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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME ABOARD ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4A. InstallationB. ExtraC. Quick Start D. 2D & 3D CockpitsE. Cabin & DoorsF. Design weights (lbs)

QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Powering Up Your BirdTake Off

MAIN PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9PFDADIVertical Profile DisplayMFDStatus PageMap/Plan PageTCAS PageWeather PageEICAS

AUTO FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Guidance PanelFlight Mode AnnunciatorFlight Guidance Control SystemLateral ModesVertical ModesSpeed ControlAuto Throttle FMA IndicationsILS Approach

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Flying PatternsFlight Plan DiscontinuitiesFlying Direct To

NORMAL CHECKLISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

PERFORMANCES and EICAS MESSAGES manuals are located into your Flight Simulator aircraft folder.

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WELCOME ABOARD !

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A. INSTALLATIONInstallation is automatic. Insert the CD (ordouble-click on the downloaded file) andAutorun will take you to the start-up screen.If Autorun is disabled on your system, openWindows Explorer or My Computer, browse toyour CD Rom drive and double click“EJets_FSx_vx.exe” (where x is your version).

Once setup is running, follow the on-screenprompts and ensure that the installationpoints directly to the Microsoft FlightSimulatorfolder (usually C:\Program Files\MicrosoftGames\FlightSimulator...).

MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR X SERVICE PACKS 1 AND 2 ARE REQUIRED

(freely available from www.fsinsider.com - Downloads)

B. EXTRA (for CD-Rom version only)We have included a full set of files and videoson your CD-Rom. Use your Windows Explorerto locate them into the EXTRA WILCOdirectory.

To fully enjoy the 3D Virtual Cockpit, theTrack IR lets you control your field of view inflight simulators by simply looking around byfew degrees.Track IR is available from Wilco Publishinghttp://www.wilcopub.com.

C. QUICK START1. To Pilot one of the Airbus1. Start Flight Simulator

2. From the menus, select AIRCRAFT3. Choose Embraer feelThere/Wilco4. Select the Aircraft and its livery

The liveries are installed on your CD-Rom oravailable from Wilco Publishing website if youbought the download version.

2. Engines Start UpUse CTRL+E to start the engines.

To start up engines from a 'Cold & DarkCockpit', please refer to the next pages forcomplete procedures.

D. 2D & 3D COCKPITS

2D Panel ViewsThe following 2D panel views are availableusing the following key combinations :

SHIFT+1 = mainSHIFT+2 = overheadSHIFT+3 = FMSSHIFT+4 = pedestalSHIFT+5 = simiconSHIFT+6 = PFDSHIFT+7 = MFDSHIFT+8 = EFISSHIFT+9 = MFD2

3D Virtual Cockpit ViewsDisplay the different Cockpit views using thenormal Flight Simulator keystroke, “S” underFS 2004 and “A” under FS X. All controls foundon the main 2D panels are functional withinthe virtual cockpit. Mouse clicking on the FMCopens the 2D FMC in a separate window.

Mouse clicking on some specific screens opena 2D window : FMS, EADI...

E. CABIN & DOORS

The CabinUnder Flight Simulator 2004, to move andwalk inside the cabin, we have included a

utility on the CD-Rom (directory : EXTRA /F1View), also available from our website.This utility is kindly offered by Flight 1.This module requires a wheel-mouse (acenter wheel that also acts as a centermouse button).Note that this utility is not needed underFlight Simulator X as you can access cabinview through a right-click sub-menu option.

Virtual Cockpit (FS 2004)• Wheel forward moves you forward and

wheel backward moves you back. • CTRL+forward moves right and CTRL

+ backward moves left. • SHIFT+forward moves up and SHIFT

+ backward moves down. • CTRL+SHIFT+forward zooms out

and CTRL+SHIFT+backward zooms in.

While in Pan Mode (mouse wheel pressed andheld down) inside the Virtual Cockpit :• Mouse to the left rotates view to the left. • Mouse to the right rotates iew to the

right. • Moving the mouse forward, away from the

user, rotates the view up. • Moving the mouse backward, towards the

user, rotates the view down.

Please refer to the manual for other features

list. Under Flight Simulator X, press SPACE toswitch to pan mode. Wheel mouse serve aszoom in/out while in pan mode.

The DoorsTo open the external doors :SHIFT + E for the passengers door. SHIFT + E + 2 for the cargo door (from ext).

Design Weights (lbs)Maximum Takeoff Weight . . . . . . . .82,011 Maximum Landing Weight . . . . . . . .72,310Operational Empty Weight . . . . . . .46,165Maximum Zero Fuel Weight . . . . . . .62,256Maximum Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,091Maximum Useable Fuel . . . . . . . . .20,529Maximum Useable Fuel . . . . .3,064 gallons

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http://www.wilcopub.comYOU WILL FIND INFORMATION, NEWS, AND

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

How to setup Flight Simulator X under Windows VISTA ?

* Go into program files\microsoft games\* Highlight Flight Simulator X folder and right-click on it* Select the SECURITY tab* Click on your username (not on Administrator 1)* Click on the 'edit' option (it should have a pic of a shield on the button with edit next to it)* Then you should be prompted by Vista security module, click on 'ALLOW'* Then tick the 'Full Control' box and press 'OK'* Installation of the add-on can now start.

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INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Wilco's simulation of theEmbraer Regional Jet, the E-170/190.Taking to the air for the first time inFebruary, 2002, this regional jet is thesmallest variant offered by Embraer, andwas designed to compete with their CRJ700/900 and Q400 series. It was alsomeant to replace the BAe-146 and Fokker70. She's got a passenger capacity of 78,and tips the scales at an empty weight21,140 Kgs/56,638 Lbs. Powered by 2 GEDF34-8E turbofans fitted with FADEC, she'sgot a maximum ceiling of 41,000 feet,cruising speed of 460 kts, a range of 3,889Km/2,416 Miles, and may easily operateroutes such as Paris to Moscow, Dallas toHalifax or Brasilia to Caracas. Currentcustomers include Alitalia, US Airways, LOTAirlines, Air Caribes, Egyptair, Virgin Blue,Air France Regional and others.

