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Honda HA-420 HondaJet (FlightFX) Startup Checklist
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Honda HA-420 HondaJet (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 141 steps · 20 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: The manual flies its climb profile to a service ceiling of 43,000 ft. Check winds aloft, icing and destination alternates. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Flight PlanPREPAREDNOTE: The manual builds the route either from the MSFS world map or from SimBrief, then enters it in the G3000. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATED | |
| 05 | Weight and BalancePLANNEDNOTE: Entered on the Load Manager and Initialization pages once power is on. Load Manager values overwrite the sim weight and balance. | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceV1, VR, V2 AND VFTO PLANNEDNOTE: V1 is the speed beyond which takeoff should no longer be aborted. V2 is the speed at which the aircraft may safely climb with one engine inoperative. Vfto is the final takeoff speed. | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 08 | Single-Pilot ConsiderationsBRIEFEDNOTE: The manual notes single-pilot IFR can be task saturating and recommends leaning on the G3000 checklist system. |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE TAXI | |
| 03 | Static Elements and CoversREMOVEDNOTE: Engine covers, pitot covers and static covers are toggled from Sim Options in the GTC. | |
| 04 | Natural Laminar Flow NoseCHECK CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED | |
| 05 | Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS | |
| 06 | Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 07 | Over-Wing Engine PylonsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 08 | Engine Inlets and Fan BladesCLEAR AND UNDAMAGED | |
| 09 | Engine ExhaustCHECK CONDITION | |
| 10 | Wings and Control SurfacesCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATION | |
| 11 | Fuel Caps and VentsSECURE | |
| 12 | Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 13 | Tail and Control SurfacesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 14 | Cabin and Cargo DoorsCHECK CONDITIONNOTE: Main door, forward cargo door and aft cargo door are all operated from Sim Options in the GTC. |
PHS 3 - Entering the Cockpit6 steps
| 01 | BatteryPRESS TO CONNECT POWER | |
| 02 | G3000 Boot SequenceALLOW TO COMPLETE | |
| 03 | MFD Splash ScreenDISMISSNOTE: Press the 12th button of the MFD. | |
| 04 | GPUENABLE IN SIM OPTIONSNOTE: GPU is automatically available when it is connected in the Sim Options menu and the engine generators are offline. | |
| 05 | EXTERNAL POWER ButtonPRESS WHEN AVAIL - CHECK ONCAUTION: The large displays consume a lot of energy and will quickly drain the batteries if they are the only power source. | |
| 06 | Sim OptionsSETNOTE: Doors, static elements, cabin shades, GPU, 3D passengers and E2 Mode. All settings persist to the next flight. |
PHS 4 - Load Manager and Initialization7 steps
| 01 | Load ManagerPASSENGERS AND CARGO SETNOTE: HOME > Aircraft Systems. Press a passenger icon to toggle it, press a cargo compartment to adjust its weight, and use the +/- 100 and +/- 500 buttons for fuel. | |
| 02 | Fuel LoadSETCAUTION: Load Manager values overwrite the sim weight and balance, but the sim's own weights menu will not update to reflect them. | |
| 03 | Initialization PageOPENNOTE: HOME > Utilities > Initialization. | |
| 04 | System TestsPREFLIGHTNOTE: Fire detection, stall protection and switch illumination. The Preflight button sequences all three. | |
| 05 | Weight and FuelENTEREDNOTE: Operating weight, payload, fuel and estimated taxi fuel. SYNC ALL FROM SIM populates every tab from the Load Manager. | |
