I would like to see the f4u Check list for Carrier take offs. What was the flap settings?
Did some research and found this Info....here's the complete checklist for the F4u
CHANCE VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR
BASIC CHECKLIST...
SPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Vso 75 KIAS
VS1 87 KIAS
Vy - 125 KIAS
Vfe 200 KIAS
Vle 200 KIAS
Best Glide, Wing Flaps Up 140 KIAS
FLAP SETTINGS
0 DEGREES (UP)
20 DEGREES
30 DEGREES
50 DEGREES (DOWN)
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Rudder Pedals ADJUST
2. Canopy OPEN
3. View CHECK, CENTER, ZOOM OUT
STARTING ENGINE
1. Throttle OPEN SLIGHTLY
2. Brakes SET
3. Propeller Area CLEAR
4. Ignition Switch START
5. Nav Lights AS REQUIRED
6. Radio ON
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Wings SPREAD and LOCKED
2. Flight Controls FREE and CORRECT
3. Arresting Hook UP
4. Flight Instruments CHECK
5. Fuel Quantity CHECK
6. Elevator Trim SET
7. Aileron Trim 6 DEGREES RIGHT
8. Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED
9. Tail Wheel LOCKED
10. Brakes RELEASE
TAKEOFF
FIELD TAKEOFF
1. Wing Flaps 0 to 20 DEGREES
2. Throttle 100%
3. Climb 125 KIAS
4. Landing Gear UP
5. Wing Flaps UP
CARRIER TAKEOFF
1. Brakes SET
2. Wing Flaps 30 to 50 DEGREES
3. Throttle FULL WAR EMERGENCY POWER (WEP)
4. Brakes RELEASE
5. Climb Speed 125 KIAS
6. Landing Gear UP
7. Wing Flaps UP ONE NOTCH AT A TIME
CLIMB
1. Throttle 75%
2. Trim 185 KIAS
CRUISE
1. Throttle 40% to 50% AS REQUIRED
2. Trim ADJUST
COMBAT
1. Canopy CLOSED
2. Drop Tank RELEASE
3. Wing Flaps UP
4. Throttle AS REQUIRED (DO NOT OPERATE AT
WEP FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES)
DIVE
1. Canopy CLOSED
2. Drop Tank RELEASE
3. Wing Flaps UP
4. Throttle SLIGHTLY OPEN
5. Landing Gear DOWN
DESCENT (GUMPS)
1. Gas RESERVE TANK
2. Fuel Boost Pump ON
3. Undercarriage DOWN below 200 KIAS
4. Mixture AUTO RICH
5. Prop SET
6. Seatbelt LATCHED
LANDING
FIELD LANDING
1. Landing Gear CHECK DOWN
2. Tail Wheel LOCKED
3. Canopy OPEN
4. Wing Flaps 30 DEGREES
5. Approach 90 to 95 KIAS
CARRIER LANDING
1. Landing Gear CHECK DOWN
2. Tail Wheel UNLOCK
3. Canopy OPEN
4. Arresting Hook EXTEND
5. Wing Flaps 50 DEGREES
6. Approach 90 to 95 KIAS
GO AROUND
1. Throttle FULL WEP
2. Landing Gear UP
3. Wing Flaps 30 DEGREES
4. Climb Speed 125 KIAS
5. Wing Flaps UP ONE NOTCH AT A TIME
AFTER LANDING
1. Arresting Hook UP (Carrier)
2. Wing Flaps UP
3. Tail Wheel UNLOCK (Field)
EMERGENCIES
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL
1. Throttle IDLE
2. Elevator EASE TAIL WHEEL ONTO RUNWAY
3. Brake GENTLY and FIRMLY
ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1. Speed BEST GLIDE 140 KIAS
2. Landing Gear UP
3. Canopy OPEN
4. Ignition Switch OFF
5. Flaps DOWN
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT - FORCED LANDING
1. Speed BEST GLIDE 140 KIAS
2. Emergency Field IDENTIFY
3. Landing Gear UP
4. Canopy OPEN
5. Ignition Switch OFF
6. Flaps DOWN
BAIL-OUT
1. Altitude CHECK MINIMUM 1000 AGL
2. Attitude LEVEL