fs2crew2010 pmdg 747 main ops manual

FS2Crew PMDG 747 Voice Commander Version 1.2

-FS2Crew: PMDG 747 “Voice Commander” Edition-

MAIN OPERATIONS MANUAL


-ALWAYS CHECK THE FS2CREW SUPPORT FORUM AT AVSIM.COM FOR

THE LATEST 747 NEWS AND UPDATES!!!-

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION CREDITS SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING FAQS VOICE CONTROL TIPS VOICE RECOGNITION INFO INTERFACE METHODS CARGO MODEL NOTES TUTORIAL FLIGHT APPENDIX A: RTO’S APPENDIX B: GO AROUNDS APPENDIX C: PACKS OFF T/O’S APPENDIX D: SPEECH CMDS APPENDIX E: FLT ATTENDANT APPENDIX F: CREW FLOWS APPENDIX G: CHECKLIST APPENDIX H: KEY ASSIGNT’S

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INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for purchasing FS2CREW: PMDG 747 VOICE COMMANDER EDITION.

This is a complex product that adds voice control to the PMDG 747 for FSX and FS9.

This edition uses the latest ‘Voice Control’ technology. It also features the latest FS2Crew

techniques designed to lower the learning curve while at the same time bolstering the feeling

of realism.

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) modeled in this version are based on the same SOPs

used at a real-world airline operating in the Oceania region.

While the PMDG 747 is a sophisticated aircraft, it is also very automated and, as a result, it’s

fairly easy to fly. A user who follows the tutorial flight carefully should be able to master the

program within in a few flights.


Keep the blue side up!

CREDITS:

FS2Crew for the PMDG 747 Edition could never have happened without the support of the

following people:

The PMDG 747 development team led by Robert Randazzo.

The FS2Crew beta and voice acting team.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

Vista/Win 7 users: The Windows Speech Recognition system must be OFF/UNCHECKED prior

to loading FS2Crew or you WILL experience problems!

Make sure “RUN SPEECH RECOGNITION AT STARTUP” IS UNCHECKED.

Again: WINDOWS SPEECH RECOGNITION MUST BE OFF PRIOR TO STARTING FS2CREW!


SUPPORT:

The FS2Crew team works hard to provide its international user base with the friendliest and

prompt support in the business.

Please address all support issues on the FS2Crew Support Forum located at the Avsim website.

You will need to register your free Avsim membership in order to post on this support forum.

Please allow up to 24 hours for a response allowing for international time zone differences.

If you experience difficulties with the forum, please contact FS2Crew support via the Contact

form on the FS2Crew website. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, please check

your email’s Spam folder.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Important: When loading Flight Simulator for the first time with FS2Crew PMDG 747

Edition installed, be sure to run Flight Simulator in Windowed mode.

This enables the Audio Engine to display any error messages should you encounter problems

which otherwise would not be displayed under Full Screen Mode.

Please report any error messages to the FS2Crew Forum or email FS2Crew Support. Most

issues can be solved by installing (or re-installing) the latest version of DirectX which ensures

your audio and video drivers are up-to-date.

Also be sure to send FS2Crew Support a copy of your Black Box and Cockpit Voice Recorder to

assist us in troubleshooting.

Both files are available by accessing the following directories:-

C:\Users\<---USER NAME--->\AppData\Roaming \FS2Crew2010\Versions\PMDG747\

Note that ‘AppData’ is a “hidden folder”, so you won’t be able to see it initially. Just

type\AppData\ after your user name in your Address Bar. If using XP, look for the same folder in

“Documents and Settings -> User”.

http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?s=08ce222c1a8dceac36c718efed90b25f&showforum=212

http://www.fs2crew.com/


FAQS:

Situation: After loading the 747 (in windowed mode), I get an error message related to a

missing DLL.

Solution:

Run the FS2Crew installer again. Do NOT click “CANCEL”. Wait for the installer to finish

even though it may take a long time.

Situation: My frame rates dropped significantly after loading the 747.

Solution:

Ensure “Language” in the Windows Speech Recognition tab is set to ‘English – US’.

Situation: The ‘VOICE’ button on the Main Panel does not stay on.

Solution:

Ensure “Language” in the Windows Speech Recognition tab is set to ‘English – US’ (not

English – UK). If using XP, ensure the SAPI speech engine is installed.

Situation: The Flight Crew volume is hard to hear.

Solution:

Using a Headset is HIGHLY recommended (make sure you select ‘HS’ on the FS2Crew

Main Panel so you can route the First Officers (FO’s) audio through the headset).

If you do not own a headset and do not wish to buy one, try turning down the Engine

sound volume slider via the MSFS sound controls menu, under ‘Settings’.

Also set the FS2Crew volume to Max on the FS2Crew Configuration panel.


Situation: When I click the gauge used to open the FS2Crew Main Panel, nothing happens.

Solution:

Open the panel.cfg files for the PMDG 747 with notepad. Do you see FS2Crew window

and gauge entries on it? If not, it means FS2Crew did not install properly and in all

likelihood you have a very common FSX registry problem. Please run the Registry Repair

Tool available in the FS2Crew 2010 Configuration Manager and re-install FS2Crew.

The other possibility is that you have UAC enabled and UAC is blocking the PMDG Config

Manager from updating the panel.cfg.

Please disable UAC fully. Click here to learn how.

Situation: The speech recognition system is not detecting my voice very well.

Solution:

Be sure to run a “Voice Training Session” via the Windows Speech Recognition panel

prior to using FS2Crew for the first time. Also we recommend that you use a good

quality USB microphone, and when speaking, try to enunciate clearly with an American

accent.

Situation: The Speech Recognition system seems too “sensitive” and it appears to be picking up

either engine noise or other background sounds.

Solution:

Go to your ‘Windows Speech Recognition’ settings panel and check that your

microphone sensitivity has not been reset to full. Only do this AFTER the FS2Crew Main

Panel has been loaded. This is especially important for XP users to note.

http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-disable-UAC


TIPS FOR USING VOICE CONTROL:

Voice control is not always 100 percent accurate. While speech recognition technology has

improved substantially over time, computers are still not as good as the human ear. And even

the human ear can make mistakes.

During development, FS2Crew used Windows 7. We found the accuracy of voice recognition to

be extremely good. We recommend all users consider upgrading to the English version of

Windows 7 (or Windows 7 Ultimate) for non-English users.

Here are some tips to help improve speech recognition accuracy:

Run the Voice Training Profile in the Microsoft Speech Recognition properties.

Speak clearly and distinctly.

Use a USB headset.

Try to reduce ambient background noise.

If you forget the required checklist response, just say “NEXT” or “CHECKED” to move to

the next checklist item!

THE WAY FS2CREW HANDLES VOICE RECOGNITION:

To improve the end-user’s experience as well as to ensure minimum voice command “false

positives”, FS2Crew has taken the following steps.

(By “false positive” we mean an unintended voice command, such as “gear down”, being

detected by the voice recognition system and implemented, even when the user didn’t

intentionally say “gear down”.)