As you will soon see, the flight deck sportsan all digital cockpit. With the exceptionof the ailerons, the flight controls are allfly by wire. Of particular interest to theairlines, the jet has ten minute single pointrefueling, and the under wing engines maybe serviced from the ground withoutstands. There are forward and aft doors onboth sides of the fuselage that permit rapidentry/exit with simultaneous servicing. Aregional jet by all counts, this is an aircraftthat could become the standard for allshort to medium distance carriers.

QUICK STARTPOWERING UP YOUR BIRD

Remember placing the mouse over a usableknob or switch will reveal its function andstatus (on/off, auto etc.).

1. Battery 1 to "On", Battery 2 to "Auto".22.5V minimum. Aural message will play.2. Rotate AC Fuel Pump 2 knob to "Auto".3. Rotate APU knob to "Start". Follow start-up on EICAS gauge.4. Rotate Generator 1 & 2 knobs to "Auto".5. Using "Black Panel Logic", press allswitches until all are dark.6. Rotate AC Fuel Pump 1 knob to "Auto".Cross Feed should be "Off", DC Pump to"Auto".7. TRU 1, TRU Essential and TRU2 to "Auto",DC Bus Ties to "Auto".

Now that the aircraft is self-sufficient, you are ready to start the engines :

8. Confirm Ignition Knobs are set to "Auto".Red Beacon should be set "On".9. Right mouse click on the #2 start cover toopen it, and Right click to rotate the start

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knob to "Start". Right click again to close thecover. 10.Repeat to start engine 1.

Unlike the EMB 145, takeoff data does notneed to be entered/stored into the FADEC,and although unnecessary, it is possible toalter the takeoff information via the FMC.

11.Shut down the APU by a left mouse click.12.Lower flaps to takeoff (2), left click belowthe Slat/Flap lever on the pedestal.13.Confirm your pitch trim is within thegreen band. I find a value of 5.9 is best.

You're now ready to taxi to the active anddepart. You will find the 170/190 handlebeautifully by hand. At this point we've notinput a flight plan into the FMC, norprogrammed any other flight parameters thatwill be necessary in order to simulate acommercial flight.

Reference the V Speed chart to determineyour appropriate take off speeds, accountingat least for takeoff weight (the included

charts also consider ambient temperatureand ice/no ice conditions), and enter themvia the Takeoff Page 3 in the FMS. Onaverage, these speeds should be adequate:V1 - 133; VR - 136; V2 - 142; VFS - 198. Enterthe numbers into the scratch pad (thisprocess will be explained a little bit later),and left click the appropriate key next to theV speed you wish to enter. The V speeds willappear at the bottom of the speed tape:

Entering VR at 138 and V2 at 131 will result in the V Speeds appearing at the

bottom of the speed tape on your PFD.

TAKE OFF

PFD MFD EICASYour Embraer sports three glass gauges,collectively known as EFIS (Electronic FlightInstruments System). The EFIS is comprisedof the PFD (Primary Flight Display), the MFD(Multi Function Display) and the EICAS (EngineIndication and Crew Alert System). Unlike itssmaller sibling, the 170/190 is not equippedwith a Radio Management Unit. Rather, theCom and Nav frequencies are entered via the

APU isrunning

QUICK START

FMC (Flight Management Computer) ordirectly on the PFD. We'll get back to thatlater.

Open the pedestal (shift-4 via the keyboard)and with the parking brake released, leftclick the T/O CONFIG button just above thethrottles. If you are properly configured fordeparture, you'll hear "Takeoff Okay". Ifyou've forgotten something, you'll hear aboutit!

1. Speedbrake2. Parking Brake3. Start Switches4. Take Off Config. Button5. Throttles. Note TO/GA indicator6. Slat/Flap

Lined up and ready to go. Press the AutoThrottle button on the glare shield auto flightpanel, and note 'AT' is indicated on the PFD.

A hidden click spot over SPEED will rotatethe knob to either FMS or MAN. In FMS, the

Flight Management Computer will beresponsible for your speed management. InMAN, the speeds are entirely up to the crewto manage. Remember that even with this

knob to FMS, the A/T button must bepressed and the Auto Throttle engaged in

order to have automated speedmanagement!

Apply the brake and advance the throttles toabout 70% and confirm the engine readings onthe EICAS are equal and within normal limits.If everything looks good, advance thethrottles to take off power and release thebrakes. Remember to enable TO/GA. Youmay either use the hidden click spot abovethe A/T button, or assign a keystroke (defaultis Ctrl+Shift+G) to a joystick button in eitherFlight Simulator or the E170/190 setup utility.

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After wheels up, you'll notice the Green bandtakeoff pitch indicator is extinguished.

Now raise your flaps, adjust your pitch trimfor a gentle climb and enjoy your flight !

MAIN PANELPFD

Mouse pointer on the two squares at thebottom and mouse wheel to vary frequencyvalues. Hold the CTRL key to change left of

the decimal.

Right clicking on the window will enlarge it.A second click will normalize it.

One piece at a time:

The Cyan '159' at the top is the selectedspeed readout. It displays Magenta whenautomatically set by the FMS, Cyan when setby the crew. You can see the Cyan airspeedset bug just below the digital readout of theaircraft's current speed (164 and climbing

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according to the Speed Trend Indicator). TheMagenta 'F' is the Flap Retraction Speedreference. The Green circle is the idealspeed to select flap position. The Amberband at the bottom of the tape is theProximity To Stall Speed indicator (Low speedawareness tape). Amber indicates from 1.13of VSTALL to VSHAKER (for airspeeds belowMach 0.45). Red will indicate at or belowVSHAKER. Best to avoid speeds within thisarea if it your intention to re-use the aircraft.The Red/White Barber Pole indicates theVMO/MMO speed (Maximum Operating SpeedLimit). The GSPD is your IRS-based GroundSpeed.

You will also see the following above/belowthe Green circle at various times throughoutyour flight:

FS - VFS - Final Segment Take Off SpeedF - Flap Retraction Speed Reference2 - V2 Min. safe take off speed on 1 engineAC - VAC Approach Climb SpeedR - VR Rotate SpeedAP - VAP Approach SpeedRF - VRF Referenced Landing Speed1 - V1 Speed

Airspeed Trend Indicator - The band of whiteextending upwards or downwards from thedigital speed readout indicating your speedtrend.

Airspeed Rolling Digits - Displays calibratedairspeed above 30kts. Green is within normalrange, Amber displays low speed awareness.

