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Embraer E-Jets E190/E195 (FlightSim Studio) Startup Checklist
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Embraer E-Jets E190/E195 (FlightSim Studio)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 162 steps · 20 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Departure, destination and alternate. Note wind, QNH, OAT and icing - the ice protection limits start at 10 deg C OAT on the ground. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWEDNOTE: Runway closures, ILS outages and approach changes at departure, destination and alternate. | |
| 03 | SimBrief OFPGENERATEDNOTE: Use the FSS E190 or E195 profile (high density, single or dual class), or the E190F / E195F cargo profile for the Freighter. | |
| 04 | Navdata CycleCURRENTNOTE: Checked later on MCDU NAV IDENT. If out of date, update via EFB > Settings > Navdata. | |
| 05 | Fuel PlanningVERIFIEDNOTE: Usable fuel 13,000 kg (Embraer 190 APM). Final reserve minimum fuel 1,020 kg / 45 min; emergency fuel 680 kg / 30 min. | |
| 06 | Weight & Balance (EFB)WITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: E190 LR: MTOW 50,300 kg, MLW 44,000 kg, MZFW 40,900 kg. E195 LR: MTOW 50,790 kg, MLW 45,000 kg, MZFW 42,500 kg. Load through the EFB, never the MSFS weight menu. | |
| 07 | Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATEDNOTE: V1, VR, V2, VFS, TO CG and trim (TRM) come from the EFB manifest / loadsheet. | |
| 08 | Controls ProfileCHECKEDNOTE: FSS recommends a separate controller profile with TOGGLE MASTER BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR and TOGGLE MASTER ALTERNATOR unbound. Throttle axes on THROTTLE 1 / 2 AXIS, calibrated in EFB > Settings > Calibration. | |
| 09 | HGS (Head-Up Display)AS REQUIREDNOTE: E190 / E195 only. EFB > gear > Operator > HGS: None / Pilot / Copilot / Both. Stored per livery. |
PHS 2 - Safety and Power Up23 steps
| 01 | Flight DeckCHECKED | |
| 02 | Emergency EquipmentCHECKED | |
| 03 | Maintenance StatusCHECKED | |
| 04 | GPUOUT | |
| 05 | APU GENIN | |
| 06 | Batteries 1 & 2OFFNOTE: Confirm the cold position before applying power. | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsAUTO | |
| 08 | Emergency LightOFF | |
| 09 | Windshield WipersOFF | |
| 10 | Hydraulic SYS 1, 2 & 3B Elec PumpsAUTO | |
| 11 | Hydraulic SYS 3 Elec Pump AOFF | |
| 12 | Landing Gear LeverDN | |
| 13 | Start / Stop Selectors 1 & 2STOP | |
| 14 | Speed Brake LeverCLOSE | |
| 15 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 16 | Batteries 1 & 2ON / AUTONOTE: BATT 1 to ON, BATT 2 to AUTO. On batteries alone for more than 5 minutes on the ground a horn sounds. | |
| 17 | Slat / Flap LeverAGREES WITH SURFACE POSITION | |
| 18 | Fire Extinguisher PanelCHECKEDCAUTION: Hold the fire TEST button 3 to 10 seconds. Longer than 10 seconds with the APU running shuts the APU down. | |
| 19 | GPUIN (IF AVAIL)NOTE: GPU button goes AVAIL -> IN USE. Push it out before the GPU is disconnected. | |
| 20 | APU SelectorON, THEN STARTNOTE: Wait 30 seconds after EICAS energization. APU electrics and bleed are available 3 seconds after 95% RPM. | |
| 21 | NAV LightsON | |
| 22 | Logo LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 23 | Emergency LightARMED |
PHS 3 - Cockpit Preparation10 steps
| 01 | IDG 1 & 2 SelectorsAUTO | |
| 02 | AC Bus TiesAUTO | |
| 03 | TRU 1, 2 & ESS / DC Bus TiesAUTO | |
| 04 | Packs 1 & 2 / Bleeds / XBLEED / APU BleedIN (AUTO)NOTE: All AMS buttons pushed in for automatic operation. | |
| 05 | RecircIN | |