Firstly, FS2Crew has linked many voice commands to selected conditions to reduce the

likelihood of a false positive from undermining your in-game simulation experience. For

example, the “gear up” command will only work under selected circumstances. Should the

speech recognition system accidently hear “gear up”, our system helps prevent an

unintentional “gear up” command from being implemented by your FO, for example, when

you’re doing the pre-flight events or when you’re taxiing.


Note: Autopilot commands will only work while airborne.

HOW FS2CREW INTERFACES WITH THE PMDG 747:

Because no SDK is available for the PMDG 747, the only way that the First Officer (FO) in

FS2Crew can control switches and buttons on the PMDG 747 is via the available PMDG key

assignments and simulated mouse clicks.

For example, if you speak “SELECT LEVEL CHANGE”, FS2Crew will send the key press assigned to

Level Change to simulate pressing that button.

PLEASE CHECK APPENDIX H FOR THE FULL LIST OF FS2CREW-PMDG KEY ASSIGNMENTS.

Things to watch for:

KEYPRESSES:

1) Key presses can be “intercepted” if another window that accepts text input is “in focus”,

such as the Squawkbox text input window.

If using Squawkbox, deselect the ‘Automatic Window Switching’ option to help keep

the Flight Simulator window in focus.

2) If, for example, you speak: “SELECT VNAV” and VNAV does not engage on the autopilot

panel, then there is a possibility that the aircraft is not configured properly to accept a

VNAV engagement command. So please don’t blame FS2Crew! All FS2Crew does is

transmit the same key press you would make to activate selected aircraft functions on

the PMDG 747 via the PMDG keyboard assignments.

SIMULATED MOUSE CLICKS:

1) The FO is essentially “blind”. All he does is blindly flip switches. If the switches, such as

the landing lights, are in the expected position, then there is no problem. For example,

if you call for the Runway Entry procedure, the FO will toggle the landing lights as part of

this procedure. However, if the landing lights were already on prior to you calling for

the Runway Entry Procedure, then the FO will end-up turning the landing lights back off.

2) Do not switch panel views while the mini-panels are open or they may not close.


3) In FS2004/FS9 only, the FS2Crew FO cannot use the Mini-Panel to flip switches on the

overhead that he is attempting to control for the following items: The APU, Fuel or the

Electricals. He can only use the original ‘big’ (original) overhead panel to flip switches

associated with these functions. So do not be surprised if the ‘main’ overhead panel

opens up briefly on a few occasions if using FS9/FS2004!

Special Note for FS9/FS2004 users: The only time the ‘big’ overhead panel is a nuisance

is when you taxi-in after landing and the FO opens the ‘big’ panel to turn on the APU.

Your view will be blocked for a few seconds. If you don’t want this to happen, click the

screw in the far left hand corner of the FS2Crew Main Panel. When you do that, a ‘+’

symbol will appear on the Main Panel display. When that symbol is visible, the FS2Crew

FO will not attempt to open the ‘big’ overhead panel and start the APU. You will need

to start the APU manually.

CARGO/FREIGHTER VERSION NOTES:

This product supports the Cargo models in addition to the Passenger models. FS2Crew will

automatically detect if you are using a Cargo or a Passenger model.

If using a Cargo model, please note the following:

1. YOU NEED TO CONTROL THE CARGO DOORS MANUALLY!!! BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO

MANY POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS, FS2CREW DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTROL THE

CARGO DOORS WHEN USING THE FREIGHTER MODELS.

2. FA and purser interaction will be disabled.

3. When replying to the “CABIN CLEARANCE” challenge in the checklists, speak: “NOT

APPLICABLE”.


TUTORIAL FLIGHT

STEP 1 (Speech Recognition Engine Setup):

Vista / Windows 7 Users:

1. Your Speech Recognizer must be set to ENGLISH – US, not English – UK or any other

language.

In your Window Control Panel -> Speech Properties -> Speech Recognition panel it

should look like this:


2. DO NOT FORGET TO RUN THE VOICE TRAINING!!!

3. If you do not have the English version of Windows 7 or Vista, you will not be able to set

your Speech Recognizer to English – US.

If you own a non-English Vista or Win 7 Ultimate operating system, you will need to

download the English language pack from Microsoft.

If you do not own the Ultimate version, you can try switching your Windows display

language to English using a 3rd party program called ‘Vistalizator’:

http://www.froggie.sk/

http://www.froggie.sk/


INSTALL VISTALIZATOR AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! However, a lot of FS2Crew users

have successfully used ‘Vistalizator’ previously and reported good results!!!- Bryan

XP Users:

1. XP users may or may not have the required SAPI engine installed on their computer.

To check if you already have SAPI voice recognition software on your computer,

open the ‘Windows Control Panel’ and click the ‘Speech’ icon if it’s there. If you can

see a ‘Speech Recognition’ tab, then SAPI is already installed on your computer.

If you’re an XP owner, you can download and install SAPI via the following link:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/4/3/B4314928-7B71-4336-9DE7-

6FA4CF00B7B3/SpeechSDK51.exe

2. Your Speech Properties panel in XP should look like the following picture:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/4/3/B4314928-7B71-4336-9DE7-6FA4CF00B7B3/SpeechSDK51.exe

http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/4/3/B4314928-7B71-4336-9DE7-6FA4CF00B7B3/SpeechSDK51.exe


3. DO NOT FORGET TO TRAIN YOUR VOICE PROFILE!

STEP 2 (Adding FS2Crew to the Panel.cfg):


1. Firstly, some background information: FS2Crew consists of a series of gauge files. These

gauge files are only loaded and functional when they are included on the host aircraft’s

panel.cfg file. If these gauge files are not present on the host aircraft’s panel.cfg file,

then FS2Crew will not run when you load the PMDG 747.

2. Next we must make the FS2Crew modified panel.cfg file “active” so that it becomes the

default panel.cfg file that will be loaded when you select the PMDG 747 in the FS9/FSX

Main Menu.

3. To do this, open the FS2CREW PMDG 747 CONFIGURATION MANAGER.

The FS2CREW PMDG 747 CONFIGURATION MANAGER is located in:

Start – All Programs – FS2CREW2010

There should also be an icon on your desktop!

4. Next, you need to set the PMDG 747 Panel.CFGs to the FS2Crew version.

Note that unlike previous versions of FS2Crew, this procedure is NOT done

automatically for you. YOU MUST MANUALLY SET THE PANEL.CFG FILES TO FS2CREW

BASED ON WHICH VERSIONS OF THE PMDG 747 YOU OWN.

5. Finally, you need to set the PMDG KEYBOARD ASSIGNMENTS.INI file to FS2Crew. The

FS2Crew 'commands' use many of the available PMDG keyboard assignments in order to

interface with the PMDG 747.


