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Spitfire LF Mk IX Startup Checklist
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Spitfire LF Mk IXDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 97 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission, patrol area, intercept procedures, and emergency fields. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check visibility, cloud, and icing. Spitfire has no de-ice equipment. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel 85 gallons (325 L). Drop tanks available for extended range. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: 2x Hispano 20mm cannon, 4x .303 Browning guns. Bombs optional. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation4 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITYNOTE: Essential above 15,000 ft. | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED - HOOD LATCHED | |
| 04 | Primer Strokes4-6 STROKES (COLD ENGINE)NOTE: Prime Merlin 66 before start. 2-3 strokes for warm engine. |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Magneto SwitchBOTH | |
| 03 | Fuel PressureCHECK BOOST PUMP ON |
PHS 4 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | Throttle1 INCH OPEN | |
| 02 | Propeller PitchFULLY FINE (MAX RPM) | |
| 03 | MixtureRICH | |
| 04 | Fuel CockON - MAIN TANK | |
| 05 | PrimingCOMPLETE | |
| 06 | Start ButtonENGAGE - PRIME SIMULTANEOUSLYNOTE: Merlin 66 requires simultaneous priming and starter engagement on initial fire. | |
| 07 | Engine FiresSTABLE - REDUCE PRIME | |
| 08 | Oil PressureRISING - 45-90 PSIWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 seconds - shut down immediately. | |
| 09 | Engine Idle RPM800-1,000 RPM | |
| 10 | Coolant TemperatureRISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature15 C BEFORE TAXYING | |
| 02 | Coolant Temperature60 C BEFORE TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | Fuel Pressure6-8 PSI | |
| 04 | Gyro InstrumentsCAGED - ALLOW ERECTION | |
| 05 | Gyro HorizonUNCAGE AFTER 2-3 MIN | |
| 06 | Gunsight (GM 2)ON - BRIGHTNESS SET | |
| 07 | Radio (TR 1143)ON - SET CHANNEL | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 09 | TrimSET - RUDDER FOR TORQUE, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL | |
| 10 | Magneto CheckTEST BOTH MAGS - RPM DROP < 150 RPM EACH |
PHS 6 - Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
| 01 | Gun ButtonSAFE | |
| 02 | Guns ChargedCONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature15 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK |
PHS 8 - Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeOFF | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE TO ROLL | |
| 03 | S-TURNSWEAVE TO CHECK AHEADNOTE: Spitfire has poor forward visibility. Weave during taxi. | |
| 04 | BrakesDIFFERENTIAL STEERING | |
| 05 | SpeedSLOW - < 10 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | PropellerFULLY FINE | |
| 02 | MixtureRICH | |
| 03 | SuperchargerM (LOW BLOWER) FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 04 | Coolant Temperature60-80 C | |
| 05 | Oil Temperature60 C MINIMUM | |
| 06 | Rudder TrimSET RIGHT FOR TORQUE | |
| 07 | Elevator TrimNEUTRAL | |
| 08 | MagnetosBOTH |
PHS 10 - Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO +9 BOOST (2,850 RPM) | |
| 02 | Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUENOTE: Merlin torque swings nose left. Apply firm right rudder on takeoff roll. | |
| 03 | Rotation Speed~90-100 MPH (80-87 KTS) | |
| 04 | RotateEASE STICK BACK GENTLY | |
| 05 | GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMED | |
| 06 | Climb Power+7 BOOST / 2,650 RPM |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
| 01 | GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Climb Speed160-180 MPH IAS | |
| 04 | SuperchargerCHANGE TO S (HIGH BLOWER) ABOVE CRITICAL ALTNOTE: Change to S gear at approx 12,000 ft for Merlin 66 high altitude performance. | |
| 05 | OxygenON ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR CRUISE |
PHS 12 - Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power+4 BOOST / 2,400 RPM | |
| 02 | Cruise Speed280-300 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Coolant/Oil TemperatureMONITOR WITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 13 - Combat4 steps
| 01 | Power+18 BOOST / 3,000 RPM (EMERGENCY - 5 MIN LIMIT)CAUTION: Emergency boost limited to 5 minutes. Risks engine damage. | |
| 02 | Guns ArmedBUTTON SAFE TO FIRE | |
| 03 | Gyro SightSET WINGSPAN AND RANGE | |
| 04 | Fuel StateMONITOR - COMBAT BURN FAST |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach5 steps
| 01 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 02 | MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT | |
| 03 | SuperchargerM (LOW) BELOW 12,000 FT | |
| 04 | GunsSAFE | |
| 05 | SpeedREDUCE TO 160-180 MPH |
PHS 15 - Landing9 steps
| 01 | GearDOWN - INDICATOR GREENCAUTION: Gear limit 160 MPH. | |
| 02 | PropellerFULLY FINE | |
| 03 | MixtureRICH | |
| 04 | FlapsDOWN BELOW 140 MPH | |
| 05 | Approach Speed90-95 MPH (78-82 KTS) | |
| 06 | Threshold Speed85-90 MPH | |
| 07 | TouchdownTHREE-POINT LANDING OR WHEELERNOTE: Three-point landing preferred for crosswind. Wheeler at higher speed for control. | |
| 08 | Throttle at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 09 | BrakesAPPLY CAREFULLYCAUTION: Nose-over risk if brakes applied too aggressively. Apply smoothly. |
PHS 16 - After Landing2 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP | |
| 02 | GunsSAFE |
PHS 17 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING | |
| 03 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE | |
| 04 | MagnetosOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS | |
| 05 | Fuel CockOFF | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | CanopyOPEN |