The Solent 4 has four powerful Bristol Hercules 733 engines, each giving 2040 hp for takeoff.
Elevator trim 1.5 division up.
Flaps 2 steps down (Press F7 twice).
Navigation lights on. Pitot heat on. Landing lights on. By night: Panel lights on.
Full throttle and RPM. Takeoff is easy at approx. 120-125 kts according to
weight.
When safely airborne reduce to 45" MAP and 2400 RPM. Let the aircraft accelerate
to 145-150 kts and climb initially at 950 fpm (fully loaded). Maintain
a climb speed of 145-155 kts.
Reduce MAP to 42", 2400 RPM. Adjust climb rate to keep the speed around 150 kts.
Economical cruise at full load (81000 lbs): 33" MAP, 2200 RPM.
Economical cruise at lower weights: Reduce throttle to 30" MAP, and then RPM and/or throttle to hold an indicated airspeed of 170 kts.
The service ceiling of the Short Solent was about 17000 ft, but if you carry passengers do not exceed 12000 ft. for more than 30 minutes at a time. The cabin is not pressurized.
Flight Simulator includes “runways” for flying boats in some parts of the world (particularly in the U.S.A.), but elsewhere you are on your own when landing. Reduce altitude to 1000 ft, and find a suitable place for landing against the wind. Taxi to the shore to let the passengers out. (Press SHIFT +E to open the doors, CTRL+SHIFT+F1 to shut the engines down)