Supermarine Spitfire Procedures
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Pilots Notes in PDF form or refer to the
interactive guide "How to fly a Spitifre'" This checklist refers to all types with small variations between models.
E.G.Prototype and Mk1 Early have FIXED PITCH two-blade props and no control.
For suggested speeds, see
the Reference page of the
Kneeboard. Note that most
actions can also be performed using the mouse.
To... | Press... |
Display/hide radio stack | SHIFT+2 |
Display/hide GPS | SHIFT+3 |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | |
[ ] Brakes
|
TEST and SET (press CTRL+PERIOD key) |
[ ] Master Switch | ON |
[ ] Electrical Equipment | OFF |
[ ] Fuel cock | ON |
[ ] Ignition Magneto Switches | OFF |
ENGINE START | |
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or: | |
[ ] Propeller
|
HIGH RPM full forward (press CTRL+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Mixture
|
RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Throttle
|
OPEN 1/4 travel (press F3 or F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Boost Pump and Start coil | IN (automatically set when Magnetos are switched to start) |
|
START (release when engine
starts) (press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start) |
[ ] Throttle | IDLE |
Then: | |
[ ] Oil Pressure | CHECK |
[ ] Engine warm up | 1,000-1,200 RPM |
BEFORE TAKEOFF | |
[ ] Flight Controls | FREE and CORRECT |
[ ] Flight Instruments | CHECK and SET |
[ ] Oil Pressure | CHECK |
[ ] Mixture |
RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Fuel Quantity | CHECK |
[ ] Throttle |
1200 RPM (press F3 or F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Magnetos |
CHECK <150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between (press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to L, R, L, Both) |
[ ] Propeller |
CYCLE high RPM/low RPM/high RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully in, then press CTRL+F2 until fully out, then press CTRL+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Flaps | UP(check indicators retracted) |
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter | CHECK |
[ ] Throttle |
800-1000 RPM (press F2 or F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Rudder trim | FULL RIGHT (Normal full load) |
[ ] Elevator Trim | Neutral |
[ ] Radios and Avionics |
SET (press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack) |
[ ] Brakes |
RELEASE (press PERIOD key) |
TAKEOFF | |
[ ] Propeller
|
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Mixture
|
RICH (may be leaned above
3000') (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Throttle
|
FULL (press F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Boost
|
+7lbs (use throttle to achieve reading ) |
[ ] Rudder Control
|
CORRECT FOR SWING |
--Once tail is up, pull gently back and lift off-- | |
[ ] Propeller
|
2600 RPM (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Boost
|
+4lb (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Landing gear | Raise(Above 100 feet) |
[ ] Climb Speed | 170 MPH indicated (normal climb) |
CRUISE
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[ ] Throttle
|
AS DESIRED (press F2 or F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Propeller
|
AS DESIRED (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Mixture
|
AS DESIRED (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Elevator and Rudder Trim
|
ADJUST as necessary (with Num Lock off press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
DESCENT
|
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[ ] Throttle |
REDUCE speed to 160 mph (press F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Mixture |
FULL RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Propeller |
2650 RPM (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
[ ] Elevator Trim |
ADJUST (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
BEFORE LANDING | |
[ ] Landing gear | Down |
[ ] Flaps | Down |
[ ] Mixture |
RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Propeller |
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully in) |
[ ] Airspeed | 95 MPH IAS |
LANDING | |
[ ] Airspeed |
90 MPH IAS on approach 80 MPH IAS on final |
[ ] Trim |
ADJUST (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
[ ] Touchdown |
MAIN WHEELS first, gently pull back to lower tailwheel. |
[ ] Throttle |
IDLE on touchdown (press F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Braking |
MINIMUM REQUIRED (with extreme care please) (press PERIOD key) |
SECURING THE AEROPLANE | |
[ ] Flaps | Raise |
[ ] Parking Brakes | ON |
[ ] Engine | Idle for 10 seconds at 900 RPM |
[ ] Throttle
|
IDLE (press F2 as necessary) |
[ ] Mixture/Fuel Cut-off | OFF |
[ ] Ignition Magnetos
|
Both OFF (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out) |
[ ] Master Switch
|
OFF (press M+MINUS key until Off) |
NOTE: Breathe out when ready.