The right side is the Vertical Speed Scale.The empty box above the scale is for thedigital vertical speed readout. The verticalspeed pointer is within the scale. The '2600'within the scale is the digital vertical speedreadout.

On the left is the Altitude Tape Indicators.The tape indicates actual aircraft altitude,labeled with tick marks every 100 feet andsingle or double-lined chevrons at every 500or 1,000 feet intervals, respectively. TheGreen '1640' is a rolling digital altitudereadout. The Green hashmarked box on theleft of the readout indicates an altitudebelow 10,000 feet. The bottom 29.92 iscurrent barometric pressure. There is aWhite altitude trend vector bar on the veryleft side extending upward, showing wherethe aircraft will be within 6 seconds atcurrent speed and rate of ascent. There isalso a Cyan selected altitude bug, half ofwhich is just visible at the bottom of thescale.

Selected Altitude >Readout

Altitude RollingDigits Readout > < Vertical Speed

Readout

< Vertical SpeedPointer

< Selected VerticalSpeed Readout

Selected AltitudeBug >

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ADI

1. Roll Pointer2. Acceleration Pointer3. Flight Path Reference Line/Readout (FPR)4. Flight Path Angle5. LNAV Deviation (Magenta Diamond)ILS/VOR Deviation (Green Diamond)

FLIGHT PATH ANGLE - Indicates current flightpath in reference to the horizon line.FLIGHT PATH REFERENCE LINE/READOUT(FPR) - Indicates a selected path angle forreference, when FPR button (located on theGlareshield Panel) is pressed.

1. FPA Acceleration Pointer2. Roll Scale3. Slip/Skid Indicator4. Flight Director

FLIGHT DIRECTOR - Shows lateral and verticalFD guidance cue.SLIP/SKID INDICATOR - Indicates Slip or Skid ifflight is not coordinated.ROLL SCALE- Indicates the current rollattitude. Tick marks at 10, 20, 30 and 60degrees and inverted triangles at 0 and 45degrees.

FPA ACCELERATION POINTER - Provides anindication of acceleration/deceleration ratesalong the flight path. Moves up/down forincreasing/decreasing values of flight pathacceleration.

VERTICAL PROFILE DISPLAY

1. Waypoint Indicator (TRN)2. XTRACK3. Aircraft Trajectory Line4. Range Indicator5. VNAV Altitude Constraint

FMS1 - FMS Source Indication'XTRACK' - Indicates a significant deviationfrom the planned horizontal flight path.AIRCRAFT TRAJECTORY LINE - Shows thevector trend of the aircraft along the verticalaxis, based on the current flight path angle.WAYPOINT INDICATOR - Magenta indicatesnext waypoint. White indicates all otherwaypoints.VNAV ALTITUDE CONSTRAINT - Bars willappear above or below the constraint valuedepending on your position above or belowthe constraint.SELECTED ALTITUDE INDICATION (Dashed CyanLine) - Indicates selected altitude.

Remember you may manually tune the Comand Nav radios either through the FMC Radiopage, or directly on the PFD using the mousewheel and Ctrl button. Note once you placethe mouse cursor in the appropriate spot onthe VHF1 and NAV 1 boxes, a blue outlinewithin the box will appear within the boxletting you know you may now tune theradios.

MAIN PANEL

MFD

STATUS PAGE

Right clicking on the window will enlarge it.A second click will normalize it.

Displays open/closed doors/hatches, AmbientTemperatures, Gross Weight of the aircraft,status of your batteries, oil levels for eachengine. Placing the mouse cursor on the'Systems' box and rotating the mouse wheelscrolls through the various pages of systemsinformation.

MAP/PLAN PAGE

To view each of the available choices, leftclick in the empty box and the Green checkmark will appear and indicate it is active onthe display. Click the 'X' to close the optionwindow.

Viewing the Vertical Profile on the MFD is asimple matter of left clicking on MAP, andthen enabling by clicking the box next to 'VertProf'.

In the screen shot below, note the '18.8'below your aircraft icon.

MAIN PANEL

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This is a deviation indicator and displays yourcurrent position relative to your flight plan.Here you are 18.8 miles to the left of whereyou are supposed to be.

In this screenshot, the Cyan arrow pointstowards the Heading Bug which is out of view.The Circle/Semicircle indicates a value thatis changeable with the mouse wheel :

TCAS PAGE

Enabling the TCAS is a three step process:First, check the box labeled 'TCAS'.

Here you will find a few choices. Placing themouse cursor over the BLW/NRM/ABV androtating the mouse wheel will highlight inGreen one of the three choices: Below youraircraft, Above your aircraft and Normal, or

on or about your level. ABS refers to Absoluterelation of the contact to your aircraft. Thatis, with ABS checked, the contact that isdisplayed on the MFD will display the actualaltitude of that contact. Unchecking ABS willdisplay RELATIVE, and all contacts will displaythe altitude of the contacts as they relate toyour aircraft. A display of - 12 will indicate acontact that is 1,200 feet below yourposition. An arrow pointing up or downindicates the altitude trend of the contact.

Second, click on MAP and check the box nextto TCAS.

Third, open the FMC and go to the RADIOpage.

Left clicking on LSK 6 will alternate the Greenhighlight between TCAS Standby and TA/RA.Highlighting TA/RA will enable the TCAS,presuming you've completed the first twosteps.

MAIN PANEL

WEATHER PAGE

As with TCAS, enabling your weather radar isa multi-step process:

First, left click on Weather and enable WX,and TURB (Turbulence) should you desire.

Second, click on MAP and click the Weatherbox. Remember to close the Map dropdownby clicking on the White 'X'.

Weather intensity is portrayed by four colors:Very heavy rainfall is Magenta, heavy rainfallis Red, less severe rainfall is Yellow, andmoderate rainfall is Green. Little or norainfall is black, and not visible on the MFD.

NOTE: To change the angle of the radar,place the mouse pointer over the 0.00 in theWEATHER box on the PFD and scroll themouse wheel. A Cyan box will appear aroundthe Green 'WX' and angle display ('0.00'above) to alert you. A negative numberrepresents an angle below the horizon. Theangle will change and display as below:

EICAS

The far right glass gauge, this panel gives youinformation regarding your flight controlsurfaces, gear, engines, fuel, oil, vibration,flaps and crew alerts.

