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Fw 190 A-8FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation3 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
03Electrical Power3 steps
Main Switch (Hauptschalter)ON
Generator / BatteryON
InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK INDICATORS
04Engine Start12 steps
Fuel CockOPEN
ThrottleIDLE POSITION
Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC (leave for auto control)
MixtureAUTOMATIC RICH
Engine PrimerPRIME AS REQUIRED (cold start)
Engine Start ButtonENGAGE
Inertia StarterWIND UP - ENGAGE WHEN MAX RPM
Engine FiresCONFIRM FIRE - ADJUST THROTTLE
Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS
Engine Idle RPM800-900 RPM
CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature)RISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER
Oil TemperatureMUST REACH 40 C BEFORE TAKEOFF
05Post-Start / Avionics9 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM
CHTRISING - DO NOT EXCEED 210 C
Fuel PressureNORMAL
Gyro CompassSET MAGNETIC HEADING
Gunsight (Revi 16B)ON - RETICLE SET
Radio (FuG 16ZY)ON - SET FREQUENCY
IFF (FuG 25a)ON - CONFIRM CODES
AltimeterSET QNH
Magneto CheckLEFT AND RIGHT MAGS - RPM DROP < 100
06Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
Weapons SafetySAFE
Ammo CountersCHECKED
07Before Taxi4 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
FlapsUP
TrimSET
08Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleADVANCE TO ROLL
S-TURNSWEAVE DURING TAXI - LIMITED FORWARD VIS
BrakesCHECK - DIFFERENTIAL
Taxi Speed< 10 KTS
09Before Takeoff7 steps
Oil Temperature40-70 C
CHTBELOW 200 C
Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC
Flaps10-15 DEG FOR SHORT FIELD / UP FOR NORMAL
TrimSET - SLIGHT RIGHT RUDDER FOR TORQUE
MagnetosBOTH
BoostDO NOT EXCEED 1.42 ATA FOR TAKEOFF (2,700 RPM)
10Takeoff6 steps
ThrottleADVANCE TO 1.42 ATA / 2,700 RPM
Left RudderAPPLY INITIALLY TO COUNTER SWING
Rotation Speed~155-165 KM/H
RotateGENTLY - 8-10 DEG NOSE UP
GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB
Climb Power1.35 ATA / 2,700 RPM
11After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED
FlapsUP
Climb Speed270-290 KM/H IAS
SuperchargerAUTOMATIC - CHANGES AT CRITICAL ALTITUDE
CHTMONITOR - MAX 200 C
12Cruise4 steps
Cruise Power1.15-1.25 ATA / 2,400 RPM
Cruise Speed550-600 KM/H AT ALTITUDE
Fuel StateMONITOR
CHT/Oil TemperatureWITHIN LIMITS
13Combat4 steps
Power1.58 ATA / 2,700 RPM (EMERGENCY 1 MIN)
Weapons SafetyOFF - FIRE BUTTON READY
Speed Range550-650 KM/H OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING
Max Speed850 KM/H STRUCTURAL LIMIT (DO NOT EXCEED)
14Descent / Approach4 steps
AltimeterSET QNH
WeaponsSAFE
SpeedREDUCE TO 250-300 KM/H FOR APPROACH
CHTWATCH DURING DESCENT - MAY RISE
15Landing8 steps
GearDOWN - CONFIRMED
Propeller PitchAUTOMATIC / FINE
FlapsLAND POSITION BELOW 250 KM/H
Approach Speed200-210 KM/H
Threshold Speed185-195 KM/H
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - FIRM LANDING
Throttle at TouchdownIDLE
BrakesAPPLY AFTER TAIL SETTLES
16After Landing2 steps
FlapsUP
WeaponsSAFE
17Shutdown8 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - COOLING PERIOD
MixtureCUTOFF (engine stop)
MagnetosOFF
Fuel CockCLOSE
Electrical SystemsOFF
Main SwitchOFF
CanopyOPEN
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