio
Emergency Procedure
Microphone
SCR 274-N
VHF
Seating
Spins
Inverted
Normal
Stalls
Starter
Supercharger
Tachometer
Takeoff
Taxiing
Throttle Quadrant
Tire Failure
Tomahawk
Trim Tabs
Turns
Warhawk
Pilot Training Manual for the P40
Generic Manual covering all models. Excellent Scanned copies as High resolution TIF images and then digitally cleaned page by page. Guaranteed the best quality copy of this manual you will find. Packed with invaluable data including many Photographs, Diagrams, Drawings & performance / operating Tables/Charts. The pages can be printed out in high resolution without any restrictions. The detailed contents is listed below.
94 pages. Printed by the Headquarters United States Army Airforce, Office of Flying Safety. This Manual , as stated in the foreword is the standard AAF text for the training of P40 Pilots at the time of publication. The manual serves the dual purpose of a Training Checklist and a working Handbook. Well Illustrated with many photographs and drawings.
Index
Aerobatics
Loops
Immelmanns
In String Formation
After Takeoff
Ammeter
Bailouts
Bombing
Minimum Altitude
Dive Bombing
Brakes
Parking Brake Handle
Breaker Switches
Canopy
Checklists
Cockpit
Engine Warmup
External
Starting
Stopping
Climbs
Cockpit
Cold Weather Tips
Control Surfaces
Coolant System
Shutters
Temperature Gage
Description, General
Detonation
Dimensions
Ditching
Dives
Electrical System
Emergency Procedures
Engine
Allison
Rolls Royce
Engine Primer
Fire
Flaps
Control
Indicators
Flight Characteristics
Flying Tigers
Forced Landings
At Night
On Airfields
On Swampy & Rough Terrain
On Takeoff
With Power Off
With Power On
Formation Flying
Hints to Flight Leader
Precision Technique
Signals
Fuel System
Gages
Selector Valve
Tank Capacities
Vented tank
Full Military Load
Generator Reset Button
Glides
Go Around Procedures
Grade 91 Fuel
Gun Camera
Gunsight
Gunnery
Approaches
Heating
High Altitude Characteristics
Hot Weather Tips
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Pump
Emergency Pump
Ignition Switch
Instrument Flying
Landing Gear
Lowering
Retracting
Wheel Indicators
Landings
Crosswind, Gusty & Wet Landings
Level Flight
Lighting
Lost Procedures
Manifold Pressure Gage
Manifold Pressure Regulator
Mixture Control
Navigation
Night Flying
Landing
Takeoff
Oil System
Overheating
Pressure Gage
Tank
Temperature Gage
Oxygen Equipment
Constant Flow
Demand System
Power Settings
Allison Engine
Rolls Royce Engine
Pre-Takeoff Check
Propeller
Breaker Switch
Control
Selector Switch
Trouble
Propeller Shadow
Radio
Emergency Procedure
Microphone
SCR 274-N
VHF
Seating
Spins
Inverted
Normal
Stalls
Starter
Supercharger
Tachometer
Takeoff
Taxiing
Throttle Quadrant
Tire Failure
Tomahawk
Trim Tabs
Turns
Warhawk
