Airbus A318/319/320/321. FLIGHT CREW TECHNIQUES MANUAL (2005-2022)

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Picture 86: Reaching new FL170 before BORDI

Reaching BORDI we get further ATC instructions

o ATC - AUA319 Fly DIR TO PIRAM, descend FL080 - reach latest at PIRAM

o PM - AUA319 DIR TO PIRAM, descend FL080 - reach latest at PIRAM

6.6 Set the FCU ALT to 8000’.

6.7 Initiate descent to 8000’: Push the V/S knob and set the V/S rate to -2000 (FMA =

VS -2000)

6.8 MCDU / DIR TO select PIRAM and INSERT

Picture 87: ND after entering PIRAM as DIR TO

App. before PIRAM (below 10000 feet)

o PM - Nice approach, AUA319 requesting radar vectors ILS04L

o ATC - Roger AUA319 expect radar vectors

o PM - AUA319, expecting radar vectors

Reaching PIRAM we get further ATC instructions

o ATC - AUA319 - direct NERAS, FL040 reach at NERAS

o PM - AUA319 - direct NERAS, FL040 reach at NERAS

6.9 Enter FL040 into FCU and push the knob (no VS rate necessary because 4000’ is already an LT CSTR

for NERAS in the F-PLAN (FMA = DES).

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Picture 88: ND after passing PIRAM

6.10 Transition ltitude = 5.000’

At NERAS

o ATC - AUA319 turn right HDG 260 remain FL040, radar vectors ILS runway 04L

o PM - AUA319, turning right HDG 260 FL040

6.11 PF pulls HDG knob on FCU and selects HDG 260

6.12 PF selects MCDU / DIR TO= NI122 (= FAP) and RADIAL IN 224 (044° plus 180°)

Picture 89: Selecting DIR TO and RADIAL IN

Picture 90: ND flight path after DIR TO and RADIAL IN

6.13 PF pulls HDG knob again to disarm the blue NAV mode in the PFD

At app. 18 NM ND distance to VOR 2 STP = St. Tropez

o ATC - AUA319 turn right HDG 350 - intercept localizer - cleared ILS 04L

o PM - AUA319 turning right HDG 350 - intercept localizer -cleared ILS 04L

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Non Precision Approach (NPA)

7.1

Introduction

This part is meant to serve as a simple Non-Precision Approach Guide to pilots, unfamiliar with all the tools the

airbus provides for such an approach. This part of the guide is written by Joshua (developer) and a real world

Airbus A 320 pilot. But still there might be some deviations from Real World Procedures.

There are 3 different procedures to fly an NP with an irbus, but for all NP s the „Bird“ is set to ON and used.

SELECTED MODE

 Selected Selected Mode

(Vertical and lateral path are selected in the FCU)

 Selected Managed Mode

(Vertical path is selected and lateral path in the FCU is „managed“)

MANAGED MODE

(Everything is in „managed“ mode e. g. FCU, FMGC and GPS should be „primary“, as well as the „accuracy“ =

set to high)

Additionally it is important, if a Stabilized Approach is flown, like Airbus recommends it for an NPA or if a

Decelerated Approach is used. Both procedures are explained below:



Stabilized Approach:

VAPP is set as a „speed constraint“ for the FAF (in our tutorial flight = GAR09)- if this is not happened

automatically - and the plane then is „fully configured” at this point. This means the procedure to

configure the plane for landing starts quite early. Even that Airbus recommends this procedure, most

ATC-Controllers do not accept if the plane flies so early already with app. 140kt. This is the reason why

in reality the Decelerated Approach is the “normal” procedure.



Decelerated Approach:

a. Lateral stabilized,

“ PPR PH SE” activated - e. g. flying with “green dot” speed - ,

3 NM before FAF (in our tutorial flight = GAR09) = Flaps set to 1,

2000 ft AGL = (in our tutorial flight = MAPT / DMH), flaps set to 2, landing gear = down, spoilers

armed, taxi- and landing lights are switched on,

e. Below VFE = flaps are set to 3,

f. Next below VFE = flaps are set to FULL

g. Landing Checklist

If the Checklist- and Copilot- functions are switched on the necessary settings for points c to g are

automatically made by the PM.

7.1.2

Selected Mode:

s the name describes the PF is responsible to „select“ the right settings on the FCU. As soon as the

plane is “stabilized” (at latest 1nm before F F = G R09) the FP is set to the chosen flight path angle (

-3.4° ) and activated 0.2 - 0.3 NM before FAF.

7.1.3.

Managed Mode:

fter receiving the „clearance“ for the approach, push the APPR and the TRK/FPA pushbuttons on the

FCU. The FMA now should display APP NAV and FINAL in cyan = „armed“. Also the V/DEV („brick“)

should appear. But this happens only if the LS pushbutton is not set to ON. In case LS is ON the V/DEV

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should blink in amber.

To change now to the Final APP Mode the following must be given:

 Before the VIP (vertical interception point) the plane must be vertical as well as lateral stabilized (in

our tutorial flight at GAR09).

