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Procedures

Reference speeds

Please note that aircraft weight has a big impact on some reference speeds like stall speed, this table is for indicative purposes only.

Stall speed (flaps down)70 kts
Stall speed (flaps up)80 kts
Rotation speed90 kts
Initial climb speed130 kts
Approach speed100 kts
Best glide speed (no flaps)130 kts
Maximum speed in turbulent air (VNO)250 kts
Maximum speed with flaps extended130 kts

Checklists

We propose in this section detailed checklists, close to the ones used during real aircraft operation.

In addition to this manual, you can find simplified in-game checklists, with essential steps, dynamic validation and cameras management to help you complete each step.

BEFORE STARTING
CoversREMOVED
BatteryON
SeatADJUSTED
Rudder PedalsADJUSTED
Flight ControlsCHECKED
Fire DetectionTESTED
External PowerIF REQUIRED
Instruments PowerINV NO.1
Fire Detector Warning LightsCHECKED
RadioON
Attitude IndicatorCHECKED
Fuel Quantity IndicatorCHECKED
Fuel QuantityCHECKED

STARTING ENGINES
BrakesSET
PropellerCLEAR
StarterSTART
Wait for 10% RPM
Condition LeverNORMAL FLIGHT
Wait for 50% RPM
Oil Pressure50 PSI MINIMUM
Start Ignition LightOUT
EGT/TIT815°C MAXIMUM
Fuel Boost LightOUT
PropellerUNLOCK (1)
Repeat previous steps for other engine
GeneratorsON
External PowerDISCONNECT
Generator Caution LightsOUT

(1) To unlock propeller, smoothly retard power lever to reverse range, note increase in torque, then return to GROUND START position.


BEFORE TAXI
Instruments PowerCHECKED
Trim SelectALT
Trim OperationCHECKED
Trim SelectNORM
CompassSET
Radio / NavAS REQUIRED
AltimeterSET
IFFSTBY
ChocksREMOVED

TAXI
BrakesCHECKED
Nose Wheel SteeringCHECKED
Flight InstrumentsCHECKED
Yaw DamperCHECK
Navigation AidsCHECKED

BEFORE TAKEOFF
TrimSET
Aileron Trim Neutral LightON
Rudder Trim Neutral LightON
FlapsSET
Navigation AidsSET FOR DEPARTURE
Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED
IFFAS REQUIRED
Anti-Collision LightON
Feed Tank260 TO 280 POUNDS
Flight ControlsCHECKED
CanopyCLOSED & LOCKED

LINEUP
Attitude indicatorSET, FLAG NOT VISIBLE
BDHICHECKED
Condition LeversT.O/LAND.
Power leversADVANCE
InstrumentsNORMAL INDICATIONS

AFTER TAKEOFF
Landing GearUP
FlapsUP

CLIMB
Condition LeversAS REQUIRED
Yaw DamperAS REQUIRED
External Fuel TransferAS APPLICABLE

CRUISE
Condition LeversNORMAL FLIGHT
Power LeversAS REQUIRED

DESCENT
Approach proceduresREVIEW
Cockpit Air/DefrostAS REQUIRED
AltimeterSET
Power LeversAS REQUIRED

BEFORE LANDING
Condition LeversT.O./LAND.
Yaw DamperOFF
Hydraulic SystemCHECK
GearDOWN
FlapsAS REQUIRED

AFTER LANDING
FlapsUP
Condition LeversNORMAL FLIGHT
IFFOFF
Anti-collision LightOFF
External Fuel TransferOFF
TrimNEUTRAL

SHUTDOWN
Parking BrakeSET
Radio And Navigation EquipmentOFF
Power LeversGROUND START
Condition LeversFUEL SHUT-OFF
Instruments PowerOFF
Navigation LightsOFF
BatteryOFF

BEFORE LEAVING AIRCRAFT
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE
Parking BrakeRELEASE
CanopyCLOSED