| 06 | V-Speeds (V1, VR, V2, VFTO)ENTERED AND ALL ONNOTE: Get From Sim populates them from internal look-up tables. Turn each on individually or press All On to display them on the PFD. | |
| 07 | InitializationACCEPT |
PHS 5 - Flight Plan and Autopilot Setup6 steps
| 01 | Flight PlanORIGIN AND DESTINATION ENTERED | |
| 02 | Departure ProcedureSELECTED AND LOADEDNOTE: PROC > Departure. Preview it on the MFD before loading. | |
| 03 | Enroute Waypoints and AirwaysENTEREDNOTE: Add Enroute Waypoint, or select the entry waypoint and press Load Airway to pick the airway and exit point. | |
| 04 | Heading BugSET WITH THE HDG SEL KNOB | |
| 05 | Altitude PreselectorSET WITH THE ALT SEL KNOB | |
| 06 | Speed BugSETNOTE: Set the SPD mode to FMS and confirm the speed bug is magenta. |
PHS 6 - Before Starting Engines3 steps
| 01 | DoorsCLOSEDNOTE: Controlled from HOME > Aircraft Systems > Sim Options. | |
| 02 | CAS MessagesREVIEWNOTE: Only engine-related warnings should remain on the PFD. If an ECS TEMP CONTROL MANUAL message is shown, set both Cockpit and Cabin thermostats to Auto under Aircraft Systems > System Controls > Thermostat. | |
| 03 | Electrical VoltsCHECK ABOVE 23.5 VOLTSNOTE: HOME > Aircraft Systems > Electrical, then read the synoptic on the PFD or MFD pane. |
PHS 7 - Starting Engines7 steps
| 01 | Right Engine START ButtonPRESS - CHECK GREENNOTE: Start with the right engine (number 2). | |
| 02 | Right Throttle LeverCUT OFF TO IDLE DETENTCAUTION: Click below the throttle lever to move it out of CUT OFF. While the throttle is in CUT OFF, external hardware, keyboard and joystick cannot move the throttles. | |
| 03 | EISMONITOR DURING STARTNOTE: The FADEC does the work and will keep the start parameters within limits. Expect STARTER then IGN, with throttle mode START in cyan. | |
| 04 | Right EngineSTABILISEDNOTE: An engine takes about 20 seconds to start, then idles at around 23 percent N1 and 52 percent N2. | |
| 05 | Left EngineREPEAT THE SEQUENCE | |
| 06 | GeneratorsCONFIRM ONLINENOTE: Once the engines are running the generators come on automatically, which disconnects the simulated GPU. | |
| 07 | Flight ControlsCHECK VISUALLYWARNING: Do not use the MSFS Ctrl+E shortcut while the engines are at idle. It conflicts with the start logic and the engines will flicker between starting and cutting off. |
PHS 8 - Before Taxi9 steps
| 01 | Transponder CodeENTER AND CONFIRM AUTO MODE | |
| 02 | Flight IDCHECK ON THE PFDNOTE: Shown above the altitude tape. | |
| 03 | Navigation SourceFMSNOTE: Set with the softkey below the display. | |
| 04 | AltimetersSETNOTE: Set the standby and both PFDs. Both PFD altimeters are linked, including on the separate-PFD liveries. | |
| 05 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF - VERIFY ON THE EIS | |
| 06 | SpeedbrakeEXT - VERIFY ON THE EIS | |
| 07 | SpeedbrakeRET - VERIFY ON THE EIS | |
| 08 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIREDNOTE: HOME > Aircraft Systems > System Controls > Interior Lights. | |
| 09 | Parking BrakeRELEASE |
PHS 9 - Taxi4 steps
| 01 | ThrottlesADVANCE, THEN APPLY BRAKESNOTE: Brake-out is around 30 to 35 percent N1 on the real jet depending on weight. The simulated version needs about 40 percent. | |
| 02 | Nose Wheel SteeringCHECK ON AND WORKING | |
| 03 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKNOTE: Confirm the HSI heading moves and the slip indicator responds in turns. | |
| 04 | Exterior LightsNORMNOTE: Any light left in NORM is managed automatically by the HJet and shows magenta on the synoptic status page. Lights set to ON or OFF are manual and show cyan. |
PHS 10 - Before Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | FlapsSET TO / APPR | |
| 02 | TrimsSET - TRIANGLES GREENWARNING: Takeoff is very sensitive to trim. Trimming the elevator into the green band is a prerequisite to a successful takeoff. The band moves with the flap setting. | |