| 06 | Pressurization ModeAUTONOTE: Landing field elevation comes from the FMS destination. With no destination entered LFE defaults to 0 ft. | |
| 07 | Ice Protection ModeAUTONOTE: For taxi out and takeoff in icing conditions, anti-ice is set on the MCDU (TO DATASET REF A/I). | |
| 08 | Passenger Oxygen Mask DeployAUTO | |
| 09 | Ignition Selectors 1 & 2AUTO | |
| 10 | EFB Departure PageFUEL & PAYLOAD LOADEDNOTE: Import SimBrief or enter weights, then Begin Loading (Real-time, Instant or GSX). |
PHS 4 - MCDU Setup12 steps
| 01 | RADIOSETNOTE: First frequency (ground / delivery) active, the next one in standby. | |
| 02 | NAV IDENTAIRAC VERIFIEDCAUTION: Complete NAV IDENT before using RTE, FPL or PERF. | |
| 03 | RTEIMPORTED & ACTIVATEDNOTE: SimBrief username in NAV > DATALINK > ADDRESS. Match origin, destination and FLIGHT ID, then DLK FPL or SEND, then ACTIVATE. SID, STAR and runway are not imported. | |
| 04 | DEPARTURE (Runway / SID)SELECTED & ACTIVATEDNOTE: ACT RTE > DEPARTURE> (LSK 6R), runway, SID, INSERT, then ACTIVATE on MOD ACTIVE FPL. | |
| 05 | ARRIVAL (STAR / Approach)AS REQUIREDNOTE: Can wait until the descent briefing. ACT RTE > ARRIVAL> (LSK 6R). | |
| 06 | FPLDISCONTINUITIES CLEAREDNOTE: Page through with NEXT. Insert the missing fix or DEL the dashes, then ACTIVATE. | |
| 07 | PERF INIT 1/3SEND REQSTNOTE: Pulls performance data from the OFP. Check the aircraft weight matches it. | |
| 08 | PERF INIT 2/3 - TO CGENTEREDNOTE: TO CG from the EFB manifest, LSK 5L. | |
| 09 | PERF INIT 3/3 - CONFIRM INITPRESSEDWARNING: Without CONFIRM INIT (LSK 6R) the FMS calculates no TOC / TOD, no VNAV path, and PERF DATA stays blank. Press it again after any PERF INIT change. | |
| 10 | TAKEOFF Page (V1 / VR / V2 / VFS / Flaps)ENTEREDNOTE: From the EFB manifest / loadsheet. | |
| 11 | TRS > TO DATASETSET & ENTEREDWARNING: Takeoff with ATTCS OFF is not authorized. Select TO-1 / TO-2 / TO-3, FLEX as required, REF ECS and REF A/I to match the real bleed configuration, then [ENTER]. | |
| 12 | DEP LIM - VNAV CAPCHECKEDNOTE: Default 800 ft AFE - the altitude where VNAV captures after takeoff. |
PHS 5 - Before Start17 steps
| 01 | Preflight ChecksCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Fuel QTYCHECKED | |
| 03 | MCDUSET | |
| 04 | Crew OxygenCHECKED | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET AND X-CHECKED | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsSET | |
| 07 | Passenger SignsON | |
| 08 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 09 | Seatbelt / Shoulder HarnessCHECKED | |
| 10 | Takeoff PerformanceSET | |
| 11 | AutobrakeRTO | |
| 12 | TrimSET, CENTEREDNOTE: Pitch trim to the TRM value on the EFB manifest - confirm on EICAS. Yaw and roll trim centered. | |
| 13 | Doors / WindowsCLOSED | |
| 14 | TOGA ButtonPRESSEDNOTE: Sets the autoflight system to takeoff mode. Must be done before takeoff at the latest; most operators do it before start. | |
| 15 | BeaconON | |
| 16 | TransponderON | |
| 17 | Parking BrakeOFFNOTE: As listed on the FSS card - released for pushback when cleared by ground. Default MSFS pushback and Toolbar Pushback work; GSX Pro needs the included profile. |
PHS 6 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | FSTN Belts SignON | |
| 02 | BeaconON | |
| 03 | Start / Stop Selector (Engine 1)STARTNOTE: Momentary - turn to START and release to RUN. FADEC runs the start sequence. | |
| 04 | Ignition A / BAT 7% N2 | |
| 05 | Fuel FlowAT 20% N2 | |
| 06 | Oil PressureWITHIN 10 SECONDSWARNING: Engine abnormal start (no oil pressure, hot or hung start): Start / Stop selector - STOP. | |
