Verification Procedure for Each Engine: Check Overhead Panel Fuel Boost Pump Light - should briefly come ON Check Engine - should be heard winding up Check ITT gauge - should be rising (Interstage Turbine Temperature) Check Oil Pressure - rising to 70 PSI Check Oil Temperature - rising to 50-65 degrees C Check Fan Output - should reach 20% at throttle idle Check Fuel Flow - should run at 200 to 300 pph per engine     Set engine select starter toggle switch to OFF (neutral position)     Verify engine starter button light OUT     Verify Overhead Boost Pump light is OUT And finally, to play it safe run with igniters and boost pumps set to on until well into the climb out phase.  To date, I have yet to hear of a reason that they need to be turned off at all.  Running with these systems on increases engine reliability, and I've noticed that in severe weather not having the igniters on can occasionally lead to engine flameouts.  Set BOOST PUMPS to AUTO for both engines Set A/C to ON (but don't forget to turn this off before the takeoff roll- it decreases engine output.  A/C actually controls both heat and cooling) You may have noticed that the landing lights, anti-collision lights, tail lights, and wing inspection lights are still off at this point. I have found that in an emergency situation, as when militia are taking over the airport and bombs are exploding all around you, that the plane can be successfully, if improperly, started using an abbreviated procedure that I call, "just turn everything on".  Please note that I cannot be held responsible should you blow yourself up.   Navigational / Cockpit Setup Now that the engines are started and you've got the cabin warmed up, it's time to set up the plane for navigation.  It may make more sense to first monitor ATIS and then contact the ground tower, avoiding the extra step where the ground controller informs you to contact ATIS.  Here, I've followed the normal progression as dictated by the simulation.  At any rate, it is of paramount importance that clearance delivery is contacted as below, or else the entire flight will be considered a VFR flight, whereas we want to be assured of ILS the entire flight, regardless of weather conditions. Verify that all previously defined flight plan waypoints appear in right MFD by cycling waypoints (there should only be SEA and OLM) Verify COMM1 radio set to GRND 121.70 (already set by simulation default if flight planner configured properly) Get Permission from Clearance Delivery for IFR flight (spacebar, 4, 2, 9, 1) When talking on the radio, you must wait for other communications to clear before you can transmit.  Wait until other aircraft communications have stopped before announcing your intentions, or you will be asked to repeat.             Broadcast: "Sea-Tac International Ground Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, ready to copy IFR to OlympiaBroadcast: "Sea-Tac International Ground Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, ready to copy IFR to Olympia."             Clearance Control: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, you're cleared to Olympia via radar vectors then as filed."             Clearance Control: "Maintain 2000 expect 3000 within 10 minutes after departure.  Departure Frequency 119.20 Squawk 2567."             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, maintain 2000 119.20 squawk 2567." Note that the squawk code will always be different.  Use the code you are given by clearance control. Set Squawk to 2567, by setting the transponder to 2567 Get Permission ission to Taxi from Looking Glass Aviation             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, taxi from LookingGlass Aviation."             GRN reply: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, monitor ATIS on frequency 118.0 and call me back."             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf 118.0." Set Comm1 radio to ATIS on 118.0 Monitor this frequency, making note of the ALT setting, RWY in use, COND, TEMP, VIS, WINDS, etc.  For this flight, we're usually given information that is very similar to the ATIS recording below, which is simply a pre-recorded tape that is updated hourly.  The runway departure heading will depend on wind direction, but for our flight we will be taking off on 34L (facing south), which requires crossing runway 34R.   Because of the randomness built into the simulation, the exact values shown here will probably be different that those you will receive.  ATIS Radio Loop OLM 118.0 Seattle Tacoma International Tower ATIS Information Victor Time 2100 Zulu weather Winds calm Visibility better than 5 miles Sky conditions clear Temperature 15 Dew point 11 Altimeter 29.92 Landing and departing Runway 34 Left Advise on initial contact you have information Victor Taxi Checklist / Taxiing Set Comm1 radio to GRN at 121.70             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, taxi from LookingGlass Aviation with Victor."             GRN reply: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, taxi Runway 34 Left via Quebec hold short Runway 34 Right."             Broadcast: "BeechJet Niner Lima Golf, Rodger." Verify Fuel Quantity Sufficient (each tank can hold 2700 lbs., indicator 0 to 27) … (cruise at 39K = 1K fuel burn per hour for both engines, approx. 