 The Approach Phase should be activated (happens automatically when passing the „Deceleration

Points“ which is app. 15nm before the landing or has to be activated manually in the FMGC)

 APP NAV must be engaged and FIN L PP “armed” (see FCU)

How to select the „managed“ or „selected“ mode, you know already e. g. to draw or push the required buttons

(drawing = „selected“ and pushing = „managed“).

Of course the PM assists the PF during the approach by calling the distances as well as altitudes so that it is

possible for the PF to check the “glide path”. But this is a brief check of the raw data only. t “Minimum” the

autopilot is switched off (happens automatically - 50 feet below “Minimum”) and the flight is continued

visually. If a landing is not possible under those conditions then a GOAROUND has to be performed.

The following short tutorial for a flight from Vienna to Corfu is an NPA in Managed Mode and using an

Decelerated Approach.

7.2

Settings / Flightplan used for the Tutorial

We are using the A319 for this flight with a ZFW of app. 48.445 kg (80 passengers and 2.000 kg cargo) as well

as a fuel load of 8.575 kg (according to the Load-/Fuel-Planner - in Advanced Mode -).

The flight plan will be as follows:

Departure: LOWW (Vienna/Austria) - Runway: 16 - SID: SASA2B

Flight: SASAL - UZ21 - BABIT - UT23 - TADAM - UM127 - VAL - UN732 - PITAS

Arrival: LGKR (Corfu/Greece) - Runway: 35 = VOR 35-Y - STAR: PITAS2J - TRANS: DIREX

You can manually enter the flight plan or use the existing one LOWWLGKR01. But after loading there is a

F-PLAN DISCONTINUITY between BETAK (end of STAR PITAS2J) and DIREX. Please CLR it.

7.3

Weather LGKR

The expected METAR data for our approach at LGKR are as follows:

Temperature: 25 degrees C

Wind: At 344 degrees at 4 knots

QNH: 1010 HPa

Please adjust the FSX weather settings accordingly.

This weather is perfect for using any approach, so we will use VOR35-Y and STAR PITA2J (marked in red on the

charts you will find in 6.5) and TRANS DIREX (marked in blue).

7.4

Checklist- and Copilot Function

We suggest using the Checklist as well as Copilot Function for this flight because then you are fully able to

concentrate on this NPA procedure.

7.5

Charts used for this NPA at LGKR Rwy35

The charts we need for this approach you will find below. Additional charts for this approach can be found

here http://www.hvacc.org/site/en/pilots/downloads/charts/category/33-corfu-lgkr

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7.6 Approach Brief

Picture 98: Vertical information for Rwy35-y for LGKR

This is the vertical information of the IAC Chart. Take note of the three things circled on the chart, namely IAF,

FAF or VIP, and MAPT.

The approach is divided into three following sections:

IAF is the Initial Approach Fix, which denotes the start of Initial Approach.

FAF is the Final Approach Fix and VIP (vertical Interception Point), which denotes the start of Final

Approach.

MAPT is the Missed Approach Point. At this point, the pilot must GO AROUND if he doesn’t have visual

with the runway or if the approach is not stable at that point.

Note: DECEL point is usually in-between IAF and FAF.

7.7

Required PFD Symbology Knowledge

Before we begin the actual tutorial, you should know the basic PFD symbology that will be used on this

approach.

The illustration here on the left hand side

of the page explains the Flight Path Vector

and Flight Path Director, also known as the

FPV/FPD or Birdie. This symbology appears

when the pilot selects TRK/FPA on the FCU.

It is important to be able to read,

understand and interpret the FPV/FPD in a

timely fashion as workload during a NPA

can be quite high.

Picture 99: Flight Path Vector and Flight Path Director 1

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Picture 100: Flight Path Vector and Flight Path Director 2

7.8 Descent Preparation and Descent

 Fill in the MCDU PERF Approach Page as follows:

QNH, TEMP and MAG/WIND are according to the

expected METAR data (6.3). The transition altitude

for LGKR is

5.000 feet and the BARO

= MDA

(minimum descent altitude) according to the chart =

2.000 feet.

Picture 101: MCDU PERF APPR page

 Set the “to descent to altitude” on the FCU to 2.900 feet = GAR09 where we will start our final

approach - but do not yet push the ALT knob.

 You will reach T/D app. a few miles before GRIBA.

Top of Descent (T/D)

Picture 102: Top of Descent

 Reaching T/D start descent by pushing the FCU ALT knob.

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7.12

Minimum Decision Altitude (MDA)

At MAP/MDA (which is set to 2.000 feet)

 Check LDG MEMO is all green.

 Approach is stable.

 Visual with runway.

If those conditions are met the captain will announce "LANDING".

 Disconnect AP and proceed to fly manually

 Turn FD off

 Set TRK on the FCU to runway track (=345).

Failure to disconnect AP by MDA will result in automatic AP disconnection at MDA-50 ft. The PFD altitude

display after passing the MD will change to “yellow”.

Picture 110: Manual Approach after passing MDA (ND = ARC mode)

If decision is to GO AROUND, announce "GO AROUND".

