[lists]
0=&Cover, Aircraft Checklist Republic P-47D
1=&Takeoff, Takeoff Checklist
2=C&ruise, Cruise Checklist
3=&Descent, Descent Checklist
4=&Landing, Landing Checklist

[0]
0=Note - press shift+C to cycle the following checklists:
1=1. Takeoff
2=2. Cruise
3=3. Descent
4=4. Landing

[1]
0=To start engine - press the "E" key.
1=Check flight controls.
2=Smoothly increase throttle.
3=Hold tail down until sufficient speed (57mph) attained, then raise tail slowly. 
4=At about 110-115mph, ease back on the stick.
5=Adjust pitch attitude to climb at 155-165mph.
6=Retract landing gear.

[2]
0=Establish level flight.
1=Power setting for cruise at 25,000ft. 2350 rpm - 36 mp = 265 mph.
2=Adjust elevator trim (Num Pad 7 = nose down, Num Pad 1 = nose up).

[3]
0=Reduce power to maintain glide speed of approximately 150 mph.
1=Relax pressure on the controls and the airplane will descend.
2=To level off, increase power to original cruise setting.

[4]
0=Reduce power to maintain glide speed of approximately 150 mph.
1=Lower gear below 200 mph and flaps as needed.
2=Adjust power settings for 140-150 mph final approach.
3=Over runway (120-130mph), establish slight nose-up attitude. Reduce throttle to idle.