6. If everything went correctly, the WINDOWS SECTION in your PMDG 747 panel.cfg files

should look something like this with the additional FS2Crew entries highlighted in red

[Window Titles] >PMDG Window Entries Starting at Window 00<

// FS2Crew Section

Window21=FS2Crew Main Panel

Window22=FS2Crew Configuration Panel

window23=FS2Crew Fuel Sheet

window24=PMDG Mini Overhead

window25=PMDG Mini RadioStack

window26=PMDG Mini Gear Lever

window27=PMDG Mini EFIS FO

window28=PMDG Mini Console

Window29=FS2Crew Marshaller Panel

Important Note: FS2Crew swaps the panel.cfg files in their entirety (however, FS2Crew does

make a backup copy of your original panel.cfg file). HOWEVER, IF YOU MADE CUSTOM

MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR PANEL.CFGs FILES YOU WILL NEED TO RE-ENTER THEM!!!

STEP 3 (Getting setup for Flight):

1. Printout this manual if you have not already done so! The manual is a MUST!

2. Load either FSX or FS9.

3. Load the PMDG 747 and select your desired airport and gate/ramp location.

4. If you experience any problems try: not using saved situation files and never load the

747 from a tower, spot or another aircraft’s VC cockpit.


It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you start the 747 so it loads by default into

the 2D cockpit.

5. Open the PMDG MENU (via the ADD-ONS/ PMDG menu on the top of the screen).

Uncheck ‘V-Spds’ to prevent FS2Crew and the PMDG 747’s built-in FO from making

duplicate callouts.

STEP 4 (Importing FS2Crew Panel Data - OPTIONAL):


1. In the tutorial flight, we’re going to run the Pre-Flight events. In order to that, we need

to load the aircraft so it’s in a Cold and Dark state.

FSX:

Go to: Addons – PMDG – Panel State

Select the PMDG Cold and Dark Panel KPAE State.

Note that there are two versions: One for the Pax Model and one for the Freighter.


FS9:

Go to: PMDG – Panel State

Select the PMDG Cold and Dark Panel KPAE State.


STEP 5 (Opening the FS2Crew Main Panel):

2D and VC Cockpit:

1. Left click the ‘(whiskey) Compass’ to open the FS2Crew Main Panel.


The FS2Crew Main Panel should appear.

If the Main Panel does not appear, then it probably means that your 747’s panel.cfg file

was not updated to the FS2Crew version. Please contact FS2Crew for assistance. You

have probably forgotten to click “SET PANEL CFG TO FS2CREW” via the FS2Crew PMDG

747 Config Manager.

STEP 6 (The FS2Crew Main Panel):

1. Let’s examine some of the buttons and features on the Main Panel:


Left Screw: For FS9 users only. If pressed, a ‘+’ symbol will

appear on the Main Display. During the After

Landing Flow, the FO will not open the ‘big’ PMDG

overhead panel and turn on the APU. You will

need to turn on the APU manually.

Main Display/ Display Mode: Active Checklist/Action Mode.

Up/Down Arrows: Cycles Checklist/Action Mode forwards and

backwards. Note: Modes will generally auto-cycle

to the next selection for you.

Voice: Toggles voice recognition on and off. Generally,

you should never need to turn it off. However, if

the autopilot values “runaway” after asking the FO

to set the autopilot, you can toggle the voice

engine OFF and ON to break the runaway cycle.

DSP: Toggles green bar on/off that displays what the

speech engine hears through your microphone.

HM: Toggles “Hard Mute” on/off. If Hard Mute is on,

the FO will not act on input detected by the speech

recognition engine.

HS: Routes most First Officer audio through your

headset. Ensure the audio device associated with

your USB headset is selected in the Headset display

in the Configuration panel. First Officer audio that

is not routed through the headset includes

situations in which the FO would not be wearing his

headset during the pre-flight events.

FF: Press to fast forward the ‘Pre-Flight Events’ timer

counter down in one minute increments.

CFG: Opens FS2Crew Configuration Panel.

FA: Press to contact the Flight Attendant (FA) while in

flight.


VM: Open the Video Marshaller Panel. If using FSX,

YOU MUST BE IN WINDOWED MODE OR YOU

MAY GET A CRASH IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RUN THE

VIDEO!!! THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO FS9. HIT ALT-

ENTER TO SWITCH TO WINDOWED MODE.

LK: Click to LOCK the Main and CFG Panels (to force

them to remain open even when FS automatically

attempts to close them when you change views).

Note that when the panels are “Locked”, an ‘=’

symbol will appear in the lower left hand section of

the main display area.

LT: Toggles night lighting on/off.

VOL: Use the left/right mouse button to adjust the

volume of the FO.

CAB: Use the left/right mouse button to adjust the

volume of the FA Cabin Announcements.

RIGHT SCREW: Left click to the close the Main Panel.

2. If the FS2Crew Main Panel does not open, please check your PMDG 747’s panel.cfg to

ensure it has the FS2Crew window and gauge entries included on it.

STEP 7 (SOFT AND HARD MUTING):

1. Should you wish to prevent your virtual First Officer from acting on “any” speech

commands or noise that speech recognition detects, you can ‘mute’ the FO. You would


typically use the mute function when communicating with an on-line ATC or if you are

running a simulated brief (should you wish to do that).

SOFT MUTE: Push and hold the button you have assigned for the mute function in the

FS2Crew 747 Configuration Manager. Release that button to re-engage the FO’s ability

to act on recognized speech commands. I recommend using LEFT CONTROL for the soft

mute key.

IMPORTANT NOTE IF USING A 'CH YOKE' OR ANOTHER JOYSTICK/YOKE

COMBINATION:

If you experience that Mute is not working with your Joystick/Yoke, please try the

following options:

1) Assign the key you assigned to mute to your desired Yoke/Joystick button via

FSUIPC.

2) You can also accomplish the same result using a freeware program called

“Joker”.

3) If using a Saitek yoke, you can also follow the advice described in this thread.

HARD MUTE: Left click the LK button on the Main Panel to toggle on/off the permanent

(Hard) mute function.

An “M” symbol will appear in the top right hand corner of the main display area when

mute is functioning. If “Hard Mute” is active, the “M+” symbol will appear and it will

flash.

A good time to use Hard Mute is when you are in cruise and you do not need to make

any speech commands.

STEP 8 (The FS2Crew Config Panel):

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/danorris/www/joker/

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/294529-soft-mute-and-key-mapping-woes/page__p__1820230__hl__mute__fromsearch__1#entry1820230


1. Open the FS2Crew Configuration Panel by clicking the CFG button on the FS2Crew Main

Panel

Configuration Panel General Notes:

Audio Setup Section:

CREW REGION Active voice set. Use left/right mouse button to

change.

VOLUME: Volume control. First Officer’s voice only.

HEADSET: Desired audio device for use with headset. Use

left/right mouse button to change.

RIGHT SCREW GRAPHIC: Closes Main Panel.

Pre Flight Section:

TIME: Time remaining to pushback.

START: Start pre-flight events. Note: Running the pre-

flight events is OPTIONAL.

FF: Fast Forward TIME down in increments of one

minute.

