Fokker F28 FellowshipMSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 178 steps
Fokker F28 Fellowship
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Fokker F28 Fellowship was a Dutch short-range twin-jet regional airliner that first flew on 9 May 1967 and entered commercial service with Braathens SAFE in March 1969. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofans, it was designed to complement the turboprop F27 Friendship on thinner routes requiring jet performance, and 241 examples were built across four variants before production ended in 1987. The F28 served with over 60 airlines worldwide and directly led to the development of the more advanced Fokker 70 and Fokker 100.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerFokker
first Flight1967
roleShort-range regional jet airliner
crew2 pilots + cabin crew
engines2x Rolls-Royce Spey RB.183 Mk 555-15 (9,850 lbf / 43.8 kN each)
max Speed848 km/h (458 kts)
range2,872 km (1,550 nmi)
ceiling35,000 ft
weight33,110 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)NOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. Note icing levels and wind shear. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check for runway closures, navigation aid outages, and airspace restrictions. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanNOTE: Generate and review Operational Flight Plan - route, fuel, winds, alternates. | LOADED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Block fuel: taxi + trip + contingency (5%) + alternate + final reserve (30 min). F28 burns approx 2,000-2,400 kg/hr. | VERIFIED | |
| 05 | Weight and Balance / LoadsheetCAUTION: Verify ZFW, TOW, and LW are within limits. Check CG% is within envelope. F28 MTOW is 33,110 kg. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewNOTE: Review departure and arrival procedures. Check transition altitudes and minimum sector altitudes. | BRIEFED | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items before departure. | CHECKED | |
| 08 | Performance - Takeoff SpeedsNOTE: V1, VR, V2 from performance charts based on TOW, runway length, temperature, and pressure altitude. | CALCULATED |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up5 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchNOTE: Main battery switch on overhead panel. This provides initial DC power. | ON | |
| 02 | Battery VoltageNOTE: Verify battery voltage is adequate before attempting any power-up. | CHECK 24-28V | |
| 03 | External Power (GPU)NOTE: Connect ground power unit before APU start to conserve battery. | CONNECTED (if available) | |
| 04 | External Power Switch | ON (if GPU connected) | |
| 05 | Overhead and Panel Lighting | SET as required |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation20 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Fuel Quantity GaugesNOTE: F28 total usable fuel approx 9,750 kg (13,040 litres). Confirm fuel matches planned block fuel. | CHECK - verify fuel load | |
| 03 | Fuel Pumps (Left and Right)NOTE: Both wing tank booster pumps ON to supply engines. | ON | |
| 04 | Fuel Crossfeed Valve | CLOSED (normal) | |
| 05 | Emergency Lights Switch | ARM | |
| 06 | Seat Belts Sign | ON | |
| 07 | No Smoking Sign | ON | |
| 08 | Navigation Lights | ON | |
| 09 | Hydraulic System PressureNOTE: F28 has two independent hydraulic systems. Check gauges on overhead panel. | CHECK 3,000 PSI (both systems) | |
| 10 | Fire Detection System TestNOTE: Test fire warning loops. Confirm warning lights and audio activate correctly. | TEST - both engines | |
| 11 | Fire Extinguisher Handles | CHECK - not pulled | |
| 12 | Oxygen System PressureNOTE: Crew oxygen pressure should be in green arc. | CHECK - full | |
| 13 | Pressurisation System | AUTO - set landing altitude | |
| 14 | Air Conditioning Packs | AUTO | |
| 15 | Anti-Ice SystemsNOTE: Wing and engine anti-ice switches on overhead. Set to ON if icing conditions anticipated. | CHECK - as required | |
| 16 | SpoilersNOTE: Verify spoiler panels are flush and ground spoiler arm switch is in correct position. | RETRACTED / ARMED | |
| 17 | Flight ControlsCAUTION: Cycle aileron, elevator, and rudder through full range. Confirm no obstructions. | CHECK full and free movement | |
| 18 | Elevator Trim | SET for takeoff CG | |
| 19 | Rudder Trim | ZERO | |
| 20 | Aileron Trim | ZERO |
