How to Fly the FlightFX Vision Jet

Cockpit

• Remove the plane cover by disengaging the parking brake or through the VAMS page.

Tip: Always land with at least 70 gallons of fuel remaining.

Before Engine Start

Pre-flight checks:

• Turn on BAT2 > check voltage 23.5V (at least)
• Turn on BAT1

Run checklist:

• Preflight Inspection > Complete
• Door > Latched
• Parking Brake > No need but use brake upon engine start
• BAT1 and BAT2 Switches > On
• External GPU > As needed
• Verify active FADEC channel is displayed below % thrust indication.

Engine Start

Do this later. Run avionics initialization first to save on fuel.

Avionics Initialization

Go to MFD > Utilities > Initialization

Database Status

• Check Navigraph Charts (if available)

System Tests

• Run Preflight Test (Engine Fire and Stall Warn)

For the engine fire test:

• Check overhead lights/push to discharge turn on
• Verify fire warning CAS is shown

For the stall test:

• Verify AOA increases
• Hear the stall alarm and see the stall alert at CAS page

Initial Fuel

• See FOB showing 0.0 gal on MFD
• Hit FOB Sync (to sync the totalizer to the sensor value every time you refuel aircraft)

Weight and Balance

• Fill or automatically filled
• IRL > verify seat configuration

Note: Seats are removable and are not part of weight and balance.

Flight Plan

• Add origin and destination
• Load departure and arrival; do approach later
• Preview route

Performance Data (IRL)

• Confirm the amount of runway for takeoff

When done, click Accept Initialization.

Engine Start

Run checklist.

• Strobe Lights > On
• CAS Messages > CHECK
• Thrust Level> IDLE
• Brakes > HOLD
• Engine Knob > RUN
• Fuel Pump > CHECK (verify FUEL PUMP ON Advisory CAS is displayed).
• Verify ENGINE START BAT TEMP or ENGINE START VOLTS CAS message is not displayed
• Engine Button > PRESS
• Engine Instruments > MONITOR (callout each as they come alive)
• EIS > CHECK ALL NORMAL
• Engine IPS > A/R (turn on engine anti-ice if temperature is below freezing or if there is any physical moisture present)
• ECS Control Panel > Turn ON ECS (press ECS Disable); set FAN to AUTO; set TEMP mid range
• External GPU > Disconnect (if connected)
• Oxygen Master Switch > VERIFY ON (enable in preflight)
• Avionics Initialization > ALL INITS COMPLETE (do this step before starting the engine to save on fuel)
• CAPS Pin > REMOVE AND STOW (caps pin not simulated in sim)
• Passengers > BRIEF
• Seat Belts > SECURED
• BLEED Switch (Fresh Air) > BLEED

Before Taxi

Run checklist:

• COM and NAV/GPS > SET
• ATIS/Clearance > OBTAIN
• Altimeter > SET/CHECK
• Transponder > SET
• Heading/Initial ALT > SET
• Flight Controls > FREE and CORRECT

Note: Turn Engine IPS ON if OAT <= 5C with visible moisture or visibility of less than 1.6 km.

• Trim > 6deg
• Flaps > 50%
• Electric Roll Trim > SET (not implemented in sim)
• TO/GA Button > PRESS (not working properly in sim; use Heading/FLC mode and set IAS 150kts.
• CAS Messages > CHECK (only remaining PROBE HEAT OFF)
• Seats must be in normal upright position
• Parking Brake > RELEASE
• Brakes > CHECK

Before Takeoff

Run checklist (before taxi):

• Departure Briefing > COMPLETE (set minimums; add 600ft to elevation and enable Baro)

Tip: To remove headphones from the dashboard, go to VAMS > BOSE > Headphones. Also, set Statistics, Luggage, and Status from VAMS.

Request taxi clearance, turn on taxi lights, and head to the runway.

Run checklist (before takeoff):

• Landing Lights > A/R

Caution: Above 5C, probe heat may only be ON for 5mins (continuous) during ground operations. Extended use in warmer temperatures may damage the composite structure adjacent to the pitot probe.

