CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK

Guide – Checklist & Procedures for MS Flight Simulator by JayDee v1.30.1

V. NORMAL PROCEDURES

PREFLIGHT
WEIGHT & BALANCE
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Parking Brake SET
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Avionics Master OFF
Ignition Switch OFF
Electrical Switches OFF
I. ABBREVIATIONS Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
(MP) Main Panel Master Switch ON
(GS) Glare Shield Panel Fuel Quantity CHECK
(OH) Overhead Panel Avionics Master Switch ON
(CC/CP) Center Console/Center Pedestal - verify Avionics Cooling is audible
(LP) (RP) Left Panel / Right Panel Avionics Master Switch OFF
abcdefg (bold) most important items for a quick start Static Pressure Alternate Source OFF
abcdefg Navigation & ATC Annunciator Test Switch TST
abcdefg Gameplay / EFBs / UI Features
- verify all Annunciators illuminate
abcdefg usually done by F/O or Pilot Not Flying
*) see Notes Sections Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
** not modelled/simulated yet or not possible Fuel Shutoff Valve ON (full in)
AS REQ / DES as required / desired Lights if necessary CHECK
abcdefg / XX XX = standard choice if unsure Flaps DOWN
LIT illuminated / erleuchtet Pitot Heat ON
EXT extinguished / erloschen - verify Pitot Tube is warm
(d.o.w) depending on aircraft actual gross weight Pitot Heat OFF
Master Switch OFF
II. NOTES Elevator Trim SET FOR T.O
General: This checklist is designed for a efficient operation flow for one Exterior Inspection PERFORM
pilot, but I tried to keep it as close as possible to the real procedures. The
procedures are intentionally simplified in some regards, to make this
guide accessible for beginners. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
MIXTURE Brakes TEST & SET
- Lean for EGT Peak @ 1.200 RPM for Ground Operations, to prevent Circuit Breakers IN
Spark Plug Fouling. Avionic Master OFF
- Lean for 50° Rich of EGT Peak @ 75% Power for recommended Ignition Switch OFF
Mixture during Cruise.
Electrical Equipment OFF
Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
PITOT HEAT Fuel Shutoff Valve ON (full in)
- ON in Icing Conditions = visible Moisture & below 5 °C
STARTING THE ENGINE
Doors CLOSED
III. FUEL PLANING (very roughly!!) Throttle OPEN ¼ INCH
Mixtrue IDLE CUT-OFF
150 NM 300 NM 450 NM 600 NM Propeller Area CLEAR
Fuel GAL 17 gal 30 gal 43 gal 56 gal / max Master Switch ON
Nav Light ON
Fuel LBS 102 lbs 180 lbs 258 lbs 336 lbs Beacon ON

IV. LIMITS & SPECS AUX Fuel Pump ON

Mixture FULL RICH for ~ 5 seconds
Maximum Takeoff & Landing Weight 2.550 lbs - verify stable Fuel Flow
Service Ceiling 14.000 ft Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
AUX Fuel Pump OFF
VNE (Never Exceed Speed) 163 KIAS
VA (Maneuver Speed) 90 - 105 KIAS Ignition Switch HOLD START
VFE 10° (max. Flaps 10° Speed) 110 KIAS when Engine fires:
- release Ignition Switch
VFE >10° (max. Flaps >10° Speed) 85 KIAS - smoothly advance Mixture to FUL RICH
Oil Pressure VERIFY
Throttle 1.000 RPM
Mixture LEAN