PHS 4 — Avionics and Navigation Setup11 steps
| 01 | Avionics Master | ON | |
| 02 | VHF Radios (COM 1 / COM 2)NOTE: Set ATIS frequency on standby. Set clearance delivery or ground frequency active. | SET departure frequencies | |
| 03 | NAV Radios (VOR 1 / VOR 2)NOTE: Tune departure VOR or ILS for situational awareness during initial climb. | SET departure VOR / ILS | |
| 04 | ADF | SET as required | |
| 05 | DME | ON and CHECKED | |
| 06 | Altimeters (Captain and FO) | SET QNH - cross-checked | |
| 07 | Course Selectors (OBS 1 / OBS 2) | SET as required for departure | |
| 08 | Heading Bug | SET runway heading | |
| 09 | Transponder | SET squawk code - STBY | |
| 10 | Autopilot PanelNOTE: Set initial cleared altitude and Vr bug. F28 autopilot engages above 400 ft AGL. | CHECK - altitude and speed bugs set | |
| 11 | Flight DirectorNOTE: Set pitch and roll modes as appropriate for departure. | ON |
PHS 5 — Before Start9 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Beacon LightNOTE: Anti-collision beacon ON signals to ground crew that engines will start. | ON | |
| 03 | DoorsCAUTION: Confirm all passenger doors and service doors are closed and secure before start. | CLOSED and LATCHED | |
| 04 | Thrust Levers | IDLE - confirmed | |
| 05 | Engine Start SwitchesNOTE: Both engine start switches should be in OFF position before initiating start. | OFF | |
| 06 | Ignition Switches | AUTO | |
| 07 | Air Conditioning PacksNOTE: Reduce bleed air demand during engine start to assist start performance. | OFF | |
| 08 | Bleed Air Switches | CHECK position for start | |
| 09 | Ground CrewCAUTION: Confirm area around both engines is clear of personnel and equipment. | CLEARED TO START |
PHS 6 — Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | Engine 2 Start SwitchNOTE: Standard procedure is to start engine 2 (right) first. Move start switch to START position. | START (right engine first) | |
| 02 | Engine 2 N2 - MonitorCAUTION: Monitor N2 spool-up. If no rotation within 10 seconds, abort start and investigate. | RISING - watch for 20% | |
| 03 | Engine 2 Fuel LeverNOTE: Move fuel lever to open (idle) position when N2 reaches approximately 20%. | OPEN at 20% N2 | |
| 04 | Engine 2 EGT - MonitorWARNING: Hot start limit: EGT must not exceed 850 C during start. If exceeded, abort start immediately. | RISING - watch for hot start | |
| 05 | Engine 2 N1 - Monitor | RISING to idle | |
| 06 | Engine 2 Start Switch | OFF (at idle - N2 approx 60%) | |
| 07 | Engine 2 Parameters at Idle | CHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure stable | |
| 08 | Engine 1 Start Switch | START (left engine) | |
| 09 | Engine 1 N2 - MonitorCAUTION: Monitor N2 spool-up. Abort if no rotation within 10 seconds. | RISING - watch for 20% | |
| 10 | Engine 1 Fuel Lever | OPEN at 20% N2 | |
| 11 | Engine 1 EGT - MonitorWARNING: Hot start limit: EGT must not exceed 850 C during start. Abort if limit exceeded. | RISING - watch for hot start | |
| 12 | Engine 1 N1 - Monitor | RISING to idle | |
| 13 | Engine 1 Start Switch | OFF (at idle - N2 approx 60%) | |
| 14 | Engine 1 Parameters at Idle | CHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure stable | |
| 15 | Both Engines Stable at Idle | CONFIRMED |
PHS 7 — After Start10 steps
| 01 | External PowerNOTE: Ground power unit can be disconnected once both engines are running and stable. | DISCONNECT | |
| 02 | Air Conditioning Packs | AUTO / ON | |
| 03 | Hydraulic PressureNOTE: Engine-driven hydraulic pumps should now be pressurising both systems. | CHECK 3,000 PSI both systems | |
| 04 | Electrical SystemNOTE: Both engine generators should be supplying AC power. Verify on electrical panel. | CHECK generators online - NORMAL | |
| 05 | Bleed AirNOTE: Engine bleed air supplying pressurisation and air conditioning. | ON both engines | |
| 06 | FlapsNOTE: Normal takeoff flap setting is 15 degrees. Confirm flap position indicator matches selection. | SET for takeoff (15 degrees typical) | |
| 07 | Spoilers | RETRACTED - ground spoilers ARMED | |
| 08 | Trim | SET for takeoff - re-verify | |
| 09 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED for conditions | |
| 10 | Transponder | ALT (squawk assigned code) |
PHS 8 — Taxi7 steps
| 01 | ATIS | OBTAINED - QNH and active runway confirmed | |
| 02 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED from ATC | |
