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PMDG 777-300ER Kneeboard

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PMDG 777-300ERFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED

Fuel PlanningVERIFIED

Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS

SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED

MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED

Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATED

02Electrical Power Up7 steps

Battery SwitchON

Standby Power SwitchAUTO

External Power (GPU)CONNECT if available

Bus Tie Switches (L and R)AUTO

APU SwitchSTART (hold to ON)

APU Generator Bus Switches (L and R)ON

External PowerDISCONNECT

03IRS Alignment4 steps

IRS Left SwitchNAV

IRS Right SwitchNAV

IRS Centre SwitchNAV

IRS AlignmentMONITOR - wait for ALIGN lights to extinguish

04Cockpit Preparation24 steps

Hydraulic Demand Pumps (L, C, R)AUTO

Hydraulic Engine Pumps (1, 2)NORMAL

Fuel Pumps - Main Tanks (L FWD, L AFT, R FWD, R AFT)ON

Fuel Pumps - Centre Tank (L, R)ON (if fuel loaded in centre tank)

Fuel Cross-Feed ValveCLOSED

Window Heat Switches (All Four)ON

Probe Heat (All)OFF (until after engine start)

Navigation LightsON

Logo LightAS REQUIRED

Seatbelt / No Smoking SignsON / AUTO

Air Conditioning Packs (L and R)AUTO

Trim AirON

Recirculation Fans (L and R)AUTO

Pressurisation ModeAUTO

Isolation ValveAUTO

Engine Bleed (1 and 2)ON

APU BleedON

EICAS Primary DisplayVERIFY - No warnings

Displays (PFD, ND, MFD, EICAS)ON and SET

EFIS Control Panels (Capt and F/O)SET as required

Altimeters (Both)SET local QNH

Standby InstrumentsCHECK - attitude, airspeed, altimeter

Weather RadarSTBY (do not radiate on ground near personnel)

TCAS / Transponder ModeSTBY

05FMC Setup15 steps

FMC - POS INIT PageVERIFY position via GPS or enter coordinates

FMC - ROUTE PageENTER origin, destination, and flight number

FMC - Route ActivationACTIVATE and EXECUTE

FMC - DEPARTURES PageSELECT runway and SID

FMC - Waypoints / AirwaysENTER and VERIFY

FMC - PERF INIT PageENTER performance data

FMC - N1 LIMIT PageSET derate or assumed temperature

FMC - TAKEOFF REF PageENTER flap setting, CG%, and VERIFY V-speeds

FMC - ARRIVALS PageSELECT STAR, transition, and approach

FMC - Route VerifyCROSS-CHECK against OFP

MCP - Flight Directors (Both)ON

MCP - Autothrottle ArmARM

MCP - Altitude WindowSET initial cleared altitude

MCP - Heading WindowSET runway heading

MCP - Speed WindowSET V2 + 10

06Before Start7 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Beacon LightON

Fuel Control Switches (1 and 2)VERIFY CUTOFF

Pushback / ClearanceOBTAINED

Engine Start Switch SelectorGND

DoorsCLOSED and LOCKED

BrakesVERIFY SET before pushback

07Engine Start12 steps

Engine 2 Start SwitchGND (rotate and hold)

Engine 2 - N2 RisingMONITOR - wait for N2 approx 20%

Engine 2 Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at approx 20% N2)

Engine 2 - EGT RiseMONITOR EGT - must not exceed 750 C

Engine 2 - Idle ParametersVERIFY N1 ~20-22%, N2 ~58-62%, oil pressure green

Engine 1 Start SwitchGND (rotate and hold)

Engine 1 - N2 RisingMONITOR - wait for N2 approx 20%

Engine 1 Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at approx 20% N2)

Engine 1 - Idle ParametersVERIFY N1 ~20-22%, N2 ~58-62%, oil pressure green

Engine Start SelectorOFF (after both engines stable)

APU BleedOFF

APUOFF

08After Start / Taxi15 steps

Engine Generators (1 and 2)VERIFY ON - GEN OFF BUS lights out

Probe Heat (All)ON

Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED

Wing Anti-IceAS REQUIRED

Hydraulic Pressure (All Systems)CHECK green arc

Flight ControlsCHECK - full travel yoke and rudder, verify surface response

Stabiliser TrimSET per TAKEOFF REF page

Flap LeverSET TAKEOFF position (5, 15, or 20)