 Set the thrust levers to MAN TOGA

 Set the AP to ON

 Fly the Missed Approach path

If the checklist- and copilot funtions are set ON just follow the checklist͙͙

7.13

Summary

Position

Action

IAF

< 10.000 feet / 11.5 NM -> R256W

Arm APPR and TRK/FPA

D-Point

app. 7.5 NM before DIREX

V/DEV replaces “magenta dot” and FMA = FINAL APP

FAF/VIP

At GAR09

Plane starts to descent automatically

MDA

At 2.000 feet

Set AP and FD = OFF

Remember:

 If you are flying a GA-procedure in connection with an NPA please remember that compared to a normal

ILS-Approach below the Minimum Altitude the AUTOPILOT is OFF. So initiating the Go-Around you have to

set the AUTOPILOT again to ON.

 The same is valid in case of a new approach for the APPR. Set it to ON when clearing the F-PLAN

DISCONTINUITY between the last waypoint of the GA flightpath and the first waypoint of the new FINAL.

 During GA-procedure and in case of a new approach the automatic activation of the MCDU APPR PHASE

does not work. It has to be manually activated. There is also no DECEL-point displayed on the ND.

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A318 - Steep Approach

8.1 Introduction

This part is meant to serve as a simple A318 Steep Approach Guide to pilots, unfamiliar with all the tools the

airbus provides for such an approach. This part of the guide is edited by a real world Airbus A 320 pilot. But still

there might be some deviations from Real World Procedures.

MANAGED MODE

We are using for this “Managed Mode”.

8.2

Settings / Flightplan used for the Tutorial

We are using the A318 for this flight with a ZFW of app. 48.228 kg (80 passengers and 2.000 kg cargo) as well as

a fuel load of 7.419 kg (according to the Load-/Fuel-Planner - in Advanced Mode -).

The flight plan (using FL 310) will be as follows:

Departure:

EDDH (Hamburg/Germany) - Runway: 23 - SID: WSR9B

Flight:

WSR N125 DOBAK UN125 EEL UN872 PAM UL980 XAMAN L980 LOGAN

Arrival:

EGLC (London-City/ Great Britain) Runway: 27 = ILS27 - STAR: SPEA1B

You can manually enter the flight plan or use the existing one EDDHEGLC01. But after loading there is a F-PLAN

DISCONTINUITY between SPEAR (end of STAR SPEA1B) and LSR06 (FINAL). Please CLR it.

8.3

Weather EGLC

The expected METAR data for our approach at EGLC are as follows:

QNH:

1021 HPa

Temperature:

20 degrees C

Wind:

At 270 degrees at 7 knots

Please adjust the FSX weather or add-on settings accordingly. If you do not know how to do this then just select

“Fair Weather” in FSX. This weather is perfect for using runway 27, so we will use ILS27 and STAR SPEA1B

(marked in red on the charts you will find in 7.5).

8.4

Checklist- and Copilot Function

We suggest using the Checklist as well as Copilot Function for this flight because then you are fully able to

concentrate on this Steep Approach procedure.

8.5

Flight path and Charts used for this Steep Approach at EGLC Rwy27

The flight path and charts we need for this approach you will find below. Additional charts for this approach can

be found here http://www.ukvirtual.co.uk/dl/charts/eglc.pdf.

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8.6 MCDU PERF APPR PAGE

MCDU PERF APPR PAGE

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

MCDU

PERF

APPR

QNH, TEMP, MAG WIND

ENTER DATA

MCDU

PERF

APPR

TRANS ALT

ENTER DATA

= 6000

MCDU

PERF

APPR

BARO / RADIO

ENTER DATA

= BARO 550

MCDU

PERF

APPR

VAPP

ENTER DATA

MCDU

PERF

APPR

LDG CONF

CHECK

Picture 113: MCDU PERF APPR page

QNH; TEMP; MAG WIND: Enter data (for arrival airport EGLC) according to expected METAR data 7.3.

But if you use FSX “Fair Weather” then just enter QNH=1013/TEMP=20/and MAG/WIND=270/0.

TRANSITION LEVEL: (TRANS ALT) for EGLC = 6000 feet (because it is different from transition altitude of

departure airport EDDH = 5.000) it has to be entered.

BARO - DA (decision altitude): According to the chart for EGLC it is a CAT1 ILS approach. Do not get

confused by the CAT 3 FMA on the PFD. This FMA only tells you what the airplane is capable of, not

what the airport is offering. You can only fly a CAT 3 approach if both the FMA says CAT3 and the

airport has a CAT3 ILS.

As we are flying an ILS CAT1 landing at EGLC we have to enter a Barometric-altimeter DA (decision

altitude). Barometric-altimeter MDA/DA is used for NPA, RNAV as well as ILS CAT1 whereas RADIO-

altimeter DH (decision height) is used for ILS CAT2 and 3 landings. If there is no manual input a

standard BARO value of 200 will automatically be entered by the Copilot. But as the actual BARO-DA

value for our arrival airport EGLC (London City) Runway 27 and ILS approach is according to the charts =

550 so please enter this value.

