The Pilots Flight Operating Instructions for the Army Model P-80 A-1 Airplane, published in April 1945, is a valuable resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. This scanned copy, comprising 60 pages and including a September 1945 update supplement, provides detailed insights into the earliest production model, the A-1.
The manual covers a wide range of topics, including:
General description of the aircraft
Flight controls, landing gear controls, brake controls, and hydraulic systems controls
Instructions for fuel system management, starting the engine, warm-up, and ground test
Guidance on taxiing, take-off, climb, and general flying characteristics
Emergency operating instructions for various scenarios such as fire, engine failure, and landing gear emergencies
Operational equipment including heating, ventilating, pressurizing, oxygen system, and armament
Supplemental cruising information from September 1945
This comprehensive manual, published under the joint authority of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, and the Air Council of the United Kingdom, is packed with invaluable data, photographs, diagrams, and drawings. It offers high-resolution print capability, making it an essential reference for understanding the operational aspects of the P-80 A-1 airplane.
