User manual

Aerosoft Wilga X 1.00 Manual
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FLIGHT GUIDE
COCKPIT PREPARATION
 Check that stick and rudder move freely
 Check that elevator trim moves freely then set neutral trim
 Set altimeter to airport altitude
 Check (or set) the clock
 Check free movement of throttle and propeller lever
 Check the fuel selector control can move then set to L+R
(fuel selector has four position: CLOSED/LEFT/BOTH/RIGHT/CLOSED)
 Check that engine cowl flaps and oil radiator flaps can be fully operated
 Open air valve and check that pressure is 50 Psi or more
NOTE: do not check radio and other electrical equipment extensively until engine runs at 1300 RPM to
avoid discharging the battery.
 On overhead panel switch battery, alternator, oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature and air
temperature on
 Check battery voltage under load
Switch navigation lights on for at least 10 seconds and push button on volt/ampere meter, voltage
must show at least 24 volts.
 Check ADF set correct
 Check transceiver set correct
 On overhead switch gyro horizon on
After 2 minutes unlock the gyro horizon using the arrestor knob on the gauge, check arrestor
indication is not shown
 On overhead switch gyro compass on
Set the correct heading and after 2 minutes unlock the gyro compass using the arrestor knob on the
gauge, check red indication is not seen
BEFORE ENGINE START
 Check area around aircraft is clear of people and equipment
 Close engine and oil radiator shutters
 Check fuel selector is in position L+R
 Set air valve open (using mouse wheel)
 Mixture lever to full rich (fully in)
 Check starter switch is off
 Prime 3-4 times (use mouse wheel to turn control fully vertical and click to pump, then turn lock). Do
not prime more than needed.
ENGINE START
 Crack throttle two centimeters
 Pull stick back