The information about the available ILS CAT you can get from the charts. The category certification

entails a lot of things. The most important one for CAT2 and CAT3 is a monitoring of the validity of the

ILS signal and a backup power source. For charts there are a few different formats available but on

every ILS chart you will see the capability of the ILS by looking at the minimums. In LIDO charts it is

even spelled out CAT 1, Cat 2 etc. On Jeppesen/AIP charts you sometimes have an extra ILS CAT2/3

charts besides the ILS CAT 1 chart.

VAPP: It is the final approach speed, will automatically be calculated / inserted by the system and

calculated in the following way: VLS plus 1/3 of the tower headwind component. The value of VAPP is

limited so that it is never less than VLS + 5 or more than VLS +15. As a result, VAPP is increased above

its minimum value for runway headwinds above 15 knots. VAPP correction is not increased further for

headwinds exceeding 45 knots.

For STEEP APPROACH into EGLC it is necessary to add another 3 KTS to the calculated VAPP.

LDG CONF: (Landing Configuration) If no value is entered manually it defaults to FULL. For STEEP

APPROACH = FULL is required.

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8.7 Descent Preparation

DESCENT PREPARATION

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

1 min after CRZ level has been reached

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

SEAT BELTS = ON or AUTO

CHECK and set to ON

Cop

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

ANTI ICE = OFF

CHECK

PEDESTAL

RADIO

LANDING INFORMATION

RECEIVED

If ATC is used

EFIS

A.PRESSURE

BARO REF = STANDARD

CHECK

Cop

OVERHEAD

STEEP APPR

STEEP APPROACH BUTTON

PUSH

BRIEFING “STEEP PPRO CH”

PERFORM

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

AIR PRESSURE ARRIVAL AIRPORT

“Checked” and readout

Cop

QNH= 1021

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

DECISION ALTITUDE

“Checked”

Cop

BARO = 550

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

LDG CONF (Flaps)

"Checked"

CoP

Checklist complete

DESCENT PREP. CL: It now can be manually started 1 min after reaching CRZ LVL. 40 NM before T/D

(CRUISE CL still active) - a specific information on the INFOBAR pops up also showing the distance to

the automatic start at 10 NM before the T/D. After the checklist has been finished a message on the

infobar pops up “INITI TE DESCENT”. Initiate descent when the T/D marker on the ND has been

reached.

SEAT BELT SIGN : It is also OK if the switch is set to AUTO

ANTI ICE: Should be OFF but if ANTI ICE is ON it is also accepted - condition then will be confirmed

10.

BARO REF: s we are flying higher than the “transition altitude” it should already be set to “Standard”

i.e. nothing has to be done.

11.

STEEP APPROACH button: Push the button on the Overhead so that it lights up and show ON in

green.

Picture 114: Overhead Panel and STEEP APPR button

When this P/B is pressed in, all concerned computers (ELAC, SEC, FCDC, FAC, FMGC, FWC,

EGPWS/T2CAS) check if the STEEP APPR function is available. If yes, the P/B ‘ON’ light illuminates in

green, and the green memo ‘STEEP PPR’ appears on EC M

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Picture 115: UPPER ECAM - Steep Approach Button = ON

12.

Briefing “Steep pproach”: with the following key points:

 Landing configuration (STEEP APPR P/B pushed + Gear Down + CONF FULL + SPD BRKS lever

position FULL)

 VLSPFD=VREF+8Kt in steep approach configuration

 Automatic call-outs “Standby / Standby / Flare”

 PM call-out “Flare” at 60ft R for redundancy with automatic “Flare” call-out at 63ft

 Retard thrust levers to IDLE at flare initiation

 Below 2000ft, Final Approach interrupted for Amber or Red warning except if immediate landing is

safer (fire or smoke)

 In case of Go Around, SPD BRKS lever must be retracted by PF (redundant action with automatic

retraction)

8.8

Descent

DESCENT

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

FCU

ALT

INSERT NEW HEIGHT

INSERT

= 4.000

FCU

ALT

INITIATE DESCENT

PUSH KNOB

MAIN PANEL

PFD

DESCENT

MONITOR

PEDESTAL

SP BRAKES

SET

AS REQUIRED

Vert. Mode = DES / Desc.Prep.CL = compl.

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

MAIN PANEL

PFD

FMA

CHECK

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS = TILT BELOW

CHECK and SET

CoP

At 10.000 feet:

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

LANDING LIGHTS

CoP

EFIS

FD / ILS

ILS LOCALIZER (LS)

PUSH

CoP

EFIS

At Transition Altitude

= 5000

EFIS

A PRESSURE

BARO REF to actual pressure value

SET / X CHECK

CoP

Checklist complete

16.

Descent to Altitude: Before the T/D (Top of Descent) point (near REFSO) is reached (marked on the

ND flight path by a white arrow showing down), the altitude should be set to 2.000 feet. But do not

push the knob before T/D is not reached

17.

