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.
Quick Reference - EYEPOINT KEY COMMANDS
Move Eyepoint Back
CTRL+ENTER
Move Eyepoint Down
SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Forward
CTRL+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Left
CTRL+SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Right
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
Move Eyepoint Up
SHIFT+ENTER
Reset Eyepoint
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