Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 : Hardware Startup Checklist

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Flight Plan Pre Start Pre Start Cockpit checks
Takeoff Panel Combat Panel Throttle
MFD 1 MFD 2 MFD 3 MFD 4 MFD 5
Simulator

FLIGHT PLANNING

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GROUND STATION PC
Open Little NavmapOpen flight plan

PRESTART

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CONTROLS
Internet connectionCheck (open browser)
 If not: restart PC
KBD: Logitech GHubIs kbd colour scheme loaded?
 If not: run > load > quit
Elgato Stream Deck XL: DRN, ENG. LGT, GOPROAll buttons are OFF
Sim Dashboard or Air ManagerLoad a/c profile on MFD 1-5
If not responding:RUN server app on PC
JoystickCheck security
ThrottleFull aft
RuddersCheck security
T.A.R.G.E.TLOAD & RUN sim profile
Sim App ProRUN
 Gear, button lights ON
 Backlighting ADJUST
 QUIT app
TrackIRStart | Test | Pause
Voice AttackStart | Test
HeadsetCheck mike level ON
LittleNav ConnectLaunch
FS Addon ManagerLOAD & APPLY profile
STEAMLaunch sim

PRE START COCKPIT CHECKS

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ENVIRONMENT
Environmental controlsSet heating / cooling as desired.

PRE START | Combat Panel

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ArmSAFE
FLIROFF
Pitot Heat (LTD, Laser Target Designator)SAFE
Engine De-Ice (LST, Laser Spot Tracker)OFF
RadarOFF
INSOFF
Smoke (Dispenser Bypass)NEUTRAL
ECMOFF
HDGNeutral
CRSNeutral
ALTBARO (up)

PRE START | Take-Off Panel

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Panel LightADJUST
Propellor Pitch AxisNEUTRAL
GearDOWN
Launch Bar (Reverse Thrust / Brake Chute)OFF (Extend)
FlapNeutral
LDG/TAXI LightON
ANTI SKIDOFF (Toggle up to turn on)
Hook Bypass (Unassigned)OFF
Drone Camera (Select Jettison)SAFE
PARK BRKON | Check Park Brake Indicator on MFD 1
Lights (Wing Fold)HOLD
HookNeutral
Mixture AxisNeutral

PRE START | Throttle

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ThrottleIDLE BACKSTOP
FLAPSNEUTRAL
Speed Brake L (on L throttle)NEUTRAL
Thumb Rocker Top: Speed Brake R (on R throttle)NEUTRAL
Thumb Rocker Centre: Countermeasures NEUTRAL
Thumb Rocker: RedNEUTRAL
BATTERY (EAC | Sh Alt B)OFF
AC PWR (Rdr Alt)OFF
FUEL VALVE (Path)OFF
TRIMNEUTRAL and confirm indication
APUOFF
Starter L (IGN L)OFF
Starter R (IGN R)OFF
Generator L (ENG L)OFF
Generator R (ENG R)OFF

PRE START | MFD 1

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COM, NAV, ADF, ATCDisplayed
EngineDisplayed
FuelDisplayed

PRE START | MFD 2

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Gear3 greens
Park BrakeHandle extended

PRE START | MFD 3

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Main PanelProp/Jet | Analogue/HUD

PRE START | MFD 4

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ChecklistDISPLAYED
Moving MapDisplayed
 Connected
 Auto-refresh
 Zoomed
 Centred
 Rosette
Airport info / Comms FreqDisplayed
KNEEBOARDEnter RWY Elev & Frequencies

PRE START | MFD 5

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FUEL | ENG |ELEC | OIL | LIGHTSDISPLAYED
Anti IceOFF
Pitot HeatOFF

Simulator > World Map

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ACSELECT
> Go to options and select control profiles for that a/c 
AC > LiveriesSELECT
AC > Weight and BalanceCHECK
AC > FailuresOFF
AC > Customisation > Tail no007
AC > Customisation > Call SignMIGMAN
Flight PlanLOAD
MFD 3Load Briefing
TimeAdjust
WeatherAdjust
Start position: Parking for cold start or RWY for hot startPark or RWY
Launch flightPRESS FLY
FrequenciesMake a note
SIMS: SETUP: Little NavConnectEstablish data link with sim
 Check live data is showing in Little Navmap
Run Web Server at Ground StationCheck live map data is displayed in MFD 4
RosetteON
Map styleAs desired
Launch mission 
Enter cockpitCtrl-Enter
Pause simulationPause
DRONEAP video
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