AES: If using AES (Airport Enhancement Services) select

YES to avoid FS2Crew from duplicating some of

AES’s functionality, such as operating the Jetway.


DOORS: If selected to YES, FS2Crew will automatically

attempt to position the outer doors. If you prefer

to have other programs (like FsPassengers) control

the doors, then select NO for this option.

GATE DEP (FSX): If parked at a gate location and you want FS2Crew

to control the FSX jetway, select this option to YES.

GATE ARR (FSX): If you will be parking at a gate at the arrival airport,

select YES to have FS2Crew to automatically

connect the FSX jetway.

Start Crew Section:

PB REQ: If pushback is required, set to YES. If a pushback is

not required, set to NO.

DIST: Pushback distance. Use mouse wheel to adjust.

UNITS: Selects feet or meters for the pushback distance.

Use left/right mouse button to switch.

TAIL: Left, right or straight at the end of the pushback

distance.

ANGLE: Pushback tail angle. Use mouse wheel to adjust.

Flight Data Section:

Note: Use the Left/Right Mouse Buttons and Mouse Wheel to adjust items in this section.

V1: V1 speed.

VR: V Rotate speed.

TA: Transition Altitude.

TL: Transition Level.


ARR ELEV: Arrival airport elevation. Do not forget to set prior

to takeoff! Use the mouse wheel to

increase/decrease Arrival Elevation in 50 foot

increments. It’s better to set the elevation higher

rather than lower.

DH: Decision Height. Use the mouse wheel to set the

altitude at which the FO will call “DECIDE”.

Important: If the DH value is set to 200 feet or

greater, then the “DECIDE” call is based off a

Barometric altimeter value. This would be used

during a standard CAT 1 ILS or Non-Precision

approach. The value for the Decision Altitude can

be found on the Instrument Approach Chart. On a

regular ILS, for example, if the runway elevation

was 1000 feet, you’d probably set DH to a value like

1200, since the Decision Altitude on a CAT 1 ILS is

usually 200 feet above the runway.

If the value is set to a number greater than 0 but

less than 200 feet, it is assumed you are doing a

CAT II or CAT III approach, in which case the

“DECIDE” call is based off the Radio Altimeter, not

the barometric altimeter.

If the value is set to 0, then it is assumed you are

doing a Visual approach, and no “DECIDE” call will

play.

If the value is set to below 0 (in other words, one

level below ‘Visual’, then the display will change to

‘GPWS’. If set to ‘GPWS’, the FS2Crew FO will not

announce V1 or Decide. You would chose this

setting if using GPWS callouts.


STEP 9 (Setting up FS Video Marshaller):

1. The PMDG 747 Edition of FS2Crew includes a special version of FS Video Marshaller to further

enhance the experience of this simulation. Using FS Video Marshaller is completely optional, as

you are not required to use it.

2. FSX users only: If you want to use the Video Marshaller, you MUST be in Windowed Mode,

not full Screen Mode, or FSX may crash when you attempt to play the video. This does not

affect FS9 users. Press ALT – ENTER on your keyboard to cycle between full screen and

windowed modes.

3. To setup FS Video Marshaller, uncheck “Pause on task switch” (found in the Main ‘Settings –

General’ as shown:

STEP 10 (Understanding the FS Video Marshaller Panel):


LEFT SCREW: Open video panel so you can drag it to a new position. Left click again to close.

CHOCKS IN: Wheel chocks in.

CHOCKS OUT: Wheel chocks out.

ENG 1: Start Left Engines.

ENG 2: Start Right Engines.

GPU CON: Connect Ground Power Unit (GPU).

GPU DISC: Disconnect Ground Power Unit (GPU).

WAVE OFF: Wave off the ground crew when ready to taxi.

LIGHT: Toggles night lighting on/off

STEP 11 (How to move the FS Video Marshaller Video window

to a different monitor or reposition it on the screen):

1. Open the FSVM Control Panel by pressing VM on the FS2Crew Main panel .

2. Left click the left screw as highlighted above to toggle open the video player window.

3. The video player window will pop-up.

4. Drag the video player window to another location or monitor.

5. Left click the left screw again to close the video player window (you may need to click it twice as

your FS window may be out of focus).

STEP 12 (Pre-Flight Events - OPTIONAL):


1. Load the PMDG Cold and Dark panel state if you have not already done so.

2. Next, on the Configuration Panel, press the RUN PF button. This will trigger the pre-

flight routine in which you will experience the Pre-Flight events. Note that the time

remaining to departure, which starts at plus 45 minutes, will start winding down. You

can fast forward the time down by pressing the FF button on the Main Panel.

Important note: For every flight, please set the fuel load at the beginning of each

flight via the PMDG Fuel Loading menu. When you do that, the fuel pumps on the

overhead panel will self-configure. DO NOT FORGET TO PERFORM THIS STEP!!!

Also note that you, the Captain, are responsible for setting up the Overhead Panel and

FMC. Make sure you get the APU or External power up and running right away or the

Cargo doors will be unable to open. If using the PMDG Cold and Dark Panel States,

make sure the “Engine Generator Control” switches are turned on. They’re easy to

forget.

Also sure the Window Heat, Engine Bleeds, Engine Hydraulic Pumps and Trim Air are

turned on. You would also turn on the Yaw Dampers after the IRSs have aligned.

Note that running the Pre-Flight events is OPTIONAL. You do not need run the

pre-flight events for every flight!

PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS:


+ 45 Minutes Main Exit Opens and, if using FSX, Jetway connects.

The alarm bell sound comes from the Jetway.

+ 40 Minutes FO dialog regarding Maintenance log.

+ 39 Minutes Cargo doors open. APU/EXTERNAL POWER MUST

BE CONNECTED OR THE CARGO DOORS WILL NOT

OPEN!

+ 38 Minutes FO announces he’s leaving the cockpit for the

walkaround.

+ 34 Minutes Purser asks if you’re ready to start the boarding.

Speak: “YES”.

+ 28 Minutes FO reports he’s back from the walkaround

+ 25 Minutes FO sets autobrake to RTO.

+ 24 Minutes FO turns on his Flight Director.

+ 15 Minutes Pre-Departure clearance arrives over the printer.

FS2Crew does not display a graphic. If you want

accurate pre-flight paperwork, FS2Crew suggests

purchasing a 3rd party program called TOPCAT.

+ 14 Minutes Brief the FO for departure by speaking: “ARE YOU

READY FOR THE DEPARTURE BRIEF?” Finish the


brief by speaking: “ANY QUESTIONS”. If you want

to actually make a full brief, it would be a good

idea to enable Hard Mute at the same time.

+ 12 Minutes FO announces he’s ready for the Pre-Flight

Checklist. Call for the Pre-Flight checklist by

speaking: “PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST”.

+ 9 Minutes The Engineer hands over the fuel slip. Click

anywhere over the fuel slip paper to simulate

signing the slip. The fuel slip will then close.

+ 2 Minutes Purser enters the cockpit to say the cabin is ready

for pushback. Reply: “THANKS” or “THANKS AND

YOU CAN CLOSE THE DOOR”.

