AlphaSim A-3B Skywarrior Procedures
For specifications see the aircraft menu.
- Stalling speed, clean: 117 KIAS at normal weight
- Stalling speed, landing: 83 KIAS at normal weight.
Engine Start
Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft.
Takeoff
- Make sure fuel is set to fullest tank.
- Set flaps to the up position.
- Set elevator trim neutral to slightly nose-up.
- Apply full power smoothly.
- Rotate at 110 KIAS, liftoff at 130 KIAS.
Climb
- Climb at 250 KIAS.
- Set climb power to 90-95% N1.
Cruising
- Set cruise power as desired from 70-85% N1.
- A normal cruise is around 450 KIAS.
Landing
- Approach the field at about 175 KIAS with plenty of room to slow down.
- Extend landing gear on downwind at about 160 KIAS.
- Deploy flaps in stages, up to 20 degrees on downwind, 30 degrees on base.
- Extend airbrakes as required.
- Don't deploy full flaps until the runway is made.
- Normal landing speed is 115 KIAS over the fence, touchdown at about 100
KIAS.