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JMB Aircraft VL-3 (G3X Touch) Startup Checklist
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JMB Aircraft VL-3 (G3X Touch)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 138 steps · 20 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Weather (METAR/TAF)CHECKEDNOTE: Day VFR only. Max demonstrated crosswind 5 m/s (about 10 kts), max headwind 8 m/s (about 16 kts) for take-off and landing. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsCHECKED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Two integral wing tanks, 44 l (11.6 US gal) each. Fuel warning light at 8 l left / 7 l right. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSWARNING: If CG position and take-off weight are not in the operating range, do not fly.NOTE: MTOW 472 kg. Operating CG range 21 - 34 % MAC. Max baggage 15 kg. Min crew weight 65 kg. | |
| 05 | Take-Off & Landing DistancesCHECKEDNOTE: Sea level, grass: take-off run 160 m, 290 m over 15 m obstacle. Landing run 90 m (full braking), 270 m over 15 m obstacle. | |
| 06 | VFR Charts / Flight PlanPREPARED | |
| 07 | Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight Inspection21 steps
| 01 | IgnitionOFF - CHECKED IN COCKPIT | |
| 02 | WingCHECKEDNOTE: Surface and leading edge condition, flap and aileron controls correctly connected, pitot-static tube condition. | |
| 03 | Wing TipCHECKEDNOTE: Surface condition, tip attachment, position lights (if installed). | |
| 04 | AileronCHECKEDNOTE: Surface condition, attachment, play. | |
| 05 | FlapCHECKEDNOTE: Surface condition, attachment, play. | |
| 06 | Fuselage RearSURFACE CONDITION CHECKED | |
| 07 | Vertical Tail UnitCHECKEDNOTE: Surface condition, play, free movement. | |
| 08 | Horizontal TailCHECKEDNOTE: Surface condition, attachment, play, free movement. Elevator and trim tab controls correctly connected. | |
| 09 | Opposite Side (Fuselage, Flap, Aileron, Wing Tip, Wing)CHECKED | |
| 10 | Landing GearCHECKEDNOTE: Main and nose gear attachment, nose wheel steering, tyre condition and inflation (1.6 +/- 0.1 bar), wheel fairings. | |
| 11 | Engine Cowlings / Mount / AttachmentCHECKED | |
| 12 | OilCHECKEDCAUTION: Turn the propeller by hand with ignition OFF. Avoid excessive pressure on a blade tip and trailing edge.NOTE: Turn the propeller until a gurgling sound is heard, then check the oil. | |
| 13 | Fuel and Electrical SystemVISUAL CHECK | |
| 14 | Fuel SystemDRAINEDNOTE: Drain valve is on the bottom of the wing. | |
| 15 | PropellerCHECKEDNOTE: Attachment, blades, hub and spinner condition. | |
| 16 | Cockpit - Ignition / Switch Box / Master SwitchOFF | |
| 17 | InstrumentsCONDITION CHECKED | |
| 18 | Fuel GaugeQUANTITY CHECKEDNOTE: Switch on Switch box and Master switch for the check, then switch off. | |
| 19 | ControlsCHECKEDNOTE: Visual check, proper function, play in each control circuit, flap extension, free movement up to the stops. | |
| 20 | Loose ItemsSECURED | |
| 21 | CanopyCHECKEDNOTE: Condition of attachment, cleanliness. |
PHS 3 - Before Entering Cockpit4 steps
| 01 | Aeroplane SurfaceCOVERS AND CAPS CHECKED | |
| 02 | CockpitITEMS INSIDE CHECKED | |
| 03 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 04 | Master SwitchOFF |
PHS 4 - After Entering Cockpit14 steps
| 01 | Rudder ControlFREE MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 02 | BrakesFUNCTION CHECKED | |
| 03 | Control StickFREE MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 04 | TrimCONTROL MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 05 | FlapsFUNCTION CHECKED | |
| 06 | Engine ControlsTHROTTLE AND CHOKE MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 07 | Fuel ValveOFF | |
| 08 | Fuel GaugeQUANTITY CHECKED | |
| 09 | Switch BoxOFF | |
| 10 | Circuit BreakersOFF | |
| 11 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 12 | Instruments, COMMCONDITION CHECKED | |
| 13 | Safety HarnessINTEGRITY AND ATTACHMENT CHECKED | |
| 14 | CockpitCONDITION AND CANOPY LOCK CHECKED |
PHS 5 - Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | Fuel ValveON | |
| 02 | Master SwitchBATT & ALT ON | |
| 03 | Circuit BreakersIN | |
| 04 | ThrottleSET FOR IDLING | |
| 05 | ChokeAS REQUIRED FOR ENGINE TEMPERATURE | |
| 06 | Control StickFULLY PULLED | |
| 07 | Propeller AreaCLEAR | |
| 08 | Master SwitchON | |
| 09 | IgnitionON | |
| 10 | BrakesFULLY APPLIED | |
| 11 | StarterENGAGECAUTION: Activate the starter for max 10 sec, then a 2 min pause for engine cooling. | |
| 12 | Throttle (After Start)IDLENOTE: Adjust for smooth running at 1,500 RPM. | |
| 13 | Oil PressureMIN PRESSURE WITHIN 10 SECCAUTION: Oil pressure should increase within 10 sec. Increase engine speed only after oil pressure reaches 2 bar and is steady. | |
