STEARMAN KAYDET PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, and suggested speeds, see the Reference tab.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

[ ] Mags - Off
[ ] Parking Brake – On
(Press Ctrl+Period Key)
[ ] Controls - Locked
[ ] Throttle - Closed
[ ] Mixture - Full Lean
[ ] Carb Heat - Cold
[ ] Pull Prop Through Twice

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ENGINE START

*Press Ctrl+E To Initiate Engine Autostart Sequence, Or:

[ ] Mags - On
[ ] Fuel - On
[ ] Carb Heat - Cold
[ ] Throttle – ½” Open
(Press F3 Or F2 As Necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- Rich
(Press Ctrl+Shift+F3 Until Fully In)
[ ] Primer - 2 To 4 Strokes
[ ] Propeller Area -- Clear
[ ] Starter - Press
(5 Secs – 1 Min - Clr)
[ ] Oil Press - Chk - 30 Psi+

(*Note: FS2002 has electrical bug preventing starting this engine when sitting a any period of time.)

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PRE-TAXI

[ ] Instruments - Compass Chk
[ ] Carb Heat - Chk
[ ] Primer - In & Locked
[ ] C.C. - Full Back

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RUN-UP

[ ] C.C. - Full Back
[ ] Warm Up At 700 To 1000 R.P.M.
[ ] Fuel – Check Quantity
[ ] Oil Temp. - 20° To 40° C
[ ] Oil Pressure - 30 Psi +
(90 Lbs./Sq. In. Max.)
[ ] Throttle - 1 ,200 Rpm
[ ] Check Functioning Of Engine And Magneto At Full Ground R.P.M. Min.1550
(Max Drop On One Magneto - 50 R.P.M.)
[ ] Carb Ht. - 30 Sec.
[ ] Throttle - 1 ,550 Rpm (Max 30 sec)
[ ] Oil Press - 760 To 80 Psi
[ ] Oil Temp - 40° To 90° C
[ ] Check Slow Idle - 750 Rpm
[ ] Flashing Beacon And Nav Lights -- On As Required

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PRE-TAKEOFF

[ ] Mags - On Both
[ ] Fuel - Contents
[ ] Mixture - Full Rich
(Press Ctrl+Shift+F3 Until Fully Up)
[ ] Carb Ht - Cold
(Except Under Icing Conditions)
[ ] Primer - Locked
[ ] Harness - Tight
[ ] Controls – Unlocked
[ ] Flight Controls -- Free And Correct
[ ] Parking Brake - Fully Off
[ ] Trim - Slightly Nose-Heavy
(Press Num Pad 1 Or Num Pad 7 With Num Lock Off, As Necessary)
[ ] Oil Pressure 60/80 Min. 60 Lbs./Sq. In.
[ ] Oil Temp. 90 C Max. And 20 C Min.
[ ] Brakes -- Release
(Press Period Key)

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TAKEOFF

Brakes - Off
Carb Heat - Cold
Throttle - Full
Forward Pressure On Stick To Raise Tail Early
Rotate Gently At 55 M.P.H.
Accelerate To 65 M.P.H.
Climb 200 Feet Agl.
Accelerate To 70 M.P.H.

(For more flight handling, see the reference tab)

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FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE Mixture
Condition R.P.M. Control

Take-off 1900 Full Rich
Climb at best climbing speed. 1900 *Full Rich
(Approx 82 I.A.S)
High Speed 2075 *Full Rich
Cruising Maximum 1890 *Full Rich
Cruising Desired 1750 *Full Rich

*Full rich mixture to 5000 Ft. Lean for engine drop of 25 R.P.M.
Warning:
1. Maximum allowable R.P.M. for dives 2490.
2. Do not exceed an indicated airspeed of 186 M.P.

For more flight information, see the reference tab.

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BEFORE LANDING

[ ] Check Approach & Runway
[ ] Brakes - Fully Off
[ ] Mixture - Rich
[ ] Carb Heat - Hot
[ ] Harness – Tight

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LANDING

65 Mph
Side Slipping Is Permitted
Cross Threshold 55 - 60 M.P.H.
Close Throttle
Flare to three point attitude and land
The aircraft may be wheeled on at < 65 M.P.H. in gusty conditions
40 M.P.H. and joystick full aft
Apply wheel brakes as required
Caution - Early or excessive braking may cause the aircraft to nose over.
With the tail down the aircraft has substantial aerodynamic braking.

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SHUT-DOWN CHECK

[ ] Throttle - 1 ,000 Rpm
[ ] Mags – Ground Check
[ ] Mixture - Idle
[ ] Mags - Off
[ ] Generator - Off
[ ] Master – Off

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SECURING AIRPLANE

[ ] Parking Brake -- Set
(Press Ctrl+Period)
[ ] Mixture -- Idle Cut Off (Pulled Fully Out)
(Press Ctrl+Shift+F2 Until Fully Out)
[ ] Ignition Switch -- Off
(Press M+Minus Key Until Off)

Note: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator 2002.