AlphaSim Lockheed L-049 Constellation Procedures
Note: Use the Fuel and Payloads feature under the Aircraft Menu to adjust fuel and payload. The passenger payload can be adjusted by using payload #4, located at the aircraft’s center of gravity. The aircraft is set up for maximum fuel load and minimum payload by default. Increasing the payload will cause the gross weight to exceed maximum. Reduce the fuel load as necessary.
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REFERENCE SPEEDS (72,000 lbs)
STALL, CLEAN 91 KIAS
STALL, FULL FLAPS 69 KIAS
FLAPS EXTEND MAX 140 KIAS
GEAR EXTEND MAX 140 KIAS
VNE (Never Exceed) 300 KIAS
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ENGINE START/PRE-TAKEOFF CHECKLIST
1. Brakes SET/CHECK
2. Cowl Flaps FULLY OPEN
3. Elevator Trim SET
4. Mixture RICH
5. Propeller HIGH SPEED
6. Fuel BOTH
7. Throttle IDLE POSITION
8. Engines START IN SEQUENCE
9. Mag check 2000 RPM AND HOLD
10. Hydraulic Press CHECK
11. Flaps SET AS DESIRED
12. Throttle IDLE POSITION
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TAKEOFF (MAX WEIGHT OF 86,250 LBS)
1. Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
2. Prop set to 2,800 rpm
3. Flaps 1/2 DOWN (20 DEGREES)
4. Throttle 51 in. Hg.
5. Brakes RELEASE
Rotate at 97 KIAS.
Liftoff at 108 KIAS.
Retract gear after establishing 120 KIAS and positive rate of climb.
Retract flaps before reaching 140 KIAS.
Takeoff Distance: 3,800 to clear 50' obstacle.
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NORMAL CLIMB
Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
Max CHT Temp 260 deg C
Prop set to 2,400 rpm
Throttle 38 in. Hg.
Airspeed 130 KIAS
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB
Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
Max CHT Temp 260 deg C
Prop set to 2,600 rpm
Throttle 45 in. Hg.
Airspeed 130 KIAS
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MAXIMUM CRUISE
Altitude 15,000' MSL
Max CHT Temp 232 deg C
Throttle 44 in. Hg.
Prop set to 2400 rpm
Fuel consumption 580 Gal/hr
Airspeed (IAS) 213 knots
Airspeed (True) 264 knots
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CRUISE (
Altitude 15,000' MSL
Max CHT Temp 232 deg C
Throttle 35 in. Hg.
Prop set to 2200 rpm
Fuel consumption 400 Gal/hr
Airspeed (IAS) 185 knots
Airspeed (True) 230 knots
Range: 3,517 miles
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OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Takeoff/Emergency power 51 in. Hg.
Rated power (1 hour) 45 in. Hg.
Max g 3.0 g
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PRE-LANDING CHECKLIST
1. Cowl Flaps 1/3 OPEN
2. Mixture RICH
3. Propeller HIGH SPEED
4. Fuel BEST
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LANDING (72,000 LBS)
Prop set to 2,800 rpm
Gear Down below 140 KIAS
Flaps 1/2 down at 140 KIAS
Flaps Fully down at 125 KIAS
Approach 100 KIAS
Over threshold 90 KIAS
Touchdown 75 KIAS
Landing distance 2,300 ft.