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Tutorial Flight (Voice and Button Control)


The follow tutorial is designed to get you up and running as quickly as possible.


SETUP:

  1. Ensure FS/P3D is running with Admin Rights to help avoid write permission issues.
  2. Run the FS2Crew Majestic Dash 8 Config Manager.  Select ENABLE FS2CREW.  This will add the FS2Crew entries to the Majestic Dash 8's panel.cfg file (assuming there are no write permission issues!)
  3. If you want to use Voice Control, ensure your speech recognizer is set to English - US.   A lot of UK and AU users forget this step!
  4. Load FSX/P3D.
  5. If using FSX, you should see the Trike (ultralight) in the Free Flight screen.  DO NOT USE SAVED SITUATION FILES.  They often do cause problems with complex 3rd party aircraft.  
  6. Voice and Button Control: Assign a joystick or button key to Autofeather Arm/Off.  You will use this button to open and close the FS2Crew Main Panel.  We recommend using the "N" key for this assignment.
  7. Voice Control: Assign a joystick or button key to Propeller Sync On/Off.  You will use the button for Soft Mute. 
  8. Button Control: Assign a joystick or button to Alternate Static Source On/Off for the Main Button, and Propeller Sync On/Off for the Secondary Button.  You will use these button to trigger the Checklists and Commands.
  9. If you find these buttons don't work in the simulation, assign them to different buttons as they may be conflicting with other 3rd party addons.
  10. Load the Majestic Dash 8 now.
  11. Note for FS2Crew that you are the Captain and Pilot Flying.  Your virtual co-pilot is the First Officer and Pilot Monitoring.



TAKING A FIRST LOOK:

  1. You should now be sitting in the cockpit of the Majestic Dash 8.
  2. The engine should not be running.  The cockpit should be in a 'warm state' assuming you're not using any saved situation files.
  3. Press the key you assigned to open/close the FS2Crew Main panel.
  4. The FS2Crew Main Panel should open.
  5. If it doesn't, try using a different key assignment and check your panel.cfg file (open it with Notepad) to ensure that FS2Crew was successfully added to your Majestic Dash 8's panel.cfg file.
  6. Take a look at the FS2Crew Main Panel.
  7. Note that the PANEL LOCK (LK) button is on by default.  This forces the FS2Crew Main Panel to remain open otherwise it will close every time you switch camera views due to the way FS works.
  8. If you want to change Crew accents or make any other changes changes, press the CFG button and use the Up/Down arrow keys to make your selection.
  9. By default, FS2Crew loads into BUTTON CONTROL MODE (VOICE BUTTON OFF).
  10. If you want to use VOICE CONTROL, press the VOICE BUTTON.  When Voice is off, FS2Crew functions as BUTTON CONTROL.  Note: The position of the VOICE BUTTON is saved when you exit FS.
  11. If you press the VOICE BUTTON and the voice button does not stay on, it means there is a problem with your speech recognition setup.  In 99 percent of cases, it's because you forgot to set your speech recognizer to ENGLISH - US.
  12. Now, let's do an audio check.  
  13. First, turn up the volume.  Twist the SERV/INT volume knob on the Captain's audio control panel and make sure it's unmuted (the INT slider in the VHF display box should be GREEN, not white).   
  14. Next, press the A.TEST button on the right side of the Main Panel.
  15. You should hear: "LEFT SPEAKER TEST... RIGHT SPEAKER TEST... AUDIO TEST COMPLETE".  If you don't hear anything, check the Troubleshooting section in the manual.  Otherwise, continue on.
  16. Press the BRIEF (BR) button now on the FS2Crew Main Panel.
  17. The Briefing Panel should open up.
  18. In the Briefing Panel, select whether you are at a gate or stand.  But do not run or play the brief yet!


