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Honda HA-420 HondaJet (FlightFX) Startup Checklist
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Honda HA-420 HondaJet (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 159 steps · 18 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Ceiling is FL430. Check winds aloft, icing and destination alternates. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Flight PlanLOADED INTO THE G3000 | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATEDCAUTION: Range is around 1,200 nmi. The HondaJet rewards careful fuel planning on longer legs. | |
| 05 | Weight & BalanceZFW, TOW AND CG SETCAUTION: MTOW around 10,600 lbs. Full fuel and a full cabin will not both fit. | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceV1, Vr, V2 CALCULATEDNOTE: Takeoff and landing distances are under 3,500 ft, which opens up smaller fields. | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 08 | Single-Pilot ConsiderationsBRIEFEDNOTE: Certified for single-pilot operation. Plan the workload around the busy phases. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE TAXI | |
| 03 | Natural Laminar Flow NoseCHECK CLEAN AND UNDAMAGEDNOTE: The nose and wing surfaces are laminar flow. Surface contamination costs real performance. | |
| 04 | Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS | |
| 05 | Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 06 | Over-Wing Engine PylonsCHECK CONDITIONNOTE: The over-the-wing engine mount is what frees up the rear fuselage for the cabin and baggage bay. | |
| 07 | Engine Inlets and Fan BladesCLEAR AND UNDAMAGEDWARNING: Check both inlets for FOD before every departure. | |
| 08 | Engine ExhaustCHECK CONDITION | |
| 09 | Wings and Control SurfacesCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATION | |
| 10 | Fuel Caps and VentsSECURE | |
| 11 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED | |
| 12 | Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 13 | Tail and Control SurfacesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 14 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation10 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Battery SwitchON - CHECK VOLTAGE | |
| 03 | External PowerCONNECTED IF AVAILABLENOTE: There is no APU. Ground power or the battery starts the first engine. | |
| 04 | G3000 DisplaysPOWERED AND INITIALISED | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Emergency LightsARMED | |
| 07 | Fire Detection TestPERFORMED | |
| 08 | Fuel QuantityCHECK AGAINST FLIGHT PLAN | |
| 09 | Oxygen PressureCHECK - MASKS AVAILABLE | |
| 10 | Cabin PreparationSEATS, BAGGAGE, DOOR SECURE |
PHS 4 — FMS / Avionics Setup10 steps
| 01 | Flight PlanENTERED OR IMPORTED | |
| 02 | Departure Runway and SIDSELECTED | |
| 03 | Arrival, STAR and ApproachSELECTED IF KNOWN | |
| 04 | Performance PageWEIGHTS AND FUEL ENTERED | |
| 05 | Takeoff SpeedsV1, Vr, V2 SET | |
| 06 | AltimetersSET TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 07 | Radios and TransponderSET | |
| 08 | Flight DirectorON - TAKEOFF MODE | |
| 09 | AutopilotTESTED AND DISENGAGED | |
| 10 | Weather Radar and TAWSSET |
PHS 5 — Before Start9 steps
| 01 | DoorsCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 03 | Beacon LightON | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Bleed AirOFF FOR START | |
| 08 | Start ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 09 | Ground CrewCLEAR OF THE ENGINESCAUTION: The engines sit above the wing. Keep ground crew well clear of the inlet and exhaust path. |
PHS 6 — Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | Right Engine StartSTART SWITCH - ENGAGE | |
| 02 | N2 RotationCONFIRM ROTATION | |
| 03 | Fuel and IgnitionAUTOMATIC (FADEC)NOTE: The HF120 is FADEC controlled. Monitor the start rather than managing it. | |
| 04 | ITTMONITOR - WITHIN START LIMITWARNING: Abort the start if ITT approaches the limit or the acceleration stagnates. | |
| 05 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 06 | Right Engine StabilisedIDLE PARAMETERS NORMAL | |
| 07 | Right GeneratorONLINE | |
| 08 | Left EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 09 | Left GeneratorONLINE | |
| 10 | External PowerDISCONNECTED |
PHS 7 — After Start9 steps
| 01 | Bleed AirON | |
| 02 | Air Conditioning and PressurisationSET - LANDING ELEVATION ENTERED | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 06 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 07 | Speed BrakesRETRACTED | |
| 08 | Crew Alerting SystemNO WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS | |
| 09 | Ground EquipmentREMOVED AND CLEAR |
