Virtavia F-4 Phantom II Procedures

For specifications and weights see the aircraft menu.  Use the Fuel and Payloads options to set up weight and fuel loading.

• Minimum control speed, clean: 175 KIAS at normal weight
• Minimum control speed, landing: 146 KIAS at normal weight.

Engine Start

Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft.

Takeoff

1. Make sure fuel is set to fullest tank (main fuselage tank).
2. Set flaps to the up position.
3. Set all trim controls neutral.
4. Apply full power smoothly - afterburners as desired.
5. Rotate at 130 KIAS, liftoff at 160 KIAS.

Climb

1. Climb at 250-400 KIAS.
2. Set climb power to 90-95% N1.
3. Autothrottle is recommended.

Cruising

1. Set cruise power as desired from 70-85% N1.
2. A normal cruise is around 600 KIAS.
3. Autothrottle is recommended.

Landing

1. Approach the field at about 250 KIAS with plenty of room to slow down.
2. Extend landing gear on downwind at about 225 KIAS.
3. Deploy flaps in stages, up to 1/4 on downwind, 1/2 on base.
4. Autothrottle is recommended on final.  Set to 156 knots.
5. Deploy airbrakes as needed.
6. Don't deploy full flaps until the runway is made.
7. Normal landing speed is 156 KIAS over the fence, touchdown at about 145 KIAS.
8. Disable autothrottle just before touchdown.