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUTTON CONTROL USERS:

  1. This tutorial was written with VOICE CONTROL users in mind, but BUTTON CONTROL users can still use this tutorial.
  2. Button control is generally very easy to use, as there is nothing to memorize.
  3. Button control follows a strict linear path.
  4. The Checklist Item/Command connected with the MAIN BUTTON is displayed on the left side of the FS2CREW MAIN PANEL.
  5. The Command or Response connected with the SECONDARY BUTTON is displayed on the right side of the FS2CREW MAIN PANEL.
  6. For example, to run the 24 HOUR SYSTEM CHECK Checklist, you would press the Main Button to call for the Checklist.  You would then press the MAIN BUTTON again to respond to first checklist item and so on.
  7. What you will be speaking when you press the MAIN BUTTON is displayed on the MAIN PANEL, so there's never any doubt where you are in the simulation.
  8. The same thing applies for the SECONDARY BUTTON.  What you see on the right side of the FS2CREW MAIN PANEL will be triggered when you press the SECONDARY BUTTON.
  9. During a flight, you will use mostly use the MAIN BUTTON.  The SECONDARY BUTTON is not used often.
  10. To make a flight using the tutorial, simply follow the tutorial.  Where the tutorial says SPEAK or CALL, you would use the MAIN or SECONDARY BUTTON.
  11. Note: Some of the checklist responses in BUTTON CONTROL were made generic since BUTTON CONTROL does  not offer the flexibility of VOICE CONTROL.


RUNNING THE PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS (OPTIONAL):

  1. First, an important note:  Running the Pre-flight events is OPTIONAL.  If you don't want to run it (to save time), simply do not  press the PF EVENTS button.  You can start anywhere you like in FS2Crew by simply using the Up/Down arrow keys on the Main Panel to skip to the desired mode.
  2. Go ahead and press the PF EVENTS button now.  Note that it's on the Main Panel now.  (In older FS2Crew versions, this button was on a separate Config Panel.)
  3. The FO will head outside to do his walkaround.
  4. Now do the FLIGHT DECK POWER UP checklist and perform the actions associated with the checklist.  Note that this checklist is done silently by yourself.

FLIGHT DECK POWER UP (READ SILENTLY BY YOU)

Aircraft Flight Log
Circuit Breakers
Landing Gear
Radar
BATTERY MASTER/ MAIN/ AUX/ STBY
MAIN BUS TIE
Engine Intake Bypass Doors
Position Lights
Flight Deck Displays
STBY/PTU Pumps
EMERG BRAKE
EXT PWR/APU
Main & Nose Landing Gear Doors
Safety Equipment & Documents
FMS

   CHECKED
CHECKED
DOWN
OFF
AS REQ'D
TIE
OPEN 
ON
ON
OFF
AS REQ'D
ON
PULL RELEASE/CLOSE
CHECKED
Initialized


PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS CONTINUED:

  1. Now perform the ORIGINATING CHECKS flow.  This flow should be carried out on the first flight of the day, after significant maintenance, or after a crew/aircraft change.
  2. To keep this tutorial short, we'll only mention the "critical" FS2Crew related items that you need to hit.  If you want a expanded explanation of the various systems tests you can perform during the Originating flow, please consult Brendan Ratchford's excellent Tutorial.


ORIGINATING FLOW (CAPTAIN)  -  PERFORM RIGHT AFTER COMPLETING THE FLIGHT DECK POWER UP CHECKLIST

** = Required only when 24 Hour System Checks are required (ie., first flight of the day, significant maintenance or crew change)

PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS CONTINUED:

  1. At plus 24 Minutes Remaining: The Gate Agent will enter the cockpit and ask you if she can start boarding.  Speak: "YES" or, if talking to the American Gate Agent, speak "GO FOR IT / YEP/ SURE".  
  2. At plus 22 Minutes Remaining:  Load the FMS.
  3. At plus 20 Minutes Remaining:  The FO will return to the cockpit from the walkaround and start his Originating Flow.