PHS 8 — Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Taxi LightsON | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 07 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETEWARNING: Brief V1, Vr, V2, the departure and the engine-failure plan before lining up. | |
| 08 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE IN TURNS |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | FlapsCONFIRM TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 02 | TrimCONFIRM SET | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PressurisationARMED | |
| 05 | TransponderTA/RA | |
| 06 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 07 | Crew Alerting SystemFINAL CHECK - CLEAR | |
| 08 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED |
PHS 10 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversTAKEOFF THRUST SET | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersN1 STABLE AND MATCHED | |
| 03 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 04 | 80 KTSCROSS-CHECK AIRSPEED | |
| 05 | V1CALL - COMMITTED TO FLYWARNING: After V1 the takeoff continues. Do not reject. | |
| 06 | RotateAT Vr - SMOOTH ROTATION | |
| 07 | Positive RateLANDING GEAR UPCAUTION: Vle 200 KIAS. | |
| 08 | V2 + 10 to 20MAINTAIN CLIMB SPEED | |
| 09 | Acceleration AltitudeACCELERATE AND CLEAN UP | |
| 10 | FlapsUP ON SCHEDULE |
PHS 11 — Climb10 steps
| 01 | Climb ThrustSET | |
| 02 | AutopilotENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 03 | Climb Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 04 | Rate of ClimbUP TO 4,000 FPM AT LIGHT WEIGHT | |
| 05 | Landing and Taxi LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Transition AltitudeALTIMETERS TO STANDARD | |
| 07 | Climb ScheduleOBSERVE Vmo 270 KIAS / Mmo 0.72 | |
| 08 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBING NORMALLY | |
| 09 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR |
PHS 12 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF - UP TO FL430 | |
| 02 | Cruise ThrustSET | |
| 03 | Cruise SpeedUP TO 422 KTASCAUTION: Observe Vmo 270 KIAS and Mmo 0.72. | |
| 04 | Fuel Flow and BalanceMONITOR | |
| 05 | Cabin AltitudeMONITOR | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 07 | Descent PlanningTOD CALCULATED | |
| 08 | Destination WeatherOBTAINED |
PHS 13 — Descent Preparation6 steps
| 01 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Arrival and ApproachLOADED IN THE FMS | |
| 03 | Landing ElevationSET | |
| 04 | Landing SpeedsVref CALCULATED | |
| 05 | MinimumsSET | |
| 06 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED FOR THE DESCENT |
PHS 14 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | DescentINITIATE AT TOD | |
| 02 | ThrustIDLE OR AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesAS REQUIREDNOTE: The laminar flow airframe is very clean. Start down early. | |
| 04 | Transition LevelALTIMETERS TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 05 | Landing and Taxi LightsON BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 08 | CabinDEPRESSURISING ON SCHEDULE |
PHS 15 — Approach7 steps
| 01 | Approach ModeARMED | |
| 02 | FlapsAPPROACH SETTING AS SPEED REDUCES | |
| 03 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENCAUTION: Vle 200 KIAS. Confirm three green. | |
| 04 | FlapsLANDING SETTING | |
| 05 | Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE | |
| 06 | Stabilised ApproachBY 1,000 FT AGLWARNING: On speed, on path, configured and stable by 1,000 ft in IMC or 500 ft in VMC, or go around. | |
| 07 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 16 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | VrefMAINTAIN TO THE THRESHOLD | |
| 02 | ThresholdTHRUST LEVERS TO IDLE | |
| 03 | FlareTOUCH DOWN IN THE TOUCHDOWN ZONE | |
| 04 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 05 | Speed BrakesDEPLOY | |
| 06 | BrakingAS REQUIREDNOTE: There are no thrust reversers. Braking and speed brakes do the work, so fly an accurate Vref. | |
| 07 | Directional ControlMAINTAIN CENTRELINE |
PHS 17 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesRETRACTED | |
| 04 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY | |
| 06 | Strobes and Landing LightsOFF |
PHS 18 — Parking / Shutdown11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversIDLE - ENGINES STABILISED | |
| 03 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 04 | External PowerCONNECTED IF AVAILABLE | |
| 05 | EnginesSHUT DOWN | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 07 | BeaconOFF | |
| 08 | Avionics and DisplaysOFF | |
| 09 | Emergency LightsOFF | |
| 10 | BatteryOFF | |
| 11 | Chocks and Ground LocksINSTALLED |