| 07 | Ignition A / B OutAT 50% N2 | |
| 08 | Start / Stop Selector (Engine 2)STARTNOTE: Same sequence: ignition 7%, fuel flow 20%, oil pressure within 10 seconds, ignition out 50% N2. | |
| 09 | Engines StabilizedCHECKEDCAUTION: Starter duty cycle on the ground: 1st and 2nd attempt 90 sec ON / 10 sec OFF, 3rd to 5th 90 sec ON / 5 min OFF. | |
| 10 | Timer2 MIN WARMUPNOTE: Operate at or near IDLE for at least 2 minutes before high thrust. Taxi time counts. |
PHS 7 - After Start7 steps
| 01 | Electrical TransferCHECKEDCAUTION: Wait 30 seconds after N2 stabilizes before shutting down the APU or disconnecting the GPU, or follow the transfer on the ELEC synoptic, to avoid a power interruption. | |
| 02 | GPUOUT / DISCONNECTED | |
| 03 | FlapsSETNOTE: Takeoff flaps as on the MCDU TAKEOFF page. | |
| 04 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Hydraulic SYS 3 Elec Pump AON | |
| 06 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 07 | Taxi Lights Nose / SideON |
PHS 8 - Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASEDNOTE: The E-Jets tend to roll at idle thrust once the brake is released - less so when heavy. | |
| 03 | Nose Wheel SteeringCHECKEDNOTE: On the initial roll some nose-down elevator may be needed to counter the thrust pitch-up and keep the nose wheel effective. | |
| 04 | Taxi SpeedMONITOREDCAUTION: Dry: 30 kt straight / 10 kt in turns. Wet: 10 kt straight / 5 kt in turns. No reverse thrust during taxi. |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | CabinSECURED | |
| 02 | Takeoff DataREVIEWED | |
| 03 | EICASCHECKED | |
| 04 | Brake TempCHECKEDNOTE: Must be green for takeoff. | |
| 05 | T/O ConfigCHECKEDNOTE: Hold the button 3 seconds until the aural. Checks flaps vs MCDU, parking brake off, pitch trim in the green band, spoilers stowed. | |
| 06 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Lights Strobe / Landing / InspectionON | |
| 08 | FMA - Takeoff ModeCHECKEDNOTE: TO mode armed on the PFD FMAs (TOGA pressed). |
PHS 10 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | AutothrottleARMEDNOTE: AT button on the guidance panel. | |
| 02 | Thrust Levers40% N1, STABILIZE | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversTO/GA DETENTCAUTION: TLA NOT TOGA appears on EICAS if the levers are not in the TOGA detent by 60 kt.NOTE: Autothrottle takes over at 50% N1 and goes to HOLD at 60 KIAS. | |
| 04 | V1 / RotateAT VR | |
| 05 | Positive RateMIN V2 + 10 |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Landing GearUP | |
| 02 | VNAV / FLCHCHECKEDNOTE: Magenta FLCH captures above VNAV CAP (800 ft AFE). Without VNAV fly green FLCH at 250-270 kt. | |
| 03 | ALTSELCLEARED ALTITUDENOTE: VNAV will not climb through ALTSEL. | |
| 04 | APUOFF | |
| 05 | Slat / FlapsUPNOTE: Retract on the flap bugs. Speed brakes retract automatically with flaps 2 or more or below 180 KIAS. |
PHS 12 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | AutopilotAS REQUIREDNOTE: Minimum engagement height 400 ft. | |
| 02 | Thrust RatingCLBNOTE: TRS AUTO selects CLB-1 or CLB-2 (CLB-2 when the takeoff thrust was below CLB-1). | |
| 03 | AltimetersSTD AT TRANSITION | |
| 04 | Speed Below 10,000 ft250 KT MAXNOTE: Turbulence penetration: 250 kt below 10,000 ft, 270 kt / M0.76 above. |
PHS 13 - Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Thrust RatingCRZNOTE: Selected automatically after 90 seconds level at the ALTSEL altitude within 5 kt of the selected speed. | |
| 02 | Fuel BalanceMONITOREDCAUTION: Max imbalance 360 kg. Use XFEED LOW 1 / LOW 2 to correct; crossfeed must be OFF for takeoff and landing. | |