ORIGINATING FLOW (FIRST OFFICER):



PREFLIGHT EVENTS CONTINUED:

  1. At plus 15 Minutes Remaining:  Open the Briefing Panel (BR button on the FS2Crew Main Panel) and run the departure briefing.  Note:  If you don't want to use the built-in brief and instead make your own brief, engage Hard Mute and speak: "ARE YOU READY FOR THE DEPARTURE BRIEF".  Then, to complete the brief, speak: "ANY QUESTIONS".
  2. At plus 7 Minutes Remaining:  The Gate Agent will deliver the Loadsheet.  Speak: "THANK YOU/ THANKS".
  3. At plus 4 Minutes Remaining: The FA will make her Cabin PA.  When that's finished, the Captain can make a welcome aboard PA.  (Note:  If you want to hear the FA's cabin PA's ensure the Captain's audio mode selector is set to PA and the SPKR knob is up.)
  4. At plus 3 Minutes Remaining: Run the "24 HOUR SYSTEM CHECK CHECKLIST".

24 HOUR SYSTEM CHECKS CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

Engine Fire Detection
APU Fire Detection
Baggage Smoke Warning AFT & FWD
Stall Warning Test 1 & 2
ADC 1 & 2
Autofeather
GPWS/TCAS
PA System
Trims		   TEST -C
TEST -C 
TEST -C
TEST -C
TEST -C
TEST -C
TEST -F
TEST -C
TEST -C



PREFLIGHT EVENTS CONTINUED:
  1. Enter the Takeoff V-Speeds (V1, VR, etc).  (FS2Crew does not model ACARS, but we'll pretend you received the V speeds over ACARS at this point).
  2. Set the MDA bug to the Acceleration Altitude.  DO NOT FORGET TO SET THIS BUG!
  3. At plus 2 Minutes Remaining: Run the "BEFORE START CHECKLIST" and perform the Captain's BEFORE START FLOW.  Calling for the Before Start Checklist is the trigger for the FO to start his flow.  
  4. The cabin door will close the FA will tell you the cabin is ready to go.  Speak: "THANKS".

BEFORE START FLOW (CAPTAIN):

BEFORE START FLOW (FIRST OFFICER):




BEFORE START CHECKLIST (PLEASE)
*Originating Checks Flow
*Gear Pins
Preflight Checks
EXT PWR/APU Voltage
Circuit Breakers
Escape Hatch
Nose Steering
Flight Guidance Control Panel
Fuel Quantity
Hyd #3 Pressure
EMERG BRAKE/ Pressure
Power Levers
Condition Levers
EMER LIGHTS switch
FASTEN BELTS switch
Departure Briefing		   COMPLETE -CR
STOWED -F 
COMPLETE -CR
ON/CHECKED _ VOLTS -C     [ON, CHECKED XX VOLTS]
CHECKED -CR
CLOSED -C
OFF -C
SET -F
ONBOARD __ LBS/ __ REQUIRED -CR [SEE NOTES]
CHECK, __ PSI -C   [CHECK, XX P S I]
PARK/ CHECKED -C
DISC -C
FUEL OFF -C
ARM -C
ON  -CR
COMPLETE -CR

Notes:

1. The 'Originating Checklist Flow' and 'Gear Pins' items will only be read if the Originating Checks flow was done.
2. Full example for EXT PWR/APU Voltage:  ON, CHECKED TWO FOUR VOLTS.
3. Full example for HYD #3 Pressure:  CHECK THREE THOUSAND P S I.
4. For Fuel Quantity, the FO will announce the fuel quantity onboard.  You need to announce the quantity required for the flight (example: TWO THOUSAND KILOGRAMS REQUIRED  / TWO THOUSAND POUNDS REQUIRED / THREE TONS REQUIRED).  The speech recognition system will accept any value.




PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS FINAL:

  1. At plus 1 Minute Remaining: Run the Captain's Engine Start flow.  Note that there is no FO engine start flow.
  2. After the flow is complete, call for the "ENGINE START CHECKLIST".