+ 1 Minutes Jetway detaches from the aircraft and main exit

and cargo doors close.

STEP 13 (Pre-Engine Start):


1. When the exterior doors are closed, speak: “BEFORE START PROCEDURE”.

Before Start Flow Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE START CAPT: -CONFIRM APU RUNNING WITH APU BLEED AIR ON -SET STAB TRIM AFTER HYDRAULICS PRESSURIZED -OVERHEAD FUEL PUMPS ON -CONFIRM FUEL LEVERS CUTOFF FO: -HYD PUMP 4: AUX -HYD PUMPS 1, 2 AND 3: AUTO -EICAS: DOORS THEN EICAS: ENGINES

It’s important that you do not forget to call for this procedure or you will

experience difficulties during the engine start sequence.

2. After completing the Before Start Procedure, call for and run the Before Start Checklist

by speaking “BEFORE START CHECKLIST”. When you complete the Before Start

Checklist, the FS2Crew mode will auto switch to “Start Crew/ Engine Start”.


STEP 14a (Pushback Required Procedure):

1. It’s time to call for pushback and run the pushback procedure.

Pushback Dialogue:

Speak: “COCKPIT TO GROUND” or “GROUND FROM COCKPIT”.

When the ground crew answers, speak: “WE’RE READY FOR PUSHBACK AND ENGINE

START”.

Speak “BRAKES RELEASED” after you release the parking brakes.

The ground crew will clear you to start the engines.

Speak “BRAKES SET” when the pushback crew asks you to set the brakes.

At the end of the push, speak “THANKS FOR THE GUIDANCE”, or “GOOD BYE”, “BYE”.

If the pushback never stops, hit SHIFT P or speak “STOP PUSHBACK” to

terminate the pushback sequence. – Bryan

STEP 14b (Pushback “NOT” Required Procedure):

1. If you are not parked at a gate position and no pushback is required, use the following

dialogue:

Pushback Dialogue:

Speak: “COCKPIT TO GROUND” or “GROUND FROM COCKPIT”.

When the ground crew answers, speak: “WE’RE READY”.

Speak “YOU CAN DISCONNECT NOW” or “YOU ARE CLEARED TO DISCONNECT” after you

have started all engines.


STEP 15 (Engine Start):

1. Make sure the beacon is turned on, the packs are ‘off’ and you have sufficient air

pressure for the engine start.

IF YOU ARE PERFORMING AN AUTOSTART:

Speak: “START 4 AND 3”.

The FO will perform his engine start flow, and then pull the 4 AND 3 Engine Start Knobs

on the Overhead Panel.

The FO (not you!) will then set the fuel levers for engines 4 and 3 to Run. Pay attention

to that. Most users will are not accustomed to the FO setting the fuel levers to run.

After engines 4 and 3 stabilize, speak: “START 1 AND 2” and repeat the above

procedure.

IF YOU ARE PERFOMING A MANUAL START:

Speak: “START ENGINE 4”.

The FO will perform his engine start flow, and then pull Engine Start Knob 4 on the

Overhead Panel.

At around 20 percent N2, you as the Captain (that’s you) must manually set the Fuel

Lever for Engine 4 to Run. This is a different procedure compared to the Autostart

procedure.

Repeat for Engines 3, 2 and 1.

Engine Start Notes:

1. Auto Start: You must start engines 4 and 3 first.

2. Manual Start: You must start engine 4 first.


Engine Start Flow Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: S.CREW/ENG START FO: Trigger:

If Manual Start: “START ENGINE 4” If Auto Start: “START 4 AND 3”

-PACKS 2 AND 3: OFF -RECALL -CHECK DUCT PRESSURE -PULL ASSOCIATED START LEVER(S) -IF AUTO START: MOVE ASSOCIATED FUEL LEVERS TO RUN

STEP 16 (After Start):

1. After all engines have stabilized, speak: “APU OFF” if engine anti ice is not required, or

“APU OFF, NACELLE ANTI ICE IS REQUIRED” if engine anti-ice is required.

After Start Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE TAXI FO: Trigger: If Nacelle anti-ice is NOT required: “APU OFF” If Nacelle anti-ice IS required: “APU OFF NACELLE ANTI ICE IS REQUIRED” -APU: OFF -HYD PUMP 4: AUTO -PACKS 2 AND 3: NORM -EICAS: STATUS


STEP 17 (Before Taxi):

1. After the FO has completed his After Start Flow, speak: “FLAPS 20” or “FLAPS 10” to

command the FO to set the takeoff flaps and then perform the Captain’s flow.

Note that most airlines use Flaps 20 for takeoff.

Pre-Taxi Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE TAXI CAPT: -CHECK FLIGHT CONTROLS FOR FREE AND CORRECT MOVEMENT (DONE SILENTLY) FO: Trigger: Speech Command for Takeoff Flaps: “FLAPS 20” or “FLAPS 10” -RECALL -BLANK LOWER SCREEN

2. When ready, call for and run the BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST by speaking: “BEFORE TAXI

CHECKLIST”.

3. When ready to taxi, turn on the taxi light and speak: “CLEAR ON THE LEFT”.

4. Taxi to the active runway.


STEP 18 (Before Takeoff and Runway Entry Procedure):

1. During the taxi, the lead Purser will send a signal to the flight deck to inform the crew

that the cabin is secure for takeoff. The FO will announce when this signal has been

received. After the FO announces that the cabin secure signal has been received, call

for and run the Before Takeoff checklist by speaking: “BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”.

Important: Pay special attention to the response for the flaps challenge in the Before

Takeoff Checklist. It’s “10, 10 SET” for flaps 10 or “20, 20 SET” for flaps 20.

Example in full: “TWENTY-TWENTY SET”.

You can also respond: “10 SET” or “20 SET”.

2. When cleared to enter the runway, speak: “RUNWAY ENTRY PROCEDURE”.

Runway Entry Procedure Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: RWY ENTRY PROC FO: Trigger: Speech Command “RUNWAY ENTRY PROCEDURE” -EXTERNAL LIGHTS: ON -STROBES: ON -TRANSPONDER: TARA

STEP 19 (Takeoff):

1. When ready, speak “TAKEOFF”. Then advance the throttles and click the TOGA button.

2. The FO will call POWER SET, V1 and ROTATE.


STEP 20 (Initial Climb to Cruise Altitude):

1. After the FO calls POSITIVE RATE, speak “GEAR UP”.

2. Call for MCP autopilot commands as desired, such as LNAV, VNAV and Autopilot On.

Please see the Speech Commands Appendix for the full list of commands.

3. The FO will set the gear handle to off after the flaps are up.

4. After the flaps are up, call for the After Takeoff checklist by speaking “AFTER TAKEOFF

CHECKLIST”

5. The FO will read the After Takeoff Checklist silently.

6. At 10,000 feet, the FO will turn off the Landing and Taxi lights.

7. When the FO announces that you’re passing the Transition Altitude, set your altimeter

to standard pressure (2992/1013).

