CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK

Checklist & Procedures for MS Flight Simulator by JayDee v0.2

NOTES TAXI
→ release PARKING BRAKE
→ taxi slow and safe

BEFORE TAKEOFF / HOLDING POINT

Strobe Lights..............................................................ON
Landing/Taxi Lights.....................................................ON
Flaps...............CHECK SET (Normal 0°/Short Field 10°)
Mixture.................................................................CHECK
This checklist is intented for flight simulator use only. It is a Fuel Selector Valve...................................CHECK BOTH
compromise between pure realism and having fun as a casual Avionics/GPS/AP.................................................CHECK
flightsim pilot. If necessary I tried to optimize workflow for
single pilot operation and included things like FMS steps and Static Run Up w. Full Throttle..............2.300-2.400 RPM
procedures, but staying as close as possible to real checklists.
ATC Clearance...................................................AS REQ
SPECIFICATIONS/LIMITATIONS
Max.Takeoff Weight...........................................2.550 lbs NORMAL TAKEOFF (Flaps 0°)
Max.Landing Weight..........................................2.550 lbs → line up an brake
Max.TO & Landing Weight / Utility Cat..............2.200 lbs → check FLAPS are retracted
Service Ceiling...................................................14.000 ft → release BRAKES
VNE..................................................................163 KIAS → slowly advance THROTTLE to FULL
VNO..................................................................129 KIAS → rotate @ ~ 50 - 55 KIAS (dep. on weight)
VA..........................................90-105 KIAS (dep. on weight) → normal Climb Out Speed ~ 75-85 KIAS
VFE 10°..............................................................110 KIAS Best Rate-Of-Climb - 74 KIAS
VFE >10°..............................................................85 KIAS Best Angle-Of-Climb - 62 KIAS
VSO....................................................................40 KIAS
Autopilot(AP)......................................................AS REQ
ENGINE START
Parking Brake...........................................................SET SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF (Flaps 10°)
Fuel Selector Valve...............................................BOTH → line up an brake
Fuel Shutoff Valve............................ON (pushed full IN) → check FLAPS 1 (10°) are set
Throttle..................................................OPEN 1/4 INCH → slowly advance THROTTLE to FULL
Mixture.....................................................IDLE CUTOFF → release BRAKES
Master Switch(BAT & ALT).........................................ON → slightly pull back
Beacon.......................................................................ON → lift off @ ~ 44 - 51 KIAS (dep. on weight)
→ climb @ ~ 56 KIAS
Fuel Pump..................................................................ON → accelerate when all obstacles are clear
Mixture..............FULL RICH until Fuel Flow established → retract FLAPS after 60 KIAS
Mixture.....................................................IDLE CUTOFF → normal Climb Out Speed ~ 75-85 KIAS
Fuel Pump................................................................OFF Best Rate-Of-Climb - 74 KIAS
Best Angle-Of-Climb - 62 KIAS
Ignition............................................START (then BOTH)
Mixture..................................advance smoothly to RICH Autopilot(AP)......................................................AS REQ
Throttle........................................................~1.200 RPM
CLIMB
BEFORE TAXI
Throttle....................................................................FULL
Nav Lights..................................................................ON Mixture....................RICH (>3.000 ft lean for max. RPM)
Taxi Light....................................................................ON Normal Enroute Climb Speed
Avionics Master Switch..............................................ON @ Sea Level......................................75-85 KIAS
Avionics/GPS/AP/Squawk Code...............................SET above 10.000 ft..................................70-80 KIAS
Altimeter.......................................................SET LOCAL
Pitot Heat...........................................................AS REQ @TRANSITION Altitude
Flaps...........................................SET FOR T.O. (0°-10°) Altimeter............................................................SET STD
Elevator Trim............................................SET FOR T.O.
Flight Controls.....................................................CHECK @10.000 ft / FL100
Mixture..........FULL RICH (>3.000 ft lean for max. RPM) Landing/Taxi Lights...................................................OFF

ATC Clearance...................................................AS REQ

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 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Checklist & Procedures for MS Flight Simulator by JayDee v0.2

