| It's Your Plane | |||
| Lockheed Constellation (Connie) Checklists | |||
| Items displayed in red indicate that the process may be a pseudo process, or dummy panel switch, that in some aircraft, do not actually control the flight simulator functions. Items displayed in parenthesis () are optional. | |||
Pre-Flight Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Is the escape hatch secured? | affirmative |
| Is the tail wheel unlocked? | affirmative |
| Are the panel lights set as required? | (set) (turn) (the) panel lights on, or off or say confirmed if set |
| Battery master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch off |
| Transponder on standby? | set transponder to standby, or say confirmed |
| Radio master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) radio master switch off |
| Propellor de-ice off. | affirmative |
| No smoking off. | no smoking off |
| The fasten seat belts signs should be off. | seat belts off |
| Landing lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights off |
| Navigation lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights off |
| Beacon light off? | (set) (turn) (the) beacon light off |
| Number 1 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump off |
| Number 2 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump off |
Before Startup Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Parking brakes set? | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes on |
| Propellor de-ice as required. | affirmative |
| Throttles idle? | pull throttles back to idle |
| Propellers pitches set to high rpm? | (set) (the) propeller pitch to high r p m |
| The engine mixtures should be set to lean. | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to lean |
| Number 1 magneto starter switch off? | (engine) number one magneto starter (switch) off |
| Number 2 magneto starter switch off? | (engine) number two magneto starter (switch) off |
| Battery master switch on? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch on |
| Are the panel lights set as required? | (set) (turn) (the) panel lights on, or off or say confirmed if set |
| Engine Number 1 generator on? | (set) (turn) (the) (engine) number one generator on |
| Engine Number 2 generator on? | (set) (turn) (the) (engine) number two generator on |
| Gear down and locked? | landing gear down |
| Transponder on standby? | set transponder to standby, or say confirmed |
| Flaps fully retracted. | flaps up |
| Flight controls? | affirmative, or (the) flight controls (have been) checked |
| Number 1 cowl flaps open? | affirmative |
| Number 2 cowl flaps open? | affirmative |
| Elevator trim set for take off? | adjust elevator to takeoff trim, or say checked |
| Verify fuel quantity. | confirmed, or, say ’verify fuel quantity’, then say confirmed. |
| Set engine fuel selectors to the main tanks. | affirmative |
| Number 1 carburetor heater off. | (set) (turn) (the) number one carburetor (heater) off |
| Number 2 carburetor heater off. | (set) (turn) (the) number two carburetor (heater) off |
| Pitot heater off? | (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater off |
| Radio master switch on? | (set) (turn) (the) radio master switch on |
| No smoking on. | no smoking on |
| Check weather. | we have the weather |
| Altimeter setting? | altimeter [value] (e.g., altimeter 29.92, or altimeter 1013) |
| Request I F R clearance. | after obtaining clearance say ’we have ifr clearance’ |
| Transponder set? | affirmative, or squawk [value] (e.g., squawk 1234) |
| Set altitude | make the altitude [value] (e.g., make the altitude one two thousand) |
| Beacon light on? | (set) (turn) (the) beacon light on |
| Captain, when we are ready to fire up the engines, say, resume checklists. | Nothing |
Startup Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Captain, do you wish to start the ACARS logging system at this time? | affirmative, yes please, negative, or, no thanks |
| Confirm that all entry and cargo doors are secure. | close doors |
| Captain, are the engine areas clear? | affirmative, or (the) engine areas (are) clear |
| Gradually open the throttle to about ten percent. | open the throttle slightly |
| Confirm that the master ignition switch is on. | affirmative |
| The engine mixture should be set to rich. | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to rich |
| Number 2 booster pump on? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump on |
| Prime engine number two as needed. | Nothing |
| Start Number 2 | start number two |
| Confirming oil pressure Number 2 | Nothing |
| Number 2 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump off |
| Number 1 booster pump on? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump on |
| Prime engine number one as needed. | Nothing |
| Start Number 1 | start number one |
| Confirming oil pressure Number 1 | Nothing |
| Number 1 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump off |
| Is the vacuum gauge reading proper? | affirmative |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
Before Taxi Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Navigation lights on? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights on |
| Radios set? | confirm radios properly set then say , confirmed. |
| Flight instruments. | affirmative, or (the) flight instruments (have been) checked |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Navigation equipment? | affirmative, or (the) navigation equipment (has been) checked |
| Propellor de-ice as required. | affirmative |
| Is the tail wheel unlocked? | affirmative |
| Request taxi clearance. | after obtaining clearance say ’we have taxi clearance’ |
| Heading indicator set to take off heading? | make the heading [value] (e.g.,make the heading zero six zero) |
| Checking the right and left magneto on engine number one. | Nothing |
| Checking the right and left magneto on engine number two. | Nothing |
| Captain. I am checking the generators. | Nothing |
Taxi Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Captain. We are clear on the right. Are we clear on the left? | all clear on the left |
| Landing lights on? | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights on |
| Release brakes. | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes off |
| We are ready to taxi. | Nothing |
Before Takeoff Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Parking brakes set? | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes on |
| Throttles idle? | pull throttles back to idle |
| Propeller pitch set to high rpm? | (set) (the) propeller pitch to high r p m |
| Pitot heater set as required? | affirmative , or (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater on, or off |
| Propellor de-ice as required. | affirmative |