| 03 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 04 | BrakesNOTE: Apply gentle brakes immediately after moving to verify brake effectiveness. | TEST on initial movement | |
| 05 | Taxi Lights | ON | |
| 06 | Nose Wheel Steering | OPERATIVE - check steering response | |
| 07 | Taxi Speed | MAINTAIN below 30 kts (straight) / 15 kts (turns) |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Takeoff BriefingNOTE: Brief SID, initial altitude, engine failure procedures, and abort criteria. | COMPLETE | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsCAUTION: Final check - ensure controls are free and respond correctly. | CHECK full and free | |
| 03 | FlapsNOTE: Verify flap position indicator. 15 degrees is normal takeoff setting. | SET and CONFIRMED (15 degrees) | |
| 04 | Trim | SET for CG - confirmed | |
| 05 | V-SpeedsNOTE: Set V1, VR, V2 bugs. Typical: V1 120-130 kts, VR 130-135 kts, V2 140-145 kts (weight dependent). | SET on airspeed indicator bugs | |
| 06 | AutopilotNOTE: Autopilot should not be engaged for takeoff. Pre-select initial altitude and heading modes. | OFF for takeoff - modes pre-set | |
| 07 | Flight Director | ON - takeoff mode | |
| 08 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Transponder | ALT - squawk confirmed | |
| 10 | Strobe Lights | ON | |
| 11 | Landing Lights | ON | |
| 12 | Takeoff Clearance | RECEIVED from ATC |
PHS 10 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Runway Lineup | CONFIRM runway and heading | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversNOTE: Advance smoothly to takeoff thrust setting. Spey engines spool fairly quickly - advance steadily. | ADVANCE to takeoff power | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCAUTION: Verify both engines reading similar N1/N2/EGT before reaching 80 kts. Abort if asymmetric. | CROSSCHECK - symmetric thrust | |
| 04 | 80 Knots Check | CALLOUT - instruments confirmed | |
| 05 | V1CAUTION: No abort after V1 unless catastrophic failure. Maintain directional control. | CALLOUT - committed to takeoff | |
| 06 | VR | ROTATE - 3 degrees/second to 15 degrees pitch | |
| 07 | V2 | MAINTAIN V2 + 10 kts initial climb | |
| 08 | Positive Climb | CONFIRMED - both VSI and altimeter increasing | |
| 09 | Landing GearNOTE: Select gear up when positive rate of climb is confirmed. | RETRACT | |
| 10 | Landing Gear Indication | UP and LOCKED - 3 greens out |
PHS 11 — After Takeoff and Climb8 steps
| 01 | Flap Retraction ScheduleNOTE: Flaps 15 to 0: accelerate to flap retraction speed (approx 180 kts for flaps 15). Monitor speed schedule. | RETRACT on speed | |
| 02 | Climb PowerNOTE: Reduce to climb power after acceleration phase - typically 85-90% N1. | SET - reduce from takeoff to climb thrust | |
| 03 | Landing Lights | OFF above 10,000 ft | |
| 04 | Seat Belts Sign | OFF - if turbulence free (pilot discretion) | |
| 05 | AutopilotNOTE: F28 autopilot can be engaged above 400 ft AGL. Set heading, altitude, and vertical speed modes. | ENGAGE above 400 ft AGL | |
| 06 | Transition AltitudeNOTE: At transition altitude, set both altimeters to standard pressure. | ALTIMETERS SET to 1013 hPa / 29.92 inHg | |
| 07 | Cruise Altitude Approach | LEVEL OFF - set cruise power | |
| 08 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED for icing conditions |
PHS 12 — Cruise7 steps
| 01 | Cruise PowerNOTE: Normal cruise at approximately 31,000 ft. Typical cruise N1 approx 85%. | SET - target Mach 0.73 / approx 390 kts TAS | |
| 02 | Fuel BalanceNOTE: Monitor fuel asymmetry. Use crossfeed valve if imbalance develops. | CHECK - wings within 500 kg of each other | |
| 03 | Fuel Remaining | CHECK vs flight plan - note time | |
| 04 | Engine Instruments | MONITOR - all parameters normal | |
| 05 | PressurisationNOTE: Cabin altitude should not exceed 8,000 ft in normal operations. | CHECK - cabin altitude normal | |
| 06 | Hydraulics | CHECK - both systems 3,000 PSI | |
| 07 | Position Report / ATC | AS REQUIRED |
PHS 13 — Descent Preparation6 steps
| 01 | ATIS DestinationNOTE: Listen to destination ATIS. Note active runway, approach type, QNH, and weather. | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Approach BriefingNOTE: Brief approach type, initial approach fix, final approach course, minima, and missed approach procedure. | COMPLETE | |
