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Boeing PT-17 Stearman

The Boeing PT-17 Stearman is probably one the most iconic American Aircraft of the Second World War, it was used by ever branch (in some variation) to train pilots in initial flight training, and saw widespread use in this role. A total of 10,626 were built, which also gave it the distinction of being one of the most mass produced aircraft of the time. Despite being a trainer it was not an easy aircraft to handle, on the ground or in the air; ensuring pilots that could fly it, could likely fly aircraft with greater performance.


Description and Operation:
The aircraft's performance is predictable and docile, but it will punish ignorance and abuse. It is prone to ground looping, and can be difficult to recover after aerobatic maneuvers. Therefore, it is important to always be aware of your airspeed, plan ahead, and even after landing continue to "fly" the aircraft.

Top Speed: 126+mph
Landing Speed: 70+mph
Range: 80+km
Passenger Capacity: 2

Engine Start Checklist:
(REFERENCE SCREENSHOTS ABOVE, AND ENSURE INFINITE ELECTRICITY IS 'OFF')

• Turn 'on' the Magneto in either cockpit. Note: Turning 'on' the Magneto in the other cockpit as well will not shut the off, unless either Magneto switch is then moved to 'off'
  
• Step outside the aircraft on the left side, and stand between the wheel strut and the propeller. The "Inertial Starter Crank" will appear.
  
• Turn it six full rotations, then press and hold the "Starter Clutch" (hidden button).
  
• Once started you can return to the cockpit, and prepare for taxi and takeoff.

Operational Notes:

• The Fuel Sight Glass located under the center top wing indicates the remaining fuel in the fuel tank. The further down the "plunger" (black line) drops, the less fuel there is remaining.
  
• Pressing hotkey '3' will automatically trim the aircraft for level flight, which it can maintain down to roughly 90+mph. The system will reset 'off' if aggressive stick inputs are made.
  
• Inverting the Aircraft for any length of time will result in carburetor fuel starvation.
  
• Carburetor Icing is simulated, and can be prevented by turning on the 'Carburetor Air Controller' accessible from both the front and rear cockpits. Reference the screenshots above for it's location.
  
• There is no personnel heating available, dress warm!
  
• The Baggage Compartment behind the rear cockpit contains survival gear.
  
• In the tail, behind the numbers "625" is parachutes, one each side.
  
• Taxing can be accomplished in the usual fashion with the left/right arrow keys. Pressing the 'Toe Brakes' (Spacebar) in conjunction with the Left/Right Arrow keys will lock the respective wheel and allow for a tighter turn.

Big Thanks to Sir Murtak and Enzocat's for help with testing the aircraft and making some cool screenshots. Their workshop pages are listed below respectively, and I encourage you to go checkout their fine work!

Sir Murtak:
https://steamproxy.net/id/Sir_Murtak/myworkshopfiles/?appid=573090

EnzoCats:
https://steamproxy.net/profiles/76561198206735221/myworkshopfiles/?appid=573090

ENJOY!