ROBIN R2160/ALPHA 160A PROCEDURES
Note that most keyboard actions can also be performed using the mouse.

AUTOMIXTURE
Correct management of the fuel mixture control is essential for best fuel consumption and performance.
The fuel mixture control can be operated by using the mixture levers but, unless you are fully conversant with
how fuel mixture should be adjusted for altitude, we recommend use of the "auto mixture" function in FS9 and FSX aircraft settings.  


 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 
TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment OFF
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Valve ON
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Throttle
 
OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch/Key
 
START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
   
Then:
[ ] Alternator ON
 
   
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Fuel Pump OFF
[ ] Flashing Beacon and Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 
RETRACT
(press F6 until Up)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Fuel Valve RECHECK OFF
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
1800 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)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Annunciator Panel
 
CHECK
(press SHIFT+4 to display window)
[ ] Throttle
 
1000 RPM or less
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ]Lights & beacons AS DESIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics
 
SET
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
SET for takeoff (0-10 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
0-10 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL OPEN
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture


 
RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)

(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 50 KIAS)
[ ] Climb Speed 70-75 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-80 KIAS
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL OPEN
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture


 
RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)

(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Power
 
2200-2400 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN
(or use auto mixture)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Power
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
ADJUST for smooth operation (Full Rich for idle power, or use auto mixture)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Valve ON
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Valve CHECK ON
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps


 
AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <110 KIAS
10-35 degrees <85 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, Alternator (Generator) OFF
 
[ ] Mixture
 
IDLE CUT OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Battery Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Valve
 
OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.

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