AlphaSim RA-5C Vigilante Procedures

For specifications see the aircraft menu.

• Minimum controllable speed, clean: 168 KIAS at 68,000 lbs.
• Minimum controllable speed, landing: 133 KIAS at 50,000 lbs.

Engine Start

Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft.

Takeoff

1. Make sure fuel is set to fullest tank.
2. Set flaps to 30 degrees.
3. Set elevator trim neutral.
4. Apply full power smoothly.
5. Rotate at about 160 KIAS.

Climb

1. Climb at 300 KIAS.
2. Set climb power to 90-95% power.
3. Trim as required.
4. Monitor fuel distribution and transfer as required to maintain proper CG.

Cruising

1. Set cruise power as desired from 70-85% power.
2. Set cruise speed as desired.
3. Trim as required.
4. Monitor fuel distribution and transfer as required to maintain proper CG.

Descent

1. Retard throttles as desired.
2. Use spoilers as required to lose altitude.
3. Trim and transfer fuel as required.

Landing

1. Check weight and monitor fuel distribution and transfer as required to maintain proper CG.
2. Landing weight should be about 50,000 lbs.
3. Approach the field at about 290 KIAS with plenty of room to slow down.
4. Extend flaps/droops to 30 degrees.
5. Extend landing gear at about 230 KIAS.
6. Deploy flaps/droops to 50 degrees.
7. Slow to approach speed of approximately 140 KIAS and set autothrottle to hold speed during final.
8. Use 15 units angle of attack during final approach at the recommended airspeed.
9. After touchdown - turn autothrottle off, hold nose off as long as possible, use brakes once the nosewheel touches.

Procedures derived from actual RA-5C Vigilante procedures, condensed and simplified for flight simulator.  Thanks to Ray Cox, Vigilante pilot, for this and much other aircraft information.