4 hours flight time between refueling at best altitude) Set Parking brake OFF Set throttles to 30%, then to idle to "break free" Verify wheel brake operation (Both L and R) Verify rudder/nose wheel control Verify Reverser unlock / stow ability (just make sure they are stowed upon completion) Verify Spoiler ability to engage/disengage (make sure it is disengaged when check is complete) Keep ground speed when taxiing under 20 knots Finding runway 34L from LookingGlass Aviation: Use the brakes to keep the speed under control.   Use the parking brake if you need to stop and think, or look around.  Use the TAS readout to determine your exact ground speed, which should remain under 20 knots.  Taxi straight onto the yellow line, heading 290, follow to first yellow line intersection, then take the first yellow left path. Follow Westerly yellow line (heading 240) , which leads toward the two parallel North/South runways. At the second yellow line intersection, go straight, (new heading 250). At the third yellow line intersection, take the right path, (new heading 300). At the fourth yellow line intersection, take a left onto taxi way Q (Quebec), heading is now 255. Pay attention and monitor other traffic taking off both visually and on the radio.             GRND: "Beechjet Niner lima golf, give way to DC-10."             Reply: "Beechjet, Niner lima golf, rodger." Using wheel brakes, Stop just short of crossing RWY 34 R, with nose wheel on the white lines.  You may have to wait here up to a min or so for clearance if there is other traffic.  Use the parking brake to hold short.             GRND: "Beechjet Niner lima golf, clear to cross runway 34, Right."             Reply: "Beechjet, Niner lima golf, rodger." Look both ways, then cross RWY 34R. Use wheel brakes to stop short of 34 L, with nose wheel on the painted bars. Set Parking Brake to ON. Pre-takeoff Check This last minute check is conducted just short of the runway, while waiting for clearance from the Tower.  It's your last chance to verify that the plane is properly configured for flight.   It is assumed you are now about to turn onto runway 34L.           GRND: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, contact tower for take-off clearance on 119.90."         Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, 119.90." Verify parking brake ON Check trim to neutral or slightly nose up Check Speedbrake to OFF Check FLAPS set to UP (use 10 – 20 degrees flaps only if short runway, or very heavy) Check Engine ECC still IN Check Overhead ignitions ON Check Yaw damper OFF Set Anti-collision lights ON (wingtip strobes) Set both L and R Landing Lights DOWN Set Landing Light Strobe ON (daylight only, SHIFT-L) Verify Anti-Icing Off (unless takeoff into immediate icing) Verify A/C OFF Set COMM1 to 119.90             Broadcast "Sea-Tac International Tower Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, ready for takeoff, runway three four left."             TOW: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, winds clam, clear for take off runway 34 Left fly heading 210/220 climb and maintain 2000/3000."             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, clear for take off." Set Auto Pilot HDG to 210 (but don't turn the AP on yet) Set NAV1 to 111.90 (ILS RWY 17) Set NAV2 to 113.40 (OLM VOR) Set CDI (for CRS adjustment) to 170 Set Parking Brake OFF Look both ways and pull onto the runway, align nose with center line Use L and R wheel brakes to stop, optionally set parking brake to hold position Take Off Set Reset Stop Watch Timer to zero Note time on clock Smoothly advance throttles until turbine at top of green Rotate at 100 kts flaps 0 if light weight, rotate at 120 kts flaps 20 if full weight Set attitude indicator rotation to 10 degree climb angle Maintain runway alignment via rudder controls Hold wings level via attitude indicator Early Climb Phase Check positive rate of climb on VSI Set Gear to UP Check Flaps full UP Hold 10 degree climb angle Check Gear lights OUT Set Landing Lights UP (max deploy speed is 200 kts)             Tower: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, contact Seattle approach on 119.20."              Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, 119.20." Climb Phase Set COMM1 to 119.20             Broadcast: "Sea Tac International, Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, Request vectors ILS Olympia."             Control: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, fly heading 206 maintain 2000."             Broadcast: "BNLG, rodger." Set Climb Angle adjusted to maintain 250 kias to 10,000 feet (speed restriction below 10 K) Set Yaw Damper ON Set Main Auto Pilot Master Enable ON Set Auto Pilot Heading Hold to ON (hold course 210) Set Auto Pilot destination altitude to 2000 ft Set Auto Pilot Speed Lock to 160 kts Distance And Optimal Altitudes As you can see, it just doesn't make economical sense to climb high unless you're going 100 miles or more.  Engines use lots of fuel when climbing through the thick air at lower altitudes.   