Flight Deck 2 Sim Tutorial: Cold and Dark to Shut Down

Overview

• Departure Location: Pisa, Northwest Italy
• Destination: Ibiza, Mediterranean Ocean
• Weather: Live conditions, dull and rainy in Pisa
• Purpose: Detailed tutorial for full flight setup and phases

Initial Setup

1. Crew Arrival:

   • Drop off bags
   • Pilot performs preliminary cockpit inspection
   • Pilot monitoring checks exterior parts of the aircraft

2. Electrical Power:

   • Turn on battery for DC power
   • Connect GPU for AC power or turn on APU if GPU is unavailable

3. Hydraulic System:

   • Turn on electric hydraulic pumps

4. Fire Panel Check:

   • Conduct fire test:
     • Move to fault and check indicators
     • Conduct fire test in the opposite direction
     • Check squibs on fire bottle

Overhead Panel Checks

• Emergency X lights: Arm them
• Fasten Seatbelt Sign: Turn on after refueling
• Cargo Fire Test:
  • Hold down test, verify lights illuminate
• Circuit Breakers: Check that they are set correctly

Preliminary Cockpit Inspection

1. Checking Instruments and Systems:

   • MAC Airspeed VMOMO test
   • Stall warning test (requires AC power)
   • IRS mode selector to NAV
   • Verify ECs are on and no warning lights present

2. Captain's Seat Adjustment:

   • Adjust position for comfort
   • Check oxygen and EROS mask
   • Perform lights test for overhead lights

FMC Setup

1. Route Information:

   • Use VOR for departure, set QNH (1005)
   • Set MFR8 (Minimum Flap Retraction Altitude)

2. FMC Input:

   • Check model and engine rating
   • Enter route from Pisa to Ibiza
   • Input call sign and flight number

3. Performance Data:

   • Enter estimated zero fuel weight and reserves
   • Cost index and cruise level (FL370)
   • Transition altitude set later

Pre-Flight Flow

1. Hydraulic and Electrical Checks:

   • Ensure flight control switches are closed
   • Set yaw damper and fuel pumps

2. MCP Setup:

   • Set initial flight parameters and cleared flight level

3. Briefings:

   • Conduct takeoff briefing
   • Review taxi routing and SID

Performance Calculation

• Load Sheet Verification:
  • Check zero fuel weight matches
  • Calculate thrust settings based on load and conditions
  • Modify thrust settings as necessary for performance

Engine Start Procedure

1. Engine Start Sequence:

   • Set start switch to ground
   • Monitor N2 and oil pressure
   • Move start lever to idle at 25% N2

2. Monitor Engine Parameters:

   • Check for stable start conditions
   • Repeat for Engine 1 after completing Engine 2

Post-Engine Start Checks

1. Before Taxi Flow:

   • Turn on generators and APU as needed
   • Perform flight controls check

2. Complete Before Taxi Checklist:

   • Prepare for taxi to departure

Conclusion

• Next Steps:
  • Watch for Part 2 of the tutorial covering taxi to Top of Climb
• Questions:
  • Feel free to leave questions in the comments section.