| 03 | SpeedbrakeRET | |
| 04 | CAS MessagesREVIEW | |
| 05 | NavigationFMS SET | |
| 06 | Flight GuidanceTO / GANOTE: Press TO/GA to fix the flight director at 11 degrees pitch up and straight ahead. Green TO shows on both the vertical and horizontal annunciators. | |
| 07 | TOLD DataCONFIRMEDNOTE: Verify the altitude preselector, heading bug and speed bug against the clearance. | |
| 08 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 09 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Engine anti-ice is one of the few HJet systems with no NORM mode. Turn it on manually in icing conditions. The CAS system will prompt if ice is detected. | |
| 10 | Weather RadarAS REQUIREDNOTE: HOME > Weather > Weather Selection > WX RADAR > WX RADAR Settings > Radar On. |
PHS 11 - Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Toe BrakesPUSH IN | |
| 02 | ThrottlesT/O DETENTNOTE: The FADEC calculates and applies maximum takeoff thrust. | |
| 03 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 04 | Engine ParametersWATCH DURING THE ACCELERATION RUNNOTE: Remove your hand from the throttles once past V1. | |
| 05 | RotateAT VRNOTE: Rotate slowly to meet the flight director at 11 degrees pitch over 3 to 4 seconds. Tutorial-flight value from the manual's KGSO to KILM demonstration, not a published limit. Compute your own from the Speed Bugs page. The tutorial rotates at 113 kts and this holds around 150 kts. | |
| 06 | Landing GearUPNOTE: Tap the brakes, then retract after a positive rate of climb. | |
| 07 | Yaw DamperVERIFY ENGAGEDNOTE: Press YD on the GFC. | |
| 08 | FlapsUP WHEN CLEAR OF OBSTACLESNOTE: The tutorial retracts at no less than 130 KIAS. Confirm gear and flaps retracted on the EIS. | |
| 09 | Thrust LeversMCT DETENTNOTE: Retard past 2,500 ft MSL (1,500 ft AGL), then lower the pitch to accelerate toward the climb speed. | |
| 10 | AutothrottleAS DESIREDNOTE: E2 Mode only. Arming the AT on the GFC after setting takeoff thrust activates it and the magenta FMS speeds are then respected, including the MCT reduction. |
PHS 12 - After Takeoff / Climb10 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCONFIRMED UP | |
| 02 | Yaw DamperENGAGED | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversMCTNOTE: With E2 Mode, verify the A/T mode annunciates in cyan. | |
| 04 | Flight GuidanceFMS / FLC MODES, AP GREENNOTE: Engage FLC with the speed bug at the climb speed, then engage the autopilot and select NAV to track the flight plan. | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 06 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Pressurization and Cabin AltitudeMONITORNOTE: Watch for any CAS warnings. | |
| 08 | AltimetersSTD BARO AT THE TRANSITION ALTITUDENOTE: Passing 18,000 ft press the pilot BARO knob to set STD BARO and manually set the standby to 29.92 inHg. | |
| 09 | Climb Speed210 KIAS UNTIL M0.57NOTE: Monitor TAS at the bottom of the speed tape. The display flips to Mach automatically as Mach increases. The HJet can hold this profile to its 43,000 ft service ceiling. | |
| 10 | Mach ModeVERIFY AT M0.57NOTE: The changeover should be automatic. Manually, push the SPD knob once so the bug changes to Mach. The IAS/Mach transition usually happens around 31,000 ft. |
PHS 13 - Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | Cruise SpeedPER THE FMS SCHEDULENOTE: With E2 Mode and the SPD mode in FMS, the speed sets automatically to 270 kts / M0.720 and holds it until the next phase of flight. | |
| 03 | True AirspeedMONITORNOTE: At 31,000 ft, MCT achieves 420 kts TAS, which is where the HA420 gets its name. Ground speed depends on winds aloft. | |
| 04 | Engine Instruments and CASMONITOR | |
| 05 | ApproachLOAD IN THE FMS BEFORE TODNOTE: HOME > Flight Plan > Proc > Approach. Select the approach and transition and enter the minimums, then load. | |
