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Taxi and T/O Overview – Lago Panel By: Larry Foltran Last month, we took a look at the before start and start up procedures used for the Lago Mad Dog Panel. This month, we’ll continue from where we left off and go over what we should be looking at during taxi and takeoff. Keep in mind that many of the areas we’ll go over are exclusive to the payware panels and models out there. The freeware versions may vary quite a bit. With that said, on with the show. Because we’re looking at a pretty long area of the checklist, we’ll be breezing over some areas and focusing on others. • Pitot & Static Heaters, “ON (CAPT)” – Your pitot and static port heaters will ensure that your these crucial pieces of equipment will function as they should. If ice accumulates on either, your airspeed will drop to zero. The heaters will remain on throughout the flight. • AIRFOIL & ENG A/I, “AS RQD” – If icing conditions exist (Mad Dog Newsletter – December 2005), you will need to engage the airfoil and engine anti-icing systems. Note that engine power will be slightly reduced if the engine anti-ice system is in use. • APU Items – The next few items serve to shutdown your APU, as it is no longer needed to power the aircraft. • Door Cue Lts, “CK OFF” – Confirm that the door open message does not appear on the annunciator. If it does, simply use shift+E to close the main door. With these items complete, we move from our After Start checklist to the Taxiing checklist. • Pushback – Shift+P • Electrical Sys, “CK / SET” – Confirm that your generator switches are in the ON position for both engines. This will ensure that the engine generators are now providing power to the aircraft instead of the APU. • Galley Power, “ON” – This switch is located to the left of the APU panel. • ENG IGN Sel, “OFF” – This should be moved to the OFF position for now. Just prior to takeoff, the switch should be at BOTH in case of an engine out situation. • HYD Sys, “CK & SET” – Confirm that the Hydraulic pumps are set to “HI” for takeoff. These will be switched to “LOW” after takeoff and once the flaps have been completely retracted. • Exterior Lts, “AS RQD” – Your red beacon and wing navigation lights should already be on at this point. Upon reaching this checklist item, confirm that your nose gear lights are on if conditions call for them. • FLAPS/SLAT Lever, “SET FOR TO” – Extend the flaps and slats to the planned takeoff configuration (11 or 15 normally). The Mad Dog “Growl” –April / May 2006 Page 18
• Flt Controls, “TEST” - Pilots normally perform a check of their control yoke to confirm there is no binding or sticking of the controls. This is done by turning your yoke to both extents, followed by full forward and full back. • Ail, Rud &Stab Trim, “ZERO, ZERO, CK” – Confirm that your aileron and rudder trim is set at zero. Your stabilizer trim should be set to the proper takeoff setting. • Fuel Heat, “AS RQD” – In cold weather operations, you may need to use the fuel heaters prior to takeoff. This switch is located below the Start Pump switch in the overhead panel. Once selected, they will be activated for a specific amount of time and will return to the off position after that. The remaining items in this checklist prompt you to review the takeoff information such as V speeds, assigned runway, etc. The Before Takeoff checklist is a rather short one, but it serves to confirm that everything is set to go for takeoff. • Landing & Exterior Lts, “AS RQD” – Turn on your Landing Lights (left glare shield) and your nose gear lights. • Thrust Levers, “1.4 EPR” – Smoothly push the thrust levers forward to initiate the takeoff roll. • Autothrottle, “ENGAGE” – Engage the autothrottle by flipping the switch to the on position. The autopilot system will control the thrust and airspeed throughout the takeoff and climb out. • ENG ING Sel, “CK” – Move the Engine Ignition selector to the BOTH position. • Take Imminency, “ANNOUNCE” – Make sure your cabin crew knows that you will be taking off shortly. This can be done by cycling the seat belt signs off and back on. Short and sweet, that basically covers our Before Takeoff checklist. On to the Takeoff list. • Airpl Dir Control, “MAINTAIN” – Control the aircraft to make sure it remains lined up on the runway. Always make sure you are lined up either to the left or right of the center line. Lining up directly on the line will result in nose gear “thumping” caused by the embedded runway lights. • V Speed, “ANNOUNCE” – Lago has included a copilot voice with the panel. It will announce once you reach V1 and VR. • Airplane Rotation, “ACHIEVE” – Smoothly pull back on the yoke. The aircraft should already be trying to lift off the runway. Some flight deck videos I’ve seen show the pilots pushing forward on the yoke to keep the aircraft on the pavement until they reach VR. The Mad Dog “Growl” –April / May 2006 Page 19
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