AutobrakeRTO

Speedbrake LeverDOWN / RETRACTED

Taxi LightON

Runway Turnoff LightsON

Parking BrakeRELEASE

BrakesCHECK during first movement

InstrumentsCHECK during taxi - heading, attitude track turns

09Before Takeoff15 steps

Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETED

FlapsCONFIRM set for takeoff - verify EICAS

Stabiliser TrimCONFIRM in green band

MCP - AltitudeCONFIRM initial cleared altitude set

MCP - Heading / LNAVSET as cleared

FMC - Active RouteCONFIRM LNAV available

SpeedbrakeCONFIRM DOWN

AutobrakeCONFIRM RTO

Altimeters (Both)CONFIRM QNH set and cross-checked

TransponderTA/RA - SET squawk code

Landing LightsON

Strobe LightsON

Recall Button (EICAS)PRESS - verify no active messages

DoorsVERIFY all closed on EICAS synoptic

Cabin ReadyCONFIRMED from cabin crew

10Takeoff9 steps

Line Up on RunwayCENTERLINE

Thrust LeversTOGA or FLEX/DERATE - advance smoothly

Engine ParametersCHECK - both engines matched at target N1

80 KnotsCALL - check airspeed alive, both ADIs

V1HANDS OFF thrust levers - committed to takeoff

VRROTATE - pitch 8 degrees initially then 15 degrees nose up

Positive Rate of ClimbCALL and VERIFY on VSI

Landing GearUP

LNAV / VNAVENGAGE after reaching SID altitude or as appropriate

11After Takeoff / Climb8 steps

Landing GearCONFIRM UP - three green lights out

FlapsRETRACT on schedule per speed tape

Landing LightsOFF above 10,000 ft

Seatbelt SignOFF when turbulence-free above 10,000 ft

AltimeterSET STD (29.92 / 1013) above transition altitude

Climb ThrustVERIFY CLB detent or managed thrust

LNAV / VNAVENGAGED and tracking

FMC Fuel PredictionMONITOR - verify fuel burn matches plan

12Cruise9 steps

Cruise AltitudeAT assigned level

Autothrottle / VNAVENGAGED - managed speed Mach 0.84

Fuel QuantityMONITOR - check crossfeed and balance

Fuel CrossfeedCLOSED (normal operations)

Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED - monitor OAT and SAT

Weather RadarAS REQUIRED - monitor SIGMET areas

FMC Cruise PerformanceMONITOR - step climb check as fuel burns off

Position Reports / SELCALAS REQUIRED on oceanic routes

TCASTA/RA - monitor

13Descent Preparation9 steps

ATIS / D-ATIS DestinationOBTAINED

FMC - Arrival Airport DataVERIFY STAR, transition, and approach entered

FMC - Approach PageSELECT ILS or approach type

FMC - VREF and VAPPNOTE from APPROACH REF page

Altimeters (Both)SET destination QNH (when received)

Approach BriefingCOMPLETED

AutobrakeSELECT as required (1, 2, 3, or MAX)

MCP - Descent AltitudeSET initial descent altitude

Seatbelt SignON - notify cabin crew

14Descent6 steps

VNAV DescentENGAGE or use V/S as required

SpeedMANAGED or 280 kts below FL290, 250 kts below 10,000 ft

AltimetersCONFIRM SET to QNH below transition level

SpeedbrakeDEPLOY as needed for descent rate

Engine Anti-IceON as required through icing layers

ATC ClearancesCOMPLY - descend to assigned levels

15Approach15 steps

ILS / Localiser FrequencySET and IDENTIFIED

AirspeedREDUCE to 250 kts below 10,000 ft

Flaps 1EXTEND - below 255 kts

Flaps 5EXTEND - on downwind / as appropriate

Landing LightsON

Flaps 15 / 20EXTEND - configure by final approach

Landing GearDOWN (below 270 kts / Mach 0.82)

Gear IndicationTHREE GREEN - verify down and locked

Flaps 25 or 30EXTEND for final configuration

Approach Speed (Vapp)VERIFY on PFD - Vref + additive

AutobrakeCONFIRM selected

Speedbrake ArmARM

Recall (EICAS)PRESS - no active warnings

GPWS / TerrainACTIVE

AutopilotDUAL or SINGLE AP for ILS

16Landing9 steps

Glideslope / LocaliserINTERCEPT and track

SpeedMAINTAIN Vapp to threshold

At 50 ft Radio AltitudeFLARE - reduce pitch to approx 5-7 degrees nose up

Thrust LeversIDLE at flare

TouchdownMAIN GEAR first - smooth

SpeedbrakeAUTO-DEPLOY - verify handle extends

AutobrakeVERIFY applying - deceleration check

Thrust ReversersDEPLOY (full reverse until 80 kts)

BrakingVERIFY deceleration and apply manual as needed

17After Landing12 steps

Thrust ReversersSTOW (above 60 kts, stow by 40 kts)

SpeedbrakeDOWN (retract after clearing runway)

AutobrakeOFF / DISARM

FlapsRETRACT (flaps 0)

Landing LightsOFF

Runway Turnoff LightsON

Strobe LightsOFF

Weather RadarSTBY

TransponderSTBY

Probe HeatOFF

Engine Anti-Ice / Wing Anti-IceOFF

Taxi to GateAS DIRECTED by ground control

18Parking / Shutdown20 steps

Parking BrakeSET

GPU / External PowerCONNECT if available

APUSTART (for ground power if no GPU)

Seatbelt SignOFF

Beacon LightON (keep on until engines shutdown)

Engine 1 Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Engine 2 Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Beacon LightOFF (after both engines shutdown)

Engine GeneratorsVERIFY OFF BUS lights as APU/GPU takes over

Fuel Pumps (All)OFF

Probe HeatVERIFY OFF

Window HeatOFF

Air Conditioning PacksOFF (if ground A/C available)

APU BleedOFF (if ground A/C connected)

Hydraulic Demand PumpsOFF

IRSOFF (all three)

Lights - Navigation, LogoAS REQUIRED

TransponderSTBY / OFF

APUOFF (when complete)

BatteryOFF

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