I have recently bought the RealAir Duke and am wondering if someone could help me on how to use the Throttle/Prop control/mixture control. I am only used to the default GA aircraft so this is very different. Is the mixture set first? If so how do you know the correct setting?Also I have looked for a RealAir forum but with no luck so far. Is there one?regardsRichard

I'm the wrong guy to ask because I usually just redline all my planes hehe. (Hey, I'm not paying fuel costs or engine overhauls :( )But basically if the manifold pressure MP and RPMs are in the green you're good. Mixture you'll have to lean out while climbing if you want more power.I think takeoff in the Duke calls for both the prop and throttle fully forward, and mixture set accordingly (for airport elevation)

I think takeoff in the Duke calls for both the prop and throttle fully forward, and mixture set accordingly (for airport elevation)

I takeoff with everything full forward (if I ever use a runway over about 5000ft alt then I would lean the mixture a bit), once I am at about 1000ft I pull the throttle back so Manifold pressure is 35.5in and reduce the prop speed to 2750rpm, then I leave those set like that for climb & cruise until I start to descend. I lean the mix as I climb, normally by listening to the engine rather than watching the gauges - you can hear when you have gone too far and the power drops off. When I start to descend I start to enrich as I go, use the throttle as needed, then put the props full forward once I am on approach .. ... ..If you look at the kneeboard it gives you some information and checklists etc, I should say I am not a real world pilot - but that is what works for me !!G

I takeoff with everything full forward (if I ever use a runway over about 5000ft alt then I would lean the mixture a bit), once I am at about 1000ft I pull the throttle back so Manifold pressure is 35.5in and reduce the prop speed to 2750rpm, then I leave those set like that for climb & cruise until I start to descend. I lean the mix as I climb, normally by listening to the engine rather than watching the gauges - you can hear when you have gone too far and the power drops off. When I start to descend I start to enrich as I go, use the throttle as needed, then put the props full forward once I am on approach .. ... ..If you look at the kneeboard it gives you some information and checklists etc, I should say I am not a real world pilot - but that is what works for me !!G

Pritty right what he says, but you should also watch your temp´s when taking off and descending/approach, she´s getting hot very fast. I know it doesn´t match the topic entirely, but just another thing. The next thing is that you should lean the mixture when you´re over 5000ft. That´s what I do and it woks quite good and you use not so much fuel.

Pritty right what he says, but you should also watch your temp´s when taking off and descending/approach, she´s getting hot very fast. I know it doesn´t match the topic entirely, but just another thing. The next thing is that you should lean the mixture when you´re over 5000ft. That´s what I do and it woks quite good and you use not so much fuel.

And if your engines get hot on a climb don't forget to open the cowl flaps to let some air flow over the engines.

And if your engines get hot on a climb don't forget to open the cowl flaps to let some air flow over the engines.

Yeah, that´s what I wanted to say. Damn, forgot to say that with the cowl flaps.

Thank you all for your help. That is just what I wanted. What a great help this forum is.Have a GREAT day,RegardsRichard