Also, descent takes a while and climbing high to go a short distance would require a daredevil dive at some point to make the destination. Distance (miles)   Optimal Flight Altitude (feet) <30                       3,000 30 - 60                   7,000 - 11,000 60 - 120                11,000 - 16,000 120 - 200             16,000 - 21,000 200 - 250             21,000 - 30,000 250 - 300             30 - 37K 300 - 400             37 - 41K 400 +                   41 - 45K Set Overhead Ignitions OFF (optional - only if weather conditions OK) Set Boost Pumps Off (optional - if weather OK) Verify NAV1 to 111.90 ILS Verify  NAV2 to 113.40 OLM Enable digital compass  for ADF 1 and VOR 2 If above 10,000 feet, assume 300 KIAS If above 18,000 feet change altimeter to 29.92 If above FL200 (20,000 ft.), use M.68 for climb speed (270 kias) If above FL230, hold M.60 – M.65 for climb Set Anti Collision lights to OFF (only at night) Set A/C to ON Cruise / Enroute From this point forward in the walkthrough, the exact radio messages may be different.  This is because the differences in the speed of the turns results in different ILS vectors.  Furthermore, the tower takes into account other traffic, and since this element of the simulation is entirely random, there is no way to know exactly what will happen.  I have found that in general, follow the instructions from the tower by using the Auto Pilot, and dialing in the new headings via the HDG knob.  As you approach to within 10 miles of the airport, slow down to 140.  This will allow more time for managing the aircraft and following directions. At 10 miles, verify speet 140 and try to come in slightly north of the airport.  Listen for small heading corrections via the controller.  Follow all controller directions.             Olympia Tower: "BNLG, fly headihg 203."             BNLG "Rodger."             Set AP to ½ turns Set waypoint destinations as necessary Set HDG knob for manual changes in direction Track VOR stations, change heading using AP or HDG knob Bad Weather Cruise Check wing icing at night, set WING-INSP light to ON / OFF Set ANTI-ICE to ON (if necessary, clouds + 32 deg or less) Set IGNITION to ON for both engines (rainy or icing) Set AP wing leveler to ON             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, request ILS vectors."             Olympia Tower: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, fly heading 084 maintain 2000."             Olympia Tower: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, turn left heading 354."             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, rodger." Set HDG knob to heading 354 Descent Set ANTI-ICE to ON (if OAT is below 32) (if loss of power, set glide speed to 170 kias) Descend at 1500 fpm on VSI, at 300 kias Set AP VS to –1500, SPD to 300 ALT 10000 When at 10,000 slow to 250 kias max Set DH to 800 – 1000 feet AGL (when ILS approach under 1000 ft.) Landing Prep Verify CDI set to 170 (runway heading) Set COMM to ATIS Note details Get clearance from Tower Note T/O Landing RWYS and wind direction Check RWY length, must be 3000 feet or greater Set elevator TRIM as required IFR Approach Set AP to 1/2 turns to OFF (If on Base, Downwind, or Final) After Outer Marker, go to 2 notches of flap at 120 kias Enter downwind leg at 1500 AGL at 200 kias or less Set Landing Lights ON Set Gear Down Set Overhead Ignitions ON Set Yaw damper off Set flaps to 10 when abeam of airport Set flaps to 20 and 150 kias on base leg Set flaps to 30 on final (speed should be 95 kias lightweight to 120 kias if heavy) Set AP to APR, SPD, FD (if desired) Disconnect AP before 200 feet AGL (stall speed w/ flaps down is 73 kias) Set throttles to neutral once over runway numbers, rotate nose upward for flare Olympia Tower: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, fly heading 227 intercept the localizer, clear to ILS runway 17."             Broadcast: "Beechjet Niner Lima Golf, cleared ILS."   turn AP 1/2 off turn left heading 077 left to 352 left to 272 226 clear to intercept loc intercept loc set heading to 170 contact olympia tower on 124.40 Touchdown Hopefully, you didn't use up all of the runway trying to bleed off speed or line up with the centerline.  It is the responsibility of the captain in control to execute a "go around" maneuver if it is deemed that not enough pavement exists for a safe stop.  Note that all the steps here are related to stopping as quickly as possible, and these steps should be practiced until they can be done quickly.  The first few seconds the plane is on the runway are critical- every second wasted at 100 kias sees a lot of runway slide by.  It's important to quickly get the speed down to also prevent the plane from trying to become airborne again. Set Spoiler to ON Set Reverser to ON Set engines to full reverse thrust Set Flaps to UP Maintain nose down pressure (puts weight on wheels, increasing brake efficiency) Set Reverser to OFF at 50 kias (reduce risk of blowing debris into intake) Engage wheel brakes at 50 kias After Landing Set Spoiler OFF Set WX Radar OFF Set Trim to NEUTRAL Note time on Stopwatch, log flight time in flight book Set ANTI-COLL lights to OFF (wing tip strobes) Engine Shutdown Set Parking brake ON Set A/C OFF Set External Lights OFF, except beacon Set BOOST PUMPS to OFF for both engines Set Fuel cutoff to engaged to stop engines (CTRL-E) Set Beacon OFF Set Battery / Radio Master OFF Congratulations!   Once you've mastered this short ILS flight, you'll be prepared to begin trying other Flight Unlimited III flights, under various weather conditions and perhaps even at night. For More Information / Questions  Please email me with comments, suggestions, or questions.  My email address is marktrainer@marktrainer.com.