> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-skyraider/product-guides/normal-procedures.md). # Normal Procedures {% hint style="warning" %} **Beware of Engine Failure Conditions** Familiarize yourself with the system. More information: [Engine and Failures System](/miltech-simulations-skyraider/aircraft-and-systems/engine-and-failures-system.md#engine-failure-system) {% endhint %} ### **PRE-START** Hydraulic Bypass ........................................ IN\ Fuel Selector .............................................. MAIN\ Fuel Boost .................................................. ON\ Tailwheel .................................................... LOCKED\ Aileron Boost Release ................................ WIRED\ External Stores Release Handles ............. IN\ Dive Brakes ................................................. RETRACT\ Oil Cooler ..................................................... AUTO\ Cowl Flaps ................................................... OPEN\ Flaps ............................................................. UP\ Carb Air ....................................................... DIRECT\ Blower .......................................................... LOW\ Throttle .............................. 3/4 INCH FWD (900–1100 RPM)\ Prop ..................................................... FULL INCREASE\ Mixture ................................................... IDLE CUTOFF\ Canopy ................................................... OPEN\ Oxygen .............................100% – 1100 LBS MINIMUM, MASK CONNECTED\ Gear Handle ............................................. DOWN\ Magnetos ................................................... OFF\ Water Injection Switch ................................ OFF\ Armament Panel .............................. ALL SWITCHES OFF\ Altimeter .................................................... SET\ Circuit Breakers ........................................ IN\ Battery Switch .......................................... ON\ Pitot Heat .................................................. OFF\ AC Generator ........................................... ON\ AC Power Switch ....................................... OFF\ Wing Fold ...................................... MATCHING WINGS\ Interior Lights .............................. OFF (DAY) / ON (NIGHT) ### **STARTING ENGINE** Manifold Pressure (MAN) .......................... CHECK\ Exterior Lights ............................................................ BRIGHT & STEADY\ Throttle .......................................................... CHECK — 3/4 IN OPEN\ External Power (AC Power EXT) .............. CONNECTED EXT\ Fuel Boost ..................................................... ON — 16 PSI MINIMUM\ Outside Area .................................................. CLEAR\ Starter .......................................................... ENGAGE\ Prop Rotation ................................................ COUNT 16 BLADES\ Magneto Switches ......................................... ON — BOTH\ Primer ............................................................ PUSH ON\ Mixture .......................................................... ADVANCE TO RICH ### AFTER START Battery ............................................................. BAT/GEN\ External Power ............................................... DISCONNECTED\ Fuel Boost Pump ............................................. OFF, then ON ### TAXI Mixture .............................................................. RICH\ Master Radio Switch .......................................... ON\ IFF .................................................................... STBY\ Flaps ....................................... CHECK FULL DOWN, then SET TAKEOFF\ Wings ................................................. SPREAD IF NEEDED\ Flight Controls ................................................ WASHOUT\ Exterior Lights .................................................... BRIGHT & FLASH ### GROUND RUNUP Throttle .............................................................. IDLE STOP\ Magnetos ............................................................ BOTH\ Brakes ................................................................ ON\ Throttle .......................................................... 1600 RPM\ Propeller .................................................... FULL DECREASE\ Propeller ..................................................... FULL INCREASE\ Blower ...................................................... HIGH, then LOW\ Boost Pump ...................................................... ON\ Throttle ................................................ 1600–1800 RPM\ Fuel Selector ...................................... SWITCH TO EXTERNAL TANKS\ Boost Pump ..................................................... OFF\ Fuel Selector ................................................... MAIN\ Primer .......................................................... MOMENTARY PRIME\ Mixture ...............................SLOWLY TOWARD IDLE CUT-OFF, then FULL RICH ### PRE-TAKEOFF Fuel ............................................... MAIN TANK — CHECK QTY & PRESS\ Fuel Boost .......................................................... ON\ Mixture ............................................................... RICH\ Propeller ...................................................... INCREASE\ Blower ............................................................... LOW\ Carb Air ............................................................ DIRECT\ Cowl Flaps ........................................................ OPEN\ Wing Lock ......................................................... LOCKED\ Canopy ................................ CLOSED (Field) / OPEN (Carrier)\ Controls ........................................................... CHECK\ AC Power Switch ................................................ INT ***FIELD TAKEOFF CONFIGURATION*** Rudder Trim ......................................... 5° NOSE RIGHT\ Horizontal Stabilizer ............................... 0°\ Aileron Tab .................................................. 0°\ Flaps ............................................................. 1/2\ Tail Wheel .................................................... LOCKED\ Canopy .......................................................... CLOSED ***DECK LAUNCH CONFIGURATION*** Rudder Trim ......................................... 6° NOSE RIGHT\ Horizontal Stabilizer ............................... 2° NOSE UP\ Aileron Tab .................................. 6° RIGHT WING DOWN\ Flaps ............................................................. FULL\ Tail Wheel .................................................. UNLOCKED\ Canopy .......................................................... OPEN ***CATAPULT LAUNCH CONFIGURATION*** Rudder Trim ......................................... 6° NOSE RIGHT\ Horizontal Stabilizer ............................... 2° NOSE UP\ Aileron Tab .................................. 6° RIGHT WING DOWN\ Flaps ............................................................. FULL\ Tail Wheel .................................................. UNLOCKED\ Canopy .......................................................... OPEN ### **TAKEOFF** Brakes ............................................................. HOLD\ Throttle ............................................................ 60%\ Brakes ............................................................. RELEASE\ Stick ............................................................... FULL BACK\ Throttle ........................................................... FULL POWER\ Airspeed ........................................ 15 KIAS — RELEASE STICK\ Airspeed .................................... 90–95 KIAS — ROTATE\ Landing Gear ...................................... UP WHEN SAFE ### **CRUISE** Airspeed ............................................... 140–150 KIAS (Climb)\ Cowl Flaps ......................... SET FOR CHT 160–200°F\ Boost Pump ..................................................... OFF\ Climb Power .............................................. 45.5 MAP\ Cockpit Sweep & Instruments .................... COMPLETE\ Mixture ......................................... NORMAL — LEAN AS ALTITUDE INCREASES\ Cowl Flaps ................................................ AS REQUIRED ### LANDING Armament ......................................................... SAFE\ Fuel .......................................................... MAIN TANK\ Fuel Boost .......................................................... ON\ Mixture ............................................................. RICH\ Blower .............................................................. LOW\ Carb Air ........................................................... DIRECT ***FIELD LANDING*** Tailwheel ...................................................... LOCKED\ Hook ................................................ UP or DOWN (as required)\ Dive Brake .................................................... CLOSED\ Wheels .............................................................. DOWN\ Flaps ...................... FULL DOWN ON BASE (≈130 KIAS)\ Engine ................................................. 20 MAP ON BASE\ Propeller ...................................................... INCREASE\ Brakes ................................................................. OFF\ Canopy .................... CLOSED (Field) / OPEN (Carrier)\ Final Speed .............................................. 90–95 KIAS\ Touchdown Speed .................................... 80–85 KIAS ***CARRIER TRAP*** Tailwheel ...................................................... LOCKED\ Hook ................................................................. DOWN\ Dive Brake .................................................... CLOSED\ Wheels .............................................................. DOWN\ Flaps ......................................................... FULL DOWN\ Propeller ...................................................... INCREASE\ Brakes ............................................................. CHECKED\ Canopy .............................................................. OPEN\ Approach Speed .................................... 88–95 KIAS\ Altitude ...................................................... 350 FEET ### AFTER LANDING ***ON FIELD*** Flaps ................................................................. UP\ AC Power Switch ................................................ OFF\ Fuel Boost Pump ............................................... OFF\ Non-Essential Electrical .................................... OFF ***ON CARRIER*** Hook and Flaps......................................................... UP\ Wings ............................................................ FOLDED\ Tailwheel ...................................................... UNLOCK\ Runway ..................................................... VACATE ASAP ### SHUTDOWN Engine ............................................................. IDLE\ Mixture ................................. LEAN UNTIL \~50 RPM DROP, THEN SET\ Radio & NAV Gear ....................................... SECURED\ Mixture ..................................................... IDLE CUTOFF\ Fuel Selector ...................................................... OFF\ Magnetos ........................................................... OFF\ Battery ............................................................... OFF\ Lights ............................................................. ALL OFF --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. 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