Elevator trim ½ division up. Rudder trim ½ -1 division right.
These trim settings are important, especially the rudder.
Takeoff and initial climb
Full throttle. The tail lifts by itself at 50 mph (42 kts).
Takeoff at 65 mph (58 kts). When safely airborne reduce
throttle a little. Let the aircraft accelerate to
80 mph (71 kts) and begin to climb.
En route climb
Engine speed 1800 RPM. Keep speed around 80 mph (71 kts),
climb rate at low altitudes will be 400-500 fpm according
to weight.
Cruise
Engine speed 1700 RPM, adjust throttle from time to time
to hold a cuising speed of 93-95 mph (83 kts).
Airliners of that time did not fly very high, altitudes
of 1000-3000 ft above ground were the most common.
Descent and landing
The Fokker does not have flaps for landing, so you should
not reduce speed by much until you are close to the runway.
Do not use FS2004 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.