| Number 1 booster pump on? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump on |
| Number 2 booster pump on? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump on |
| Flight controls? | affirmative, or (the) flight controls (have been) checked |
| Captain, set the cowl flaps as required. | Nothing |
| Elevator trim set for take off? | adjust elevator to takeoff trim, or say checked |
| Ensure that the flaps are set for take off. | set flaps to the takeoff position (e.g.,say, flaps ten) |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Radios set? | confirm radios properly set then say , confirmed. |
| Avionics set for departure? | affirmative, or (the) avionics are set for departure |
| Request take off clearance. | after obtaining clearance say ’we have takeoff clearance’ |
| Is the mixture set as required? | confirm mixture setting is correct then say confirmed. |
| Transponder on auto? | transponder on, or transponder on auto, or say confirmed |
| Confirm captains clock is running? | run clock |
Takeoff and Climbout Checklists |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Release brakes. | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes off |
| Michelle calls out V1 when airspeed > 75. | Nothing |
| Michelle calls out Rotate when airspeed > 80. | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically retracts the gear when altitude > 90 AGL. (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically pulls the flaps up and trim. | Nothing |
| Michelle suggests that you engage the auto-pilot. | Say, auto-pilot on, or ignore suggestion. |
| Captain, set the cowl flaps as required. | Nothing |
Cruising Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Check airspeed. | affirmative |
| Number 1 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump off |
| Number 2 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump off |
| Flight instruments. | affirmative, or (the) flight instruments (have been) checked |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Check engine temperatures. | affirmative |
| Verify fuel quantity. | confirmed, or, say ’verify fuel quantity’, then say confirmed. |
| Radios set? | confirm radios properly set then say , confirmed. |
| Captain, set the cowl flaps as required. | Nothing |
| Set the set propeller pitch as required. | Nothing |
Descent Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 120 when airspeed < 200 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Is the mixture set as required? | confirm mixture setting is correct then say confirmed. |
| Pitot heater set as required? | affirmative , or (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater on, or off |
| Flight instruments. | affirmative, or (the) flight instruments (have been) checked |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Radios set? | confirm radios properly set then say , confirmed. |
| Passengers secured and briefed on approach? | affirmative |
Approach and Landing Checklists |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Captain, the fasten seat belts signs should be on. | seat belts on |
| No smoking on. | no smoking on |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Is the tail wheel unlocked? | affirmative |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 110 when airspeed < 180 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle calls for the landing lights as we drop below 10,000 feet. | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights on |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 11 degrees when airspeed < 125 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 95 when airspeed < 115 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 23 degrees when airspeed < 105 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Captain. I am ensuring that the propeller pitch is set to high R. P. M. | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 34 degrees when airspeed < 95 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 45 degrees when airspeed < 180 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 85 when airspeed < 115 (if assisting). | Nothing |
Taxi to Ramp/Gate Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Is the tail wheel unlocked? | affirmative |
| Number 1 cowl flaps open? | affirmative |
| Number 2 cowl flaps open? | affirmative |
| Number 1 carburetor heater off. | (set) (turn) (the) number one carburetor (heater) off |
| Number 2 carburetor heater off. | (set) (turn) (the) number two carburetor (heater) off |
| Propellor de-ice off. | affirmative |
| Number 1 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number one booster pump off |
| Number 2 booster pump off? | (set) (turn) (the) number two booster pump off |
| Pitot heater off? | (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater off |
| Elevator trim set for take off? | adjust elevator to takeoff trim, or say checked |
| Transponder reset to one two zero zero? | affirmative, or squawk one two zero zero |
| Transponder on standby? | set transponder to standby, or say confirmed |
| Once we reach the gate or ramp, you can say resume checklists, and I will run down the shutdown checklist. If you would like me to control the taxi speed until you apply the brakes, simply say, Maintain taxi speed. | Nothing |
Parking Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Parking brakes set? | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes on |
| Throttles idle? | pull throttles back to idle |
| Confirm that the master ignition switch is off. | affirmative |
| Engine mixture set to lean? | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to lean |
| Number 1 magneto starter switch off? | (engine) number one magneto starter (switch) off |
| Number 2 magneto starter switch off? | (engine) number two magneto starter (switch) off |
| Engine Number 1 generator off? | (set) (turn) (the) (engine) number one generator off |
| Engine Number 2 generator off? | (set) (turn) (the) (engine) number two generator off |
| The fasten seat belts signs should be off. | seat belts off |
| Beacon light off? | (set) (turn) (the) beacon light off |
| Captain, after all of the passengers have disembarked, if you want to set the aircraft to cold and dark, say, resume checklists, and I will run down the shut down checklist. | Nothing |
Shutdown Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Landing lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights off |
| Navigation lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights off |
| Radio master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) radio master switch off |
| Panel lights off. | (set) (turn) (the) panel lights off |
| Battery master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch off |