Engine overheat

[5-in-50]

It should be possible to cruise an aircraft at a reasonable altitude with the radiator flaps fully closed. The combination of high speed and moderate power (AND low temperatures in the simulated region) will allow for sufficient cooling.

All I manage in any CoD aircraft is a ruined engine 20 seconds into a 'Quick Flight' if I forget to immediately open the Radiator Flaps.

To the OP: The issue you describe could also be related to your propeller pitch setting and the speed you travel. You can overspeed your propeller in a dive and effectively cause the engine to cycle so fast that it shakes/burns to oblivion.

Pitch control in a dogfight is half the battle - Keep the RPM below the red line at all times

[TomcatViP]

I do confirm. You might hve to watch closely your rpm that can be dropped bellow the recommended settings in these conditions

[bob_baer]

Hi guys. Is it correct that OIL radiator is not controllable? Or at least it seems so in the hurricane
Ciao

[Blackdog_kt]

It all depends on the aircraft you are flying. If it has dual radiators (like the 109) you get two controls to use, if it has a single radiator like the Hurricane does you only use the water radiator commands.