A6M2 (Model 21) REISEN (Type Zero Fighter) PROCEDURES

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

[ ] Brakes -- TEST AND SET
[ ] Electrical Equipment -- OFF
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ENGINE START

Press E to initiate engine auto-start sequence, or:

[ ] Propeller -- HIGH rpm
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
[ ] Throttle -- OPEN 1/2 inch
[ ] Propeller Area -- CLEAR
[ ] Master Battery Switch -- ON
[ ] Ignition -- BOTH
[ ] Engine Start Switch -- ON

Then:

[ ] Throttle -- 1,000 rpm
[ ] Oil Pressure -- Check 2.0 kg/sq cm
[ ] Oil Temperature -- CHECK 56-60°C
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BEFORE TAKEOFF

[ ] Brakes -- SET
[ ] Flight Controls -- FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments -- CHECK and SET
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
[ ] Fuel Quantity -- CHECK
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- RECHECK main

RUNUP
[ ] Throttle -- 2,000 rpm
[ ] Magnetos -- CHECK
[ ] Propeller -- CYCLE high rpm/
low rpm/high rpm
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK

[ ] Throttle -- 1,000-1,200 rpm
[ ] Propeller -- HIGH rpm
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TAKEOFF

[ ] Mixture -- RICH (may be leaned above 3,000')
[ ] Propeller -- 2,400 rpm
[ ] Throttle -- FULL
[ ] Brakes -- RELEASE

[ ] Brakes -- APPLY momentarily when airborne
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CLIMB

NORMAL CLIMB

[ ] Airspeed -- 140 KPH
[ ] Throttle -- 25 cmHg
[ ] Propeller -- 2,400 rpm
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH
[ ] Mixture -- FULL RICH (may be leaned above 3,000')

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB

[ ] Airspeed -- 356 KPH
[ ] Throttle -- 25 cmHg
[ ] Propeller -- 2,400 rpm
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH
[ ] Mixture -- FULL RICH (may be leaned above 3,000')
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CRUISE

[ ] Throttle -- Set for 65% power
[ ] Propeller -- 2,100-2,400 rpm
[ ] Elevator Trim -- ADJUST
[ ] Rudder Trim -- ADJUST
[ ] Mixture -- LEAN
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COMBAT

[ ] Weapons -- ARM
[ ] Extinguish all smoking materials
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DIVING

[ ] Propeller -- 2,400 rpm or less
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
[ ] Throttle -- Slightly open

Observe maximum rpm limits
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DESCENT

[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH
[ ] Throttle -- AS DESIRED
[ ] Propeller -- AS DESIRED
[ ] Mixture -- ENRICH as required
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BEFORE LANDING-ON FIELD

[ ] Fuel Selector -- BEST
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
[ ] Propeller -- HIGH rpm
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LANDING-ON FIELD

[ ] Airspeed -- 75 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown -- Main wheels first or 3-point
[ ] Landing Roll -- LOWER tail wheel gently
[ ] Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED
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SECURING AIRPLANE

[ ] Brakes -- SET
[ ] Throttle -- IDLE
[ ] Propeller -- HIGH rpm
[ ] Mixture -- IDLE CUTOFF
[ ] Ignition Switch -- OFF
[ ] Master Battery Switch -- OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Combat Flight Simulator 2. To learn about printing and customizing checklists, see "Creating Your Own Checklists" in the CFS2 Help.