8. There isn’t much to do from this point on until you start setting up for the Approach in

Step 18. It is recommended that you enable ‘Hard Mute’ during this time unless you

need to make a specific voice command.


STEP 21 (Approach Setup and Briefing):

1. You need to set the Decision Altitude/Decision Height in the FS2Crew Config Panel. Use

your mouse wheel to select a value.

DH Value Selection on FS2Crew CFG Panel:

200 Feet or Greater = CATI ILS or Non-Precision Approach. Note that this value

is based on the Barometric Altimeter and is referred to as a ‘DECISION ALTITUDE’

(DA).

1 to 199 Feet = Monitored CAT II or CAT III ILS. Note this value is based on the

Radar Altimeter and is referred to as a ‘DECISION HEIGHT’ (DH).

0 Feet = Visual Approach.

< 0 Feet = GPWS. Only select if using GPWS callouts for the ‘V1’ and ‘Decide’

calls.

2. When desired in the cruise, set the Autobrake to the desired setting for landing.

3. About 50 NM back of the Top of Descent, announce that you’re going to perform the

Approach Briefing by speaking “ARE YOU READY FOR THE APPROACH BRIEF?”

4. You must complete the brief by speaking “ANY QUESTIONS?”

5. The FO will press RECALL a few moments after you’ve completed the brief. “Any

Questions” is the trigger for the FO to press the Recall button. Wait for the FO to say

“Recall” before calling for the Descent Checklist.

6. You will see a flashing ‘*’ symbol in the top left hand corner of the FS2Crew Main Panel.

This is to signify that FS2Crew is in ‘Descent Mode’. Being in ‘Descent Mode’ is a

necessary condition for the calls and events to work that follow.


STEP 22 (DESCENT):

1. Just prior to the Top of Descent and after the FO has called “Recall” from the previous

step, call for and run the DESCENT CHECKLIST by speaking “DESCENT CHECKLIST”.

2. At 20,000 feet into the descent, the FO will turn the seatbelt signs on and make a PA

informing the Cabin Crew to start preparing the cabin for landing.

3. At 10,000 feet, the FO will turn on the landing lights and double chime the seat belt

signs.

4. After passing through the Transition Level, set your altimeter to the local pressure

altimeter setting and call for the APPROACH CHECKLIST by speaking “APPROACH

CHECKLIST”.

20,000 Feet in Descent Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: APPROACH. DESCENT MODE MUST BE ACTIVE FO: -PA: FA PREPARE CABIN FOR LANDING -SEATBELT SIGN: ON 10,000 Feet in Descent Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: APPROACH. DESCENT MODE MUST BE ACTIVE FO:


-LANDING LIGHTS: ON -DOUBLE CHIME SEAT BELT SIGNS -ANNOUNCE GPS UPDATING CHECKED

STEP 23 (Approach and Landing):

1. Call for the flap settings and gear as required once you enter the approach area.

FLAPS: “FLAPS 1” “FLAPS 5” “FLAPS 10” “FLAPS 20” “FLAPS 25” “FLAPS 30” GEAR: “GEAR DOWN”

2. Special Approach Calls that can be spoken are:

i) “LAND 3” <- Used on a Monitored Autoland Approach when Land 3 annunciated.

ii) “VISUAL” <- If announced, the FO will confirm the descent rate for situation awareness and he will no longer make ILS approach related calls.

iii) “SET RAW DATA ON YOUR SIDE” <- Used during a Non-Precision Approach when you want the FO to set Raw Data on his side.

3. After the landing flaps are set, arm the speed brake and call for and run the LANDING

CHECKLIST by speaking: “LANDING CHECKLIST”.

4. Accept responses for the flaps challenge: “30 – 30” or “25 – 25”. Example: “THIRTY THIRTY”. You can also say: “25 SET” or “30 SET”.


5. When the FO calls DECIDE, speak “LANDING” or “GO AROUND”.

STEP 24 (After Landing):

1. After you’ve cleared the active runway, speak “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST”. The FO will

then perform his After Landing flow and run the After Landing Checklist silently. In

order not to blind the ground crew as you approach the stand, you may want to ask

your FO to turn off the taxi light by saying: “SELECT TAXI LIGHT OFF”.

After Landing Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: AFTER LANDING CAPT: -SPEEDBRAKE: STOW FO: Trigger: Speech Command “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST” -STROBES: OFF -LANDING LIGHTS: OFF -TAXI LIGHT: ON -FLAPS: UP -STAB TRIM: 6 UNITS -TRANSPONER: STANDBY -AUTOBRAKE: OFF -START: APU


STEP 25 (Pre-Shutdown):

1. After you’ve arrived at the gate, set the parking brake and speak: “APU ON THE

BUSSES”. The FO will then put the APU on the busses so the APU is powering the

aircraft.

Pre-Shutdown Flow:

Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: PRE-SHUTDOWN CAPT: -PARKING BRAKE: SET -ENGINE/WING ANTI-ICE: OFF FO: Trigger: Speech Command “APU ON THE BUSSES” -APU GENS: ON -HYD PUMPS: OFF -EICAS: ENGINE


STEP 26 (Shutdown):

1. After the APU is on the busses, set the engine fuel levers to CUTOFF and speak:

“SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST”. The FO will then perform his shutdown flow. When he is

finished his flow, he will read the first item in the Shutdown Checklist.

2. During the FO’s shutdown flow, the Engineer will contact you. Speak: “GO AHEAD” to

answer. He will tell you that the chocks are in and that you can release the parking

brake.

3. Note that the FO will not shut off anti-ice if it was on, nor will he turn off any fuel

override pumps if they were on. This is because the position of these switches cannot

be read.

Shutdown Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: SHUTDOWN CAPT: -FUEL SWITCHES: CUTOFF FO: Trigger: Speech Command “SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST” -FUEL PUMPS: OFF -AFT CARGO HEAT: OFF -BEACON: OFF


-EICAS: DOORS -SEABELT SIGNS: OFF

STEP 27 (Secure):

1. It would rarely be done in the ‘real-world’ since the flight crew would usually hand the

aircraft over to engineering, but if it’s the last flight of the day, you can run the SECURE

checklist. It’s a “Read-and-Do” Checklist.

STEP 28 (Thru-Flights):

1. If you want to fly another leg, you do not need to re-load the 747. Instead, simply set

the FS2Crew Mode back to BEFORE START and start over from the beginning.


APPENDIX A: REJECTED TAKEOFFS

To initiate a Rejected Takeoff, speak: “STOP!”

Apply maximum reverse thrust and maximum braking.

FS2Crew will change to ROLL-OUT mode.

When you exit the runway, you need to call for the After Landing Checklist:

If you want to return to the gate and you want the FO to retract the flaps, speak: “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST”.

If you want to taxi back for takeoff, speak: “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST LEAVE THE FLAPS DOWN”. Next, cycle the Mode (as displayed on the FS2Crew Main Panel) back to the desired position as required.


