Microsoft Flight Simulator PMDG Boeing 737-900 Startup Procedure

Microsoft Flight Simulator

PMDG Boeing 737-900
Startup Procedure
The following procedure illustrates the functional steps required to prepare the aircraft for
flight - many of the tests and checks required in the real-world procedures have been
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This procedure is based on the aircraft being in the default “Cold and Dark” panel state -
which can be configured through the FMC (MENU, PMDG SETUP, START STATE)

Pre-Flight

Controller Configuration (ESC)

● Make sure you have the correct controller profiles selected for the aircraft.

Overhead (CTRL+6)

DC section (second column, top)

● BATTERIES to ON

FMC (CTRL+3)
● Connect Ground Power (MENU, FS OPTIONS, GROUND SERVICES, CONNECT)

Overhead (CTRL+6)

GRD PWR section (second column, middle)

● GRD PWR to ON

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Overhead (CTRL+7)

DOME WHITE section (center, bottom)

● DOME LIGHT to ON (if needed)

IRS section (left)

● IRS L and R to NAV
● SPL SEL to HDG/STS

Overhead (CTRL+6)

EMER EXIT LIGHTS section (third column, middle)

● EMERGENCY LIGHTS to ARM

WINDOW HEAT section (fourth column, top)

● WINDOW HEAT to ON
● PROBE HEAT to ON

FMC (CTRL+3)
● Prepare flight plan (Route, Departure, Destination, Fuel, Performance Data)
● Check for discontinuities and resolve them

MCP (CTRL+1)

Master Control Panel for Autopilot

● FLIGHT DIRECTORS to ON
● Prepare for flight - Heading, Initial Altitude, Auto Throttle Speed, etc.

Instrument Panel
● Set Barometric Pressure (shortcut - press B)

Overhead (CTRL+6)

FASTEN BELTS section (third column, bottom)

● SEAT BELTS to ON

YAW DAMPER section (first column, top)

● YAW DAMPER to ON

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Cabin Pressure section (fifth column, bottom)

● CABIN PRESSURE to cruise altitude

Fuel Pumps section (first column, bottom)

● AFT FUEL PUMP 1 to ON (depending on fuel load)

Eyebrow panel, APU section (middle)

● APU Start ~ wait for availability (watch bus transfer)

BUS TRANS section (second column, bottom)

● BUS TRANSFER to APU (inner switches to ON)

Eyebrow panel, right side

● ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS to ON

FMC (CTRL+3)
● Disconnect Ground Power (MENU, FS OPTIONS, GROUND SERVICES,
CONNECT)
● Remove Chocks (MENU, FS OPTIONS, GROUND SERVICES, REMOVE CHOCKS)

Overhead (CTRL+6)

FUEL PUMPS section (first column, bottom)

● FUEL PUMPS to ON (as required, depending on tanks in use)

APU BLEED section (fifth column, middle)

● APU BLEED to ON

Pushback
Plan and perform pushback (if required) - in the real world engine start happens during
pushback.

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Engine Start

Overhead (CTRL+6)

Eyebrow Panel, ENGINE START section (middle)

● Ignition switch to IGN R
● Starter knob 2 to GRD

Instrument Panel (CTRL+2)

● Monitor N2 for engine 2 - wait for 20%
● Advance starter lever for engine 2
● Monitor N2 and N1 for engine 2 - starter knob overhead will reset when engine has
started

Overhead (CTRL+6)

Eyebrow Panel, ENGINE START section (middle)

● Ignition switch to IGN L
● Starter knob 1 to GRD

Instrument Panel (CTRL+2)

● Monitor N2 for engine 1 - wait for 20%
● Advance starter lever for engine 1
● Monitor N2 and N1 for engine 1 - starter knob overhead will reset when engine has
started

Overhead (CTRL+6)

BUS TRANS section (second column, bottom)

● BUS TRANSFER to ENGINES (outer switches to ON)

APU BLEED section (fifth column, middle)

● APU BLEED to OFF

Eyebrow Panel, APU section (middle)

● APU OFF

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HYD PUMPS section (fourth column, middle)

● HYDRAULIC PUMPS to ON

PACKS section (fifth column, middle)

● L PACK to AUTO
● R PACK to AUTO

Eyebrow Panel, TAXI section (left)

● TAXI LIGHTS to ON

Taxi

Cockpit (F)
While Taxiing…

● FLAPS to TAKEOFF position (typically 5°)

Lined up on Runway…

Overhead (CTRL+6)

Eyebrow Panel
● POSITION LIGHTS to STROBE (up)
● LANDING LIGHTS to ON (down)

Take-Off
● After lined up and cleared for takeoff, wheel brakes off, press TOGA
● After positive rate of climb, GEAR LEVER to UP
● When speed approaches flap limit, FLAPS UP
● After gear travelled, GEAR LEVER to OFF

Climb

Center Pedestal (CTRL+4)

TCAS section (middle)

● TCAS ON - TA/RA mode

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