SIKORSKY S-38 PROCEDURES

Adapted from the Douglas DC-3 checklist. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.

This model has the DC-3 radio panel. This is probably more equipment than the S-38 had in 1929.

To...	Press...
Display/hide GPS	SHIFT+2
Display/hide ADF radio	SHIFT+3
Display/hide electrical panel / magneto / starter switches	SHIFT+4
Display/hide comm radio	SHIFT+5
Display/hide throttle quadrant	SHIFT+6

To...	Steps...
Operate Direction Finder	-Use map to find NDB (non-directional beacon) nearby and note the frequency. -Display ADF radio. -Select ADF 1 or 2. -Tune radio to NDB’s frequency using rotating tuning crank handles. The band is set by a switch under the radio dial. -Select Audio on radio if you want to hear Morse code signature of NDB. -Hover mouse over ”LEAR” Direction Finder on panel to find out if it is receiving the station. If so, it will tell you the heading to the station. -If you turn to within 10 degrees of the station, the needle will indicate if you need to turn left or right.
Operate Sperry Autopilot	See Flight Simulator Learning Center -Index - V --Vega ---Flight Notes ----Using the Vega’s Autopilot
See more info on the ADF and radio compass	See Flight Simulator Learning Center -Index - N --Navigation ---Automatic Direction Finder

BEFORE STARTING
[ ] Gear Handle	DOWN
[ ] Parking Brake	SET (press CTRL+PERIOD KEY)
[ ] Battery Switch	ON
[ ] Radio Master	OFF
[ ] Generators	ON
[ ] Nav Lights	AS REQUIRED
[ ] Magnetos	OFF (press M+MINUS SIGN until Off)
[ ] Pitot Heat	OFF
[ ] Carb. Heat	COLD (press H to toggle)
[ ] Fuel Gauges	CHECKED
[ ] Fuel Valve	MAIN
[ ] Hydraulic Pressure	UP
[ ] Throttles	CRACKED (press F3 and F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixtures	IDLE CUTOFF (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully back)
[ ] Trim Tabs	(3) SET
[ ] Engine Rest Manifold Pressure	NOTED
[ ] Flight Controls	FREE/Full travel
[ ] Boost Pump	OFF
STARTING
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
Start each engine in sequence (1, 2): (press E, then 1 or 2 to move focus to that engine)
[ ] Master Switch	ON
[ ] Mixture	AUTO RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Throttle	CRACKED (press F3 and F2 as necessary)
[ ] Master Ignition Switch	ON
[ ] Fuel Boost Pump	ON
[ ] Magnetos	BOTH (press M+PLUS SIGN until Both) OR (click on left side of starter switch to move lever to next position until Both is reached.)
[ ] Prime	AS REQUIRED
[ ] Starter Switch	ENGAGE (press M+PLUS SIGN to Start and hold until engine starts) OR (click Start on starter switch, then click again when starter begins to engage. Clicking and holding does not work.)
[ ] Oil Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Fuel Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Fuel Boost Pump	OFF
[ ] Oil Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Fuel Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Vacuum Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Hydraulic Pressure	CHECK
(press E, then 1, then 2 to move focus to both engines)
AFTER STARTING
[ ] Temps/Press	CHECK
[ ] Gear and Hydraulic Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Boost Pumps	OFF
[ ] Radio Master	ON
[ ] Tail Wheel	UNLOCKED FOR TAXI
TAXI - WARM UP
[ ] Brakes	CHECK (press PERIOD KEY)
[ ] Gyro Instruments	CHECK
[ ] Altimeter	CHECK
[ ] Flight Instruments	CHECK
[ ] Carb Heat	CHECK (press H to toggle)
ENGINE RUN-UP
[ ] Parking Brake	SET (press CTRL+PERIOD KEY)
[ ] Temps & Press	CHECK
[ ] Mixtures	AUTO RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Throttles	1500 RPM (press F3 and F2 as necessary)
[ ] Generators	CHECK
[ ] Heading Indicators	SET
[ ] Vacuum Press	CHECK
[ ] Pitot Heat	CHECK
[ ] Magnetos	CHECK <100 rpm drop on each; <40 rpm drop between (press M+MINUS SIGN then M+PLUS SIGN  to L, R, Both)
[ ] Throttles	1000 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary)
PRE-TAKEOFF
[ ] Mixtures	AUTO RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Props	FORWARD (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Trim Tabs	SET
[ ] Flight Controls	FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Radios	SET
[ ] Briefing	COMPLETE
FINAL ITEMS
[ ] Boost Pumps	ON
[ ] Pitot Heat	ON
[ ] Heading Indicator	CHECK
TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (at sea level)
[ ] Brakes	RELEASE
[ ] Mixtures	AUTO RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Throttles	35” Hg MANIFOLD PRESSURE (press F2 and F3 as necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear	RETRACT (when positive rate of climb is established) (press G)
--AT 90 KIAS--
[ ] Throttles	30” Hg MANIFOLD PRESSURE (press F2 and F3 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed	MAINTAIN 90 KIAS
--WHEN CLEAR OF OBSTACLES--
[ ] Airspeed	95-110 KIAS
AFTER TAKEOFF & CLIMB
[ ] Landing Gear	VERIFY UP
[ ] Wings	CLEAN
[ ] Temperature/Pressures	CHECK
[ ] Boost Pumps	OFF (one at a time)
CRUISE
[ ] Throttles	SET (press F2 and F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixtures	LEAN (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 and CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
DESCENT
[ ] Altimeters	SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity	CHECK
[ ] Fuel Valves	MAIN TANKS
[ ] Hydraulic Pressure	CHECK
[ ] Carb Heat	AS REQUIRED (press H to toggle)
APPROACH
[ ] Mixtures	RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Boost Pumps	ON
[ ] Carb Heat	AS REQUIRED (press H to toggle)
LANDING CHECK
[ ] Landing Gear	DOWN AND LOCKED (press G to lower/raise)
AFTER LANDING
[ ] Pitot Heat	OFF
[ ] Carb Heat	OFF (press H to toggle)
[ ] Boost Pumps	OFF
[ ] Trim Tabs	NEUTRAL (Set for Takeoff)
[ ] Unnecessary Electrical	OFF
ENGINE SHUT-DOWN
[ ] Parking Brakes	SET (press CTRL+PERIOD KEY)
[ ] Radio Master	OFF
[ ] Mixtures	IDLE CUT-OFF (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully back)
[ ] Navigation Lights	OFF
[ ] Magnetos	OFF (press M+MINUS SIGN until Off) OR (click on right side of starter switch to move lever to next position until Off is reached.)
[ ]Gear Handle	SET
[ ] Brakes	RELEASED (press PERIOD KEY)
[ ] Master Switch	OFF

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