JF C152 PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see Information articles in the Learning Centre. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To...

Press...

Display/hide the Yokes

SHIFT+2

Display/hide GPS

SHIFT+3

Display/hide Compass

SHIFT+4

Display/hide Fuel tank control

SHIFT+5

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

 

 

[ ] Pre-flight inspection

Complete

[ ] Passenger brief

Complete

[ ] Seats, belts and harnesses

Adjusted and On

[ ] Brakes
 

TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)

[ ] Avionics Master Switch

OFF

[ ] Electrical Equipment, Autopilot

OFF

[ ] Circuit breakers

In

[ ] Fuel tank control

ON

 

 

ENGINE START

 

 

 

Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:

 

 

[ ] Mixture

 

RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)

[ ] Carburettor heat

OFF / COLD

[ ] Beacon light

OFF

[ ] NAV Lights and Panel lights

OFF

[ ] Primer

1 to 3 primes then lock

[ ] Throttle
 

OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)

[ ] Propeller Area

CLEAR

[ ] Master Switch

ON

[ ] Ignition Switch
 

START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)

[ ] Power

Adjust to 1,000 RPM idle

[ ] Oil pressure

Check

[ ] Avionics ON, Set ATIS

Set

[ ] Transponder

Standby

[ ] Mixture

Lean out 1 inch to taxi

[ ] Master Switch

ON

[ ] Flaps

UP

 

 

PRE-TAXI AND TAXING

 

 

 

[ ] ATIS

Listen and Recorded

[ ] Taxi clearance

Obtained

[ ] Brakes

Check when moving

[ ] DG, HI, TC, Compass

Check in turn

[ ] Avionics Master Switch

ON

 

 

BEFORE TAKEOFF

 

 

 

[ ] Parking Brake  

SET (press CTRL+PERIOD)

[ ] Flight Controls

FREE AND CORRECT

[ ] Fuel shut off valve

ON

[ ] Flight Instruments

CHECK and SET

[ ] Mixture

Adjust for Density altitude and Elev.

[ ] Trim

Set for take off

[ ] Power

1,700 RPM

[ ] Magnetos




 

CHECK
<150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to
L, R, L, Both)

[ ] Carburettor heat

ON  to check OFF

[ ] Engine Instruments

CHECK in the green

[ ] Ammeter

Check Alternator

[ ] Vacuum indicator

CHECK

[ ] Throttle

Fully closed/1,000 RPM

[ ] Throttle friction lock

Adjust

[ ] Flight instruments/ Heading ind.

CHECK /SET

[ ] Comm / Nav

Set

[ ] Flaps

0 Normal, 10 Short or soft field

[ ] Doors and windows

Latched and locked

[ ] Landing lights

ON

[ ] Transponder

Altitude

[ ] Traffic and Clearance

Check

 

 

NORMAL TAKEOFF

 

 

 

[ ] Runway

Centreline aligned

[ ] Carburettor heat

COLD

[ ] Throttle

FULL POWER (press F3 until fully in)

[ ] Instruments

Check

[ ] Rotate (Vr)

50 KIAS

[ ] Climb speed (Vy)

65 - 70 KIAS

 

 

TAKEOFF – SHORT FIELD

 

 

 

[ ] Flaps

10 degrees

[ ] Runway

End of runway - centreline aligned

[ ] Brakes

Apply

[ ] Throttle
 

FULL POWER (press F3 until fully in)

[ ] Instruments

Check

[ ] Rotate (Vr)

TAIL LOW

[ ] Barrier speed over 50’

54 KIAS

[ ] Flaps

Retract (above 60 KIAS)

[ ] Climb speed after 50’ (Vy)

67 KIAS

 

 

TAKEOFF - SOFT FIELD

 

 

 

[ ] Flaps

10 degrees

[ ] Runway

Aligned (NO brakes, Pitch Up)

[ ] Throttle

FULL POWER (press F3 until fully in)

[ ] Instruments

Check

[ ] Barrier speed over 50’

54 KIAS

[ ] Climb speed after

65 KIAS

 

 

CRUISE

 

 

 

[ ] En route climb speed

70 -  90 KIAS

[ ] Power

Set (1,900 – 2,550 RPM <75%)

[ ] Mixture

Lean

[ ] Trim

Set for Level flight

[ ] Engine instruments

Check

[ ] Vacuum/Ammeter

Check

[ ] Heading indicator

Reset

[ ] Comm / Navs

Set if needed

 

 

[ ] INITIAL DESCENT

 

 

 

[ ] ATIS/Airport advisory

Completed

[ ] Attitude and Heading indicators

Set

[ ] Traffic Check

Clear

[ ] Fuel selector

ON

[ ] Carburettor heat

FULL heat as required

[ ] Power/Mixture

Adjust for smooth operation

 

 

PRE - LANDING

 

 

 

[ ] Seats/Belts/Harnesses 

Adjust and Lock

[ ] Mixture

RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)

[ ] Carburettor heat

As necessary

NOTE: Apply carburettor heat before reducing power!

 

[ ] Passenger brief

Complete

[ ] Landing Light

ON

[ ] Engine instruments

Green

[ ] Comm / Navs 

Set

[ ] Flaps down

Below 85 KIAS

 

 

APPROACH SPEEDS

 

 

 

[ ] Initial

60-70 KIAS

[ ] Normal

55-65 KIAS

[ ] Short field

54 KIAS

 

 

GO – AROUND (MAP)

 

 

 

[ ] Throttle

FULL OPEN, Carburettor HEAT OFF

[ ] Carburettor heat

COLD/OFF

[ ] Wing flaps

Retract to 20 degrees

[ ] Airspeed

55 KIAS

[ ] Wing Flaps

Retract slowly

[ ] Offset runway

When aircraft is under control

[ ] Communicate

Completed

 

 

AFTER LANDING

 

 

 

[ ] Runway  

Cleared/Stop

[ ] Flaps

UP (press F6 as necessary)

[ ] Mixture

Leaned for Taxi

[ ] Carburettor heat

COLD/OFF

[ ] Landing light

OFF

[ ] Comm

Set

[ ] Transponder

OFF

[ ] Taxi clearance

Obtained

 

 

SECURE

 

 

 

[ ] Parking Brake
 

SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)

[ ] Avionics / Electrical

 

[ ] Power

Set idle at 1,000 RPM

[ ] Ignition grounding check

Cycle magnetos

[ ] Mixture
 

IDLE CUT OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)

[ ] Ignition Switch
 

OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)

[ ] Master Switch

OFF

[ ] Tie downs, wheel chocks

Set

[ ] Paperwork and log book

Complete

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.