AVRO LANCASTER

For suggested speeds, see the Reference tab.


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INTRODUCTION
This series of checklists are for use with the Avro Lancaster Mks I, III and X.  They are based on 
A.P. 2026A--P.N. and modified for FS2000  
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

[ ] Magneto/Starter Switches -- OFF (on panel)
[ ] Master Switch -- OFF ( on panel far right )
[ ] Throttle -- CLOSED
     (press F2 until fully out)
[ ] Propeller -- SET FULL
     (press CTRL+F3 until fully up)
[ ] Mixture -- SET FULL
     (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully up)
[ ] Parking Brakes -- SET
     (press CTRL+PERIOD key)
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ENGINE START AND WARM UPS

Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:

Beginning with Engine 3 (Left Click on Engine 3 Throttle Lever)
[ ] Throttle -- OPEN 1/4 INCH
     (press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Master Switch -- ON (on panel far right) (Done once)
[ ] Engine Master Switch -- ON (third one from left )
[ ] Propeller Area -- CLEAR
[ ] Magneto/Starter Switch -- START (release when engine starts) Use mouse to click on magneto/starter
     or press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
[ ] Throttle -- IDLE 
     (press F3 or F2 as necessary)
Repeat the same process for each engine.  Remember to use
the engine master switches and magneto starter switches 
for the appropriate engines.

Then:
[ ] Check Flying Controls for Freedom  of Movement
[ ] Adjust Seat Height (Shift + Enter x 3)
[ ] Retract Flaps (Press F5) and Bombdoors

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Testing Engines and Installations

[ ] Autopilot -- OFF (Shift = 3)
[ ] Set Mixture Full Rich (Full Up)
[ ] Set Propellor Controls (Full Up)
[ ] Set Parking Brakes (Ctrl = . )
[ ] Perform Engine Run Ups

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Pre TAXI CHECKS

[ ] Navigation Lights ON if required (Press L)
[ ] Set Altimeter to latest QNH
[ ] Check Brakes -- Press . a few times during taxi
[ ] Use inside brake and outside engine for turns
[ ] Differential Brakes are the F11 & F12 keys
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Pre TAKEOFF CHECKS

[ ] Pitot Heat -- ON  (Press H)
[ ] Set Elevator Trim 2 knotches nose up
[ ] Ensure Propellor controls full Up (Ctrl + F4)
[ ] Ensure Fuel Tank Selector set to ALL (Alt + A)
    Then go to Fuel Menu and select ALL
[ ] Set FLAPS to 20 degrees (press F7 twice)
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TAKEOFF CHECKS

[ ] Advance Throttles to full up (press F3 several times)
[ ] Tail will come up at 105 MPH
[ ] Ease the aircraft off the ground at 120 MPH
[ ] Raise Gear (press G) and climb at 135 mph minimum
[ ] Raise Flaps (press F5) at no less than 500 feet AGL

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CLIMB Checks

[ ] Recommended speed for quick climb 160 MPH
[ ] Set elevator trim and adjust throttles as needed
[ ] Most comfortable climbing speed is 175 MPH
[ ] Set Fuel Tank Selector to desired tanks
[ ] On reaching cruise altitude set controls as desired
[ ] Cruise at 180 to 225 MPH


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CRUISE

[ ] Airspeed -- ACCELERATE to cruise airspeed
[ ] Throttle -- AS DESIRED
     (press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- AS DESIRED
     (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- LEAN TO PEAK 
     (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Engine Instruments -- CHECK
[ ] Engine Temperatures -- STABILIZE at cruise condition
[ ] Rudder Trim -- AS DESIRED

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FLYING LIMITATIONS

[ ] Stall Speeds (95 MPH Clean) (83 MPH DIRTY)
[ ] Maximum Speed 360 MPH
[ ] Spins and Aerobatics not permitted
[ ] Violent use of Rudder at high speeds to be avoided
[ ] Max gear and flap speed 200 MPH
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LANDING CHECKS

[ ] Ensure AUTOPILOT Disengaged
[ ] Reduce Speed to below 200 MPH
[ ] Set FLAPS to 20 degrees (Press F2 twice) in the circuit
[ ] Lower UNDERCARRIAGE (Press G)
[ ] Flaps FULL DOWN on final approach (Press F8)
[ ] Set FUEL TANK SELECTOR to ALL
[ ] Approach at 110 MPH power on, 120 MPH gliding

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MISSED APPROACH CHECKS

[ ] Climb out at 140 MPH
[ ] Raise UNDERCARRIAGE (Press G)
[ ] Raise FLAPS one knotch at a time and trim as required.
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AFTER LANDING CHECKS

[ ] Raise FLAPS (Press F5)
[ ] Open Bombdoors if required prior to shutting down.
[ ] Once at Parking Area shut down all engines.
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BEAM (ILS) APPROACHES

[ ] At 1,500 feet AGL speed 135 MPH, FLAPS at 30 degrees, GEAR down
[ ] At Outer Marker, Height 600 feet AGL, speed 130 MPH, 400 ft/min down.
[ ] At Inner Marker, Height 150 ft AGL, speed 120 MPH, FLAPS down
[ ] Overshoot, speed 130-140 MPH, FLAPS 30 degrees, GEAR up