APPENDIX B: GO AROUND PROCEDURES

To initiate a go around, press the TOGA button and make the following commands:

“GO AROUND”

“FLAPS 20” or as required.

Pitch the nose up to about 15 degrees.

The FO will call “POSITIVE RATE”.

Then make the following commands:

“GEAR UP”

400 feet above the runway:

“HEADING SELECT” or “LNAV”

Call for Flap retraction the same way as you would during a regular climb out, and call for the “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST” after the aircraft is clean.

Continue to the alternate airport or shoot the approach again. If shooting the approach again, cycle the Mode to “LANDING” before calling for flap extension and the gear and Landing Checklist.

Note: For the “GO AROUND” call to take effect in the simulation, the FS2Crew Display Mode on the Main Panel must be in: LANDING.

APPENDIX C: PACKS OFF TAKEOFF PROCEDURES


If, due to takeoff performance issues, you need to takeoff with the Packs Off, speak: “SELECT PACKS OFF” just prior to entering the runway.

The FO will automatically turn the packs back on when you call for Flaps 5.

APPENDIX D: SPEECH COMMANDS, CALLS AND DIALOGUES

Checklist General Management: - Next/ Checked - Start again/ Let’s Start Again/ Restart the Checklist/ Let’s Restart the Checklist - Repeat Last/ Say Last

Briefings: - Are you ready for the departure brief? - Are you ready for the approach brief? - Any questions? Engine Start: If Auto Start used: - Start 4 and 3 - Start 1 and 2 If Manual Start used: - Start Engine 4 - Start Engine 3 - Start Engine 2 - Start Engine 1


Start Crew/Pushback: If Pushback is required: -Cockpit to Ground/ Ground from Cockpit -We are now cleared for pushback and engine start/ Cleared for pushback and engine start/ We’re ready for the pushback and engine start -Brakes Released -Brakes Set -Thanks for the guidance/ good bye If Pushback NOT required: -Cockpit to Ground/ Ground from Cockpit -We’re ready -You can disconnect now/ You are cleared to disconnect MCP: - Select Autopilot On/ Select Autopilot Off - Select Auto Throttle On/ Select Auto Throttle Off - Select Thrust - Select LNAV - Select VNAV - Select Heading Select - Select Heading Hold - Select Level Change - Select Alt Hold - Select Speed - Select Vertical Speed - Select Localizer - Select Approach - Select Flight Director On/ Select Flight Director Off OVERHEAD:


- Set nacelle anti ice on/ Set nacelle anti ice off - Set wing anti ice on/ Set wing anti ice off - Set seatbelts to on/ Set seatbelts to off/ Set seatbelts to auto - Set ignition to continuous - Set ignition to normal - Set wipers to high/ Set wipers to low/ Set wipers to off - Select taxi light off FLAPS: - Flaps Up - Flaps 1 - Flaps 5 - Flaps 10 - Flaps 20 - Flaps 25 - Flaps 30 FMC (prior to “Executing” a change): - Verify APPROACH CALLS: - Select Raw Data on your Side - Visual (To change to a visual approach) - Land 3 (Callout during an Autoland when Land 3 annunciated) PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS DIALOG: - Yes/ Yes we are - Thanks and you can close the door/ Thank you/ Thanks ENGINEER DIALOG:


- Go ahead - Yes

Autopilot/Flight Director (and some In Flight) commands will ONLY work when the WHEELS

ARE OFF THE GROUND!!! - Bryan

APPENDIX E: FLIGHT ATTENDANT CONVERSATIONS

Press the FA button on the FS2Crew Main Panel to call the FA and initiate the conversation. - One coffee please - One tea please - A coffee and a tea please - One juice please - One water please - Some lunch please - Some dinner please - Some breakfast please To inform the FA of an event (such as go-around, etc), use your own words, BUT you must end your conversation with one of the following phrases.

- I will keep you updated - I will keep you in the loop - I will keep you informed


You MUST pause a second before saying one of the preceding phrases so the speech recognition engine can properly detect it.

APPENDIX F: CREW FLOWS

The following is a basic outline of what actions the crew performs on the PMDG 747 when using FS2Crew. Cockpit Set Up Flow Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: PREFLIGHT. (PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS MUST BE RUNNING). FO: -AUTOBRAKE: RTO -FO’S FLIGHT DIRECTOR SWITCH: ON CAPT: -APU/EXT POWER – ESTABLISH -AIR CONDITIONING: SETUP -FMC:SETUP -SET FUEL LOAD VIA PMDG FUEL LOADING PANEL -MCP: SETUP -LIGHTS: SETUP -AUTOTHROTTLE: ARMED -FLIGHT DIRECTOR: ON -AFT CARGO HEAT: ON -ALTIMETERS: SET -NO SMOKING: ON


-SEATBELTS: AUTO -YAW DAMPER: ON (AFTER IRS’S ALIGNED) -WINDOW HEAT SWITCHES: ON -ENGINE BLEEDS: ON -ENGINE HYD PUMPS: ON -TRIM AIR: ON

Before Start Flow Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE START CAPT: -CONFIRM APU RUNNING WITH APU BLEED AIR ON -SET STAB TRIM AFTER HYDRAULICS PRESSURIZED -OVERHEAD FUEL PUMPS ON -CONFIRM FUEL LEVERS CUTOFF FO: Trigger: Speech Command “BEFORE START PROCEDURE” -HYD PUMP 4: AUX -HYD PUMPS 1, 2 AND 3: AUTO -EICAS: DOORS THEN EICAS: ENGINES

Engine Start Flow Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: S.CREW/ENG START FO: Trigger:


If Manual Start: “START ENGINE 4” If Auto Start: “START 4 AND 3”

-PACKS 2 AND 3: OFF -RECALL -CHECK DUCT PRESSURE -PULL ASSOCIATED START LEVER(S) -IF AUTO START: MOVE ASSOCIATED FUEL LEVERS TO RUN

After Start Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE TAXI FO: Trigger: If Nacelle anti-ice is NOT required: “APU OFF” If Nacelle anti-ice IS required: “APU OFF NACELLE ANTI ICE IS REQUIRED” -APU: OFF -HYD PUMP 4: AUTO -PACKS 2 AND 3: NORM -EICAS: STATUS

Pre-Taxi Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: BEFORE TAXI CAPT: -CHECK FLIGHT CONTROLS FOR FREE AND CORRECT MOVEMENT (DONE SILENTLY) FO: Trigger: Speech Command for Takeoff Flaps: “FLAPS 20” or “FLAPS 10” -RECALL -BLANK LOWER SCREEN


Runway Entry Procedure Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: RWY ENTRY PROC FO: Trigger: Speech Command “RUNWAY ENTRY PROCEDURE” -EXTERNAL LIGHTS: ON -STROBES: ON -TRANSPONDER: TARA

After Takeoff Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: AFTER T/O FO: -GEAR HANDLE: OFF

10,000 Feet in Climb Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: DESCENT FO: -LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS: OFF -RUNWAY TURNOFF LIGHTS: OFF

