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0=&INT, Douglas C-47 Dakota Checklist
1=&PRE-TAKEOFF, Pre take-off Checks
2=&PTO, Take off Checks
3=&TO,  Climb Checks
4=&CLI, Cruise Checks
5=&DES, Descent Checks
6=&APP, Approach Checks
7=&Lan, Landing Checks
8=&Shut-Down, Shut-Down Checks.

[0]
0=1. Pre take-off Checks.
1=2. Take-off Checks.
2=3. Climb Checks.
3=4. Cruise Checks.
4=5. Descent Checks.
5=6. Approach Checks.
6=7. Landing Checks.
7=8. Shut-down Checks.

[1]

0=Set ADF frequency.
1=Set heading bug on gyro compass.
2=Set clock to desired time.
3=Set pitch trim to neutral.
4=Set lights and pitot heat as required.
5=Set mixture Full Rich.
6=Set propellers to full fine pitch.
7=Start engines(E key); verify visually.

[2]
0=Line up.
1=Align compasses.
2=Check trim set to neutral.
3=Flaps, not used unless short field take-off.
4=Check propellers in full fine pitch.
5=Slowly apply full power: 43"/2600 rpm
6=Raise tail at 65-70 mph.
7=Rotate around 85-90 mph.

[3]
0=Gear up with positive rate of climb.
1=100 mph:Check flaps up.
2=Set Climb power: 35"/2300 rpm.
3=Climb at 120 mph.
4=Trim as required.

[4]
0=Reduce props to 1800 rpm.
1=Set boost to hold 140-180 mph. 
2=Trim for level flight.
3=Align Sperry command heading.
4=Select autopilot ON.
5=Adjust autopilot servo response.

[5]
0=Throttle back to 16" boost.
1=Props, maintain current lever setting through initial descent.
2=Mixture, Auto Rich
3=Speed, typically 150 mph.
4=Flaps, one notch.

[6]
0=Gear, down.
1=Power set as needed.
2=Flaps, typically one half.
3=Props, full fine.  
4=Mixture, Auto Rich.
5=Speed, typically around 100 mph.
6=Disconect autopilot.


[7]
0=Final approach speed 90 mph.
1=Power to idle over threshold.
2=Speed around 80-85 mph in flare.
3=Land on MAIN wheels.
4=Use forward pressure to keep tail off ground until about 60 mph.
5=Let tailwheel settle.
6=Use light braking and tail-wheel stearing.

[8]
0=Exit runway.
1=Retract flaps.
2=Landing Lights/Pitot Heat OFF.
3=Magnetos OFF (each engine in turn).
4=Mixture Idle Cut-OFF.
5=Prop levers to Full Decrease.
6=Strobes/Nav lights OFF. 
7=Vacate aircraft.