MSFS 2024 · Rotary
Airbus H125 Kneeboard
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Airbus H125FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning11 steps
Types of OperationCONFIRMED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
Falling SnowCHECKED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Performance LimitsDETERMINED
Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITS
Cross-Hatched CG ZoneCHECKED
Altitude PlanningCHECKED
Height / Velocity DiagramREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Radio FrequenciesSET
02External Checks26 steps
Daily InspectionCONFIRMED PERFORMED
Ground Around AircraftCLEAN AND UNOBSTRUCTED
Blade SocksREMOVED (IF APPLICABLE)
Station 1 - Transparent PanelsCLEANLINESS - Condition
Station 1 - Total Pressure Head (Pitot)COVER REMOVED - Check clean
Station 1 - Landing GearSECURITY - Visual check
Station 1 - Sideslip IndicatorCONDITION
Station 2 - Engine Air IntakeCLEAR
Station 2 - MGB CowlingCHECK MGB OIL LEVEL
Station 2 - Main Rotor HeadINSPECT
Station 2 - Main Rotor BladesSECURITY
Station 2 - Tail Pipe Cover (If Fitted)REMOVED
Station 2 - Transmission Deck and EngineCONDITION AND CLEANLINESS
Station 2 - Lower Fairing PanelsCLOSED - Check
Station 2 - Port HoldCHECK
Station 2 - Fuel Tank and SystemFILLER PLUG CLOSED - Check for leaks
Station 3 - Heat Shield on Tail Drive Shaft FairingCONDITION AND ATTACHMENTS
Station 3 - Oil LeaksNO OIL UNDER SCUPPERS
Station 3 - Tail Boom and TGB FairingsSECURITY
Station 3 - Tail Rotor Gear BoxCHECK OIL LEVEL
Station 4 - Tail Rotor BladesCONDITION
Station 4 - Tail Rotor Guard (If Fitted)SECURITY AND CONDITION
Station 5 - Starboard HoldCHECK IF NECESSARY
Station 5 - External Power Receptacle DoorCLOSED - Check
Station 5 - MGB CowlingCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Station 5 - Hydraulic Unit / SystemCHECK RESERVOIR FLUID LEVEL
03Internal Checks8 steps
CabinCLEAN
Fire ExtinguisherFITTED
FusesFITTED
Objects CarriedSTOWED
Door JettisonCHECKED
Collective Pitch Control and Yaw PedalsFREE TRAVEL
Rotor Brake ControlFREE MOVEMENT
Fuel Shut-Off ControlFORWARD POSITION
04Checks Before Starting The Engine22 steps
Seats and Control PedalsADJUSTED
Seat BeltsFASTENED
Battery and GeneratorSWITCHES ON
Battery VoltageCHECKED
HYD TEST Push-ButtonPRESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS
Collective Pitch Lever and Yaw PedalsFREEDOM OF TRAVEL
Cyclic Pitch Control StickNEUTRAL
Collective Pitch Control LeverLOCKED IN LOW PITCH
Cyclic Stick Friction LockADJUSTED
Collective Lever Friction LockADJUSTED
Rotor BrakeRELEASED - Forward safety guard removed
Fuel Shut-Off LeverFORWARD
Emergency Rotary Throttle ControlIN FLIGHT NOTCH
AUTO/MAN SelectorAUTO
Starting SelectorOFF - Switch guard down
TEST LIGHT Push-ButtonENGAGED
TEST FIRE Push-ButtonENGAGED
VEMD - Engine Oil Temperature and PressureDISPLAYED
VEMD - Fuel GaugeQUANTITY CHECKED
Hydraulic PressureON
Heating System, Demister, Air ConditionerOFF
Gyroscopic InstrumentsON
05Starting21 steps
Warning Lights (Red and Amber)OUT
Booster PumpON
Starting SelectorON
NgCHECK INCREASING
t4CHECK BELOW LIMIT
RotorCHECK TURNING
Engine Oil PressureCHECK INCREASING
Caution Advisory Panel LightsCHECK OUT
HornENGAGE - HORN light extinguishes
Starter Switch GuardLOWERED
Rotor Brake Safety DevicePOSITIONED
External PowerDISCONNECT IF USED
PITOT HeatingON
Booster PumpOFF
Warning and Caution LightsALL OFF
Electrical SystemCHECK VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
Engine Oil PressureCHECK
SystemsSWITCH ON AS NECESSARY
Hydraulic Accumulator TestCARRY OUT
Hydraulic Pressure Isolation CheckCARRY OUT
Tail Rotor Pedal NoteNOTED
06Checks Before Take-Off6 steps
DoorsCLOSED
NavigationCHECKED
Radio Navigation and Radio CommunicationTESTS - Correct operation
Collective and Cyclic Friction ClampsADJUST AS REQUIRED
Pressures and TemperaturesCORRECT
Warning and Caution LightsALL OUT
07Take-Off5 steps
Collective PitchINCREASE GRADUALLY
HoverMAINTAIN AT ABOUT 5 FT (1.5 M)
Engine and Transmission InstrumentsWITHIN NORMAL OPERATING RANGES
Transition From HoverINCREASE SPEED TO 40 KT IAS
Bleed Valve FlagMONITOR
08Climbing4 steps
PowerMAINTAIN AND CLIMB
Above 100 FT (30 M) - PowerSELECT MAX CONTINUOUS
Climb Speed (Vy)IAS 65 KT (120 KM/H)
Engine LimitsMONITOR
09Cruising Flight and Manoeuvres8 steps
PowerMAX CONTINUOUS FOR FAST CRUISE
AirspeedWITHIN VNE
Power-Off AirspeedWITHIN VNE
Main Rotor SpeedMONITOR
TurnsAS REQUIRED
Hover Rotation RateLIMIT
Flight With Doors OpenCABIN SECURED
Heating / Demisting SystemAS REQUIRED
10Approach and Landing5 steps
Final ApproachINTO WIND AT LOW SINK RATE
P2 BleedCHECK
Collective PitchREDUCE VERY GRADUALLY FROM HOVER
Collective PitchCANCEL COMPLETELY AFTER TOUCHDOWN
Slope LandingCYCLIC TO NEUTRAL
11After Landing - Engine and Rotor Shutdown6 steps
Unnecessary Power-Consuming SystemsSWITCH OFF
Generator and All SwitchesSWITCH OFF
Start SelectorOFF AFTER 30 SECONDS
Rotor BrakeAPPLY FULLY AT 140 RPM NR
HYD Test Push-ButtonPRESS 1 TO 2 SECONDS WHEN ROTORS STOPPED
VEMD Flight ReportRECORD
12Turnaround Check6 steps
MGB, TGB and Engine Fluid LevelsCHECK
General Drain for the Engine PlatformCHECK NO FLOW
Main and Tail Rotor Blade SkinsRAPID CHECK
Loads, Baggage Doors and CowlingsSECURELY TIED DOWN AND LOCKED
Engine Reduction Gear Magnetic PlugsCHECK EVERY 15 FLIGHT HOURS MAXIMUM
Short-Term PicketingAS REQUIRED
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