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.