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MSFS 2024 · Airliner
Embraer E175 Startup Checklist
Embraer E175 Startup Notes
The E175 might be the easiest airliner start in the sim: batteries on, APU running, and the air management system handles the bleed logic for you, so there is no pack and isolation valve dance. Load the FMS while the IRS aligns, then engine start is a single action: rotate the START/STOP selector to START and release it. The FADEC sequences the starter, ignition, and fuel automatically, and will even abort a bad start on its own. Your job is mostly to monitor N2 and ITT.
The mistakes here come from over-managing. Pilots hold the start knob in START waiting for something to happen, but it is a momentary selection: turn, release, monitor. Others hunt for bleed switches that never needed touching, or start cranking before the APU is actually available to supply air. The last trap is skipping FMS initialization because the start is so simple; without position, route, and performance data entered, you will still be scrambling when you reach the runway.
Common mistakes
- Holding the start knob instead of releasing it
- Cranking before the APU is available to supply air
- Skipping FMS setup because the start is easy
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Embraer E175MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 116 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check weather at departure, destination, and alternate. Review SIGMETs and PIREPs. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWEDNOTE: Check for runway closures, approach procedure changes, and airspace NOTAMs. | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Typical burn ~1,700-2,200 kg/hr. Plan for trip + alternate + 45-minute final reserve. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 37,500 kg. MLW 32,800 kg. Max Zero Fuel Weight 31,100 kg. Verify CG within envelope. | |
| 05 | Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Calculate V1, Vr, V2 for actual conditions. Enter into FMS. | |
| 06 | OFP / Flight PlanREVIEWED & LOADEDNOTE: Verify SID, route, STAR, and alternate. | |
| 07 | ATIS / D-ATISOBTAINED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation11 steps
| 01 | Battery MasterONWARNING: Do not power other systems before batteries are ON. | |
| 02 | External Power (GPU)CONNECTED / ONNOTE: Connect GPU to preserve APU fuel. | |
| 03 | Emergency LightsARMED | |
| 04 | ADIRS / IRSON - ALIGNINGNOTE: Allow 10-minute alignment. Verify lat/long on MCDU. | |
| 05 | MCDU / FMS ProgrammingCOMPLETENOTE: Enter origin/dest, route, SID, cruise altitude, V-speeds, and fuel data. | |
| 06 | RadiosSETNOTE: Pre-select ATIS, ground, and tower frequencies. | |
| 07 | AltimetersSET TO QNH | |
| 08 | Fuel QuantityVERIFIED | |
| 09 | Circuit BreakersCHECK IN | |
| 10 | Fire Warning TestTESTED - OK | |
| 11 | Oxygen MasksTESTED - PRESSURE OK |
PHS 3 - APU Start5 steps
| 01 | APU MasterON | |
| 02 | APU StartINITIATENOTE: APU should reach AVAIL within 60 seconds. | |
| 03 | APU AVAIL LightILLUMINATED | |
| 04 | APU BleedONNOTE: Select APU bleed ON to power packs and pressurize system. | |
| 05 | GPUDISCONNECTED (IF APU AVAILABLE) |
PHS 4 - Before Start8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | DoorsCLOSED & LOCKED | |
| 03 | Seat Belts / No Smoking SignsON | |
| 04 | Fuel Control LeversCUTOFF | |
| 05 | HydraulicsCHECKEDNOTE: Verify all hydraulic system pressures normal. | |
| 06 | Anti-Ice / De-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 08 | Start ClearanceOBTAINED |
PHS 5 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | Engine 2 - StarterENGAGENOTE: Start engine 2 first. Starter engages when N2 begins to rise. | |
| 02 | Engine 2 - N2 > 15%FUEL ONNOTE: Move fuel control lever 2 to RUN when N2 reaches 15%. | |
| 03 | Engine 2 EGT / N1 / N2RISING - MONITORWARNING: Max start EGT 950 deg C. Abort start if limit exceeded or no light-off in 10 seconds. | |
| 04 | Engine 2 - IDLESTABLENOTE: N1 ~22%, N2 ~68%, EGT ~350-400 deg C at idle. | |
| 05 | Engine 1 - StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Engine 1 - N2 > 15%FUEL ON | |
| 07 | Engine 1 EGT / N1 / N2RISING - MONITOR, THEN IDLE STABLE | |
| 08 | APU BleedOFFNOTE: Turn off APU bleed once both engines running. | |
| 09 | Generators 1 & 2ON | |
| 10 | APUOFF |
PHS 6 - After Start / Pre-Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCHECKED - FREE & CORRECT | |