• PROBE HEAT Switch > ON
• ENGINE IPS Switch > A/R
• WING/STAB IPS Switch > OFF
• CAS Messages > CHECK
• Trim > 6deg
• Flaps > 50%
• Verify TAKEOFF EMER BAT CAS message is not displayed
• Multi-Function Windows > CONFIGURE

Normal Takeoff

Run checklist:

• Brakes > HOLD
• Thrust Lever > T/O
• Engine Instruments > CHECK NORMAL
• Brakes > RELEASE
• VR > 80-90 KIAS
• Pitch Attitude > 5deg
• Landing Gear > UP w/ POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
• Flaps > UP AT 115 KIAS, CLEAR OF OBSTACLES
• Airspeed > PER CLIMB TABLES

Note: At 400ft AGL, the autopilot becomes available (turn on AP) and come out of TO thrust to MCT. At 600ft make CAPS available call. Crossing 3000ft, no need for CAPS availability (turn off minimums. Check/Direct flight plan, activate NAV mode (GPS) and turn ON Autothrottle.

Climb

Run checklist.

• Thrust Lever > MCT

Caution: Thrust set to Takeoff thrust is limited to 5 minutes maximum. If practical, reduce to MCT within 2 minutes of selecting Takeoff thrust.

• Engine Parameters > MONITOR
• Cabin Pressure > MONITOR
• Ice Protection > A/R
• Altimeter Transition Altitude > SET 29.92 INCHES / 1013 MB

Note: As you cross 18,300ft, the autothrottle automatically transitions from holding an airspeed to holding a mach speed.

Cruise

Run checklist.

• Thrust Lever > A/R
• Ice Protection > A/R
• EIS > MONITOR

Descent

Run checklist.

• Thrust Lever > A/R
• Landing Field Elevation > CHECK
• Ice Protection > A/R
• Altimeter Transition Altitude > LOCAL SETTING
• Seats and Seat Belts > SECURE

Approach

Run checklist.

• Approach Briefing > COMPLETE
• All seats must be in normal upright position.
• Ice Protection > A/R
• Lights > A/R
• Flaps > 50%
• Airspeed > 140 KIAS

Before Landing

Run checklist.

• Landing Gear > DOWN AND LOCKED
• Flaps > A/R
• Cabin Pressure Diff > -0 PSI
• WINDSHLD IPS Switch > OFF

Note: IPS fluid decreases flight visibility

• Autopilot > OFF
• Airspeed > VREF TO VREF+10

Landing

Run checklist.

• Flaps > 100% (50%, IF AIRFRAME IS ICE CONTAMINATED)
• Airspeed> VREF (REFER TO LANDING CONSIDERATIONS TABLE)
• Thrust Lever > A/R
• Brakes > A/R

Go-Around

Run checklist.

• Thrust Lever > T/O
• TO/GA Button > PRESS
• Pitch Attitude > 7deg
• Flaps > 50%
• Landing Gear > UP w/ POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
• Airspeed > Vx
• Flaps > UP AT 115 KIAS, CLEAR OF OBSTACLES
• Climb Out > RESUME NORMAL CLIMB OUT

After Landing

Run checklist.

• Flaps > UP
• WING/STAB IPS Switch > OFF
• ENGINE IPS Switch > A/R

Caution: Above 5C, probe heat may only be ON for 5 minutes (continuous) during ground operations. Extended use in warmer temperatures may damage the composite structure adjacent to the pitot probe.

• PROBE HEAT Switch > OFF
• External Lights > A/R
• Brakes > CHECK

Shutdown

Run checklist.

• Thrust Lever > IDLE
• ENGINE IPS Switch > OFF
• BLEED Switch (Fresh Air) > FRESH
• OXYGEN MASTER Switch > OFF
• Lights > OFF

Caution: To avoid unnecessary FADEC System faults, do not remove aircraft power until N2 < 24%.

• Engine Knob > OFF
• Engine Button > PRESS
• N2 > BELOW 24%
• CAPS Pin > REPLACE