AVRO Lancaster BIII (Type 464)
CHECKLIST NOTES FOR AJ-G:
[0] QUICK SETTINGS:
0=Max boost visually available is +16lbs.
1=Take off: full load trim UP 0.75. Climb 500f/m
2=Flaps 20, Take off boost +12, 3000rpm.
3=Climb: flaps down boost +8, 2800rpm. Flaps up boost +6, 2600rpm.
4=Best climb speed 160mph - adjust boost to suit.
5=Cruise: 2000-2200rpm set boost to suit speed required.
6=Combat demonstrations: max boost +8, 2600rpm,
7=Landing: Autopilot off. Flaps 20, 2600rpm, 140mph, full flaps 120mph.
[1] CHECK LIST SOURCE:
The following notes are generally based on Keith Clifford's Lanc15 A.P. 2062A--P.N checklist modified slightly to suit the aircraft when flying in FS2004 by Ross McLennan 2004.
[2] SETTING UP FLIGHT BUTTONS AND SWITCHES:
1=The order you use the flight buttons on the right of screen remains for the whole flight, be sure to set the order as follows:
2=Top, operate the button to add gauges. Pressing again will provide a ground speed set of gauges under the ASI gauge. Not required in the Dambuster Anniversary Flight but very usefull for taxying.
3=2nd group: Operate each button and switch on/off in order from Avionics button down to the the lower panel switch.
4=3rd group: are specific to the Dambuster flight. In order down they perform the following functions (activate each on/off in turn):
5=Activates Attack route maps. Activates Dann Bombsight (Moehne).
6=Activates low flying gauges (Ground Radar and ASI 185 to 240mph).
7=Activates Dann Bombsight for Eder Dam.
8=The 4th group are normal FS buttons, operate the GPS button last.
[3] START UP:
1=Autopilot OFF. Ensure Parking Brakes on [Ctrl+.]
2=Set fuel load for flight [Alt+A F], approx 12% perhour (low altitude).
3=Adjust seat height [Shift+Enter] to suit.
4=Propellors set full - [Ctrl+F4].
5=Start Engines - Auto [Ctrl+E] gives 1 2 3 4 sequence.
6=Set Trim to Up +0/75 [Num1], Set Flaps 20 degrees [2xF7].
7=Rate of climb on auto pilot default is set to 1000f/m but a fully loaded aircraft should only use 500f/m during take off.
8=Navigation, strobe lights, pitot to on [up].
9=Perform engine run up to 2000rpm. Check Oil Temp over 50 C.
[2] TAKE OFF, CRUISE:
1=Brakes off, advance throttles to visual boost level of +12.
2=Tail up, as soon as possible, speed depends on TOW.
3=Rotate and fly manually. When positive climb achieved raise GEAR [F5].
4=Max load initial climb at 500fpm, 135 mph minimum.
5=Activate autopilot for auto climb (should be manually set at 500ft/min).
6=Set engine speed 2800rpm [Ctrl+F2], boost +8
7=Raise FLAPS at not less than 500 ft AGL.
8=Climb 2600rpm [Ctrl+F2], recommended best climb speed 160 mph.
9=Cruise 2000-2200rpm, boost to suit speed, combat type demo 2600rpm boost 8 max.
[4] LANDING:
1=Ensure autopilot disengaged. Reduce speed to below 200 mph.
2=Set FLAPS to 20 degrees [Press F7 twice] in approach.
3=Lower undercarriage (Press G), hold 140mph, trim.
4=FLAPS full down on final approach. Hold 120mph, trim.
5=Over runway, reduce power, touch down, apply brakes.
7=Use Differential brakes F11 & F12 keys for taxying.
8=Park, shut down engines 2 1 3 4. Fuel to off.
[5] MISSED LANDING OR GO AROUND
1=Climb out at 140 mph. Raise Undercarriage (Press G).
2=Raise flaps one notch at a time [F6], trim as required.