| 02 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Typically Flaps 5 for normal takeoff. | |
| 03 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 04 | SpoilersARMED | |
| 05 | PressurisationSETNOTE: Confirm destination field elevation entered. | |
| 06 | HydraulicsNORMAL | |
| 07 | LightsTAXI ON | |
| 08 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED |
PHS 7 - Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | Brakes TestCHECKEDNOTE: Apply brakes after aircraft begins to move. | |
| 03 | Taxi SpeedMAX 20 KTS STRAIGHT / 10 KTS TURNS | |
| 04 | TransponderTA/RA |
PHS 8 - Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | FlapsCONFIRMED TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 02 | TrimCONFIRMED TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 03 | SpoilersARMED | |
| 04 | BrakesNORMAL PRESSURE | |
| 05 | V-SpeedsCONFIRMEDNOTE: Typical at MTOW: V1 137 kts, Vr 140 kts, V2 143 kts (weight dependent). | |
| 06 | Cabin CrewREADY | |
| 07 | LightsLANDING + STROBE ON | |
| 08 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED |
PHS 9 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversADVANCE TO TOGANOTE: Advance smoothly to TOGA. Both engines should spool symmetrically. | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKED - NORMAL | |
| 03 | At V1COMMIT TO TAKEOFFNOTE: Abort only if engine failure, fire, or structural failure. | |
| 04 | At VrROTATE SMOOTHLYNOTE: Apply steady back pressure, target 12-15 deg pitch attitude. | |
| 05 | Positive RateGEAR UP |
PHS 10 - Climb7 steps
| 01 | At Flap Retract SpeedFLAPS UPNOTE: Retract flaps to 0 at flap retraction speed per QRH. | |
| 02 | Climb PowerCLB DETENTNOTE: Reduce thrust to climb setting at acceleration altitude. | |
| 03 | AutopilotENGAGEDNOTE: Engage at or above 200 ft AGL, once positive climb established. | |
| 04 | Climb Speed250 KIAS / BELOW FL100 - THEN 280-290 KIAS | |
| 05 | Landing LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Transition AltitudeALTIMETERS SET STD (1013 hPa) | |
| 07 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Cruise LevelESTABLISHEDNOTE: E175 typically cruises FL350-FL390. Max alt FL410. | |
| 02 | Cruise SpeedMACH 0.78-0.80 (TYPICAL) | |
| 03 | Fuel CheckMATCH FLIGHT PLANNOTE: Compare actual vs planned fuel at each waypoint. | |
| 04 | PressurizationCHECKEDNOTE: Cabin altitude should remain below 8,000 ft. | |
| 05 | FMS ProgressMONITORED |
PHS 12 - Descent6 steps
| 01 | Destination ATISOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 03 | FMS Approach / STARSELECTED | |
| 04 | AltimetersSET QNH AT TRANSITION LEVEL | |
| 05 | Descent SpeedM 0.78 / 290 KIAS / 250 KIAS BELOW FL100 | |
| 06 | Landing PerformanceCOMPUTEDNOTE: Calculate Vref and landing distance for actual weight and conditions. |
PHS 13 - Approach9 steps
| 01 | Seat Belt SignON | |
| 02 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Flaps5 BELOW 230 KIAS - THEN SCHEDULE | |
| 04 | Landing GearDOWN (BELOW 250 KIAS)NOTE: Three greens confirmed. | |
| 05 | FlapsFULL (LANDING SETTING)NOTE: Select flaps to landing setting per QRH. | |
| 06 | SpoilersARMED | |
| 07 | Vapp~135-145 KIAS (WEIGHT DEPENDENT)NOTE: Maintain Vapp on final. Stabilized by 1,000 ft in IMC. | |
| 08 | Landing LightsON | |
| 09 | Approach ChecklistCOMPLETE |
PHS 14 - Landing6 steps
| 01 | Final ApproachSTABILIZEDNOTE: Stabilized by 500 ft in VMC. Go-around if not stable. | |
| 02 | FlareSMOOTH - REDUCE THRUST TO IDLENOTE: Initiate flare at ~30 ft AGL. | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversIDLE AT TOUCHDOWN | |
| 04 | SpoilersAUTO DEPLOY ON TOUCHDOWN | |
| 05 | Brakes / AutobrakeAPPLY AS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | SpeedREDUCE TO TAXI SPEED |
PHS 15 - After Landing7 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 02 | SpoilersRETRACT | |
| 03 | Landing LightsOFF | |
| 04 | Strobe LightsOFF | |
| 05 | Anti-IceOFF | |
| 06 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 07 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED |
PHS 16 - Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | APUSTART (FOR GROUND POWER) | |
| 03 | Engine 1 - Fuel CutoffCUTOFF | |
| 04 | Engine 2 - Fuel CutoffCUTOFF | |
| 05 | EnginesOFF - N2 TO ZERO | |
| 06 | Seat Belt SignOFF | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 08 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 09 | APUOFF (AFTER GROUND POWER CONNECTED) | |
| 10 | Battery MasterOFF |