<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html><head><title>T-6G Checklist</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <meta content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.5921" name="GENERATOR"></head> <body> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px" align="left"><strong>T-6 Racer &nbsp;Checklist</strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">This checklist is meant to be used exclusively with the simulated FSX version of the T-6. NOT FOR REAL WORLD USE.</p> </blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px"><strong>Pre-Flight</strong>:<br>[ ] All systems OFF<br> [ ] Pitot cover - REMOVED<br> [ ] Wheel Chocks - REMOVED<br> [ ] Fuel Quantity - CHECK<br> [ ] Control Surfaces - FREE</p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px" align="left"><strong><br> Before Engine Start:<br> </strong>[ ] Parking Brakes - SET<br> [ ] Fuel Selector - RES. ON (center2 in load manager)<br> [ ] Flap lever - UP<br> [ ] Landing Gear Lever - DOWN<br> [ ] Carb Air Control -COLD (rearward position)<br> [ ] Manifold Pressure Drain Valve - CLOSED<br> [ ] Generator Switch - ON<br> [ ] All other switches - OFF or SAFE<br> [ ] Altimeter &amp; Clock - SET<br> <br><br> <strong>Engine Start</strong>:<br> [ ] Throttle - OPEN 1/2 INCH- &nbsp;<br> [ ] Mixture - RICH<br> [ ] Propeller - FULL DECREASE<br> [ ] Fuel Pressure -&nbsp;MANUAL PUMP to 3psi (8-10 pumps)&nbsp;<br> [ ] Prime - AS NEEDED 2-6 strokes (if CHT is GREEN, not needed.)<br> [ ] Switches - ON (battery, avionics)<br> [ ] Mags - BOTH<br> [ ] Starter - ENGAGE and HOLD </p> <blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">Care must be given to fuel pressure, and proper priming. Don't over-prime! May need priming during startup until engine is running.</p> </blockquote> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px" align="left"><strong>Following Engine Start</strong>:<br> [ ] Propeller - FULL INCREASE (as soon as oil pressure exceeds 40psi)<br> [ ] RPM - 700-800rpm (first minute, then 1000rpm for warm-up)<br> [ ] Fuel Pressure - CHECK (in green arc)<br> [&nbsp;] Oil Pressure - CHECK<br> [&nbsp;] Hydraulic Pressure - CHECK <br> [ ] Fuel Selector - RIGHT ON</p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px" align="left"><strong>Warm-Up</strong>:<br> [ ]&nbsp;Radio's - ON &amp; SET<br> [ ] Pitot Heat - ON (if Required)<br> [ ] CHT - CHECK<br> [ ] Instruments - CHECK<br> [ ] Fuel Selector - RIGHT ON<br> [ ] Throttle - 30inHg. - RUN UP<br> [ ] Mags - CHECK - (adjust throttle to 2000rpm, observe no more than 100rpm drop.)<br> [ ] Propeller - CHECK (adjust throttle to 1600rpm, then cycle to full DECREASE, and then back to full INCREASE)<br> [ ] Mixture - (adjust throttle to maintain 1800rpm, and lean until 100rpm drop is noted. Return to RICH, or adjust as needed)<br> [ ] Throttle - IDLE (maintain fast idle of 1000rpm to avoid fowling plugs)</p> <p><strong>Taxi:</strong><br> <span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">[ ] Parking Brakes - OFF</span><br> [ ] Upwind taxi - STICK AFT<br> [ ] Downwind taxi - STICK FORE<br> [ ] Crosswind taxi - STICK INTO THE WIND<br> [ ] Check Brakes <br>[ ] If delayed before take off&nbsp;clear engine by opening throttle against the brakes&nbsp;to 25 in HG (1900rpm) </p> <blockquote> <p>Tail wheel will free castor by pushing and holding the stick forward. Differential braking can also be utilized.</p> </blockquote> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px" align="left"><strong>Take-off</strong>:<br> [ ] Lock tail wheel - STICK AFT<br> [ ] Brakes - ON<br> [ ] Flaps - (set as desired, full flap for minimum runway take-off)<br> [ ] Throttle - (slow increase to 36 inHg)<br> [ ] Brakes - OFF</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">Allow the aircraft to take-off in near 3-point attitude. Keep centered using small rudder adjustments, and stick aft upon initial roll-out. <br> </p> </blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px"><strong>Climb</strong>:<br> [ ] Gear - UP<br> [ ] Flap lever - UP (if applicable)<br> [ ] Throttle - 32 inHg (max continuous)<br> [ ] Propeller - 2250rpm (max continuous)<br>[&nbsp;] CHT - CHECK<br> [ ] Oil Temp - CHECK<br> [ ] Carb Air Control - CHECK (reference carb air temp)</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">Upon sufficient altitude, power can be reduced to 30 inHg and 2000rpm for efficient climb.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Cruise</strong>:<br> <span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">[ ] Throttle - 26-28 inHg<br> [ ] Propeller - 1850rpm<br> [ ] Mixture - SET (lean as needed)</span><br> [ ] Trim - SET (for hands off or preference)<br> [ ] Fuel Selector - CHECK (switch tanks as needed for aircraft balance)</p> <blockquote> <p>The T-6 racer should cruise near 165kts, and burn 28GPH. Range 600-700 miles. Lean as needed for best power.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Landing:<br> </strong><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">[ ] Fuel Selector - CHECK (RES. ON preferable - center2 in load manager)</span><br> [ ] Mixture - RICH<br> [ ] Propeller - 2000rpm<br> [ ] Reduce Speed -&nbsp;130mph IAS<br> [ ] Gear Lever - DOWN (not to exceed 150mph)<br>[ ] Reduce Speed - 125mph IAS<br> [ ] Flap Lever - 1ST STAGE<br> [ ] Reduce Speed - 110mph IAS <br> [ ] Flap Lever -AS DESIRED (not to exceed 110mph)<br> [ ] Trim - SET (landing, adjust to maintain correct gliding speed.)</p> <blockquote> <p>Special care should be given to maintain proper speeds through the pattern, particularly prior to extension of gear and flaps. Speed over the fence, 80mph IAS. Touchdown speed ,64-72mph IAS. Keep in mind, it's a heavy bird, and can rapidly gain speed in decent. Keep the glide around 90-95mph.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>After landing</strong>:<br> [ ] Flaps - UP<br> [ ] Trim - NEUTRAL<br> [ ] Prepeller - INCREASE</p> <p><strong>Shutdown</strong>:<br> <span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px">[ ] Parking Brakes - SET</span><br> [ ]&nbsp;Propeller - FULL DECREASE&nbsp;<br> [ ] Throttle - 1450rpm&nbsp; (wait Aprox&nbsp;1min)<br> [ ] Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF<br> [ ]&nbsp;Mags &nbsp;- OFF<br> [ ] Electrical Switches - OFF<br> [ ]&nbsp;Fuel Selector -&nbsp;OFF<br> [ ] Trim&nbsp;Wheels - CENTERED<br> [ ] Throttle - CLOSED<br> <br><br> </p> <p align="left"></p> <p align="left"></p> <p align="left"></p> <p align="left"><br></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"></p> <p></p></body></html>