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Lockheed 1049G/C121G Super Constellation

  [ ] Brakes
 
ON
(when aligned on runway)
  [ ] Throttles 35 In. HG.
  [ ] Cowl Flaps
 
SET
(normally to 30%)
[FS: CTRL+SHIFT+V to open, CTRL+SHIFT+C to close, or click into Cowl Flaps
Indicator.]
  [ ] Brakes RELEASE
  [ ] Throttles MAX POWER
(Apply slowly, evenly, and smoothly. The engineer checks engine instruments to assure
that full power is safely being produced at full throttle. If anything is wrong, the engineer
calls out "Abort". The pilot cuts power and reverses thrust if needed. The copilot holds
yoke forward to minimize control buffeting and maximize nosewheel steering.)
  [ ] Control Yoke SLIGHT BACK PRESSURE at Vr
(In a crosswind, hold nose down until V2. Vr is 10 Kts. less than V2. V2 at the following
gross weights in 1000 lbs. is: 90K lbs.-99 Kts.; 100K lbs.-105 Kts.; 110K lbs.-110 Kts.;
120K lbs.-115 Kts.; 130K lbs.-120 Kts.; 140K lbs.-123 Kts. For takeoff run distance,
see Takeoff Performance and 50-Foot Obstacle Clearance tables.)
  [ ] Fly Off V2
  [ ] Landing Gear UP
  [ ] METO Power 140 Kts.
(when clear of obstacles and positive rate of climb established. Always reduce throttle
before prop. See Engine Power Schedule table.)

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