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TF-51D / P-51D Mustang - Checklist

Takeoff

Landing (Essential) WIP

Technical Notes WIP

  • Applying power progressively reduces torque yaw and improves directional control during the takeoff roll.
  • With conventional landing gear, keeping the tail under control during acceleration minimizes lateral oscillation.
  • Respecting takeoff power limits prevents thermal overstress during high-load, low-speed phases.

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP300067 in/Hg5 minutes
Take off300061 in/Hg5 minutos
Combat power300061 in/Hg15 minutos
Maximum continuous270046 in/HgContinuous rating
Economy cruise240036 in/HgEfficient consumption

P-47D Thunderbolt - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP280064 in/Hg15 minutes with MW
Take off280052 in/Hg5 minutos
Combat280052 in/Hg15 minutos
Maximum continuous255042 in/HgContinuous rating
Economy cruise225032 in/HgAUTO LEAN

Technical Notes WIP

  • Above 10,000 feet, open the supercharger lever without exceeding 22,000 supercharger RPM.

F4U-1D Corsair - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP270058 in/Hg5 minutes, AUTO LEAN, water injection
Take off270054 in/Hg5 minutos, AUTO RICH
Combat power270052 in/Hg30 minutos, AUTO LEAN
Maximum continuous255049 in/HgAUTO LEAN
Economy cruise220036 in/HgAUTO LEAN

Technical Notes

  • Above 5,000 feet, set the supercharger to LOW; above 20,000 feet, set it to HIGH.

BF-109 K4 Kurfürst - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP28001.75 ATA10 minutes with MW-50
Take off26001.35 ATA5 minutos
Combat power26001.35 ATA30 minutos
Maximum continuous24001.25 ATAContinuous rating
Economy cruise20001.05 ATAEfficient consumption

FW-190 A8 Anton - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Take off y WEP27001.4 ATA3 minutos
Combat power24001.3 ATA30 minutos
Maximum continuous23001.2 ATAContinuous rating
Economy cruise22001.1 ATAEfficient consumption

FW-190 D9 Dora - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
WEP y combat power3250-30 minutos
Take off3250-3 minutos
Maximum continuous3000-Continuous rating
Economy cruise2100-2700-Cruise range

Spitfire Mk IX - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP3000+18 lb5 minutes
Take off3000+8 lb5 minutos
Combat power2850+12 lb1 hora
Maximum continuous2650+7 lbContinuous rating
Economy cruise2500+4 lbEfficient consumption

Mosquito FB Mk VI - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP3000+25 lb5 minutes
Take off3000+18 lb5 minutos
Combat power2850+9 lb1 hora
Maximum continuous2650+7 lbContinuous rating
Economy cruise2300+2 lbLean

Mi-24P Hind - Checklist WIP

Technical Notes

  • Preserve speed: regain control of the engagement without stalling.
  • Break turn: maximum-performance turn with 30° or more of bank; normally 180°. Counter the descent with collective and use flares if needed.
  • Combat turn: climbing U-turn, up to 30° nose-up and 45° of bank. Exit above 100 km/h.
  • Zoom climb: start above 200 km/h and do not exceed 30° nose-up. Recover between 150 and 100 km/h by pushing the cyclic forward.
  • Climbing turn: recover from the zoom with 30° of bank between 150 and 100 km/h; apply slight collective to maintain level flight on exit.
  • Dive: do not exceed -30° or 350 km/h. If retreating-blade stall occurs, lower the collective and pull back on the cyclic.

I-16 Ishak - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Maximum WEP2300910 mmHg5 minutes
Take off2300700 mmHg4 minutos
Maximum continuous2200640 mmHgContinuous rating
Economy cruise1800500 mmHgEfficient consumption

Technical Notes

  • Above 3,000 meters, set the supercharger to second stage.

Lavochkin LA-7 - Checklist

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPressure / powerNotes
Combat power2300870 mmHg1 hora
Maximum continuous2000-Continuous rating
Economy cruise1600-Efficient consumption

Technical Notes WIP

  • Above 4,500 meters, set the supercharger to second stage; do not exceed 1000 mmHg in this configuration.

F/A-18C Hornet - Checklist Cold Start quick

Landing (Essential) WIP

Shore Takeoff (Essential)

Carrier Takeoff (Essential)

F-14 Tomcat - Checklist Cold Start quick

Landing (Essential) WIP

Shore Takeoff (Essential)

Carrier Takeoff (Essential)

F-4E Phantom II - Checklist Cold Start quick

Landing (Essential) WIP

F-86F Sabre - Checklist Cold Start

Technical notes WIP

  • Recommended RPM range: 85%-95%.
  • Do not exceed 690 °C exhaust gas temperature.

Takeoff (Essential)

Best Climb Speeds

AltitudeSpeed (knots)
Sea Level455
5,000 ft430
10,000 ft400
15,000 ft385
20,000 ft350
25,000 ft325
30,000 ft300
35,000 ft285
40,000 ft255
45,000 ft230
50,000 ft205
55,000 ft180

Landing (Essential) WIP

F-100D Super Sabre - Checklist Cold Start

Landing (Essential) WIP

AH-64D Apache - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
Ground idleExample - validateMinimum stable powerMonitor engine instruments
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingRespect aircraft and ambient limits

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; validate switch positions and start logic in the AH-64D module.
  • Use the aircraft and engine instruments to confirm a stable configuration before taxi.

C-130 Hercules - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
TaxiExample - validateLow powerUse propeller control carefully
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingMonitor torque, temperature, and oil pressure

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; validate engine start order and propeller controls in the selected C-130 module.
  • Use aircraft loading and runway data before applying any takeoff setting.

Eurofighter Typhoon - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
IdleExample - validateIdle thrustConfirm both engines stable
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingValidate reheat and runway limits

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; module availability and switch logic require validation.
  • Do not treat the example engine values as aircraft limits.

Fiat G.91 - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
IdleExample - validateIdle thrustMonitor temperature and pressure
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingValidate time and temperature limits

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; confirm the specific G.91 variant and module before use.
  • Validate all engine limits, trim settings, and speeds against the aircraft documentation.

MiG-19P Farmer - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
IdleExample - validateMinimum stable powerMonitor both engines
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingRespect engine temperature limits

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; confirm the MiG-19 variant and module implementation.
  • Validate engine start order, nozzle controls, and operating limits before use.

MiG-21bis Fishbed - Checklist WIP

Landing (Essential) WIP

Engine Management WIP

ProfileRPMPowerNotes
IdleExample - validateIdle thrustMonitor RPM and temperature
TakeoffExample - validateApproved takeoff settingValidate afterburner and time limits

Technical Notes WIP

  • Example content only; validate the MiG-21bis module switch logic and engine limits.
  • Do not use the example approach or engine values as flight data until verified.

MiG-15bis Fagot - Checklist Cold Start

Landing (Essential) WIP

Technical notes WIP

  • Do not exceed 700 °C exhaust gas temperature.
  • Do not exceed Mach 0.85.

MiG-29 Fulcrum - Checklist Cold Start

Landing (Essential) WIP

Takeoff (Essential)