1. Use keys Ctrl-E All settings will be made automatically and all 4 engines will start in sequence 1,2,3,4
2. Use the Autostart switch on the panel. This mimics the CTRL-E action exactly.
3. Manually start each engine, in any required sequence, by using the 4 start switches on the panel.
NOTE If you previously stopped the engines using the fuel cut-off levers and then attempt a manual start you must ensure that
the fuel levers are in the ON position.
Also, ensure that the 4 generator switches are switched ON after a manual start.
In FSx (only) the individual start switches must be manually switched OFF after start.
ENGINE SHUT DOWN
Before stopping the engines set the parking brake and switch off all lights and beacons.
Use the fuel cut-off levers on the panel. When the engines have stopped switch off avionics, generators and battery.
TAXIING
There is a taxi speed/pushback gauge on the panel, read the instructions in the manuals folder for full operation details.
The taxispeed gauge controls speed by using throttle and brakes. You can use the taxispeed gauge in spot view by pressing keys Shift-4
Use of the parking brake ( Ctrl + . ) will cancel the taxispeed operation.
If taxiing without use of the gauge be very gentle with the power !
TAKE-OFF
Set 5º or 10º of flap and a small amount of nose up trim.
Use no more than 90% power for take-off. At 120kts rotate the nose up gently until the Angle of Attack indicator on the panel reads .6
Don't exceed this angle of attack or the tail will strike the ground.
Initial climb rate is 3000 ft/min. The steep initial climb keeps the airspeed within flap and undercarriage limits. Raise the u/c and flaps after take-off, climb to 3000ft above ground level, reduce power, adjust the trim, or turn on the autopilot, and then climb to cruise altitude at 1800 ft/min.
You can use autothrottle to take off:
1. Set the parking brake
2. Set the speed control to 250 kts
3. Arm the Autopilot
4. Arm the Autothrottle
5. Click the 'SPD' button
6. Allow the engine to spool up to 80% power and release the brakes.
CRUISE
Normal medium range cruise altitude is 32,000-35,000 ft. but short haul routes may have a lower cruise altitude. Normal cruise speed is 285 kts IAS (indicated air speed). An indicated air speed of 260 kts at 35,000 ft translates into a ground speed of about 430 kts (500 mph), depending on wind speed and direction.