MAIN PANEL

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Right clicking on the window will enlarge it.A second click will normalize it.

We'll look at this display one piece at a time:

This part of the gauge displays the slat/flapposition. Items in green display real-timesurface position. The Cyan pointer indicatesthe commanded position along the scale ofavailable movement. In the above example,the number "2" indicates the slat/flap surfaceposition.

The Trim configuration is displayed with thegreen pointer in the scales above. The fivetick marks for the Roll/Yaw scale are at -100%, -50%, 0%, 50%, and 100%. The Pitchtrim tick marks are positioned at 2, -1.75, -5.5, -9.25 and -13 degrees. The green band

indicates appropriate take off trim setting,going from 1 to 6 degrees. The arrow andnumbers in the box (the Pitch Trim DigitalReadout) will turn amber when set outsidepermissible take off setting. An UP or DNindication displays above or below thereadout box, according to trim set.

Displays of fuel quantity in each tank, oilpressure in PSI and temp and engine vibrationin the low and high pressure sections of eachengine.

Displays of the status of landing gear, APUstatus and cabin pressure.

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EICAS Engine Display. REV will display upondeployment of the reversers. Green whenfully deployed, Amber in transition and Redwhen there is a discrepancy betweenselected and actual reverser positions. N1displays the percentage of N1 RPM. Green inoperational range, Red when limit isexceeded. The Green pointer is an indicatorof what is shown digitally. Green for normalrange, Red when limit exceeds values. AnAmber FAIL box will display if the engine hasflamed out or shut down without pilot action.The Cyan OFF is displayed with the engine offby pilot action. ATTCS Indication (notdisplayed here) will display to indicate theAutomatic Takeoff Thrust Control Systemstatus. Green is armed, White is enabled,and it is blank when not selected.

The Cyan indicator within the circular gaugeis the N1 Request Indication, and shows themomentary difference between the Actual N1and the N1 requested via thrust leverposition. The Cyan arrow on the outside ofthe circular gauge is the N1 target indicator.

This is the maximum N1 engine thrust ratingmode indicated on the EICAS (T/0-1). If therequest is invalid, the digits are removedfrom the display (91.7). The T/0-1 is theThrust Rating Mode Indicator. The Red tickmark inside the circular gauge displays themaximum allowable ITT (Inter TurbineTemperature). It limits thrust, preventingthe engines from exceeding maximum ITT.The Red line changes to Amber after the endof the takeoff phase, but will display Red inflight if the ITT goes above the CON(Continuous Thrust) rating limit.

N2 is a digital indication of the N2 RPM.Green in normal operating range, Red whenoperating limit is exceeded. FF/PPH displaysFuel Flow in Pounds Per Hour, per engine.

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AUTOFLIGHT

Glareshield Panel (Automatic Flight ControlSystem - AFCS; Flight Guidance ControlSystem - FGCS; Thrust Management System -TMS)

This is the workstation for the lateral andvertical autoflight controls, thrustmanagement, barometer and PFD settingcontrols. As before, we'll take this onepiece at a time.

GUIDANCE PANEL

The Guidance Panel provides the means tocontrol lateral and vertical guidance controland management of the AFCS. It containstwo independent channels (A & B) thatcommunicate with the FGCS, but only 1 ismodeled in this simulation.

FLIGHT MODE ANNUNCIATOR(FMA)

Displays indications of autothrottle,autopilot, active AFCS channel, lateral modeand vertical mode.

Color Code: Magenta: FMS commanded active/engagedmode.Green: Non-FMS commandedactive/engaged mode.White: Armed mode.

Amber: Alert condition.Red: Abnormal condition.

AUTOPILOT APPROACH STATUSANNUNCIATORThis describes current approach status andsome alert levels if necessary. The Left sidedisplays either the armed status (White) orthe discrepancy between system capabilityand crew requested approach (Amber). Aflashing Amber alert function is advising thecrew to correct the RA Minimums, which isseen as a digital readout on the PFD.

The Right side displays the current engagedstatus. Terminology for the two systemcapability levels are:APPROACH 2 (APPR 2) - ILS CAT II capable.APPROACH 1 (APPR 1) - ILS CAT I capable.

FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROLSYSTEM (FGCS)

LATERAL MODESLateral Guidance

(Also known as "How do I steer this thing?")BOLD indicates FMA display.

FMA Annunciator Color Codes:

Magenta - FMS commanded active/engagedmode.Green - Non-FMS commanded

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active/engaged mode.White - Armed Mode.Amber - Alert condition.RED - Abnormal condition.

Only one lateral mode may bearmed/activated at one time. The lateralnavigation (steering) modes are:

Roll Hold - Basic Lateral Mode (ROLL)Activated when the active lateral mode isdeactivated & when the TO mode is selectedon the ground by pressing the TOGA button.

Heading Select - (HDG)Activated when the HDG pushbutton on theGlareshield Panel (GP) is pressed & when theLNAV, LOC or BC modes are armed.Remember pressing the center of theselector knob synchronizes the heading bugwith your current heading! The FlightDirector (FD) will follow the selectedheading and will turn to the sidecommanded, even if the turn is beyond 180degrees.

Lateral Navigation - (LNAV) (press the NAVbutton)The FD provides lateral guidance commandsfor interception, capture and tracking. It isselected by pressing the NAV button on theGP. It uses the FMS as its source ofnavigation data.

Localizer - (LOC) (press the APP button)Selected by pressing the APP button on theGP. The FD manages the LOC and Back-Course according to Localizer frequency, PFDinformation and the aircraft's position.

Back-Course - (BC)The FD will automatically select a BCapproach on the PFD. The FGCS providescommands for capture and tracking of a BClocalizer indicated on the selected PFD.

VERTICAL MODESVertical Guidance

(Also known as "How do I go up and down?")BOLD indicates FMA display.

One vertical mode may be active and one ortwo may be armed at a time.

Flight Path Angle - (FPA)Except for TO, this is the basic verticalmode. It becomes active when the FPApushbutton on the GP panel is pressed, byengaging the autopilot when no FD mode isactive, when a lateral mode is activated andthere is no vertical flight director guidancemode active and when deselecting thecurrent vertical mode.