| 03 | Altimeters | SET destination QNH at transition level | |
| 04 | NAV Radios | SET ILS / VOR for approach | |
| 05 | Approach Speed (Vapp)NOTE: Vapp based on landing weight. Typical Vapp 130-140 kts depending on weight and flap setting. | CALCULATED | |
| 06 | Fuel Check | CONFIRM sufficient fuel for approach and alternate |
PHS 14 — Descent7 steps
| 01 | Descent Clearance | OBTAINED from ATC | |
| 02 | Thrust | REDUCE to idle / flight idle | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesCAUTION: Extend speed brakes symmetrically. Maximum speed with spoilers extended is Vmo. | AS REQUIRED to achieve descent rate | |
| 04 | Descent SpeedNOTE: Reduce to 250 kts when passing FL100 if not already at lower speed. | 250 kts below FL100 | |
| 05 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED for icing levels | |
| 06 | Seat Belts Sign | ON below 10,000 ft | |
| 07 | Landing Lights | ON below 10,000 ft |
PHS 15 — Approach12 steps
| 01 | Approach Clearance | RECEIVED from ATC | |
| 02 | ILS / VORNOTE: Confirm ILS identifier and correct frequency. Cross-check with chart. | IDENTIFIED and CHECKED | |
| 03 | FlapsNOTE: Begin flap extension sequence during approach. F28 flaps: 0 - 15 - 25 - 42 degrees. | SELECT 15 degrees at approx 200 kts | |
| 04 | Speed Reduction | REDUCE to approach speed schedule | |
| 05 | Flaps 25 degrees | SELECT at approx 180 kts | |
| 06 | Landing GearNOTE: Lower gear at approx 180 kts (gear limit speed). Confirm all 3 gear down and locked. | DOWN - 3 greens confirmed | |
| 07 | Flaps 42 degreesNOTE: Normal landing flap setting is 42 degrees. Verify with flap indicator. | SELECT for landing - confirm | |
| 08 | Ground Spoilers | ARMED | |
| 09 | Autopilot | AS REQUIRED - or OFF for manual approach | |
| 10 | Approach Speed (Vapp) | TARGET - 130-140 kts (weight dependent) | |
| 11 | Localiser and Glide Slope | INTERCEPT and TRACK | |
| 12 | 1,000 ft Stabilised CheckCAUTION: If not stabilised by 1,000 ft AGL, execute go-around. No attempt to continue. | STABLE - speed, config, descent rate confirmed |
PHS 16 — Landing8 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed Maintained | CONFIRMED - Vapp to threshold | |
| 02 | FlareNOTE: Reduce thrust to idle and raise nose slightly. F28 has low wing and pod-mounted engines. | INITIATE at 30 ft AGL | |
| 03 | TouchdownNOTE: Aim for firm landing to deploy ground spoilers automatically. Avoid floating. | MAIN GEAR FIRST - firm positive landing | |
| 04 | Thrust ReverserNOTE: F28 Spey engines have thrust reversers. Select reverse and advance to maximum reverse thrust. | DEPLOY after touchdown | |
| 05 | Ground Spoilers | DEPLOYED (auto on touchdown) | |
| 06 | Brakes | APPLY - firm progressive braking | |
| 07 | Thrust ReverserCAUTION: Stow reversers before reaching 70 kts to prevent reingestion. Return levers to idle. | CANCEL at 70 kts | |
| 08 | Directional Control | MAINTAIN with rudder/nose wheel steering |
PHS 17 — After Landing8 steps
| 01 | Runway Exit | CLEAR - at safe speed | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT to 0 degrees | |
| 03 | Ground Spoilers | DISARM | |
| 04 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 05 | Strobe Lights | OFF | |
| 06 | Landing Lights | OFF (or as required for taxi) | |
| 07 | Anti-Ice | OFF (unless required for taxi conditions) | |
| 08 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED from ATC |
PHS 18 — Parking and Shutdown15 steps
| 01 | Parking Position | ON STAND - nose wheel on line | |
| 02 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 03 | Taxi Lights | OFF | |
| 04 | Engine Instruments | RECORD final readings | |
| 05 | Thrust Levers | IDLE - confirm | |
| 06 | Fuel Levers (Engine 1 and 2)NOTE: Move fuel levers to cut-off. Engines will flame out and spool down. | CLOSE (cut-off position) | |
| 07 | Engine RundownCAUTION: Allow engines to spool down fully. Do not close fuel levers while engines are under load. | MONITOR N1 and N2 to zero | |
| 08 | Beacon Light | OFF - after engine shutdown complete | |
| 09 | Fuel Pumps | OFF | |
| 10 | Air Conditioning Packs | OFF | |
| 11 | Hydraulic System | CHECK pressure bleeds to zero | |
| 12 | Navigation Lights | OFF | |
| 13 | Avionics | OFF | |
| 14 | Electrical Master / Battery | OFF | |
| 15 | ChocksNOTE: Confirm wheel chocks are placed before releasing parking brake for overnight stops. | IN PLACE |