Initiating Descent: There are various methods for descent but we will use:

Managed Mode:. Reaching T/D or if the T/D marker disappears or DECELERATE is displayed on the

PFD (whatever happens first): Just push the knob. The aircraft will now start to descend automatically

according to the flight path calculated in the MCDU - F-PLN.

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T/D = 31.000 Feet

Picture 116: Top of Descent - Initiate descent

23.

At 10.000 feet: As soon as the altitude of 10.000 feet is reached the speed restriction of 250 knots

becomes valid. Therefore the aircraft automatically reduces the target speed to 250 knots already at

11.000 feet app. 9 NM before TRIPO.

10.000 feet Deceleration Point

Picture 117: ND: Deceleration Point

The IAF (Initial Approach Fix) for EGLC RWY ILS27 is below 5.000 feet e. g. at the waypoint SPEAR. At

this point = IAF you should already have:

4. Filled in the MCDU Approach Page (7.6).

5. Already briefed on the Missed Approach Procedures.

6. Be cleared by ATC for the approach

When passing the IAF, you should begin to setup your displays to give you the necessary information

for your approach. You should (in no particular order):

 Switch the ND to Rose Mode = Rose NAV or to Arc Mode and set range to an appropriate range.

Picture 118: Settings for ND mode and range

24.

LS Pushbutton: If the button is used (normally when passing 10.000 feet) the “Vertical Glideslope” as

well as the “Lateral Localizer” shows up on the PFD. The ND display shows ILS27 on top as soon as the

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remaining distance to destination is 250 NM or less.

25.

Transition Altitude: Setting up the MCDU PERF APPR page we set it to 6.000 feet for the approach

(#2). So at this altitude the Barometric Reference Value will be set (as well as on ISIS) .

27.

Baro Ref Cross Check: The QNH value entered in the MCDU PERF APPR page is used by the copilot. If

no value has been entered there then the current ambient pressure value will be used (= keyboard

[B]). It is not mandatory to fill the QNH-field in the MCDU - PERF - APPR page. But if a value is

entered the unit used (inHg or hPa) must be identical with the settings the FCU - QNH display. If the

unit is later changed the value in MCDU PERF APPR page automatically will be adjusted. The FSX

standard conversion ratio of 1.013 = 29.92 is used for this baro function.

Like in reality the copilot enters those figures in visible steps and not at once. Then there is a pause of

2 seconds - during which the user can enter a different value - before the checklists continues.

Picture 119: Descent Profile for RWY ILS27 into LGLC

8.9 Approach

APPROACH

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

5 NM before DECEL pseudo waypoint

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

ECAM

ECAM MESSAGE

CHECK

SLIDING TABLE S - STOWED

STOWED

CoP

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

CABIN SIGNS = ON

CHECK or set to ON

MCDU

PROG

NAV ACCURANCY

CHECK

EFIS

A.PRESSURE

BARO REF CROSS CHECK

SET and Read out

CoP

Checklist complete

Initial approach:

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

SEAT BELTS

CHECK ON

AUTO is also OK

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE

CHECK NORM

Approx. 15 NM from touchdown:

MCDU

PROG

NAV ACCURANCY

MONITOR

MAIN PANEL

PFD

POSITIONING

MONITOR

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28.

Approach CL: The APPROACH CL now is available for manually start (MCDU2 CHECKLIST MENU =

marked in orange) app. 10 NM before the DECEL pseudo waypoint and a message pops up on the

INFOBAR showing the distance and explains the start options. It starts automatically app. 5 NM

before DECEL pseudo waypoint.

Deceleration Pseudo Waypoint Point

Picture 120: Decel Point

For the start of the APPROACH CL it is not necessary anymore that the DESCENT CL has been finished.

Even if the BARO CHECK has not yet been completed the APPROACH CL can be started. As a reminder

in such a case “DESCENT CL” blinks on the right MCDU.

29.

ECAM Message: There is a very important difference between caution (amber) and warning (red). If

the CLR button is ON it is necessary previously to confirm a “warning” or “caution” message.

30.

Sliding Table: If the copilots sliding table had been extended at cruise level. Even if the copilots

function is set to OFF now the captains and copilots sliding tables will automatically be retracted.

31.

Cabin Signs: SEAT BELTS=ON or AUTO (if OFF Cop sets to ON), NO SMOKING=ON

33.

Baro Ref Cross Check: The QNH value entered in the MCDU PERF APPR page is used by the copilot. If

no value has been entered there then the current ambient pressure value will be used (= keyboard

[B]). It is not mandatory to fill the QNH-field in the MCDU - PERF - APPR page. But if a value is

entered the unit used (inHg or hPa) must be identical with the settings the FCU - QNH display. If the

unit is later changed the value in MCDU PERF APPR page will be automatically adjusted.

Like in reality the copilot enters those figures in visible steps and not at once. Then there is a pause of

2 seconds - during which the user can enter a different value - before the checklists continues. The

FSX standard conversion rate of 1.013 = 29.92) is used for this baro function.