CRUISE ILS APPROACH & LANDING

Throttle/Power....................................................AS REQ approach @ ~ 1.500 ft above destination airport
Mixture...................................................LEAN PER EGT elevation or use proper procedure altitudes
for best econmy.............................lean to PEAK EGT
recommended.........lean to 50° RICH OF PEAK EGT @ ~10 NM to go
→ lower speed to 100 KIAS
some power setting(standard temperatur): @ ~ Glideslope Capture
4.000 ft - 75 % Power @ ~ 2.600 RPM → set FLAPS 1 (10°)
45% Power @ ~ 2.100 RPM → slow down to ~ 80 KIAS
8.000 ft - 75 % Power @ ~ 2.700 RPM → set FLAPS 2 (20°)
45% Power @ ~ 2.200 RPM
12.000 ft - 64 % Power @ ~ MAX RPM Sinkrate for 3° Glideslope equals 5 * Ground Speed
45% Power @ ~ 2.300 RPM @ ~ 500 ft AGL or 1.5 NM to go
→ disengage AP (if used)
Range/Endurance (very roughly): → set FLAPS FULL (30°)
@ 75% Power – 500 NM / 4.5 h → slow down to 60-70 KIAS (dep. on weight)
@ 45% Power – 600 NM / 6.5 h
@ Threshold
Check and monitor the flightplan. Check STAR and → set THROTTLE to IDLE
APPROACH altitude contraints and compare to actual → slowly flare
charts. Check RAD/NAV ILS frequency and compare → touchdown with main wheels first
with actual charts. Estimate your TOD based on your
Cruise FL and compare to actual TOD. Descend should VISUAL APPROACH & PATTERN LANDING
begin aprroximately at a distance of 10 NM plus 3 NM
per 1.000 ft above destinations runway elevation (For approach @ ~ 1.000 ft above destination elevation
Beginners Altitude/1.000 times 4 NM). If ATC is not @ ~5-8 NM to go
giving you clearance to descent shortly (3-5 Minutes) → lower speed to 100 KIAS
after your TOD, then the STAR or APPROACH is very
likely just broken. Start to descent then anyways. @ Downwind Leg
→ set FLAPS 1 (10°)
→ slow down to ~ 80 KIAS
DESCENT → set FLAPS 2 (20°)
Again, due to a lot of wrong STAR altitudes in MS FS @ Begin Base Leg
database, you are advised to constantly check your → begin to descent
altitude during descent and approach even if you were → set FLAPS FULL (30°)
given clearance to descent at the TOD. For a standard → sinkrate ~ 500 – 1.000 fpm
3° glidepath approach, make sure you are not → slow down to 60-70 KIAS (dep. on weight)
significantly higher at a given point than the elevationof
the destination plus a 1.000ft per 3 NM to go. Example: @ Threshold
If you have 21 NM to go, destination is at sea level and → set THROTTLE to IDLE
you are at an altitude of 12.000 ft, than you are way too → slowly flare
high. you should be around 7.000 ft → touchdown with main wheels first
For a 3° sinkpath use a sinkrate of 5 * Ground Speed.
But these 3° are not mandatory, espacially not in GA. GO AROUND
→ set THROTTLE to FULL
Throttel/Power...................................................AS REQ
→ retract FLAPS to 20°
Mixture...............ADJUST FOR SMOOTH OPERATION
(FULL RICH for IDLE POWER) → climb with 60 KIAS until obstacles celar
→ fully retract FLAPS after 60 KIAS
@10.000 ft / FL100
Landing/Taxi Lights.....................................................ON AFTER LANDING / SHUTDOWN
Flaps...............................................................RETRACT
@Transition Altitude Landing Lights..........................................................OFF
Altimeter.......................................................SET LOCAL Strobe Lights............................................................OFF

@~ 15 NM before destination Parking Brake...........................................................SET

Avionics/GPS/AP.........................................CHECK SET Pitot Heat..................................................................OFF
ILS Frequency (optio..................................CHECK SET Exterior Lights...........................................................OFF
Altimeter..................................................CHECK LOCAL Avionics Master.........................................................OFF
Fuel Selector Valve...................................CHECK BOTH Mixture......................................................IDLE CUTOFF
Mixture..........FULL RICH (>3.000 ft lean for max. RPM) Ignition......................................................................OFF
Master (BAT&ALT)....................................................OFF

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