ENGINE START FLOW (CAPTAIN)  - PERFORM BEFORE CALLING FOR THE CHECKLIST

ENGINE START CHECKLIST (OPTIONAL: TO THE LINE)

Battery MASTER/ MAIN/ AUX/ STBY
Doors/ Fueling Lights
Anti-Collision Light

-----LINE-----

BELOW THE LINE

APU BLEED
Engine		   ON -C
AS REQ'D OUT -C  [CLOSED AND OUT or NOTED AND OUT]
RED -C





OFF -C
CLEAR ON TWO -CR



ENGINE START:


  1. If a pushback is required, the FO will start the engines so the Captain can monitor the pushback and ATC.  
  2. If a pushback is not required, the Captain will start the engines.
  3. If Engine #2 is to be started at the gate, the Captain would start #2.  But if Engine #1 is started during pushback, the Captain will ask the FO to Start Engine #1.
  4. If Engine #2 was not started at the gate, do not start Engine #2 until the pushback is complete.
      SPECIAL BUTTON CONTROL NOTE:

*If the aircraft is moving (for example, during pushback), you will automatically command the FO to start the engines himself.  If the aircraft is not moving, you will automatically announce that you are starting the engines.


   VOICE CONTROL NOTE:  YOU MUST BE IN "AFTER START" MODE FOR THE ENGINE START COMMANDS TO WORK.  THE MODE WILL CHANGE TO AFTER START AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE ENGINE START CHECKLIST!


ENGINE START VOICE COMMANDS (FO STARTING ENGINE)

"START TWO FOR ME PLEASE" - Asking FO to Start Engine #2.
"START ONE FOR ME PLEASE"  - Asking FO to Start Engine #1.

 ENGINE START VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (CAPTAIN STARTING ENGINE)

"CLEAR ON ONE, STARTING ONE" - Announcing you're starting engine #1.
"STARTING TWO" - Announcing you're starting engine #2.



START CREW:


START CREW - PUSHBACK REQUIRED


IMPORTANT NOTE:  THE MAJESTIC DASH 8 DISABLES THE FSX PUSHBACK SYSTEM THAT FS2CREW USES TO CONTROL THE PUSHBACK.  AS A RESULT, TO PUSHBACK YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE MAJESTIC'S BUILT IN PUSHBACK SYSTEM.


START CREW - PUSHBACK 'NOT' REQUIRED

Use the Video Marshaller if desired.




AFTER START

  1. If the GPU was connected, signal the ground crew to disconnect the GPU and pull the chocks.
  2. Place the Condition Levers into MAX.
  3. Call for and run the "AFTER START CHECKLIST".
  4. Calling for the checklist is the trigger for the Captain and FO to perform their After Start flows.


AFTER START FLOW (CAPTAIN)   - START YOUR FLOW RIGHT AFTER CALLING FOR THE CHECKLIST

AFTER START FLOW (FIRST OFFICER)  - TRIGGER: CAPT CALLS FOR THE CHECKLIST



Note: The FO's transponder setting is based on the ASDEX selection made in the Briefing Panel.  
Note: If the ELEV PRESS light lingers, cycle the elevator back and forth a few times to clear the light.


AFTER START CHECKLIST (PLEASE)
EXT PWR/ APU
MAIN BUS TIE
Ice Protection
Rudder Travel
**Rudder Actuator Test
Nose Steering
Autofeather
Engine Rating
Batteries
Flaps
AUX / STBY/ PTU Pumps
Hyd Press / Qty
Hyd #3 & Elevator
Caution/ Warning Lights
Flight Inst / Radio
Altimeters
** Ice Protection Test

   OFF -C
OFF -C
CHECKED / AS REQ'D -CR [SEE NOTES BELOW]
FULL TRAVEL -C
COMPLETE -C
ON -C 
A/F SELECT -C [AUTO FEATHER SELECT]
___% SET / CHECKED -C [SEE NOTES BELOW]
CHECKED -C
SET / INDICATING -CR   [5 /10 /15  SET INDICATING]
ON -CR
CHECKED -CR
CHECKED -F
CHECKED -C
CHECKED -CR
SET / CROSSCHECK -CR [XXXX SET CROSSCHECK]
COMPLETE -C

Notes:

1. Ice Protection allowed responses:

CHECKED LEVEL ONE
CHECKED LEVEL TWO

Special note: Minimum anti-ice setting is Level One for all flights.