8.10

Final

There are two main modes for the approach: Using “Managed Speed” or “Selected Speed (manually)”. Our

Checklist- and Copilot-Function uses the “Managed Speed” mode. This means that the speed is automatically

set by the MCDU and the flaps are manually deployed by the Copilot (based on the situation).

The Final CL activation is “independent” from the activation of the MCDU - PERF - APPR mode activation. The

FINAL checklist will be automatically started after the APPR CL has been completed.

FINAL

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

Appr. CL has been completed

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

MCDU

PERF

APPR PHASE

ACTIVATE

CoP

Green Dot Speed

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 1

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

S-Speed

EWD

STATUS

Rad. Alt. > 2.100 ft = LANDING MEMO

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 2

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

L/G DOWN

SELECT

CoP

FSX: G

MAIN PANEL

PFD

CALL: LOCALIZER ALIVE

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FCU

APPR

PUSH

MAIN PANEL

PFD

CALL: LOCALIZER CAPTURED

CHECK

When L/G down, below REF SPEED

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 3

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

Next REF SPEED:

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS FULL

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7 / Checklist complete

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS / SPEED BRAKE

FULL

CoP

FCU

ALT

GO AROUND ALT

SET TO 2.000 FEET

CoP

Just enter - do not push knob

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE LIGHT (if not TAXI)

CoP

MAIN PANEL

EWD

LANDING MEMO

CHECK NO BLUE

FCU

SPD

Set speed to VApp

SET

= 135 (MCDU - PERF - APPR page)

PEDESTAL

TCAS

SET TO „T ONLY“

MAIN PANEL

PFD

CALL: GLIDESLOPE ALIVE

MAIN PANEL

PFD

CALL: GLIDESLOPE CAPTURED

CHECK

MAIN PANEL

PFD

FMA

CHECK

MAIN PANEL

PFD

LOC / GS CAPTURE

MONITOR

ECAM

ECAM WHEEL PAGE

CHECK

FCU

ATHR

A/THR

CHECK SPD

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

WING ANTI ICE

CHECK OFF

For the first waypoint (LSR06) of the FINAL waypoints into EGLC ILS RWY27 there is a speed constraint of 160

KTS. To comply with this constraint the speed just after passing SPEAR and before activation of the approach

phase is already reduced to “Green Dot” speed (197 KTS). fter “Green Dot” has been reached the flaps are

set to 1 and the speed is reduced to S-Speed of 172 KTS. To further reduce the speed Flaps 2 are set and the

plane starts to decelerates again to F-speed =136 knots. But because of the speed constraint at LSR06 of 160

knots we use “Selected Speed” e. g. draw the FCU SPD knob and set it to 160. fter passing LSR06 please

change the speed to 135 knots VAPP (please see #59 for details). This procedure is different from the normal

procedure as stated below.

41.

Initiate Approach Phase:

After the APPROACH CL has been finished the APPR PHASE in the MCDU PERF APPR page

immediately should be manually activated (RW procedure).

If the MCDU F-PLAN DECEL pseudo waypoint (calculated by the FMGC to initiate deceleration in

order to be stabilized at VAPP at a specified point on the approach profile, normally at 1000 feet

AGL) is different from the point at which the APPR PHASE automatically will be initiated (7.200 feet

radar altitude), it is ILS or NPA approach and distance to the airport less than 30 NM) a warning will

appear on the INFOB R “MCDU: Manually activate PPR PH SE”.

 Manually activated by the user (MCDU - PERF - APPR page) if warning appears on the INFOBAR

“MCDU: Manually activate PPR PH SE”. In the “real world” the PPR PH SE is always activated

manually and never automatically.

 Automatically at the Deceleration Pseudo Waypoint

(please see picture below) if the

APPROACH CL has been finished; the flight level is below 7.200 feet radar altitude, the RNAV

mode is active and the distance to the airport is less than 30 NM. The (DECEL) pseudo waypoint

is calculated by the FMGC to initiate deceleration in order to be stabilized at VAPP at a specified

point on the approach profile, normally at 1000 feet AGL.

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Deceleration Pseudo Waypoint

Picture 121: Deceleration Point

42.

Green Dot Speed / CLEAN: After initiating the APPR Phase (#41) automatically the MCDU reduces

the speed to “Green Dot Speed” (197 knots).

43.

Flaps: During the approach the flaps will be slowly step by step extended from 1 (after reaching

“Green Dot Speed”) to FULL based on aircraft speed - The flaps will be extended to 1 at least

automatically 10 NM before the runway threshold if IAS is below VFE.

44.

S-Speed: After the flaps are deployed by the Copilot to 1 the MCDU automatically reduces the speed

to S-Speed (172 knots). If the plane does not slow down to S-Speed then just use the speed brakes

until S-Speed is reached.

45.

Landing Memo: The conditions for the Landing Memo are:



< 2100 feet RA above runway altitude for STEEP APPROACH



Flight mode: Cruise or Approach



Both thrust levers at or below CL detent

The “L NDING” checklist is “interrupted” until the “Landing Memo” becomes available in the Upper

ECAM. The Copilot then continues with the settings i. e. flaps 2, gear down etc.

