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DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation4 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
CanopyCLOSED - HOOD LATCHED
Primer Strokes4-6 STROKES (COLD ENGINE)
03Electrical Power3 steps
Battery SwitchON
Magneto SwitchBOTH
Fuel PressureCHECK BOOST PUMP ON
04Engine Start10 steps
Throttle1 INCH OPEN
Propeller PitchFULLY FINE (MAX RPM)
MixtureRICH
Fuel CockON - MAIN TANK
PrimingCOMPLETE
Start ButtonENGAGE - PRIME SIMULTANEOUSLY
Engine FiresSTABLE - REDUCE PRIME
Oil PressureRISING - 45-90 PSI
Engine Idle RPM800-1,000 RPM
Coolant TemperatureRISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER
05Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
Oil Temperature15 C BEFORE TAXYING
Coolant Temperature60 C BEFORE TAKEOFF
Fuel Pressure6-8 PSI
Gyro InstrumentsCAGED - ALLOW ERECTION
Gyro HorizonUNCAGE AFTER 2-3 MIN
Gunsight (GM 2)ON - BRIGHTNESS SET
Radio (TR 1143)ON - SET CHANNEL
AltimeterSET QNH
TrimSET - RUDDER FOR TORQUE, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL
Magneto CheckTEST BOTH MAGS - RPM DROP < 150 RPM EACH
06Guns / Weapons Check2 steps
Gun ButtonSAFE
Guns ChargedCONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW
07Before Taxi4 steps
Oil Temperature15 C MINIMUM
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
FlapsUP
BrakesCHECK
08Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeOFF
ThrottleADVANCE TO ROLL
S-TURNSWEAVE TO CHECK AHEAD
BrakesDIFFERENTIAL STEERING
SpeedSLOW - < 10 KTS
09Before Takeoff8 steps
PropellerFULLY FINE
MixtureRICH
SuperchargerM (LOW BLOWER) FOR TAKEOFF
Coolant Temperature60-80 C
Oil Temperature60 C MINIMUM
Rudder TrimSET RIGHT FOR TORQUE
Elevator TrimNEUTRAL
MagnetosBOTH
10Takeoff6 steps
ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO +9 BOOST (2,850 RPM)
Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE
Rotation Speed~90-100 MPH (80-87 KTS)
RotateEASE STICK BACK GENTLY
GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMED
Climb Power+7 BOOST / 2,650 RPM
11After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED
FlapsUP
Climb Speed160-180 MPH IAS
SuperchargerCHANGE TO S (HIGH BLOWER) ABOVE CRITICAL ALT
OxygenON ABOVE 10,000 FT
MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR CRUISE
12Cruise4 steps
Cruise Power+4 BOOST / 2,400 RPM
Cruise Speed280-300 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE
Fuel StateMONITOR - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED
Coolant/Oil TemperatureMONITOR WITHIN LIMITS
13Combat4 steps
Power+18 BOOST / 3,000 RPM (EMERGENCY - 5 MIN LIMIT)
Guns ArmedBUTTON SAFE TO FIRE
Gyro SightSET WINGSPAN AND RANGE
Fuel StateMONITOR - COMBAT BURN FAST
14Descent / Approach5 steps
AltimeterSET QNH
MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT
SuperchargerM (LOW) BELOW 12,000 FT
GunsSAFE
SpeedREDUCE TO 160-180 MPH
15Landing9 steps
GearDOWN - INDICATOR GREEN
PropellerFULLY FINE
MixtureRICH
FlapsDOWN BELOW 140 MPH
Approach Speed90-95 MPH (78-82 KTS)
Threshold Speed85-90 MPH
TouchdownTHREE-POINT LANDING OR WHEELER
Throttle at TouchdownIDLE
BrakesAPPLY CAREFULLY
16After Landing2 steps
FlapsUP
GunsSAFE
17Shutdown8 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE
MagnetosOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
Fuel CockOFF
Fuel PumpOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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