Vickers 'Viking'

These are just for guidance and some will vary with the fuel load.


STARTING     Set :–
Battery and Alternator switches ON.
Fuel tank cock open.
Throttle slightly open and Mixture rich.
Main Magnetos on.
Prime engine.( Even if you are using [CTL] + E to start the engine )
Start by using the Starting Magneto.

The water rudder must be lowered to taxi on water.

TAKEOFF
Switch Starting Magneto off and Increase throttle to full.
Minimum T/O speed is 60 mph.
Safety speed is 70 mph.
Reduce to 2,200 rpm. at 500 ft.

CLIMB
Adjust trim to climb at ≈  2,2000 rpm. and 84 mph.

CRUISE
Trim for 100 mph. and  ≈  2,050 rpm.

APPROACH
Trim for 94 mph. and  ≈  2,000 rpm.

FINALS
Trim for 75 ~ 60 mph. and  ≈  1,400 ~ 1,100 rpm.
Ensure the Water rudder is up / the Wheels are down.

FLARE
At 55 mph. and 1,000 to minimum rpm.


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