Spitfire MkV Procedures

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PRE_FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK
Before flight verify you have full control
authority. Perform while sitting on the
ground with the engine off.
Elevator Up 11.0
Elevator Down 09.1
Aileron Up 20.0
Aileron Down 25.0
Rudder 18.0

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TAKEOFF

Elevator Trim Set to 09.9 deg
Rudder Trim Set to 10.0 deg
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Flaps AS NEEDED
Throttle (as control permits) +15.3 Boost
Brakes RELEASE

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NORMAL CLIMB

Max RAD Temp 140 deg C
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Throttle +15.3 Boost
Airspeed 132 mph (IAS)

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CRUISE (BEST RANGE)
Throttle +3.3 Boost
Prop set to 1,800 rpm

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COMBAT
Prop Set to WEP 3,000 rpm
Throttle set to WEP +16.9 Boost
Vy - Best Climb Speed 132 mph (IAS)
Vno - Maneuvering Speed 185 mph (IAS)
*** - Corner Speed 227 mph (IAS)
Vne - Max Dive Speed 450 mph
Max g 7.5 g



LANDING
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Airspeed - Pattern 110 mph (IAS)
Flaps DOWN
Gear DOWN
Airspeed - Over the Fence 79 mph (IAS)