RYAN FB-1 Fireball
by Jerry Arzdorf
A mixed-power naval fighter, with a R-1820 radial in the nose and an I-16 jet engine in the tail. The FR-1 was completely flush-riveted, had a laminar flow wing, and tricycle undercarriage. The FR-1 was too late for participation in WWII, and only 66 were built. They were retired in November 1947.
I have tried to duplicate the action of flying on one engine. The "G" key activates one of the engines. After you are airborne, press the "G" key. This will not retract the wheels but will give you both engines. By lowering the wheels it will slow down and fly as if on one engine. The wheels retract at speeds over 140 knots so lift off before that.
Always land with wheels down (one engine). The flaps and spoilers will help when making short or carrier landing.
Watch out for stalls, It will flat stall and you must have altitude to roll out.
The situation starts you at (I couldn't have guessed) Meigs.
Jerry Arzdorf
Illinois, USA
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March 14, 1997
