P-36C Hawk Procedures

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PRE_FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK
Before flight verify you have full control
authority. Perform while sitting on the
ground with the engine off.
Elevator Up		11.3 
Elevator Down		07.4 
Aileron Up		27.0 
Aileron Down		12.0 
Rudder			19.2 

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TAKEOFF
Cowl Flaps		OPEN
Elevator Trim Set to		  09.0 deg
Rudder Trim Set to		  10.0 deg
Prop set to		2,500 rpm
Flaps			AS NEEDED
Throttle (as control permits)	45 in. Hg.
Brakes			RELEASE

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NORMAL CLIMB
Cowl Flaps		OPEN
Max CHT Temp		  264 deg C
Prop set to		2,500 rpm
Throttle			45 in. Hg.
Airspeed			 122 mph (IAS)

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CRUISE (BEST RANGE)
Throttle			27 in. Hg.
Prop set to		1,500 rpm

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COMBAT
Prop Set to WEP		2,500 rpm
Throttle set to WEP		53.33 in. Hg.
Vy - Best Climb Speed	 122 mph (IAS)
Vno - Maneuvering Speed	 176 mph (IAS)
*** - Corner Speed		 216 mph (IAS)
Vne - Max Dive Speed	 342 mph
Max g			 8.0 g
		

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LANDING
Prop set to		2,500 rpm
Airspeed - Pattern		  100 mph (IAS)
Flaps			DOWN
Gear			DOWN
Airspeed - Over the Fence	  73 mph (IAS)