Cruise Duties: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: DESCENT CAPT: -AUTOBRAKE: SET FO:


-RECALL (AFTER APPROACH BRIEF COMPLETE)

20,000 Feet in Descent Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: APPROACH. DESCENT MODE MUST BE ACTIVE FO: -PA: FA PREPARE CABIN FOR LANDING -SEATBELT SIGN: ON

10,000 Feet in Descent Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: APPROACH. DESCENT MODE MUST BE ACTIVE FO: -LANDING LIGHTS: ON -RUNWAY TURNOFF LIGHTS: ON -DOUBLE CHIME SEAT BELT SIGNS -ANNOUNCE GPS UPDATING CHECKED

After Landing Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: AFTER LANDING CAPT: -SPEEDBRAKE: STOW -AUTOTHROTTLE: OFF -CAPT FLIGHT DIRECTOR: OFF

FO: Trigger: Speech Command “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST” -STROBES: OFF


-RUNWAY TURNOFF LIGHTS: OFF -LANDING LIGHTS: OFF -TAXI LIGHT: ON -FLAPS: UP -STAB TRIM: 6 UNITS -TRANSPONER: STANDBY -AUTOBRAKE: OFF -START: APU

Pre-Shutdown Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: PRE-SHUTDOWN CAPT: -PARKING BRAKE: SET -ENGINE/WING ANTI-ICE: OFF FO: Trigger: Speech Command “APU ON THE BUSSES” -APU GENS: ON -HYD PUMPS: OFF -EICAS: ENGINE

Shutdown Flow: Required FS2Crew Mode on Main Panel: SHUTDOWN CAPT: -FUEL SWITCHES: CUTOFF


FO: Trigger: Speech Command “SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST” -FUEL PUMPS: OFF -AFT CARGO HEAT: OFF -BEACON: OFF -EICAS: DOORS -SEABELT SIGNS: OFF

APPENDIX G: PMDG 747 NORMAL CHECKLIST

PRE-FLIGHT

Oxygen Flight Instruments Parking Brake Fuel Control Switches

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Tested, 100% Set Set Cutoff

BEFORE START

Flight Deck Door Fuel Passenger Signs MCP CDU Preflight Trim Taxi and Takeoff Briefing Beacon

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Closed and Lock _KGS/ _LBS* On and Auto Set Completed ___ Units, Zero and Zero* Completed On Both

*Also accepted: “___ IS SIGNED FOR AND IS SUFFICENT FOR THE FLIGHT”.


*Example: “SIX POINT FIVE UNITS, ZERO AND ZERO”. (FOR UNITS, ONLY “ …. POINT ZERO” AND

“…. POINT FIVE” ARE ACCEPTED).

BEFORE TAXI

Anti-Ice Recall Autobrake Flight Controls Ground Equipment

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____ * Checked RTO Checked Clear

*Accepted responses for Anti Ice: “NACELLE ON” or “OFF”.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Cabin Clearance Flaps

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Received* ___ *

*If using the CARGO model, you can reply: “NOT APPLICABLE” for the Cabin Clearance challenge

since there is no cabin crew.

*Accepted responses for Flaps: “20, 20 SET”, “10, 10 SET”, “10 SET”, or “20 SET”

AFTER TAKEOFF (Read Silently by FO)

~Landing Gear ~Flaps

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Received _____

DESCENT

Recall Autobrake Landing Data

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Checked _____ * Set


Approach Briefing

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Completed

*Accepted responses for Autobrake: “OFF”, “DISARMED”, “SET ON 1”, “SET ON 2”, “SET ON 3”,

“SET ON 4”, “SET ON MAX”.

APPROACH

Altimeters

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Set and Cross Checked

LANDING

Cabin Clearance Speedbrake Landing Gear Flaps

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Received Armed Down ___ *

*If using the CARGO model, you can reply: “NOT APPLICABLE” for the Cabin Clearance challenge

since there is no cabin crew.

*Accepted responses for the Flaps: “30, 30”, “25, 25”, “25 SET”, “30 SET”

AFTER LANDING (Read Silently by FO)

~Lights ~Flight Director Switches ~WXR & TERR Switches ~Speedbrake ~Flaps ~Stabilizer ~Aux Wx Radar ~TCAS/Transponder ~Autobrake ~APU Selector ~APU

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As Needed Off Off Down Up 6 Units Off Standby Off Start, release to On Available


SHUTDOWN

Parking Brake Hydraulic Panel Anti-Ice Fuel Control Switches Fuel Pumps Aft Cargo Heat

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___* Set Off Cutoff Off Off

*Accepted responses for Parking brake: “SET” or “RELEASED”

SECURE

IRSs Emergency Exit Lights Window Heat Packs

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APPENDIX H: REQUIRED PMDG KEY ASSIGNMENTS USED BY

FS2CREW (FSX AND FS9 VERSIONS).

Note that the FSX and FS9 version share the same required key presses.

The FS9 PMDG 747 may not have every available assignment listed below. In that case, FS2Crew will use simulated mouse clicks to control the associated switch.

[MCP]

Press AT Arm=Tab+T

Press N1=Tab+N


Press THR=Tab+R

Press SPD=Tab+S

Press FLCH=Tab+F

Press VNAV=Tab+V

Press LNAV=Tab+L

Press VORLOC=Tab+O

Press APP=Tab+A

Press HDG SEL=Tab+H

Press HDG HOLD=Shift+Tab+H

Press V/S=Shift+Tab+V

Press CMD L=Shift+Tab+L

Press FD L=Ctrl+Tab+L

Press FD R=Ctrl+Tab+R

Press AP Diseng=Ctrl+Tab+Z

Increase Alt=Ctrl+Tab+A

Decrease Alt=Shift+Tab+E

Increase Spd=Ctrl+Tab+S

Decrease Spd=Shift+Tab+S

Increase Hdg=Ctrl+Tab+H

Decrease Hdg=Shift+Tab+D

Increase V/S=Ctrl+Tab+U

Decrease V/S=Shift+Tab+U

Press ALT HOLD=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+H


[Autobrakes]

Increase Position=Ctrl+Tab+B

Decrease Position=Shift+Tab+B

[AFDS]

Press AP Disconnect=Ctrl+Tab+D

[EFIS F/O]

Press BARO STD=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+P

[EICAS Panel]

Press CANCEL=Ctrl+Tab+9

Press RECALL=Ctrl+Tab+0

Press GEAR=Ctrl+Tab+8

Press HYD=Ctrl+Tab+6

Press ENG=Ctrl+Tab+1

Press STAT=Ctrl+Tab+2

Press ELEC=Ctrl+Tab+3

Press FUEL=Ctrl+Tab+4

Press ECS=Ctrl+Tab+5

Press DRS=Ctrl+Tab+7

[Ovhd Lights]

Taxi=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+T

Beacon=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+B

Navigation=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+N


Strobe=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+S

Landing Outbd=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+L

Landing Inbd=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+R

[Doors]

Entry 1L=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+A

All Cargo=Ctrl+Shift+Tab+C

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