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| Seabird Seeker 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) |
| Are certificates and documents aboard? | affirmative |
| Engine mixture set to lean? | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to lean |
| Throttle idle? | pull throttle back to idle |
| Battery master switch on? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch on |
| Transponder on standby? | set transponder to standby, or say confirmed |
| Confirm that you have reset the hobbs meter. | affirmative |
| Verify fuel quantity. | confirmed, or, say ’verify fuel quantity’, then say confirmed. |
| Avionics on? | (set) (turn) (the) avionics on |
| Captain, please ensure that all breakers are in. | affirmative |
| Avionics off? | (set) (turn) (the) avionics off |
| The fuel pump should be off. | (set) (set the) (turn) (turn the) fuel pump off |
| Landing lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights off |
| Navigation lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights off |
| Strobe lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) strobe lights off |
| Pitot heater off? | (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater off |
| Battery master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch off |
Before Startup Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Are the passenger seat belts adjusted? | affirmative |
| Confirm that all entry and cargo doors are secure. | close doors |
| Captain, do you wish to start the ACARS logging system at this time? | affirmative, yes please, negative, or, no thanks |
| Parking brakes set? | (set) (turn) (the) parking brakes on |
Startup Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Engine mixture set to lean? | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to lean |
| Gradually open the throttle to about ten percent. | open the throttle slightly |
| Battery master switch on? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch on |
| Navigation lights on? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights on |
| The fuel pump should be on. | (set) (set the) (turn) (turn the) fuel pump on |
| The engine mixture should be set to rich. | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to rich |
| The fuel pump should be off. | (set) (set the) (turn) (turn the) fuel pump off |
| Are the engine and propeller areas clear? | affirmative |
| Start engine | start (the) engine |
| Adjust the throttle for a reading of one thousand R. P. M. | Adjust the throttle for a reading of one thousand R. P. M. |
| Confirming fuel flow. | Nothing |
| Master alternator switch on? | (set) (turn) (turn the) master alternator on |
| Confirming oil pressure. | Nothing |
| Confirming that the battery is charging. | Nothing |
| 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) |
| Flaps up and trimmed. | flaps up |
| Avionics on? | (set) (turn) (the) avionics 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) |
| Navigation equipment? | affirmative, or (the) navigation equipment (has been) checked |
| Flight instruments. | affirmative, or (the) flight instruments (have been) checked |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
Taxi Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| 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) |
| Captain. We are clear on the right. Are we clear on the left? | all clear on the left |
| 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) |
| Flight controls? | affirmative, or (the) flight controls (have been) checked |
| Is the fuel selector set to both? | affirmative |
| Elevator trim set for take off? | adjust elevator to takeoff trim, or say checked |
| The engine mixture should be set to rich. | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to rich |
| Captain. I am checking the alternator. | Nothing |
| Is the vacuum gauge reading proper? | affirmative |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Confirm that the annunciator readings are correct, then say, Checked, or, confirmed. | Nothing |
| Auto pilot off? | (set) (set the) (turn) (turn the) auto pilot off |
| Pitot heater set as required? | affirmative , or (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater on, or off |
| Are the passenger seat belts adjusted? | affirmative |
| Confirm that all entry and cargo doors are secure. | close doors |
| Ensure that the flaps are set for take off. | set flaps to the takeoff position (e.g.,say, flaps ten) |
| Radios set? | confirm radios properly set then say , confirmed. |
| Avionics set for departure? | affirmative, or (the) avionics are set for departure |
| Navigation equipment? | affirmative, or (the) navigation equipment (has been) checked |
| Verify fuel quantity. | confirmed, or, say ’verify fuel quantity’, then say confirmed. |
| Master alternator switch on? | (set) (turn) (turn the) master alternator on |
| Confirming oil temperature. | Nothing |
| 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. |
| Landing lights on? | (set) (turn) (the) landing lights on |
| Strobe lights on? | (set) (turn) (the) strobe lights on |
| 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 > 55. | Nothing |
| Michelle calls out Rotate when airspeed > 60. | Nothing |
| Michelle calls out V2 when airspeed > 65. | 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. |
| Michelle automatically turns off the taxi lights when altitude > 1500 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically turns off the landing lights when altitude > 1500 (if assisting). | Nothing |
Cruising Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Check airspeed. | affirmative |
| 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. |
| Check auto pilot. | affirmative |
Descent Checklist |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 100 when airspeed < 150 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Are the passenger seat belts adjusted? | affirmative |
| Is the fuel selector set to both? | affirmative |
| 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. |
Approach and Landing Checklists |
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| Michelle asks or instructs . . . | You say or do . . . (only if necessary) |
| Are the passenger seat belts adjusted? | affirmative |
| Is the fuel selector set to both? | affirmative |
| Engine instruments. | affirmative, or (the) engine instruments (have) (been) checked |
| Magnetos switch set to both? | affirmative |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 80 when airspeed < 150 (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 24 degrees when airspeed < 88 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 75 when airspeed < 80 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 40 degrees when airspeed < 78 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the flaps to 48 degrees when airspeed < 120 (if assisting). | Nothing |
| Michelle automatically sets the airspeed to 65 when airspeed < 80 (if assisting). | Nothing |
Taxi to Ramp/Gate 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 |
| Strobe lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) strobe lights 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 |
Shutdown 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 |
| Throttle idle? | pull throttle back to idle |
| The fuel pump should be off. | (set) (set the) (turn) (turn the) fuel pump off |
| Avionics off? | (set) (turn) (the) avionics off |
| Navigation lights off? | (set) (turn) (the) navigation lights off |
| Pitot heater off? | (set) (turn) (the) pea tot heater off |
| Shut down engines. | shut down engines |
| Engine mixture set to lean? | (set) (the) (engine) mixture to lean |
| Mark down the hobbs meter and tachometer values. Once done, say Affirmative, or, Confirmed. | affirmative |
| Master alternator switch off? | (set) (turn) (turn the) master alternator off |
| Battery master switch off? | (set) (turn) (the) battery master switch off |
| Battery master switch off? | all doors are opened automatically, if closed. |