The flight path reference line (FPR) isdisplayed when the FPA is active. Pressingthe FPR button in the display controllerpanel displays the FPR line regardless of theactive vertical mode.

Flight path angle (+/- 9.9 degrees) isselected with the FPA SEL selector knob onthe guidance panel of the GP.

Takeoff - (TO)This is an FD only mode and is representedby crossbars on the PFD. It commands theaircraft to maintain a pitch attitudereference. Pressing the TOGA click spot(invisible click spot above the AP button)activates the TO mode. TO mode isdeactivated when another vertical mode isselected, AP/FD TCS button is pressed or APis activated. The initial TO guidance is theflap-pitch indication as follows:

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FLAP 1 - pitch 11 degreesFLAP 2 - pitch 10 degreesFLAP 4 - pitch 12 degrees

Altitude Select - (ASEL)This mode captures and levels off at thealtitude selected via the ASEL knob anddisplayed on the PFD. A Green ASEL isdisplayed on the FMA while the altitudeselect mode captures the pre-selectedaltitude, then a Green ALT is displayed whenleveled off at the selected altitude.Altitude select is armed automaticallywhenever any vertical FD mode is selected.

Flight Level Change - (FLCH)FLCH provides flight path command to climbor descend according to the speed selectedin the Speed Selector knob. The selectedspeed is displayed in the box above thespeed tape on the PFD, and when youraltitude approaches FL290, it switches fromIAS to Mach readout during climb, and fromMach to IAS during descent. FLCH mode isactivated by pressing the FLCH button. Itdeactivates when another vertical mode isselected.

Altitude Hold - (ALT)Selected by the ALT button, this enables thealtitude hold mode. The altitude maya beselected via the ALT SEL knob. After ALTmode engagement, change to anothervertical mode is possible only by selecting adifferent altitude via the ALT SEL knob.

Vertical Speed - (VS)This mode maintains a vertical speed rate.VS is activated by pressing the VS button onthe GP. It has a range from -8000 ft/min to+ 6000 ft/min.

Vertical Navigation - (VNAV)The VNAV may be enabled manually bypressing the VNAV button on the GP whenaltitude is above 400 feet, or automaticallyupon crossing 400 feet after ground arming.

VNAV only selects the appropriate verticalmode to accomplish the vertical profile.VNAV sub-modes are VARM, VFLCH, VASEL,VALT and VPATH.

VFLCH (VNAV Flight Level Change): AFCSmaintains the manual or FMS speedcontrolling the aircraft's pitch attitude.When in VALT mode, the VFLCH mode maybe selected by pressing the FLCH button onthe GP with the Alt Selector set to analtitude other than the aircraft's currentlevel.

VASEL (VNAV Altitude Capture): Thiscaptures the Alt Selector altitude or the FMSwaypoint altitude constraints.

VALT (VNAV Altitude Hold): This maintainsthe altitude commanded by the FMS or theAlt Selector. If the VNAV is disengaged whilein VALT the active mode becomes FPA.

VPATH (VNAV Path): In this mode the FMSflies a constant descent angle between twowaypoints.

SPEED CONTROL

Speed control may be manual or automatic(FMS directed) depending on the selectionon the Speed Selector Knob. The FMSselection allows the FMS to send its definedspeeds as target speeds for FGCS.MANUAL - With the knob set to MAN, you areresponsible for speed control during theentire flight.

FMS - In FMS, the speed commands are sentfrom the FMS for departure, climb, cruise,descent, approach and (if necessary) go

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around. See the FMS page PERFORMANCEINITIALIZATION on page 1 of 3. Note byusing the "OR" buttons on LSKR3, 4, & 5these settings may be modified in flight.Also note if the Auto Throttle is not engagedyou are responsible for speed control duringthe entire flight!

AUTOTHROTTLE FMA INDICATIONSSPDT - Speed on ThrustSPDE - Speed on Elevator (Flight LevelChange Thrust)TO - Take Off Thrust Control ModeGA - Go-Around Thrust Control ModeHOLD - Take Off Thrust Hold ModeRETARD - RETARD Mode

SPEED ON THRUST (SPDT)Thrust rate as programmed to maintain thedesired (set) speed. Vertical modes relatingto SPDT are: Flight Path Angle (FPA) - thebasic vertical mode; Vertical Speed (VS);Glide Slope (GS); Altitude Hold (ALT);Altitude Select (ASEL).

FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE THRUST CONTROLMODE - SPEED ON ELEVATOR (SPDE)The Auto Throttle maintains a fixed thrustsetting, and the Auto Pilot maintains theselected speed via an elevator command.For small flight level changes (FLCH mode)the Auto Throttle commands thrust neededin order to maintain a comfortablepredetermined rate based on vertical speed.For large flight level changes, the AutoThrottle commands climb in setting CLIMBrating and descent in IDLE rating. Thevertical modes relating to SPDE mode are:Flight Level Change (FLCH); Overspeed(OVSP).

TAKEOFF THRUST CONTROL MODE (TO)The Auto Throttle commands the thrust toTO/GA position when the AT is engaged andyou've pressed the Takeoff/Go Aroundbutton.

GO-AROUND THRUST CONTROL MODE (GA)The Go-Around mode advances the throttlesto the TO/GA position.

TAKEOFF THRUST HOLD CONTROL MODE(HOLD)The HOLD mode prevents movement of thethrust levers that could result in nastinessoccurring during the TO phase. It isactivated when TO mode is active and IAS isgreater than 60Kt.

RETARD MODEThis retards the thrust levers to idle positionduring flare on landing. It activates basedon a Radio Altitude of less than 30 feet andthe aircraft is in landing configuration.Once there is weight-on-wheels or wheelspin-up, the auto throttle automaticallydisengages.

ILS APPROACH(also known as "How do I put this thing downwithout breaking anything?")

The E170/190 is capable of two systemcapability levels:

APPROACH 2 (APPR 2) - ILS CAT II capable.APPROACH 1 (APPR 1) - ILS CAT I capable.

FMA Annunciation:

When executing an ILS approach, theAutopilot Approach Status Annunciatordisplays the current status of the system andwill advise if your intended approach isavailable with system capabilities. TheRA/BARO selector and RA Minimums settingare what the system looks to for informationregarding your intended approach. This partis important, so take a break and grab a

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sandwich. I'll wait.

