Elevator trim ½ division up. Rudder trim ½ division left.
These trim settings are important, especially the rudder.
Takeoff and initial climb
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Full throttle (boost 2½ lb/sq.in.). The tail lifts by
itself at 56-60 mph (50-52 kts). Takeoff at 75-80 mph (67-71 kts).
When safely airborne reduce boost to 2 lb/sq.in. Let the
aircraft accelerate to 95 mph (84 kts) and begin to climb,
initially at 600-800 fpm (depending on weight)
En route climb
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Reduce boost to 1.5 lb/sq.in. Keep speed at 95 mph (84 kts),
climb rate will be 400-600 fpm.
Cruise
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Boost about 0 lb/sq. in, adjust until the speed is
110-115 mph (97-102 kts).
Airliners of 1932 did not fly very high, altitudes of
1000-3000 ft above ground were the most common.
Descent and landing
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The Atalanta does not have flaps for landing, so you
should not reduce speed by much until you are close to the runway.
Do not use Flight Simulator IFR flight plans - the Air traffic
Control (ATC) will order you to follow an approach suitable
for a modern aircraft. Approach the airport 1000 ft above ground,
start your final descent 4-5 n.m. before the runway. When you
are close to the runway, idle your engines and land.