2. Engine Rating allowed responses:

N TOP SET CHECKED
M TOP SET CHECKED
XX PERCENT SET CHECKED (EXAMPLE: EIGHT NINE PERCENT SET CHECKED]

3. Altimeters example:

TWO NINE NINE TWO SET CROSSCHECK
ONE ZERO ONE THREE SET CROSSCHECK




TAXI

  1. When ready to taxi, flash the taxi lights.
  2. Speak: "CLEAR ON THE LEFT".
  3. Release the parking brake and taxi to the departure runway.
  4. A few minutes later, the FA will notify you that the cabin is secure for takeoff.




BEFORE TAKEOFF ('TO THE LINE' PRIOR TO ENTERING RUNWAY)

  1. As you near the end of the departure runway and before crossing the runway threshold and after the FO has told you the cabin is secure, speak: "BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST TO THE LINE".
  2. That is is the trigger for both crew members to perform their flow.


BEFORE TAKEOFF TO THE LINE FLOW (CAPTAIN) - START YOUR FLOW RIGHT AFTER CALLING FOR THE CHECKLIST

BEFORE TAKEOFF TO THE LINE FLOW (FIRST OFFICER) - TRIGGER: CAPT CALLS FOR THE CHECKLIST




BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST TO THE LINE (PLEASE)
F/A Notification
Takeoff Briefing
Cabin PA
Condition Levers
Trims
T/O WARN TEST
Flight Controls
FLIGHT / TAXI
Radar/ Terrain
Transponder / TCAS

   RECEIVED -F
COMPLETE -F
COMPLETE -F
MAX -CR
3 SET -CR
TESTED -C
CHECKED / FREE -F
FLIGHT -C
AS REQ'D -F  
ON / ALT -F







BEFORE TAKEOFF ('BELOW THE LINE' WHEN CLEARED ONTO DEPARTURE RUNWAY)

  1. When you are cleared onto the departure runway, speak: "BELOW THE LINE".
  2. The FO will then perform the below the line items and complete the checklist.

BELOW THE LINE (FIRST OFFICER) - TRIGGER:  CAPT CALLS 'BELOW THE LINE'




BELOW THE LINE

Bleeds
External Lights
Runway		  

MIN / AS REQ'D -F
ON -F
RWY ___ HDG ___ -C  [RUNWAY XX....  HEADING XXX]

Notes:

1. For the runway challenge, ensure you pause between saying the runway and heading number.  Example: "RUNWAY TWO THREE LEFT... PAUSE FOR A SECOND... HEADING TWO THREE ZERO".







TAKEOFF and INITIAL CLIMB TO 10,000 FEET


  1. Set takeoff power and speak: "CHECK POWER".
  2. Keep your hand on the power levers until V1.
  3. At VR, rotate 6 to 8 degrees nose up.
  4. When the PM calls POSITIVE RATE, speak: "GEAR UP".
  5. At 400 feet AGL, speak "SELECT HEADING SELECT" or "SELECT NAV".
  6. Maintain V2 + 10, not to exceed 15 degrees, until reaching the flap retraction altitude.
  7. When reaching the acceleration altitude, the FO will announce "ACCELERATION".  This call is trigged by passing the MDA bugged altitude.  That's why you need to bug the MDA to the acceleration altitude prior to takeoff.  The acceleration altitude is usually 1000 feet AGL.
  8. After passing the acceleration altitude, speak in as a single phrase: "FLAPS 0, I A S ONE EIGHTY FIVE, CLIMB CHECKLIST TO THE LINE".
  9. If you're having trouble getting the speech recognition engine to recognize the above line, be sure to say the command as a single phrase.  Do not pause between each command!