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AFTER ENGINE START / BEFORE TAXI NORMAL TAKEOFF with FLAPS 0-10°
Internal Lights AS REQ - line up and brake
Cabin Heat AS REQ - verify Flaps are set as desired
Avionics Master ON - release Brakes
Avionics/COM/NAV SET - smoothly advance Throttle to FULL
Autopilot SET - rotate @ 50 - 55 KIAS (d.o.w.)
Altimeter SET LOCAL - initial climb out with 70 - 80 KIAS
Fuel Quantity CHECK when clear of obstacles & safe altitude:
Pitot Heat AS REQ - retract Flaps (above 60 KIAS)
Flaps SET FOR T.O. (0 - 10°) - accelerate to 75 - 85 KIAS
Elevator Trim SET FOR T.O.
Flight Controls FULL & FREE MOVEMENT VX (Best Angle of Climb/Flaps Up) 62 KIAS
VY (Best Rate of Climb/Flaps Up) 74 KIAS
ATC CLEARANCE (TAXI) AS REQ / DES
Taxi Lights AS REQ / ON
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF with FLAPS 10°
Transponder SET & STBY
- line up and brake
- verify Flaps are set 10°
TAXI
- smoothly advance Throttle to FULL
- release Parking Brake - release Brakes
- check the Brakes and Steering - slight back pressure on controls
- check Engine and Flight Instruments - rotate @ 45 - 50 KIAS (d.o.w.)
- use LEAN Mixture during Taxi to prevent Plug Fouling - climb out with 50 - 55 KIAS
when clear of obstacles & safe altitude:
- retract Flaps (above 60 KIAS)
GROUND CHECK
- accelerate to 75 - 85 KIAS
Parking Brake SET
Fuel Quantity CHECK VX (Best Angle of Climb/Flaps Up) 62 KIAS
Mixture FULL RICH VY (Best Rate of Climb/Flaps Up) 74 KIAS
Fuel Selector Valve verify BOTH
CLIMB
Throttle 1.800 RPM
Magneto Check PERFORM Flaps verify UP
- Ingnition → R → BOTH → L → BOTH Taxi Lights OFF
- verify max. Drop = 150 RPM and max. Diff. = 50 RPM Landing Lights AS DES / OFF
Vacuum Gauge CHECK
Ammeter CHECK @TRANSITION ALTITUDE
Engine Instruments CHECK Altimeters SET STD (29.92 / 1013)
Annunciator Panel CHECK & CONSIDER
Throttle IDLE or 1.000 RPM CLIMB POWER & SPEEDS
Throttle FULL
Mixture below 3.000 ft → FULL RICH
BEFORE TAKEOFF
above 3.000 ft → LEAN for MAX.RPM
Doors CLOSED & LOCKED Enroute Climb Speed 70 - 85 KIAS
Avionics/COM/NAV SET
Autopilot SET
CRUISE
Altimeters verify LOCAL
Elevator Trim verify SET FOR T.O. Mixture LEAN PER EGT
Flaps verify SET FOR T.O (0 - 10°) - for best econmy → lean to PEAK EGT
Pitot Heat AS REQ - recommended → lean to 50° RICH OF PEAK EGT
Mixture below 3.000 ft → FULL RICH - lean at 75% power before reducing power setting
above 3.000 ft → LEAN for MAX.RPM
CRUISE POWER SETTINGS @ ISA
ATC CLEARANCE (DEPARTURE) AS REQ / DES
FLIGHT RECORDER TOOL AS DES ~ 75 % Power ~ 45 % Power
Altitude
RPM KTAS GPH RPM KTAS GPH
Landing Lights AS REQ / ON
2.000 ft 2.550 118 10.5 2.100 90 6.6
Strobe Lights ON
Transponder ON & ALT 4.000 ft 2.600 120 10.4 2.100 89 6.4
6.000 ft 2.650 122 10.4 2.200 94 6.7
8.000 ft 2.700 124 10.4 2.200 92 6.5
10.000 ft 2.700 123 9.8 2.300 97 6.8
12.000 ft 2.700 119 8.9 2.300 95 6.6

TOP OF DESCENT
Estimated Top Of Descent (TOD) Formula:
(Cruise Alt. – Dest. Alt.) / 1.000 x 3 +15 = TOD in NM Out
This is just a rule of thumb to obtain a 3° descent path.

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DESCENT AFTER LANDING (after vacating Runway)

Throttles AS DES Taxi Lights ON
Mixture ADJUST / FULL RICH FOR IDLE Landing Lights OFF
Fuel Selector Valves verify BOTH Strobe Lights OFF
Avionics/COM/NAV/ILS SET AS REQ Transponder STBY
Flaps UP
@TRANSITION FLIGHTLEVEL Pitot Heat OFF
Altimeters SET LOCAL
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
CLIMB POWER & SPEEDS
Throttle FULL Parking Brake SET
Mixture below 3.000 ft → FULL RICH Taxi Lights OFF
above 3.000 ft → LEAN for MAX.RPM Electrical Equipment OFF
Enroute Climb Speed 70 - 85 KIAS Avionics Master OFF
Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch OFF
VISUAL APPROACH & PATTERN LANDING
All Lights OFF
Approach at ~ 1.000 ft above Landing Elevation or use proper Master Switch OFF
Procedure Altitudes (according to charts). Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT

~ 5 NM OUT
Landing Lights ON
Mixture FULL RICH
Altimeters SET LOCAL
- Speed → ~ 100 KIAS
@ DOWNWIND LEG
- Flaps → 10° (VFE 110 KIAS)
- Speed → descelerate to ~ 80 KIAS
@ BASE LEG
- Flaps → 20° (VFE 85 KIAS)
- Speed → maintain ~ 80 KIAS
@ FINAL
- Flaps → FULL
- Speed → descelerate to 60-70 KIAS (d.o.w)
@ TRESHHOLD
- Throttle → IDLE
- Flare to Touchdown with Main Landing Gear first

ILS APPROACH LANDING

Approach at ~ 3.000 ft above Landing Elevation or use proper
Procedure Altitudes (according to charts).

~ 12 NM OUT
Landing Lights ON
Mixture FULL RICH
Altimeters SET LOCAL
- Speed → ~ 100 KIAS
@ GLIDESOPE CAPTURE
- Flaps → 10° (VFE 110 KIAS)
- descent Rate = 5 * Groundspeed (or 10*Groudspeed/2)
- Speed → maintain 100 KIAS
@ 3 NM out
- Flaps → 20° (VFE 85 KIAS)
- Speed → ~ 80 KIAS
@ 1 NM
- Flaps → FULL
- Speed → descelerate to 60-70 KIAS (d.o.w)
@ TRESHHOLD
- Throttle → IDLE
- Flare to Touchdown with Main Landing Gear first

GO AROUND
- THROTTLE → FULL
- retract Flaps → 20°
- climb with 60 KIAS
when clear of obstacles & safe altitude:
- retract Flaps (above 60 KIAS)
- accelerate to 75 - 85 KIAS

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