Fw 190 A-8DCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 93 steps
Fw 190 A-8
DCS WORLD - 0/93 STEPS
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 is considered by many historians to be the finest German piston-engine fighter of World War II. When it appeared in 1941, it outclassed the Spitfire Mk V, forcing a crisis in the RAF. The A-8, introduced in 1944, was the most-produced Fw 190 variant, featuring the powerful BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. It was a versatile platform used for fighter, ground attack, and bomber interception roles, with the R8 'Sturmbock' variant becoming a fearsome bomber destroyer.
SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerFocke-Wulf Flugzeugbau
first Flight1939
roleAir superiority fighter / ground attack / interceptor
crew1 pilot
engines1x BMW 801 D-2 (1,700 hp)
max Speed654 km/h (406 mph)
range800 km (497 miles)
ceiling37,400 ft
weight4,900 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission, intercept doctrine, dive-and-zoom tactics, and emergency procedures. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingNOTE: Check visibility, cloud cover, icing conditions. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / Airspace | REVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Internal fuel ~430 liters. Drop tank adds range. | SET | |
| 05 | WeaponsNOTE: 2x MG 131 13mm, 2x MG 151/20 20mm. Fw 190 A-8 can carry R3 or R8 kits. | VERIFIED | |
| 06 | Radio Frequencies | SET | |
| 07 | Divert Bases | IDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Seat Harness | FASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen System | ON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY | |
| 03 | Canopy | CLOSED AND LOCKED |
PHS 3 — Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Main Switch (Hauptschalter) | ON | |
| 02 | Generator / Battery | ON | |
| 03 | Instruments | POWER ON - CHECK INDICATORS |
PHS 4 — Engine Start12 steps
| 01 | Fuel Cock | OPEN | |
| 02 | Throttle | IDLE POSITION | |
| 03 | Propeller Pitch | AUTOMATIC (leave for auto control) | |
| 04 | Mixture | AUTOMATIC RICH | |
| 05 | Engine Primer | PRIME AS REQUIRED (cold start) | |
| 06 | Engine Start ButtonNOTE: BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. Inertia starter wind-up required. | ENGAGE | |
| 07 | Inertia Starter | WIND UP - ENGAGE WHEN MAX RPM | |
| 08 | Engine Fires | CONFIRM FIRE - ADJUST THROTTLE | |
| 09 | Oil PressureWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 sec - shut down immediately to prevent engine seizure. | RISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS | |
| 10 | Engine Idle RPM | 800-900 RPM | |
| 11 | CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) | RISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER | |
| 12 | Oil Temperature | MUST REACH 40 C BEFORE TAKEOFF |
PHS 5 — Post-Start / Avionics9 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | CHT | RISING - DO NOT EXCEED 210 C | |
| 03 | Fuel Pressure | NORMAL | |
| 04 | Gyro Compass | SET MAGNETIC HEADING | |
| 05 | Gunsight (Revi 16B) | ON - RETICLE SET | |
| 06 | Radio (FuG 16ZY) | ON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 07 | IFF (FuG 25a) | ON - CONFIRM CODES | |
| 08 | Altimeter | SET QNH | |
| 09 | Magneto Check | LEFT AND RIGHT MAGS - RPM DROP < 100 |
PHS 6 — Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
| 01 | Weapons Safety | SAFE | |
| 02 | Ammo Counters | CHECKED |
PHS 7 — Before Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Flight Controls | FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | Flaps | UP | |
| 04 | Trim | SET |
PHS 8 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 02 | Throttle | ADVANCE TO ROLL | |
| 03 | S-TURNSNOTE: BMW 801 radial engine blocks forward view. Weave continuously. | WEAVE DURING TAXI - LIMITED FORWARD VIS | |
| 04 | Brakes | CHECK - DIFFERENTIAL | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed | < 10 KTS |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 40-70 C | |
| 02 | CHT | BELOW 200 C | |
| 03 | Propeller Pitch | AUTOMATIC | |
| 04 | Flaps | 10-15 DEG FOR SHORT FIELD / UP FOR NORMAL | |
| 05 | Trim | SET - SLIGHT RIGHT RUDDER FOR TORQUE | |
| 06 | Magnetos | BOTH | |
| 07 | Boost | DO NOT EXCEED 1.42 ATA FOR TAKEOFF (2,700 RPM) |
PHS 10 — Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Throttle | ADVANCE TO 1.42 ATA / 2,700 RPM | |
| 02 | Left RudderNOTE: BMW 801 torque causes right swing on takeoff roll - left rudder needed. | APPLY INITIALLY TO COUNTER SWING | |
| 03 | Rotation Speed | ~155-165 KM/H | |
| 04 | Rotate | GENTLY - 8-10 DEG NOSE UP | |
| 05 | Gear | UP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB | |
| 06 | Climb Power | 1.35 ATA / 2,700 RPM |
PHS 11 — After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
| 01 | Gear | UP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Flaps | UP | |
| 03 | Climb Speed | 270-290 KM/H IAS | |
| 04 | Supercharger | AUTOMATIC - CHANGES AT CRITICAL ALTITUDE | |
| 05 | CHT | MONITOR - MAX 200 C |
PHS 12 — Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power | 1.15-1.25 ATA / 2,400 RPM | |
| 02 | Cruise Speed | 550-600 KM/H AT ALTITUDE | |
| 03 | Fuel State | MONITOR | |
| 04 | CHT/Oil Temperature | WITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 13 — Combat4 steps
| 01 | PowerCAUTION: Emergency power limited to 1 minute only. Damages engine. | 1.58 ATA / 2,700 RPM (EMERGENCY 1 MIN) | |
| 02 | Weapons Safety | OFF - FIRE BUTTON READY | |
| 03 | Speed Range | 550-650 KM/H OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING | |
| 04 | Max Speed | 850 KM/H STRUCTURAL LIMIT (DO NOT EXCEED) |
PHS 14 — Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | Altimeter | SET QNH | |
| 02 | Weapons | SAFE | |
| 03 | Speed | REDUCE TO 250-300 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 04 | CHT | WATCH DURING DESCENT - MAY RISE |
PHS 15 — Landing8 steps
| 01 | GearCAUTION: Gear limit 300 km/h. | DOWN - CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Propeller Pitch | AUTOMATIC / FINE | |
| 03 | Flaps | LAND POSITION BELOW 250 KM/H | |
| 04 | Approach Speed | 200-210 KM/H | |
| 05 | Threshold Speed | 185-195 KM/H | |
| 06 | Touchdown | MAIN GEAR FIRST - FIRM LANDING | |
| 07 | Throttle at Touchdown | IDLE | |
| 08 | Brakes | APPLY AFTER TAIL SETTLES |
PHS 16 — After Landing2 steps
| 01 | Flaps | UP | |
| 02 | Weapons | SAFE |
PHS 17 — Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Throttle | IDLE - COOLING PERIOD | |
| 03 | Mixture | CUTOFF (engine stop) | |
| 04 | Magnetos | OFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Cock | CLOSE | |
| 06 | Electrical Systems | OFF | |
| 07 | Main Switch | OFF | |
| 08 | Canopy | OPEN |