VEGA
PROCEDURES
For
detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Vega
Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested
speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that
most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
To... |
Press... |
Display/hide throttle |
SHIFT+2 |
BEFORE STARTING |
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[ ] Master Battery Switch |
ON |
[ ] Generator |
ON |
[ ] Lights |
AS REQUIRED |
[
] Magnetos |
OFF |
[
] Carb Heat |
COLD |
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector |
MAIN |
[ ] Trim |
SET |
[ ] Controls |
FREE/Full travel |
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STARTING |
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Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or: |
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[ ] Master Battery Switch |
ON |
[ ] Generator |
ON |
[
] Mixture |
FULL
RICH |
[
] Throttle |
CRACKED |
[
] Propeller Control |
FULL
FORWARD |
[ ] Prime |
AS REQUIRED |
[
] Magneto Switch |
START |
[ ] Oil Pressure |
CHECK |
[ ] Oil Temperature |
CHECK |
[ ] Suction |
CHECK |
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TAXI - WARM UP |
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[
] Brakes |
CHECK |
[ ] Gryo Instruments |
CHECK |
[ ] Altimeter |
CHECK |
[ ] Flight Instruments |
CHECK |
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ENGINE RUN-UP |
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[
] Brakes |
SET |
[ ] Temps & Press |
CHECK |
[
] Mixture |
FULL
RICH |
[ ] Throttle |
1750 RPM |
[
] Prop |
EXERCISE |
[ ] Heading Indicator |
SET |
[ ] Suction |
CHECK |
[ ] Magnetos |
CHECK |
[
] Carb Heat |
CHECK |
[
] Throttle |
1000
RPM OR LESS |
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PRE-TAKEOFF |
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[
] Mixture |
FULL
RICH |
[ ] Trim |
SET |
[ ] Flight Controls |
FREE AND CORRECT |
[
] Carb Heat |
COLD |
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TAKEOFF AND CLIMB |
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[ ] Brakes |
RELEASE |
[
] Mixture |
FULL
RICH |
[ ] Rotate |
75-80 MPH |
IMPORTANT Adjust throttle to limit initialy boost pressure to 25 in.Hg When aircrat is in horizontal attirude increase gradually the throttle |
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[ ] Airspeed in climb |
110-120 MPH IAS |
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AFTER TAKEOFF & CLIMB |
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[ ] Temperature/Pressures |
CHECK |
[ ] Landing Lights |
AS REQUIRED |
[ ] Throttle |
30" MANIFOLD PRESSURE |
[ ] Prop |
2100 RPM |
[
] Mixture |
LEAN
AS NECESSARY |
[ ] Airspeed |
160-170 MPH IAS |
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CRUISE |
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[
] Throttle |
25"
MANIFOLD PRESSURE |
[
] Prop |
2100
RPM |
[
] Mixture |
LEAN |
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DESCENT |
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[ ] Altimeters |
SET |
[
] Throttle |
20"
MANIFOLD PRESSURE |
[
] Prop |
2050
RPM |
[
] Mixture |
ENRICH |
[
] Carb Heat |
AS
REQUIRED |
[ ] Airspeed |
140 MPH IAS |
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APPROACH |
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[
] Mixture |
RICH |
[
] Carb Heat |
AS
REQUIRED |
[ ] Airspeed |
85-95 MPH IAS |
[ ] Landing Lights |
AS REQUIRED |
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LANDING |
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[ ] Airspeed |
80
MPH IAS |
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AFTER LANDING |
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[ ] Trim |
NEUTRAL (Set for Takeoff) |
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ENGINE SHUT-DOWN |
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[ ] Lights |
OFF |
[ ] Generator |
OFF |
[
] Mixture |
IDLE
CUT-OFF |
[
] Magnetos |
OFF |
[ ] Master Switch |
OFF |
NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.