| 06 | Vertical Situation DisplayENABLE AS DESIREDNOTE: GTC > HOME > MAP > MAP Settings > Inset Window > VERT Situation Display. The TOD donut also shows on the map. |
PHS 14 - Top of Descent4 steps
| 01 | Altitude PreselectorSET ON THE GFCNOTE: Set to the next constraint or the platform altitude. | |
| 02 | VNAVPRESS ON THE GFC | |
| 03 | VNAV ModeVERIFY ARMEDNOTE: VALT in green at the cruise altitude and PATH in white on the PFD. | |
| 04 | Landing SpeedsLOAD AND DISPLAYNOTE: GTC > HOME > Speed Bugs, press Get From Sim to sync the weights, select All On and verify on the PFD. |
PHS 15 - Descent3 steps
| 01 | Landing Field ElevationVERIFYNOTE: Set automatically when the approach is loaded. Verify the LFE on the EIS display. | |
| 02 | Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIREDNOTE: The CAS messages will notify the pilot if ice is detected. | |
| 03 | AltimetersSET AT THE TRANSITION ALTITUDENOTE: Set the PFD and standby to the local setting passing 18,000 ft. |
PHS 16 - Approach10 steps
| 01 | Seats and SignsADJUST SEATS AND BELTS | |
| 02 | Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 03 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | AvionicsSETNOTE: With the approach loaded, the altitude preselector set to the FAF and the approach clearance received, arm APR mode on the GFC. | |
| 05 | Landing DataSET AND CONFIRMEDNOTE: Check the V-speeds on the PFD. | |
| 06 | CAS MessagesCHECK | |
| 07 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 08 | FlapsSET TO / APPRNOTE: With E2 Mode the HJet slows automatically to 250 kts before 10,000 ft, then to 200 kts below 300 AGL within 10 nm. | |
| 09 | Approach ModeARMED - LOC AND GS IN WHITE | |
| 10 | NavaidTUNED AND IDENTIFIED IN NAV 1NOTE: The G3000 auto-switches the frequency and the NAV source at the intermediate fix. |
PHS 17 - Final Approach5 steps
| 01 | Landing GearDOWNNOTE: The manual lowers the gear when the glideslope is one dot above. | |
| 02 | SpeedbrakeVERIFY RETRACTED | |
| 03 | FlapsSET FOR LANDING | |
| 04 | Target SpeedVREFNOTE: With E2 Mode the HJet reduces the FMS speed to Vap once the gear and final flaps are deployed. | |
| 05 | Autopilot / Yaw Damper / AutothrottleDISENGAGEWARNING: Disengage at 200 ft AGL or the minimums, whichever is higher, and manually reduce to Vref. In E2 Mode the autothrottle must be disconnected at the same point. |
PHS 18 - Landing5 steps
| 01 | Autopilot and Yaw DamperDISCONNECTED AT MINIMUMSNOTE: Press the red button on the left-hand side of the yoke. | |
| 02 | ThrustIDLE AT 50 FT AGLNOTE: Smoothly reduce thrust and touch down with minimal flare. | |
| 03 | Nose WheelLOWER GENTLY TO THE RUNWAY | |
| 04 | BrakesSMOOTHLY APPLY MAXIMUM | |
| 05 | SpeedbrakeDEPLOYNOTE: Maintain braking until 40 kts. With E2 Mode the spoilers deploy automatically when the brakes are applied and stow automatically at 30 kts. |
PHS 19 - Taxi to the Ramp5 steps
| 01 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | SpeedbrakeVERIFY RET | |
| 04 | FlapsUPNOTE: Leave at TO/APPR if iced. | |
| 05 | TrimsSET - TRIANGLES IN THE GREEN |
PHS 20 - Shutdown9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Engine Anti-IceOFF | |
| 03 | External PowerAS DESIRED | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversCUT OFF | |
| 05 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Oxygen SupplyPULL OFF | |
| 07 | DoorsOPENNOTE: Open the doors before the battery goes off. How you leave the aircraft, including passengers, cargo and every switch, persists to your next flight. | |
| 08 | Parking BrakeRELEASECAUTION: Releasing the parking brake makes ground power unavailable and disconnects the GPU. On a turnaround, leave the parking brake set so ground power stays available. | |
| 09 | BatteryOFF |