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Microsoft Flight Simulator DOUGLAS DC-3 Operation Manual

Microsoft Flight Simulator DOUGLAS DC-3 Operation Manual

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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR
DC-3

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  • Page 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DC-3...
  • Page 2 GE N E R AL L AY O U T AN D FE AT U R ES O F T H E DC - 3 /C -4 7 This manual is based on and written in minor glitches that will happen if you decide to the same style of the original document issued use an auto start/shutdown method and then to wartime pilots of the C-47.
  • Page 3 Various combinations of doors and FLYIN G TH E DC-3 hatches are fitted, depending on the variant. The most common variant seen today is the passen- ger cargo version with large cargo doors fitted to port in the rear of the fuselage. The DC-3 is a 2 engine, all-metal, low- There are six emergency exits, four at the wing monoplane.
  • Page 5 SU R FA C E C O N T RO L SY ST E M This system consists of elevators, ailerons and rudder, which are made of metal frames covered with fabric. There are all-metal trim tabs on the elevators,the right aileron and on the rudder.

  • Page 6: Hydraulic System

    MANUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM In the event of a total engine failure with To operate the system, first open the red HYDRAULIC SYSTEM resultant loss of hydraulics or for ground opera- wheel hydraulic pressure valve on the pump wall. tion without engines, The DC-3 has a MANUAL Now pump the handle up and down 6 times. As The DC-3 has a pressure accumulator Two engine-driven pumps supply hydraulic pressure pump.

  • Page 7: Landing Gear

    LANDING GEAR WING FLAPS Your DC-3 has all-metal wing flaps. Three controls govern the operation of the DC-3 landing gear. A lever on the main hy- A valve lever just above the landing gear lever operates these flaps. To raise or lower the flaps, draulic control panel raises and lowers the two first clear the slot that holds it in neutral by main wheels. A tailwheel lock on the pedestal cen- swinging the lever out toward the center aisle.
  • Page 8 BRAKES SUPERCHARGERS FUEL SYSTEM Conventional toe-operated brake pedals Early series of the DC-3 have integral sin- on the rudder controls give independent braking gle-speed blowers with an impeller ratio of 7.15 on each wheel. (Differential Braking) to 1. For higher altitudes, later series are fitted 1.

  • Page 9: Oil System

    CARBURETTOR CONTROLS OIL SYSTEM LIGHTS There are two oil tanks, one in each na- There is a variety of exterior lighting on celle with a capacity of 29 gallons each. the DC-3. The main groups are: Oil temperature and pressure gauges are Carburettor mixtures are controlled to keep the fuel/air ratio at its most efficient level.
  • Page 10 RADIO SUITES Com2), two Nav radios (Nav1 & Nav2) an ADF receiver and finally, a Transponder. Your DC-3 is fitted with radio sets for Immediately above the radio suite is an communications with the ground and for AUDIO unit for audio signal and marker signal- navigation when used in conjunction with the control. navigation instruments. There are two Comms radios (Com1 & The suite is mounted centrally, in the roof panel.
  • Page 11 RE S T RI C T ED INSTRUMENT Markings DC-3 GRADE 100/130 FUEL CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Short Red........25 FUEL PRESSURE OIL PRESSURE Green Arc......150-232 Red..........14 PSI Red..........60PSI Short Red........260 Green........16-18PSI Green........75-90PSI Red..........19PSI Red..........100PSI MANIFOLD PRESSURE OIL TEMPERATURE Short Red line......48” Hg. Short Red........40 DE-ICER PRESSURE AIR SPEED INDICATOR...
  • Page 12 N.B.: It is VITAL that you study and memorise the following information, to ensure trouble-free starts! STARTING Some pilots and operators of the DC-3 differ on the correctprocedure to start engines in a DC-3. BEFORE TAXIING We have chosen one of the most common. In this procedure, the final prime is Crew and Passengers Aboard and Doors Secured used to start the motor.

  • Page 13: Engine Run-Up

    As soon as all instruments and gauges Once in position, make your checks: The DC-3 (with Pratt&Whitney engines) TRAIL POSITION; In this position, the flaps indicate within safe operating limits, obtain taxi has cowl flaps around each engine, directly behind take up an angle dependent on airflow through Parking Brake..On clearance from the Tower and taxi to run-up area.
  • Page 14 Either before takeoff or before you taxi RES TRICTED Cross-wind takeoff for takeoff, tighten the friction control to pre- When you make a cross-wind takeoff, gain vent throttles from slipping. sufficient speed to ensure positive rudder control before lifting the tail. As long as you have rudder Tailwheel..locked control, you can co-ordinate rudder and throttles to maintain a straight takeoff path.
  • Page 15 Remedy Cowl Flaps ..Trail or Closed SPERRY GYRO PILOT When you are flying long distances you The airplane will be held in this flight po- If, inadvertently you operate the latch out Cowl Flaps can have a buffeting effect if can keep your airplane in straight and level flight sition unless adjusted, using the Sperry controls. of sequence, return to normal by the following left open.

  • Page 16: Before Landing

    FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS OF YOUR AIRPLANE Your airplane has the normal flight char- Limit speed and load factors: The DC-3 is acteristics of a 2-engine, low-wing monoplane. It designed to operate within designated limits un- has no unusual tendencies. der various load conditions. If you exceed these Manoeuvres: The following manoeuvres limits, you place undue strain upon the airplane are prohibited: loops, Immelmanns, spins, dives,...
  • Page 17 LANDING There are three types of landing: (1) A is making a straight path to the landing strip, the Increase the power slowly and go into an When you park your airplane, lock the 3-point landing, (2) Tail-low landing (tail approx- only correction needed on actual landing should approach to slow flying as the airplane approach- tailwheel, pull the parking brake ON and pull the...

  • Page 18: After Landing

    Checklists AFTER LANDING REST RICTED NOTE: These checklists are for simulation purposes ONLY. In no way are they intended for real-world aviation use. Parking Brake..ON WEIGHT AND BALANCE Tailwheel....Locked It is important to make sure that the con- figuration of the airplane selected, matches the Carburettor Air..Cold fuel/payload data listed in the simulator drop- down menu.
  • Page 19 Fuel Booster pumps..ON Landing Gear..Down and latched, BEFORE TAXIING gear handle NEUTRAL, Green light, Tailwheel....Locked (when check wheels visually. Hydraulic Pressure..675-925 psi lined up with runway) Tailwheel....Locked Radios..... ON and tuned De-icers....OFF AFTER TAKEOFF Altimeters....Set Landing Gear..UP Parking Brake ..OFF Clock......Set Wheels..Stop rotation with brakes Flaps....as desired...
  • Page 20 If you are going to use ctrl/E to start the engines (auto-start), PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Using the keystroke combination ctrl/E will OVER- RIDE most of the specially written programming A special switch marked “CD” on the left eye- code in the C47/DC-3. brow panel (33) will toggle a Cold-Dark state for the cockpit.

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