CESSNA SKYHAWK SP MODEL 172 PROCEDURES
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Skyhawk SP Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. 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 main panel SHIFT+1
Display/hide radio SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide IFR panel SHIFT+4
Display/hide landing view SHIFT+5

To...(G1000 only) Press...
Display/hide autopilot panel SHIFT+2
Display/hide MFD SHIFT+3
Display/hide PFD SHIFT+4
Display/hide landing panel SHIFT+5
Display/hide backup instruments SHIFT+6
Display/hide electrical panel SHIFT+7
Display/hide compass SHIFT+8

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 		 TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Throttle
 		 OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch
 		 START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
   
Then:  
   
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
[ ] Flashing Beacon and Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 		 RETRACT
(press F6 until Up)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK BOTH
[ ] Elevator Trim


 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 		 1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] 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)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Annunciator Panel
 		 CHECK
(press SHIFT+4 to display window)
[ ] Throttle
 		 1000 RPM or less
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics
 		 SET
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 SET for takeoff (0-10 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 0-10 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 		 FULL OPEN
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture


 		 RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55 KIAS)
[ ] Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-85 KIAS
[ ] Throttle
 		 FULL OPEN
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture


 		 RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Power
 		 2100-2700 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim


 		 ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Power
 		 AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 ADJUST for smooth operation (Full Rich for idle power)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
[ ] Autopilot
 		 OFF
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps


 		 AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <110 KIAS
10-30 degrees <85 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 		 MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
 
[ ] Mixture
 		 IDLE CUT OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 		 OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve
 		 LEFT or RIGHT to prevent
crossfeeding

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