14. INITIAL DESCENT | Main page | Previous | Next |
Lockheed 1049G/C121G Super Constellation
Descent should be planned at a sufficient distance so as to reach the desired altitude at the proper time without the use of flaps. |
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[ ] Auto Pilot | OFF | |
[ ] Cowl Flaps | AS REQUIRED | |
[ ] Power | REDUCE FOR DESCENT | |
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[ ] Auto Pilot |
ON (when descent is stabilized) |
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[ ] Altimeter |
FL 180, RESET ALTIMETER (to local pressure on passing 18,000 ft.) |
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[ ] Fuel Tanks | LANDING TANKS SELECTED | |
[ ] Cowl Flaps |
SET (keep temperatures in green bands.) |
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[ ] Mixtures | AUTO RICH | |
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[ ] Landing Weight | CALCULATE | |
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