How was the sandwich? Ok, pay attention oryou'll wonder why you can't autoland thisthing.

The RA/BARO selector and RA Minimumssettings are what the aircraft system looksto for information about how you intend toland the bird. Note there are two MINIMUMSknobs on each side of the panel (are youwriting this down?). When ILS modes arerequested by pushing the APP button, thesystem will arm for the highest landingconfiguration available to it depending onhow the panel is currently set. Kind offreaky, but it knows this. When it sees allthe necessary requirements are not met, anEICAS message is sent telling you in nouncertain terms that Category II ILSapproach mode is not available. It is yourfault. Read the manual.

Here is what you need to set in order toaccomplish CAT I and II approaches:

CAT I - Set RA/BARO selector to BARO onBOTH SIDES.CAT II - Set RA/BARO selector to RA andadjust Minimums to at least 80 feet.

The operational conditions necessary toaccomplish a CAT II approach are:

1. RA/BARO set to Radio Altitude (RA) andMinimums at 80 feet or above.2. Both NAV set to correct LOC frequency.3. Both PFD's set to correct LOC inboundcourse (V/L or Preview).4. Flap 5

ALL THIS STUFF HAS TO BE DONE AT OR ABOVE 800 FT. RA.

If the flap setting is the only remainingcondition that needs to be accomplished fora CAT II, the "armed" status will remaindisplayed until you reach 800 ft. RA,reminding you there is still something thatneeds to be addressed. Annoying, butimportant.

Your aircraft is looking for the following asyou approach an ILS situation:

At 1,500 Ft. the system starts attempting toengage the highest CAT available, based oncurrent settings.

At 800 ft. the system "freezes" the highestcapability available, and you are stuck withit.

You may wish to mark these pages. Just a thought.

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FLIGHT MANAGEMENTSYSTEM (FMS)

(Also known as "Where The Heck Are We?")

1. LSKL 1 - 62. Scratchpad3. Function Buttons4. Line Select Keys Right (LSKR) 1 - 65. Tuning Knob

LINE SELECT KEYS - Data is selected to orfrom the scratchpad, and selects a page ifindicated by an arrow.

TUNING KNOB - Rotating with the mousewheel or left/right clicks modifiesfrequencies and other numeric values.

ALPHA NUMERIC BUTTONS - Enteralphanumeric inputs, SP (Space Key) insertsa space, a toggle of the +/- key inserts thecorresponding entry.

PREV/NEXT AND CLR/DEL BUTTONS -Previous (PREV) changes current page to theprevious page. NEXT advances to the nextpage. Clear (CLR) clears an alphanumericentry or message in the scratch pad. Delete(DEL) works with the LSK's in order to deletewaypoints or other displayed items. Thisbutton is disabled when a message isdisplayed.

FUNCTION BUTTONS - MENU displays themenu page. Data Link (DLK) displays theACARS main page menu (non functional).RADIO displays 2 pages of the radio datafrom where you may enter com and navfrequencies. Circuit Breaker (CB) displaysthe circuit breaker page (non functional).Thrust Rating Selection (TRS) displays theengine thrust ratings for various phases offlight. Performance (PERF) displays theperformance page/performance Index.Navigation (NAV) displays 2 pages of severalnavigational options including HOLD andPATTERNS. Flight Plan (FPL) displays asmany pages as necessary to display the flightplan and progress throughout the flight.Progress (PROG) displays three pages ofinformation pertaining to the current statusof your flight. Pressing the BLANK buttondisplays a small 'K' in the upper left of thedata window, and toggles keyboard entryinto the FMC.

In this screen shot, the 'K' is visible in theupper left corner, signifying the ability toenter information via keyboard. Note the'MOD' flight plan. This will remain displayeduntil you hit the LSKR6 and activate theplan, at which time the 'MOD' changes to'ACTIVE'. Note: If you find your FlightSimulator is not accepting keyboard input,check to see if you've enabled keyboardentry to the FMC! The 'NO PRESENTPOSITION' tells you you've neglected to tellthe FMC your current location.

In order to give you a flavor of theprogramming of the FMS, we'll use ourubiquitous flight from Islip McArthur Airport(KISP) to Albany International Airport (KALB).

Once you've powered the unit, this is whatyou'll see. We'll keep this simple and enteronly what we need to complete a flight.From here, press LSKR6 to initialize yourcurrent position.

Left click LSKR2 in order to update the FMCas to your current position. Without thisstep, you'll be navigating by visual referenceonly.

Ok, the FMC knows where you are. Nowyou've got three choices in telling it whereyou want to go and how to get there. Youcould choose LSKL6 providing you've alreadysaved this flight in the format which is readby the software running your FMC. Yournext choice is to add your route manually.This is fun but time consuming and prone toerror. Speaking for myself, I'll choose LSKL2every time. This choice automatically readsand loads your currently selected FS flightplan. Easy, quick and no errors.

Having pressed LSKL2, you now see page oneof three of your flight plan. Also note at thetop it indicates a modified flight plan (MODFLT PLAN). Once you press LSKR6 andactivate it, it will become your active flightplan and will present you with a new set ofoptions.

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If you know your departure runway fromlistening to ATIS, press LSKL6 and enter it.

Press LSKL2 for runway 06.

Now press LSKL6 to review your options.Any SID or DP (Standard InstrumentDeparture or Departure Procedures) will befound here for your selection. A quickreview of the departure charts would come

in handy.

This screen will vary widely depending onrunway and airport. Here we have nooptions other than to clear what we'veselected so far (useful if ATC changes yourdeparture runway on you unexpectedly), toreturn to the prior screen or to insertrunway 06 into our flight plan with LSKR6.

And there is runway 06 listed as your Origin.Now either cancel with LSKL6 or activatewith LSKR6.

Had you not entered your departureinformation earlier, LSKL6 would give youthe opportunity to do so from this screen.Also you may always press PERF, and bepresented with a whole host of options fromwhich to choose. For now, press LSKR6 andwe'll initialize the performance informationso the bird knows how much fuel, passengersand cargo she'll be carrying, and how high.

Use the three OR buttons to access the pageto alter your climb, cruise and descentspeeds if you intend to have the FMCmanage your throttles during flight.The "OR" button always alerts you

to further options available

Note this is page 1 of 3. You are okayleaving this page as is. From here, click onthe NEXT button to access the next pages.

