P-77A 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		11.0 
Elevator Down		07.3 
Aileron Up		15.0 
Aileron Down		15.0 
Rudder			18.0 

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TAKEOFF
		
Elevator Trim Set to		  09.0 deg
Rudder Trim Set to		  10.0 deg
Prop set to		3,150 rpm
Flaps			AS NEEDED
Throttle (as control permits)	38.3 in. Hg.
Brakes			RELEASE

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NORMAL CLIMB
		
Max RAD Temp		  140 deg C
Prop set to		3,150 rpm
Throttle			38.3 in. Hg.
Airspeed			 155 mph (IAS)

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CRUISE (BEST RANGE)
Throttle			22.98 in. Hg.
Prop set to		1,890 rpm

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COMBAT
Prop Set to WEP		3,150 rpm
Throttle set to WEP		40.2 in. Hg.
Vy - Best Climb Speed	 155 mph (IAS)
Vno - Maneuvering Speed	 217 mph (IAS)
*** - Corner Speed		 266 mph (IAS)
Vne - Max Dive Speed	 505 mph
Max g			 7.5 g
		

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LANDING
Prop set to		3,150 rpm
Airspeed - Pattern		  132 mph (IAS)
Flaps			DOWN
Gear			DOWN
Airspeed - Over the Fence	  93 mph (IAS)