CLIMB FLOW (PILOT MONITORING) - TRIGGER: PF CALLS FOR FLAPS 0, IAS 185 AND THE CLIMB CHECKLIST TO THE LINE


Note: Speed 185 is recommended until passing 2500 feet AGL.  Above that you may ask the PM to set a higher speed with the voice command "SET I A S XXX"

Note: If you do not want to use speed 185 initially when calling for the Climb Checklist, you may use the following commands:

"FLAPS 0, I A S ONE SIXTY, CLIMB CHECKLIST TO THE LINE"
"FLAPS 0, I A S TWO HUNDRED, CLIMB CHECKLIST TO THE LINE".
"FLAPS 0, I A S TWO FORTY, CLIMB CHECKLIST TO THE LINE".

Note: Above 1000 AGL, you may ask the FO to couple the autopilot.  Speak "AUTOPILOT ON".
Note: The PM reads the Climb Checklist silently.

Note: If using BUTTON CONTROL, you can pre-select the IAS speed to be commanded on the BRIEFING PAGE in the FLAPS field using the the RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON.





CLIMBING THROUGH 10,000 FEET

  1. Passing through 10,000 feet or the cruise altitude, whichever is lower, speak: "PROPS 8 FIFTY BELOW THE LINE" or, if desired, "PROPS 9 HUNDRED BELOW THE LINE", or if you do not wish the FO to move the condition levers, simply "BELOW THE LINE".
  2. If using BUTTON CONTROL, you can pre-select the prop speed to be commanded on the BRIEFING PAGE in the DP TYPE field using the the RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON.
  3. The PM will then set the props to 850 or 900 RPM and complete the Climb Checklist as a silent read-and-do.
  4. Note that if you are running external  hardware that also controls the Condition Levers, it may override FS2Crew's attempt to set the Props.
  5. When complete, the PM will announce "CLIMB CHECKLIST COMPLETE".

CLIMB ACTIONS BELOW THE LINE (PILOT MONITORING) - TRIGGER: PF CALLS BELOW THE LINE



Note: When passing the TRANSITION ALTITUDE, speak: "2 9 9 2 SET CROSS CHECK" or "1 0 1 3 SET CROSS CHECK" if you are outside the United States or Canada.




CRUISE AND APPROACH PLANNING

  1. On reaching the cruise altitude, level the aircraft and accelerate.
  2. At VMO - 10 knots or max cruise speed, speak "SET CRUISE POWER".  The PM will push the MCR button on the Engine Control Panel and verify MCR is displayed on the ED.
  3. As soon as possible, record the weather and approach information on the Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD) card.  Note:  TOLD cards are not simulated in FS2Crew.  
  4. The barometric setting at the arrival airport should be set in the Standby Altimeter for reference.
  5. Setup the FMS for arrival as required.
  6. Setup the Speed bugs as required.
  7. Open the FS2Crew Briefing Panel by pressing the BR button on the FS2Crew Main Panel, and play the Approach Brief.  Note:  If you don't want to use the built-in brief, speak: "ARE YOU READY FOR THE APPROACH BRIEF".  Then turn on Hard Mute and make your own brief. Then speak: "ANY QUESTIONS" to complete the briefing.  
  8. After completing the Approach Brief, speak "CROSS FILL FMS".  Note: This command performs no function due to simulation limits, but in the real-world this call is made so the approach in the PNF's FMC can be transferred to the pilot flying's FMC.




