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Fw 190 A-8 Startup Checklist
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Fw 190 A-8DCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 93 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission, intercept doctrine, dive-and-zoom tactics, and emergency procedures. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check visibility, cloud cover, icing conditions. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel ~430 liters. Drop tank adds range. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: 2x MG 131 13mm, 2x MG 151/20 20mm. Fw 190 A-8 can carry R3 or R8 kits. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Main Switch (Hauptschalter)ON | |
| 02 | Generator / BatteryON | |
| 03 | InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK INDICATORS |
PHS 4 - Engine Start12 steps
| 01 | Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE POSITION | |
| 03 | Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC (leave for auto control) | |
| 04 | MixtureAUTOMATIC RICH | |
| 05 | Engine PrimerPRIME AS REQUIRED (cold start) | |
| 06 | Engine Start ButtonENGAGENOTE: BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. Inertia starter wind-up required. | |
| 07 | Inertia StarterWIND UP - ENGAGE WHEN MAX RPM | |
| 08 | Engine FiresCONFIRM FIRE - ADJUST THROTTLE | |
| 09 | Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDSWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 sec - shut down immediately to prevent engine seizure. | |
| 10 | Engine Idle RPM800-900 RPM | |
| 11 | CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature)RISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER | |
| 12 | Oil TemperatureMUST REACH 40 C BEFORE TAKEOFF |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics9 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | CHTRISING - DO NOT EXCEED 210 C | |
| 03 | Fuel PressureNORMAL | |
| 04 | Gyro CompassSET MAGNETIC HEADING | |
| 05 | Gunsight (Revi 16B)ON - RETICLE SET | |
| 06 | Radio (FuG 16ZY)ON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 07 | IFF (FuG 25a)ON - CONFIRM CODES | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 09 | Magneto CheckLEFT AND RIGHT MAGS - RPM DROP < 100 |
PHS 6 - Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
| 01 | Weapons SafetySAFE | |
| 02 | Ammo CountersCHECKED |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | TrimSET |
PHS 8 - Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE TO ROLL | |
| 03 | S-TURNSWEAVE DURING TAXI - LIMITED FORWARD VISNOTE: BMW 801 radial engine blocks forward view. Weave continuously. | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK - DIFFERENTIAL | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed< 10 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40-70 C | |
| 02 | CHTBELOW 200 C | |
| 03 | Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC | |
| 04 | Flaps10-15 DEG FOR SHORT FIELD / UP FOR NORMAL | |
| 05 | TrimSET - SLIGHT RIGHT RUDDER FOR TORQUE | |
| 06 | MagnetosBOTH | |
| 07 | BoostDO NOT EXCEED 1.42 ATA FOR TAKEOFF (2,700 RPM) |
PHS 10 - Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | ThrottleADVANCE TO 1.42 ATA / 2,700 RPM | |
| 02 | Left RudderAPPLY INITIALLY TO COUNTER SWINGNOTE: BMW 801 torque causes right swing on takeoff roll - left rudder needed. | |
| 03 | Rotation Speed~155-165 KM/H | |
| 04 | RotateGENTLY - 8-10 DEG NOSE UP | |
| 05 | GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB | |
| 06 | Climb Power1.35 ATA / 2,700 RPM |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
| 01 | GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Climb Speed270-290 KM/H IAS | |
| 04 | SuperchargerAUTOMATIC - CHANGES AT CRITICAL ALTITUDE | |
| 05 | CHTMONITOR - MAX 200 C |
PHS 12 - Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power1.15-1.25 ATA / 2,400 RPM | |
| 02 | Cruise Speed550-600 KM/H AT ALTITUDE | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR | |
| 04 | CHT/Oil TemperatureWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 13 - Combat4 steps
| 01 | Power1.58 ATA / 2,700 RPM (EMERGENCY 1 MIN)CAUTION: Emergency power limited to 1 minute only. Damages engine. | |
| 02 | Weapons SafetyOFF - FIRE BUTTON READY | |
| 03 | Speed Range550-650 KM/H OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING | |
| 04 | Max Speed850 KM/H STRUCTURAL LIMIT (DO NOT EXCEED) |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 03 | SpeedREDUCE TO 250-300 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 04 | CHTWATCH DURING DESCENT - MAY RISE |
PHS 15 - Landing8 steps
| 01 | GearDOWN - CONFIRMEDCAUTION: Gear limit 300 km/h. | |
| 02 | Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC / FINE | |
| 03 | FlapsLAND POSITION BELOW 250 KM/H | |
| 04 | Approach Speed200-210 KM/H | |
| 05 | Threshold Speed185-195 KM/H | |
| 06 | TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - FIRM LANDING | |
| 07 | Throttle at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 08 | BrakesAPPLY AFTER TAIL SETTLES |
PHS 16 - After Landing2 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE |
PHS 17 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - COOLING PERIOD | |
| 03 | MixtureCUTOFF (engine stop) | |
| 04 | MagnetosOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 06 | Electrical SystemsOFF | |
| 07 | Main SwitchOFF | |
| 08 | CanopyOPEN |