RYAN NYP “SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS” PROCEDURES
 
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Spirit of St. Louis Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.

To... Press...
Display/hide radio SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide earth inductor compass SHIFT+4
Display/hide fuel pump SHIFT+5

 

STARTING
In the real-world Spirit you'd have to hand-prop the aircraft. In Flight Simulator, press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
[ ] Door CLOSED
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Throttle
 
CRACKED
(press F3 and F2 as necessary)
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Magneto Switch

 
START
(press M+PLUS SIGN to R, L, Both, Start and hold until engine starts)
TAXI - WARM UP
[ ] Altimeter CHECK
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK
PRE-TAKEOFF
[ ] Flight Controls FULL AND FREE
[ ] Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF
[ ] Door SECURE
[ ] Altimeter SET
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until Rich)
[ ] Throttle
 
1600 RPM
(press F3 and F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos

 
CHECK
(press M+MINUS SIGN and M+PLUS SIGN to L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Carb Heat
 
CHECK
(press H to toggle)
[ ] Throttle
 
1000 RPM
(press F2 and F3 as necessary)
TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (at sea level)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed in climb 80 MPH IAS
[ ] Throttle

 
REDUCE TO 1900 AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
(press F2 as necessary)
AFTER TAKEOFF & CLIMB
[ ] Temperature/Pressures CHECK
[ ] Throttle 1750 RPM
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN AS NECESSARY
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 and CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
CRUISE
[ ] Throttle
 
1600-1750 RPM
(press F2 and F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN AS NECESSARY
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 and CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
DESCENT
[ ] Altimeters SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Fuel Selector MAIN
[ ] Throttle
 
REDUCE
(press F2 and F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
ENRICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Carb Heat
 
AS REQUIRED
(press H to toggle)
[ ] Airspeed 120 MPH IAS
APPROACH
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until Rich)
[ ] Carb Heat
 
AS REQUIRED
(press H to toggle)
[ ] Airspeed 65-75 MPH IAS
LANDING
[ ] Airspeed 65-70 MPH IAS
AFTER LANDING
[ ] Trim NEUTRAL (Set for Takeoff)
ENGINE SHUT-DOWN
[ ] Mixture
 
IDLE CUT-OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until engine stops)
[ ] Magnetos OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.