| 14 | ChokeOFF |
PHS 6 - Engine Warm Up / Engine Check5 steps
| 01 | Main WheelsCHOCKEDNOTE: In the sim, hold the parking brake. | |
| 02 | Engine Warm UpPER ENGINE MANUALNOTE: Oil temperature minimum 50 °C; normal 90 - 110 °C. | |
| 03 | Magneto CheckCOMPLETECAUTION: Only one magneto should be switched off (on) at a time during the ignition check. | |
| 04 | Max PowerSET - CHECKEDNOTE: Aircraft pointed upwind, not on loose terrain. | |
| 05 | Acceleration Idle to Max PowerCHECKED |
PHS 7 - Taxi1 steps
| 01 | Taxi SpeedMAX 15 KM/H (8 KTS)NOTE: Steer with the nose wheel and rudder, or with brakes. |
PHS 8 - Before Take-Off12 steps
| 01 | BrakesFULLY APPLIED | |
| 02 | Rudder ControlFREE MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 03 | Hand ControlFREE MOVEMENT CHECKED | |
| 04 | TrimNEUTRAL | |
| 05 | Flaps15° | |
| 06 | ChokeOFF | |
| 07 | Fuel ValveOPEN | |
| 08 | Fuel GaugeQUANTITY CHECKED | |
| 09 | Circuit BreakersIN | |
| 10 | Instruments, COMMWITHIN LIMITS - FREQUENCY SET | |
| 11 | Safety HarnessSECURED AND TIGHTENED | |
| 12 | CanopyCONDITION CHECKED - LOCKED |
PHS 9 - Take-Off5 steps
| 01 | ThrottleGRADUALLY TO MAX POWERWARNING: Take-off is prohibited if the engine runs unsteadily, engine values are beyond limits, the choke is on, or the crosswind exceeds 5 m/s.NOTE: Max take-off 5,800 RPM, 5 minutes max. | |
| 02 | DirectionNOSE WHEEL AND RUDDER | |
| 03 | Nose WheelLIFT - STICK SLIGHTLY BACK | |
| 04 | Lift-OffABOVE 70 KM/H (38 KTS) | |
| 05 | Climb Speed110 KM/H (60 KTS)CAUTION: Max flap extended speed is 120 km/h (65 kts).NOTE: Push the stick slightly forward to reach climb speed. |
PHS 10 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | ThrottleMAX CONTINUOUS POWERNOTE: 5,500 RPM. | |
| 02 | Speed120 KM/H (65 KTS)NOTE: Best rate of climb 130 km/h IAS, 6 m/s. | |
| 03 | TrimADJUST | |
| 04 | CHT, Oil Temp and PressureWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: If CHT or oil temperature exceeds limits, reduce the climb angle to increase airspeed and cooling. |
PHS 11 - Cruise3 steps
| 01 | PowerSETNOTE: Economy cruise 4,800 RPM, 24 inHg, 185 km/h IAS (unlimited). Max continuous 5,500 RPM, 27 inHg, 235 km/h IAS. | |
| 02 | SpeedBELOW 210 KM/H (VNO) IN TURBULENCENOTE: Yellow arc 210 - 305 km/h: smooth air only. | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 12 - Descent4 steps
| 01 | ThrottleIDLINGCAUTION: On long final or descending from high altitude, do not reduce to idle. Use increased idle so engine readings stay within normal limits. | |
| 02 | Speed140 KM/H (75 KTS) | |
| 03 | TrimADJUST | |
| 04 | InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 13 - Before Landing5 steps
| 01 | FuelQUANTITY CHECKED | |
| 02 | Safety HarnessTIGHTENED | |
| 03 | BrakesFUNCTION CHECKED | |
| 04 | TrimADJUST | |
| 05 | Landing AreaRUNWAY AND BASE LEG CHECKED |
PHS 14 - Base Leg5 steps
| 01 | Speed110 KM/H (60 KTS) | |
| 02 | Flaps15° | |
| 03 | TrimADJUST | |
| 04 | ThrottleAS NECESSARY | |
| 05 | InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 15 - Final5 steps
| 01 | Speed90 - 100 KM/H (50 - 55 KTS) | |
| 02 | Flaps55° OR 38° | |
| 03 | TrimADJUST | |
| 04 | ThrottleAS NECESSARY | |
| 05 | InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 16 - Landing5 steps
| 01 | AirspeedSLOWLY REDUCE | |
| 02 | TouchdownABOUT 65 KM/H (35 KTS) | |
| 03 | Nose WheelHOLD OFF - STICK BACK | |
| 04 | Control StickFORWARD WHEN NOSE WHEEL TOUCHES | |
| 05 | BrakesAS REQUIRED |
PHS 17 - Balked Landing8 steps
| 01 | ThrottleFULL | |
| 02 | Flaps15° AT 90 KM/H (50 KTS) | |
| 03 | TrimADJUST | |
| 04 | FlapsRETRACT AT 50 M (165 FT) | |
| 05 | TrimADJUST | |
| 06 | Engine SpeedMAX CONTINUOUS POWER | |
| 07 | InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS | |
| 08 | Climb120 KM/H (65 KTS) |
PHS 18 - After Landing3 steps
| 01 | Engine SpeedAS NECESSARY FOR TAXI | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACTED AND LOCKED | |
| 03 | TrimNEUTRAL |
PHS 19 - Engine Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Engine SpeedIDLINGNOTE: Cool the engine before shutdown if necessary. | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS | |
| 03 | COMM + IntercomOFF | |
| 04 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersOFF | |
| 06 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | Switch BoxKEY OFF | |
| 08 | Fuel ValveOFF |
PHS 20 - Tying-Down5 steps
| 01 | Fuel Valve / CBs / Master / Switch BoxOFF - CHECKED | |
| 02 | Control StickSECURED (SAFETY HARNESS) | |
| 03 | CockpitCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 04 | Ventilation WindowsSHUT | |
| 05 | Tie-DownsWING TIPS, TAIL AND NOSE WHEEL SECURED |