46.

Flaps 2: At calculated speed (but must be lower than VFE = 200 knots) the flaps are automatically

extended to 2 by the copilot (if = ON). If the calculated flaps 2 extension speed is higher than VFE

the plane must be near MLW or even above. This means it is an emergency situation. In such a case

do not use “Managed Speed”, but set the speed manually to a value below VFE = 200 knots (e.g. 195

knots). The flaps then will be automatically extended by the copilot (if = ON). After the flaps have

been extended to 2 you can again use “Managed Speed” for landing.

48.

LOC Alive: Before LSR06 the localizer becomes “alive” and this will be confirmed by a PM call

“LOC LIZER LIVE”. The conditions for this call are: The angle to the runway must be smaller than

90 ° and the Approach, Landing as well as BaroCheck are not active.

Picture 122: FINAL Flight Path

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49.

APPR Button: Before passing LSR06 (you are already flying at LSR34) and after hearing the call

“LOC LIZER LIVE” = press the PPR button on the FCU.

50.

LOC Capture: The “capture” will be confirmed i.e. lateral path has been caught. Please note: If you

are pushing the APPR button too early (before turning to LSR06/LSR34) it might happen that the

plane captures the localizer in the wrong direction. Please see also chapter 9.4 for details. First the

lateral path will be caught (LOC* or LOC displayed on the PFD -FMA)

55.

GROUND SPOILERS: For STEEP APPROACH it is necessary to set the Ground Spoilers (Speed Brakes)

to FULL.

56.

GoAround ALT: This is the altitude a plane has to fly to when using the GO AROUND procedure

(MCDU FPLAN waypoints in blue) in case a landing has to be aborted. Set the GoAround Altitude

according to the FPLAN e.g. change the set altitude on the FCU to the altitude to be reached after a

“Go round”. Please just change the altitude and do not press or pull the knob at this point. In case

the Copilot function is enabled it is automatically set by the copilot under following conditions:

 FAF passed - plus 0.5 NM added

 Actual flight level below GA ALT

 Actual flight level below FCU set ALT

 Vertical speed below 250 knots

If the copilot function is set to ON the highest value is automatically inserted using the MCDU FPLAN

data. The value will be entered by the copilot in visible steps (with sound) and also considering the

100 and 1000 switch. Some values like 3.490 feet cannot be entered so the next possible higher

value which means for 3.490 = 3.500 has to be or are entered.

If no values are available in the F-PLAN or there is no GA flight path available in the NAV DB the

copilot sets the value to a value of (airport altitude rounded to next full 1.000) plus 4.000 feet e. g.

normally to 5.000 feet.

58.

Landing Memo / blue entries - : Please check if there are no “blue” entries in the Landing Memo. If

for some reasons there are still “blue” entries (you might have forgotten to make certain settings)

then please make those settings now.

Picture 123: Landing Memo - Steep Approach

59.

Set VAPP: After the flaps are set to FULL and the landing gear is down the speed now should be

changed to Vapp speed in our example to 130 as calculated by the FMGC - MCDU (PERF APPR) or

manually adjusted like in our case for a STEEP APPROACH (please also see #4). As we are flying in

“Managed Mode” the speed automatically is reduced to Vapp after the flaps are set to FULL - i.e.

nothing has to be done in “Managed Mode”.

But using this speed of 130 knots we would be very near Alpha Protection and PFD VLS. We

therefore suggest (like it would be done in “real life”) to use “selected speed” mode e.g. draw the

FCU SPD knob and set it to 135 knots instead.

It is the final approach speed and automatically be calculated / inserted by the system. It is

calculated in the following way: VLS plus 1/3 of the tower headwind component. The value of VAPP

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is limited so that it is never less than VLS + 5 or more than VLS +15. As a result, VAPP is increased

above its minimum value for runway headwinds above 15 knots. VAPP correction is not increased

further for headwinds exceeding 45 knots. No additions are made for gusts.

61.

Glideslope “alive”: When the Localizer has been captured (please see picture #70 above) soon after

the vertical glide slope becomes “alive” (magenta rhombus fully appears) which will be confirmed by

a call.

62.

Glideslope “captured”: When the glideslope has been captured it will be confirmed by a call.

The middle of both PFD fields shows the vertical and lateral position of the aircraft where as the

magenta rhombus shows the actual position on the glide path. This means that during the approach

both rhombuses are moving to the center. On the EFIS control panel please change the knob for the

various views to LS. This view also shows the glide path and the position of the aircraft to it.

Picture 124: G/S captured - LS view

66.

Auto Throttle: Leave the

/THR on͙..

67.