DESCENT

  1. After the descent has been initiated, speak: "DESCENT CHECKLIST TO THE LINE".
  2. The PM will read the checklist as a read-and-do.
  3. The PM will announce "DESCENT CHECKLIST COMPLETED TO THE LINE" when done.
  4. When passing the TRANSITION LEVEL, speak "XXXX SET CROSS CHECK" where XXXX is the current barometic altimeter setting.
  5. As of Version 3.3, the Altimeters challenge will only play if flying in North America.


DESCENT CHECKLIST TO THE LINE (PLEASE)
Altimeters (*ONLY WHEN IN USA/CANADA)
Fuel Balance
Pressurization
Cabin PA
FASTEN BELTS switch
Approach & Landing Brief
   SET/CROSSCHECK -CR    [XXXX SET CROSSCHECK]
CHECK -PM
SET -PM
COMPLETE -PM
ON -PM
COMPLETE -CR



DESCENDING THROUGH 10,000 FEET

  1. When passing 10,000 feet, speak "BELOW THE LINE".  
  2. The PM will then run the checklist below the line, and complete each item as a read-and-do, except for REF SPEEDS switch/bugs.  
  3. Note that in the Descent Checklist you (the PF) also have to respond to the REF SPEEDS challenge.


BELOW THE LINE

GPWS LANDING FLAP
Fuel Transfer
Hyd Press / Qty
Caution / Warning Lights
APPROACH / FLARE Lights
REF SPEEDS Switch / Bugs
F/A Notification		  

SELECTED __ -PM  
OFF -PM
CHECK -PM
CHECK -PM
ON -PM
AS REQ'D / SET -CR  [OFF SET /  INCREASE SET]
COMPLETE -PM





INITIAL APPROACH


  1. Seven miles from the Final Approach Fix or prior to crossing the IAF, speak: "FLAPS 5".
  2. Maintain 180 knots.
  3. When the PM calls "GLIDESLOPE ALIVE" or 4 Miles from the FAF, speak either "GEAR DOWN" or, if you want the PM to reduce N P, speak "GEAR DOWN REDUCE N P" if desired.
  4. The PM's Before Landing Flow is triggered by calling for gear down.


BEFORE LANDING FLOW (PILOT MONITORING)  - TRIGGER: PF CALLS FOR GEAR DOWN




FINAL APPROACH

  1. One dot below the glideslope (or 3 miles back of the FAF if shooting an approach with no vertical guidance), speak: "FLAPS 15 BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST" and complete the checklist.
  2. At glideslope or VNAV capture (or at the MDA if shooting an approach with no vertical guidance), command the FO to set the missed approach altitude.  Speak: "SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE XXXX".
  3. Prior to 1000 AGL, command the FO to set Flaps 35.  Speak: "FLAPS 35".
  4. When the PM calls "MINIMUMS" speak "CONTINUE" if the approach lights are in sight, "LANDING" if the runway is in sight, or "MISSED APPROACH, CHECK POWER, FLAPS 15 (OR 10)" if you need to go around.


FLAPS 15 BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST (PLEASE)
Landing Gear
Condition Levers
AUX / STBY / PTU Pumps
Bleeds
F/A Notification
Flaps

   DOWN/3 GREEN -CR
MAX -CR
ON -PM
AS REQ'D / MIN -PM  [ON MIN  /  OFF MIN]
COMPLETE -PM
INDICATING ___ / PLANNED___ -CR   [SEE NOTES BELOW]


Notes:

Flaps allowed responses:

INDICATING 15 PLANNED 15
INDICATING 15 PLANNED 35
INDICATING 35 PLANNED 35

Checklist will be closed when you call for the final landing flap.




AFTER LANDING


When clear of all active runways, speak: "AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST".  The FO will then perform this checklist as a silent read-and-do.  When the FO has completed the checklist, he will announce: "AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE".

