Flaps 2 steps down (Press F7 twice).
Navigation lights on. By night: Panel lights on.
Full throttle and RPM. Takeoff is easy at approx. 100 mph (90 kts) according to weight.
(Expect a takeoff distance of approx 1600 ft and a takeoff time of approx 30 seconds)
When safely airborne reduce to 3 lbs boost and 2450 RPM. Let the aircraft accelerate to 107 mph (95 kts) and begin to climb, initially at 950 fpm, or 600 fpm for a fully loaded S.30. Maintain a climb speed of 105 kts (120 mph).
Maximum climb: Boost 2.5 lbs, 2350 RPM.
Normal climb: Boost 1.25 lbs, 2350 RPM.
Adjust climb rate to keep the speed around
125 mph.
Boost between 0 lbs (economical cruise) and 1.25 lbs (fast cruise), 2200 RPM for S.23 at normal load. Reduce RPM as fuel burns off to keep the speed constant.
Economical cruising speed is 165 mph true airspeed, or an indicated airspeed of about 150 mph / 130 kts.
The service ceiling of the Short 'boats was about 20000 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 and SHIFT+E+2 to open the doors, CTRL+SHIFT+F1 to shut the engines down)