Spitfire LF Mk IXDCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 97 steps

Spitfire LF Mk IX

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Spitfire LF Mk IX
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history, defending Britain during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The Mk IX variant, introduced in 1942, was developed as a rapid response to the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190, featuring the Merlin 66 engine with a two-speed, two-stage supercharger. The 'LF' (Low Fighter) Mk IX was optimized for low-to-medium altitudes, excelling in the ground-attack and escort roles across Northwest Europe from 1943 onwards.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerSupermarine (Vickers-Armstrongs)
first Flight1941 (Mk IX)
roleAir superiority fighter / fighter-bomber
crew1 pilot
engines1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 (1,720 hp)
max Speed656 km/h (408 mph)
range756 km (470 miles)
ceiling42,500 ft
weight3,400 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
01Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission, patrol area, intercept procedures, and emergency fields.REVIEWED
02Weather BriefingNOTE: Check visibility, cloud, and icing. Spitfire has no de-ice equipment.REVIEWED
03NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
04Fuel PlanningNOTE: Internal fuel 85 gallons (325 L). Drop tanks available for extended range.SET
05WeaponsNOTE: 2x Hispano 20mm cannon, 4x .303 Browning guns. Bombs optional.VERIFIED
06Radio FrequenciesSET
07Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation4 steps
01Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
02Oxygen SystemNOTE: Essential above 15,000 ft.ON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
03CanopyCLOSED - HOOD LATCHED
04Primer StrokesNOTE: Prime Merlin 66 before start. 2-3 strokes for warm engine.4-6 STROKES (COLD ENGINE)
PHS 3 — Electrical Power3 steps
01Battery SwitchON
02Magneto SwitchBOTH
03Fuel PressureCHECK BOOST PUMP ON
PHS 4 — Engine Start10 steps
01Throttle1 INCH OPEN
02Propeller PitchFULLY FINE (MAX RPM)
03MixtureRICH
04Fuel CockON - MAIN TANK
05PrimingCOMPLETE
06Start ButtonNOTE: Merlin 66 requires simultaneous priming and starter engagement on initial fire.ENGAGE - PRIME SIMULTANEOUSLY
07Engine FiresSTABLE - REDUCE PRIME
08Oil PressureWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 seconds - shut down immediately.RISING - 45-90 PSI
09Engine Idle RPM800-1,000 RPM
10Coolant TemperatureRISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER
PHS 5 — Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
01Oil Temperature15 C BEFORE TAXYING
02Coolant Temperature60 C BEFORE TAKEOFF
03Fuel Pressure6-8 PSI
04Gyro InstrumentsCAGED - ALLOW ERECTION
05Gyro HorizonUNCAGE AFTER 2-3 MIN
06Gunsight (GM 2)ON - BRIGHTNESS SET
07Radio (TR 1143)ON - SET CHANNEL
08AltimeterSET QNH
09TrimSET - RUDDER FOR TORQUE, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL
10Magneto CheckTEST BOTH MAGS - RPM DROP < 150 RPM EACH
PHS 6 — Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
01Gun ButtonSAFE
02Guns ChargedCONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW
PHS 7 — Before Taxi4 steps
01Oil Temperature15 C MINIMUM
02Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
03FlapsUP
04BrakesCHECK
PHS 8 — Taxi5 steps
01Parking BrakeOFF
02ThrottleADVANCE TO ROLL
03S-TURNSNOTE: Spitfire has poor forward visibility. Weave during taxi.WEAVE TO CHECK AHEAD
04BrakesDIFFERENTIAL STEERING
05SpeedSLOW - < 10 KTS
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff8 steps
01PropellerFULLY FINE
02MixtureRICH
03SuperchargerM (LOW BLOWER) FOR TAKEOFF
04Coolant Temperature60-80 C
05Oil Temperature60 C MINIMUM
06Rudder TrimSET RIGHT FOR TORQUE
07Elevator TrimNEUTRAL
08MagnetosBOTH
PHS 10 — Takeoff6 steps
01ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO +9 BOOST (2,850 RPM)
02Right RudderNOTE: Merlin torque swings nose left. Apply firm right rudder on takeoff roll.APPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE
03Rotation Speed~90-100 MPH (80-87 KTS)
04RotateEASE STICK BACK GENTLY
05GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMED
06Climb Power+7 BOOST / 2,650 RPM
PHS 11 — After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
01GearUP AND LOCKED
02FlapsUP
03Climb Speed160-180 MPH IAS
04SuperchargerNOTE: Change to S gear at approx 12,000 ft for Merlin 66 high altitude performance.CHANGE TO S (HIGH BLOWER) ABOVE CRITICAL ALT
05OxygenON ABOVE 10,000 FT
06MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR CRUISE
PHS 12 — Cruise4 steps
01Cruise Power+4 BOOST / 2,400 RPM
02Cruise Speed280-300 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE
03Fuel StateMONITOR - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED
04Coolant/Oil TemperatureMONITOR WITHIN LIMITS
PHS 13 — Combat4 steps
01PowerCAUTION: Emergency boost limited to 5 minutes. Risks engine damage.+18 BOOST / 3,000 RPM (EMERGENCY - 5 MIN LIMIT)
02Guns ArmedBUTTON SAFE TO FIRE
03Gyro SightSET WINGSPAN AND RANGE
04Fuel StateMONITOR - COMBAT BURN FAST
PHS 14 — Descent / Approach5 steps
01AltimeterSET QNH
02MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT
03SuperchargerM (LOW) BELOW 12,000 FT
04GunsSAFE
05SpeedREDUCE TO 160-180 MPH
PHS 15 — Landing9 steps
01GearCAUTION: Gear limit 160 MPH.DOWN - INDICATOR GREEN
02PropellerFULLY FINE
03MixtureRICH
04FlapsDOWN BELOW 140 MPH
05Approach Speed90-95 MPH (78-82 KTS)
06Threshold Speed85-90 MPH
07TouchdownNOTE: Three-point landing preferred for crosswind. Wheeler at higher speed for control.THREE-POINT LANDING OR WHEELER
08Throttle at TouchdownIDLE
09BrakesCAUTION: Nose-over risk if brakes applied too aggressively. Apply smoothly.APPLY CAREFULLY
PHS 16 — After Landing2 steps
01FlapsUP
02GunsSAFE
PHS 17 — Shutdown8 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING
03MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE
04MagnetosOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
05Fuel CockOFF
06Fuel PumpOFF
07BatteryOFF
08CanopyOPEN