AFTER LANDING FLOW (CAPTAIN) - START YOUR FLOW AFTER CALLING FOR THE CHECKLIST


AFTER LANDING ACTIONS (FO) - TRIGGER: CAPT CALLS FOR THE CHECKLIST





PARKING

  1. Ask the FO to feather the number 1 engine once lined up with the parking spot.  Speak: "ENGINE NUMBER ONE START FEATHER".  (Note: this is also the trigger for the FO to turn on the APU Generator if the APU is running).
  2. Start timing, since the engines need a 30 second cool-down.
  3. If any Ice Protection is still on, such as the window heat, call for the operating items to be selected off.  Example: "SET WINDSHIELD HEAT TO OFF", "SET PILOT SIDE WINDOW HEAT TO OFF".
  4. At the gate or stand, set the parking brake.
  5. Once the 30 second cool-down for the left engine has been reached, shutdown the left engine by setting the condition lever to FUEL CUTOFF.
  6. Set the right engine to START/FEATHER.
  7. Start timing again for the right engine.
  8. Connect Ground Power if desired using the Video Marshaller or Ground Crew Voice Dialogue.
  9. Once power has been established (APU or External Ground Power) and the 30 second cool down time has been reached, set the right engine to FUEL CUTOFF.
  10. Both crew members shall start their flow once the parking brake has been set.

PARKING FLOW (CAPTAIN) - START YOUR FLOW AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SET
PARKING FLOW (FO) - TRIGGER PARKING BRAKE SET, FS2CREW IN DESCENT MODE, CONDITION LEVER 1  AND 2 SET TO OFF


  1. Once the flows are complete, speak: "PARKING CHECKLIST TO THE LINE" and run the checklist.
  2. Once the APU or external power is supplying power, speak: "BELOW THE LINE".  
  3. Note: The checklist items below the line are done as a read-and-do.  There is no flow.  The FO will read the item.  You perform the task as required.

Note: The Anti Collision light must be left in red until the props stop spinning.
Note: The Batteries must be powered off in the following sequence: STANDBY - OFF, AUX - OFF, MAIN - OFF, BATTERY MASTER - OFF.
Note: If the APU is on, the batteries must be ON to ensure APU fire protection.
Note: If the APU is off and the GPU voltage is less than 27.5 vdc, as indicated on the Electrical Page of the MFD), the battery should be selected off to avoid draining the batteries.




PARKING CHECKLIST TO THE LINE (PLEASE)
Taxi Light
EMERG Brake
Nose Steering
STBY / PTU PUMPS
Power Levers
Condition Levers
Transponder
FASTEN BELTS switch
Bleeds

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BELOW THE LINE

EXT PWR / APU
Condition Levers
Lights
EMER LIGHTS switch
STBY / AUX/ MAIN/ BATTERY MASTER		   OFF -C
PARK -C
OFF -C
OFF -C
DISC -C
START FEATHER / FUEL OFF-C
STBY -C
OFF -C
MIN OFF -C





AS REQ'D -C  [SEE NOTES BELOW FOR ALLOWED RESPONSES]
FUEL OFF -C
AS REQ'D -C  [OFF / SET]
OFF -C
OFF - C [BATTERIES ON / BATTERIES OFF]

Notes:

EXT PWR / APU allowed responses:

EXTERNAL POWER IS OFF APU IS OFF
EXTERNAL POWER IS ON APU IS OFF
EXTERNAL POWER IS OFF APU IS OFF
EXTERNAL POWER IS OFF APU IS ON




SECURING

  1. This checklist shall be accomplished at the end of the day and all all passengers have deplaned. 
  2. This is a read-and-do checklist.
  3. It is performed by the Captain.


SECURING (READ SILENTLY BY YOU)
EMERG BRAKE
EMER LIGHTS switch
RECIRC switch
Ice Protection
ANTI-SKID
FMS, ARCDU & Displays
Int & Ext Lights
External Power
STBY / AUX / MAIN/ BATTERY MASTER
Dome & Boarding Lights		   AS REQ'D
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
AS REQ'D
OFF