| 03 | AutothrottleMONITOREDCAUTION: Moving the thrust levers above 60 kt disconnects the autothrottle. | |
| 04 | Speed LimitsMONITOREDNOTE: VMO 300 kt up to 8,000 ft, 320 kt above 10,000 ft. MMO M0.82. |
PHS 14 - Descent10 steps
| 01 | ARRIVAL / Approach in FMSCHECKED | |
| 02 | LANDING PageSETNOTE: Landing flaps 5 or FULL, approach speeds on APP SPD. Steep approach needs FLAPS FULL here - the MCDU defaults to FLAPS 5. | |
| 03 | ALTSELSET BEFORE TODNOTE: VTA shows one minute before TOD. Without ALTSEL wound down the aircraft stays in VALT through TOD. | |
| 04 | Descent ModePTH CAPTUREDNOTE: With VNAV and LNAV active, magenta PTH captures the path. Without VNAV, plan about 320 ft/nm for 3 degrees. | |
| 05 | Lights and Seat Belt SignsSET | |
| 06 | AltimeterSET | |
| 07 | Landing DataREVIEWED | |
| 08 | AutobrakeSETNOTE: LO / MED / HI. | |
| 09 | Seat Belt / Shoulder HarnessCHECKED | |
| 10 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE |
PHS 15 - Approach5 steps
| 01 | ILS Auto Tune / PreviewCHECKEDNOTE: With an ILS selected in the MCDU, frequency, course and preview set themselves within 150 nm of destination. | |
| 02 | APP ModeARMEDNOTE: ILS: press APP once the localizer needle moves (30 degree intercept in HDG). RNAV / LPV: LNAV + VNAV active, APP arms GP within 30 nm - do not use green APP/LOC. | |
| 03 | Missed Approach AltitudeSET IN ALTSELNOTE: After GS / GP capture. | |
| 04 | FlapsON SCHEDULECAUTION: VFE: Flap 1 230 kt, 2 215 kt, 3 200 kt, 4 180 kt, 5 180 kt, FULL 165 kt. | |
| 05 | Steep Approach (if required)STEEP ARMEDNOTE: E190 / E195 only. Press STEEP on the left of the pedestal near the glideslope (white STEEP FMA). Engages green with flaps FULL and gear DOWN - set FULL shortly before intercepting the glideslope. |
PHS 16 - Before Landing4 steps
| 01 | Flight AttendantsNOTIFIED | |
| 02 | Landing GearDOWN 3 GREEN | |
| 03 | FlapsSETNOTE: Go-around flaps: landing FULL -> flaps 4, landing flaps 5 -> flaps 2. | |
| 04 | Landing LightON |
PHS 17 - Landing7 steps
| 01 | Autothrottle at MDA / DADISCONNECTNOTE: FSS best practice - the 30 ft RETD mode reduces speed slowly and gives a long flare. | |
| 02 | 50 ftRAISE NOSE SLIGHTLY | |
| 03 | 30 ftIDLE, FLARENOTE: About 6-7 degrees nose up. In steep approach mode start the flare earlier with power on - high tailstrike risk. | |
| 04 | Nose Gear on GroundREVERSE THRUSTWARNING: No go-around after the reversers have been deployed. | |
| 05 | 80 ktREVERSE IDLE | |
| 06 | 60 ktREVERSE STOWED | |
| 07 | Go-Around (if required)TOGANOTE: Press TOGA - GA and TRACK engage and the autothrottle commands go-around thrust. |
PHS 18 - After Landing5 steps
| 01 | LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Trim4 UP, CENTERED | |
| 04 | APUSTART | |
| 05 | Ice Protection ModeAS REQUIREDNOTE: Select ON for taxi in if icing is anticipated or encountered. |
PHS 19 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | TransponderOFF | |
| 03 | Chocks and BrakesSET | |
| 04 | GPUIN (IF AVAIL) | |
| 05 | Engines (Start / Stop 1 & 2)STOPNOTE: Thrust levers must be at IDLE for the FADEC to shut down. | |
| 06 | Hydraulic Pump 3AOFF | |
| 07 | BeaconOFF | |
| 08 | FSTN Belts SignOFF |
PHS 20 - Securing the Aircraft5 steps
| 01 | APUOFFNOTE: Bleed is removed immediately, electrics after a 1-minute cooldown. | |
| 02 | Emergency LightOFF | |
| 03 | NAV / Logo LightsOFF | |
| 04 | GPUOUT | |
| 05 | Batteries 1 & 2OFFCAUTION: Wait for APU OFF and APU FUEL SOV CLSD on EICAS (about 80 seconds) before switching the batteries off. |