Page 2 of 3. When you see dashed lines, theFMC would like you to enter information. Inthis case, how much fuel do you wish to addfor your reserves? This is currently displayedin pounds, but may be changed to kilograms.Using the number pad, I've entered 6000pounds of fuel set for reserve. They don'trefer to me as "Wrong Way" for nothing.Press LSKL2 to enter the fuel value. LSKR2will give you further options, too.

Page 3 of 3, and an important one. Confirmyour transition altitude, which changes. TheUnited States uses FL180 (18,000 feet).Other nations use lower levels. Enter theappropriate level using LSKL1 by entering itvia number pad into the scratchpad, andthen press LSKL1. Your zero fuel weight isentered the same way in LSKL6. Figure theZFW by subtracting the fuel weight from thegross weight. Go to the menu bar,Aircraft/FUEL AND PAYLOAD for these

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figures. Once you enter this as above, theremaining values will be auto filled for you.You'll want to enter your anticipated cruisealtitude in the format 23000 into the scratchpad, and then LSKR3.

Now here's a neat little trick you'll want toknow. Should you wish to "color outside thelines" just a little, take advantage of theincluded Fuel Manager.

By entering 'FUEL' into the scratchpad, andthen entering it via LSKR5, several items willbe calculated for you: Your fuel todestination will be calculated, entered intothe FMC and loaded into your aircraft; Fuelto an alternate destination will becalculated, entered and loaded (providingyou've entered an alternate plan in theFMC); Fuel for an average taxi and 3,200 lbsof reserve fuel will be added and loaded;your Zero Fuel Weight will be calculated andadded. Not exactly "real world", but youdon't have to use it.

Confirm your entries with LSKR6. Oncedone, you're presented with thePerformance Data page option.

LSKR6 for the PERF DATA page.

Nothing to change here. Same for pages 2and 3. Press LSKR6 for the Takeoff page.

Keyboard Entry button. A 'K' will appear inthe upper left to alert you.

Your keyboard will NOT transmit commandsto FS until you press it again!

Visit the Performance Index to jump to anypage you may need. Also note the blank keybeneath the FPL key. Press this for keyboardentry.

You may bypass pages 1 and 2. Here onpage 3 we are entering our takeoff VSpeeds. Refer to the V Speed charts for thevalues. Entering is as usual: number keypadto the scratchpad, then LSKL 1 for V1, LSKL2for VR etc. Navigate to the Landing page,and eventually you'll enter the landingspeeds the same way.

Thrust Rating Select (TRS)

Climb-1 is selected, highlighted in Green.Click LSKR2 to select Climb-2

Click LSKR6 for manual thrust ratingselection options.

Pressing the TRS button brings you here.The TRS automatically figures the enginethrust according to the flight phase. Thismay also be selected manually, as will beexplained below.

In this screen shot, Thrust Rating is Auto inTake Off (TO) phase. TLA TRIM is basically apassenger comfort tool which reducesexcessive thrust lever movements. It is ONwhenever AT is engaged. It will work even ifthe AT is disengaged if you have set it ON, asin the above picture.

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The FADEC transmits the thrust rating andN1 values that are figured by the TRS to theEICAS. This is demonstrated in this manual.The thrust ratings that are transmitted bythe TRS are:

* Take Off (TO)* Go Around (GA)* Climb-1 (CLB-1)* Climb-2 (CLB-2)* Cruise (CRZ)* Continuous (CON)

Here you may set the TO thrust rate mode,the TO temperature, the ATTCS ON or OFFand FLEX TO mode. REF A/I is refers to anti-ice. Here you may select OFF, ENG (engineanti-ice) or ALL. When anti-ice is in theAUTO position, you must choose one of thesethree options.

The flexible take off options providereduced thrust based on assumedtemperature. This assumed temperature isset on the MCDU TAKEOFF page. The FADECdetermines flexible takeoff rates for any ofthe three take off modes, reducing thethrust and reducing engine wear.

TO-1 is the highest thrust rating availablewith both engines operating normally takinginto account the thrust levers at the TOGAposition.

TO-2 & TO-3 are limited thrust settings, asdescribed on the FMC window.

FLIGHT PLAN DISCONTINUITIESIn order to remove a discontinuity, you havetwo choices:

* Push the DEL function key and then selectthe scratchpad "DELETE" on the LSKL or Rkey adjacent to the discontinuity, or -

* Press the LSKL key adjacent to thewaypoint above the listed discontinuity. Itwill appear in the scratch pad. Now pressthe LSKL key adjacent to the discontinuityand you will replace it with the waypointfrom the scratchpad.

FLYING DIRECT TOIf in the course of your flight you find theneed to fly to a waypoint other than the onethat is next in your flightplan, here is howyou do it:

Go to the Active Flt Plan page, as above,and press the LSKL key adjacent to thewaypoint to which you wish to fly. In thiscase, LSKL2.

Here, I've pressed LSKL2 and entered GFLinto the scratchpad. Now, press LSKL1.

As you see, the flight plan indicates it ismodified (MOD FLT PLAN), and is telling youthe DIRECT waypoint will now be GFL. Youmay either CANCEL your command withLSKL6 or ACTIVATE it with LSKR6.

You know it has been accepted by the

'ACTIVE FLT PLAN' on top of the display.

INTERCEPT COURSE

We've been directed by ATC to fly heading014 to intercept the 010 radial of GFL (GlensFalls VOR). Nothing to it. We'll do theDirect To into GFL, and then input 190 intoLSKR5 (INTC CRS).

We enter 190 as while the radial we'redirected to is 010, we've got to figure outthe reciprocal of the 010 heading as we'reon the "TO" side of the VOR. So, just add180 degrees to the 10 degree heading, andthat gives you 190. The 190 radial isactually the continuation of the 010 radialon the opposite side (the side we happen tobe on). Now, take the 190 and enter it asthe INTERCEPT COURSE, and then ACTIVATE.FMS must be the Nav source!

Another option to this scenario is to simplydial the requested radial (010) using the CRSknob, tune the NAV 1 radio to the frequencyof the Glens Falls (GFL) VOR (110.2,according to the default MS Map), and thenfly the requested heading (014). Ensure theFMS is not the navigation source and pressthe NAV button. The aircraft will turn tofollow the 010 outbound radial when itcrosses the inbound reciprocal (190). Cool,eh?

