The flight model used in the DC-3 is from the R4D-6. For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the version 4.75 manual which came with the R4D 4.75 Upgrade, or with the Donationware CD. Also see the "Pilot Training Manual for the C-47", the "Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions - C-47 Airplane", and the "Pilot's Notes for Dakota IV". These three genuine DC-3 manuals can be found on the Donationware CD. www.maam.org
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINES
[ ] Hydraulic Fluid Level - Normal
[ ] Hydraulic Pump Selector - Left
[ ] Allowable T.O. Weight - Checked
[ ] Gear Latch - Down and Locked
[ ] Flap Handle - Up then Neutral
[ ] Gear Handle - Neutral
[ ] Battery Switch - On
[ ] Generators - On
[ ] Fuel Gauges - Amount of Fuel
[ ] Cowl Flaps - Open
[ ] De-Icers - Off
[ ] Anti-Icer Pumps and Valves- Off
[ ] Automatic Pilot - Off
[ ] Lights - On
[ ] Flight Controls - Free
[ ] Carburetor Air Filter - Unfilter, then locked
[ ] Crossfeed - Off
[ ] Trim Tabs - Neutral
[ ] Parking Brake - On
[ ] Tailwheel - Locked
[ ] Throttle Friction Brake - Snug
[ ] Oil Shutters - Adjust as Required
[ ] Carburetor Air - Cold
[ ] Fuel Selector - As required
[ ] Propellers - Full Forward, High RPM
[ ] Throttles - Cracked
[ ] Mixtures - Above Idle Cut-Off
[ ] Blowers - Low
[ ] Pitot Heater - Off
[ ] Inverter - On
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ENGINE START
[ ] Right Magneto Lever - Both
[ ] Right Fuel Booster Pump - On
[ ] Prime Switch - On Right
[ ] Call "CLEAR" to ground crew
[ ] Start Switch - ON RIGHT, 10 to 15 seconds
[ ] Right Vibrator Switch - On Right
[ ] Vibrator Switch - Off
[ ] Start Switch - OFF
[ ] Right Mixture - Auto-Rich
[ ] Right Prime Switch - OFF
[ ] Right Fuel Booster Pump - OFF
[ ] Repeat for Left Engine
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BEFORE TAXIING
[ ] Crew and Passengers Aboard and Door Secured
[ ] Hydraulic Pressure - 850-900 psi
[ ] Radios - On, Checked
[ ] Altimeters - Set
[ ] Clock - Set
[ ] Gyros - Set and Uncaged
[ ] Flight Controls - Free
WHEN GIVEN TAXI CLEARANCE FROM CONTROL TOWER:
[ ] Parking Brake - Off
[ ] Tailwheel Lock - Unlocked
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ENGINE RUN-UP
[ ] Parking Brake - On
[ ] Tailwheel Lock - Locked
[ ] Fuel Booster Pumps - Off
[ ] Oil Cooler Shutters - As Desired
[ ] Mixtures - Auto Rich
[ ] Cowl Flaps - Open then Off
[ ] Fuel Selector - All Tanks
[ ] Props thru Full Pitch Range
[ ] Feathering Switches - Check
[ ] Carb Heat - On, Check, Off
[ ] Generators - Check
[ ] Ignition- Each Engine - MP 30", Magnetos to L, BOTH, R, then back to BOTH
[ ] Hydraulic Pumps - Check
[ ] All Instruments and Gauges - Normal
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BEFORE TAKEOFF
[ ] Mixtures - Auto Rich (Full Rich Used For Single Engine Emergency)
[ ] Cowl Flaps - Trail then Off
[ ] Oil Shutters - As Required
[ ] Propellers - Full Forward, High RPM
[ ] Gyros - Set and Uncaged
[ ] Fuel Booster Pumps - On
[ ] Friction Brake - Tightened
[ ] Tailwheel - Locked when lined up with runway
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CLIMB
[ ] Landing Gear - Up (After Positive Climb Indication)
[ ] Wheels- Stop Rotation With Brakes
[ ] Accelerate to VY 105 KIAS then Reduce to MP 41", 2550 RPM
[ ] Fuel Booster Pumps - Off
[ ] At 500' AGL Reduce to 35.5", 2400 RPM
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CRUISE
[ ] Cowl Flaps - As Required and Off
[ ] Mixtures - Auto Lean
[ ] Fuel Selector - To Desired Cruise Tanks
[ ] Oil Shutters - As Required
[ ] Adjust Power as Desired: Normal Cruise - MP 32" 2000 RPM, Economy Cruise - MP 31" 1850 RPM
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BEFORE LANDING
[ ] Automatic Pilot - Off
[ ] Altimeters - Set
[ ] Fuel Selector - To All
[ ] Mixtures - Auto Rich
[ ] Carburetor Air - Cold
[ ] Fuel Booster Pumps - On
[ ] Ignition - Check
[ ] Propellers - Set 2000 RPM
[ ] Landing Gear - Down and Latched, Green Light, Check Wheels Visually
[ ] Tailwheel - Locked
[ ] De-Icers - Off
[ ] Parking Brake - Off, brake pressure on pedals
[ ] Flaps - As Desired
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AFTER LANDING
[ ] Flaps - Up
[ ] Cowl Flaps - Open
[ ] Fuel Booster Pumps - Off
[ ] Elevator Trim - Neutral
[ ] Propellers - Full Forward, High RPM
[ ] Tailwheel - Unlocked
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PARKING
[ ] Parking Brake - On (after chocks are placed, Off)
[ ] Ignition - Off
[ ] Mixtures - Idle Cut-Off
[ ] Fuel Selectors - Off
[ ] Radios - Off
[ ] Battery Switch - Off
[ ] Generators - Off
[ ] Landing Gear - Pins In
[ ] Landing Gear Handle - Down
[ ] Flap Handle - Up
[ ] Flight Control Locks - On
