AlphaSim F7F-3 Tigercat Procedures
Note: Use the Fuel and Payloads feature under the Aircraft Menu to adjust fuel and payload.
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REFERENCE SPEEDS (17,190 lbs)
STALL, CLEAN 98 MPH IAS
STALL, FULL FLAPS 75 MPH IAS
FLAPS EXTEND MAX 170 MPH IAS
GEAR EXTEND MAX 170 MPH IAS
VNE (Never Exceed) 460 MPH IAS
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ENGINE START/PRE-TAKEOFF CHECKLIST
1. Brakes SET/CHECK
2. Cowl Flaps FULLY OPEN
3. Elevator Trim SET
4. Mixture RICH
5. Propeller HIGH SPEED
6. Fuel BOTH
7. Throttle IDLE POSITION
8. Engines START IN SEQUENCE
9. Run-up 2000 RPM AND HOLD
10. Hydraulic Press CHECK WARN LIGHT OFF
11. Flaps SET AS DESIRED
12. Throttle IDLE POSITION
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TAKEOFF
1. Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
2. Prop set to 2,700 rpm
3. Flaps UP TO 1/2 DOWN (20 DEGREES)
4. Throttle FULL
5. Brakes RELEASE
Rotate at 110 mph IAS.
Retract gear after establishing 135 mph IAS and positive rate of climb.
Retract flaps before reaching 155 mph IAS.
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NORMAL CLIMB
Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
Max CHT Temp 260 deg C
Prop set to 2,500 rpm
Throttle 48 in. Hg.
Airspeed 175 mph (IAS)
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB
Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
Max CHT Temp 260 deg C
Prop set to 2,500 rpm
Throttle FULL
Airspeed 160 mph (IAS)
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CRUISE (HIGH LEVEL, BEST RANGE)
Altitude 25,000' MSL
Max CHT Temp 232 deg C
Throttle 36 in. Hg.
Prop set to 2000 rpm
Fuel consumption 160 Gal/hr
Airspeed (IAS) 210 mph
Airspeed (True) 307 mph
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PRE-LANDING CHECKLIST
1. Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
2. Mixture RICH
3. Propeller 2500 RPM
4. Fuel BEST
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LANDING (40% FUEL)
Prop set to 2,500 rpm
Gear Down below 170 mph (IAS)
Flaps 1/2 down at 170 mph (IAS)
Flaps Fully down at 125 mph (IAS)
Touchdown 90 mph IAS
This checklist has been simplified for use with Flight Simulator and will vary from the actual aircraft.