AlphaSim Supermarine Swift FR.5 Checklist

For specifications and weights see the aircraft menu.  Use the Fuel and Payloads options to set up weight and fuel loading.

• Stall speed, clean: 117 KIAS at normal weight.
• Stall speed, landing: 104 KIAS at normal weight.
• Max flap extension: 250 KIAS
• Max gear extension: 230 KIAS

Cockpit Orientation

Various switches and controls are available in the virtual cockpit.  Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the location of these controls.

Right Console

Left Console

Engine Start

Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft, or:

1. Set parking brake.
2. Set throttle to IDLE.
3. Pull up "Switches" panel (Shift-6 or use switches on right console in VC).
4. Turn OFF all electrical equipment.
5. Turn ON master battery switch.
6. Check fuel supply.
7. Ensure fuel cock is on (at rear of left console).
8. Turn ON fuel pump switch.
9. Start Engine using the engine start switch.
10. Monitor oil pressure and temperature.
11. Turn ON generator.
12. Turn ON avionics.

Takeoff (maximum fuel)

1. Make sure fuel is adequate and fuel selector is set.
2. Set flaps control to first position.
3. Set elevator trim neutral.
4. Apply full power with afterburner smoothly.
5. Pull back on the stick slightly to lighten the nose at about 100 KIAS.
6. Rotate smoothly at about 120 KIAS to 10 degrees pitch up.

After Takeoff

1. Retract landing gear once a positive rate of climb is established.
2. Make your initial climb at a very shallow angle until 180 KIAS is reached.
3. Reduce throttle to 100 percent RPM.
4. Allow the aircraft to accelerate to 350 KIAS.
5. Climb at about 350 KIAS for best rate of climb.
6. After reaching 0.7 Mach maintain for remainder of climb.

Cruising

Normal Descent

1. Retard throttles to idle.
2. Lower landing gear observing speed restrictions.

Landing (19,000 lbs.)

1. Approach the field at about 240 KIAS with plenty of room to slow down.
2. Lower gear below 230 KIAS.
3. Slow to approach speed of 170 KIAS extend the first stage of flaps.
4. Speed on base leg should be 150 KIAS; lower second stage of flaps.
5. Turn to final and lower the third stage of flaps, maintaining 130 KIAS.
6. The fourth stage of flaps acts as an airbrake and may be used if needed.
7. Flare speed should be 120 KIAS.
8. Touch down in a slightly nose-up attitude at about 105 KIAS.
9. Brake as necessary after front main gear touches down.