AH Spitfire 1a magneto check

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When I attempt the mag check with this aircraft (6-1/2 lbs boost, 2300 RPM or 5 lbs boost, 2500 RPM, depending on where you’re reading) she noses right over.
Are these really the correct settings?
Thanks in advance for any useful responses-

EDIT: Nevermind guys- I ended up drilling down through the original POH; this states that for mag checks TWO MEN (emphasis theirs) must be holding down the tail of the aircraft. Aeroplane Heaven didn’t include these, hence my noseovers- :rofl:

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That must be fun for them standing there directly in the prop blast!

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I can only imagine a feature whereby a hidden hot spot is clicked, and there appearing 2 very disgruntled groundcrew sitting on the stabilizer so we can check our mags! Aeroplane Heaven you listening???

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