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FLYING PATTERNS

It is a simple matter to fly Holds, ProcedureTurns and Flyovers. We'll look at the mostcommon, Holds.

Press the NAV button to bring up the NAVINDEX.

This is page 1 of 2. LSKR5 brings you to theHOLD page. If you advance to page 2, LSKL2will bring you to PATTERNS for HOLD,FLYOVER and PCDR TURN.

Access HOLD from either page.

If there is no HOLD already in the flightplan, *HOLD* appears in the scratchpad asabove. If there is a HOLD, select LSKL6 forNEW HOLD.

Now, select the LSKL key adjacent to thewaypoint at which you wish to fly the HOLD.

I clicked LSKL3, TRIKY, at which to fly theHOLD. Now I may choose to clear it orinsert it into the flight plan.

The flight plan has been modified (MOD),and needs to be either canceled oractivated.

Now active, note the Green box around the'H' next to waypoint TRIKY at LSKL3. Yourbird will automatically fly the HOLD. This isthe default HOLD. It could have beenmodified as below.

Any inbound course and/or turn direction atLSKL2. Above, the entry is South (S) andgives you a 'DIRECT' entry. Selecting Nautomatically gives you a 'PARALLEL' entry, Ea 'TEARDROP' entry, and W a 'DIRECT' entry.

Holding at present position is achieved byselecting the HOLD prompt from the NAVindex. Press the LSKL key adjacent to thewaypoint on top of page 1 of the activeflightplan.

The HOLD FIX at LSKL1 is indicated as PPOS.Note holding at present position may bedone only when LNAV is captured and thecrosstrack error is less than 0.25 NM.

A HOLD may be deleted from the activeflight plan. Go to the active flight plan pageshowing the holding fix. Press the DEL key,and *DELETE* appears in the scratchpad.Press the LSKL key adjacent to the waypoint

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that has the 'H' in the Green box. This willdelete the HOLD but not the waypoint.

Exiting a HOLD is done, naturally, during theHOLD. The ACTIVE FLT PLAN page willdisplay an EXIT prompt. If you press thisbefore crossing the holding fix, the HOLDpattern is deleted from the flight plan. Ifyou press EXIT after passing the waypointholding fix, you will turn back to the fix,overfly it and continue with the flight plan.You may also press the LSKL key adjacent toRESUME HOLD.

Flyover and Procedure Turns are both donein similar fashion.

NORMAL CHECKLISTS

COCKPIT SAFETY INSPECTIONMaintenance Status . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDCockpit Emergency Equipment . . . . . .CKDElectric Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDFuel Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDWindshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDHydraulic Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDAir Cond/Pneumatics Panel . . . . . . . .CKDPax Oxy Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDLanding Gear Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDStart/Stop Selectors . . . . . . . . . . . .STOPSpeed Brake Lever . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSEDRAT Manual Deploy . . . . . . . . . . .STOWEDFlap Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VERIFY POSCircuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKD

POWER UPBattery 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ONBattery 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUTOBatteries Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDGPU Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AS REQ'DFire Extinguisher Panel . . . . . . . . . . .CKDAPU Selector Knob . . . . . . . . . . .AS REQ'DNAV Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ONHydraulic Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDElectronic CBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDDVDR Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKDPhotoluminescent Strips . . . . . . . . . .CKD

PRE FLIGHT(LSP = Left Side Pilot; RSP = Right Side Pilot)

call resps byPressurization Panel . . . . .SET . . . . . .LSPOxygen Masks . . . . . . . . .CKD . .LSP/RSPFlight Instruments .SET/X-CKD . .LSP/RSPThrust Levers . . . . . . . . .IDLE . . . . . .LSPParking Brake . . . . . . . . . .ON . . . . . .LSP

BEFORE STARTcall resps byTrim Panel . . . . . . . . . . .SET . . . . . .LSPMCDU . . . . . . . . . . .CKD/SET . . . . . .LSPFuel Quantity . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPTaxi/T.O. Briefing . .Completed . . . . . .LSPPassenger Signs . . . . . . . . .ON . . . . . .LSPDoors and Windows . . . . .CLSD . .LSP/RSPFlight Deck Door . . . .LOCKED . . . . . .LSPRed Beacon . . . . . . . . . . .ON . . . . . .LSPHydraulic Pump 3A . . . . . .ON . . . . . .LSPOverhead Panel . . . . .NORMAL . .LSP/RSP

AFTER STARTcall resps byFlap . . . . . . . . . . . . .____Set . . . . . .LSPFlight Controls . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPEICAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPDispatch Clearance . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSP

BEFORE TAKEOFFcall resps byTakeoff Config . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPBrakes Temp . . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPEICAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .LSPTransponder . . . . . . . . .TA/RA . . . . . .LSP

AFTER TAKEOFF(PM = Pilot Monitoring; PF = Pilot Flying)call resps byFlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZERO . . . . . .PMLanding Gear . . . . . . . . . .UP . . . . . .PMPressurization . . . . . . . . .CKD . . . . . .PM

DESCENTcall resps byAutobrake . . . . . . . . .____Set . . . . . .PFLanding Data . . . . . . . . . .SET . . . . . .PFAltimeters . . . . . . .SET/X-CKD . . . .PF/PM

APPROACHcall resps byPassenger Signs . . . . . . . . .ON . . . . . .PMAltimeters . . . . . . .SET/X-CKD . . . .PF/PM

BEFORE LANDINGcall resps byLanding Gear . . . . . . . .DOWN . . . .PF/PMFlaps . . . . . . . . . . . .____SET . . . .PF/PM

PARKINGcall resps byParking Brake . . . . . .ON/OFF . . . . . .LSPStart/Stop Selectors . . . .STOP . . . . . .LSPHydraulic Pump 3A . . . . . .OFF . . . . . .LSP

POWER DOWNcall resps byPassenger Signs . . . . . . . .OFF . . . . . .LSPEmergency Lights . . . . . . .OFF . . . . . .LSPGPU/APU . . . . . . . . . . . .OFF . . . . . .LSPBatteries 1 & 2 . . . . . . . .OFF . . . . . .LSP

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