Wing Anti Ice: Leave the Wing Anti Ice OFF

8.11

Landing

LANDING

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

Flaps in Landing Config. (MCDU Settings)

Start next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

LAND. GEAR = FULL EXTRACTED

CHECK

CoP

PEDESTAL

SP. BRAKEs

GROUND SPOILERS = FULL

CHECK

CoP

FSX: Right mouse click

MAIN PANEL

AUTO BRAKE

AUTO BRAKES = MEDIUM

SET

CoP

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE = TO or TAXI / LANDING L. = ON

CHECK

CoP

FCU

ALT

GO AROUND ALT

CHECK

CoP

BEFORE OR AT DECISION ALTITUDE

FCU

OFF

CoP

FSX: Z

CALL: STANDBY - STANDBY - FLARE

t 60 feet: (PM C LL = FL RE”)

FLARE

PERFORM

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

THRUST LEVERS

IDLE

FSX: F1

At touchdown:

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

MAX

FSX: F2

BRAKES

AS REQUIRED

At 70 knots:

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

IDLE

FSX: F1

At taxi speed:

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

STOW

CoP

Before 30 knots:

MAIN PANEL

AUTO BRAKE

AUTOBRK

DISENGAGE

CoP

Checklist complete

70.

Ground Spoilers: Speed Brakes should already be set to FULL (see #55)

71.

Auto Brake: Set to MED (medium)

72.

Exterior Lights: Just check if all Exterior Lights are on: Strobe, Beacon, Nav & Logo as well as Landing

Lights.

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73.

Go Around Altitude: Check if the GA has been set correctly according to #56.

74.

BARO - DA (decision altitude): Please also see #3 - for EGLC ILS 27 according to the charts = 550 feet.

t an altitude of 650 feet there will be a call “100 BOVE”.

75.

Autopilot: Because EGLC ILS27 is ILS C T1 we are not allowed to use “ UTOL ND” and have to

disconnect the autopilot at latest at the decision altitude of 550 feet.

76.

Standby - Standby - Flare: Beginning at 130 feet start automatic call-outs “Standby / Standby / Flare”

confirmed by the PM at 60 feet. Initiate FLARE at those calls e. g. at 55 feet.

77.

PM C LL “Flare”: t 60 feet redundant to the automatic call at 63 feet the PM confirms with “Flare”.

78.

LAND and FLARE mode: As the aircraft gets closer to the ground the LAND mode engages. The actual

modes are shown on the FMA. Flare has to be initiated manually at 55 feet.

79.

Thrust Levers: IDLE: There is a callout: RETARD (for SPEED APPROACH at 60 feet ). A single callout if

thrust levers are retarded in time, multiple callouts if not. Pull the trust levers back to IDLE at flare

initialization and let the aircraft gently touch the ground.

81.

Trust Levers: REV: After touchdown the thrust reversers (by using F2 from the keyboard) might be

activated but not necessarily if a noise abatement procedure prohibits it.

82.

BRAKES: The autobrake makes the aircraft decelerate on the ground. You can also take the control at

any time by using the brakes. Any manual action on the brakes automatically disconnects the

autobrake system.

86.

Thrust Levers: STOW: If REV THRUST is used (#81 and #84) the levers are automatically stowed by the

Copilot.

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9. Alternate Company Routes and Destinations

9.1

Alternate Company Routes

An alternate company route is a flightplan (company route) from the primary destination to an alternate

destination. The format and the location where those flightplans are saved are identical with those of primary

flightplans.

For our tutorial we use as a primary flightplan EDDFLOWG01 e.g. from EDDF (Frankfurt/Germany) to LOWG

(Graz/Austria). As alternate flightplan we will use LOWGLOWW01 e. g. from LOWG (Graz/Austria) to LOWW

(Vienna/Austria).

Load the primary flight plan EDDFLOWG01 and then on the MCDU INIT A page enter LOWW into the

scratchpad and then push LSK 2R.

Picture 125: Entering ALTN destination - step 1

This following page displays all the existing flightplans from LOWG to LOWW. Please select LSK 1L.

Picture 126: Entering ALTN destination - step 2

The MCDU INIT A page then looks as follows:

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Picture 127: Entering ALTN destination - step 3

Now the two flightplans are loaded and can be reviewed on the F-PLAN pages. The primary flightplan is

displayed in “green” whereas the GA waypoints and the alternate flightplan are displayed in “blue. Both

flightplans are separated by ------ END OF F-PLAN -------.

If for any reason ATC informs you that the airport in Graz is closed and you receive the ATC-permission to

divert at the revise point of ALMER to LOWW = Vienna. The information could be like “Cleared to divert to

LOWW, from ALMER direct to NERDU and use approach transition NER5L for runway 16”. Then do the

following: Scroll in the primary flightplan to the waypoint of ALMER and push the LSK L (in following

screenshot = LSK 3L).

Picture 128: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 1

Enable the alternate destination by pushing LSK 4L.

Picture 129: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 2

Then the following screen opens:

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Picture 130: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 3

Enter NERDU into “NEXT WPT” and push LSK3R

Picture 131: Entering NERDU as NEXT WPT after the revise point ALMER

Automatically you are then back to the temporary flightplan page.

If at any enroute waypoint of the active flightplan (except FROM) the alternate flightplan is enabled (please

see the picture #89) - the flightplan shrinks to:

 Active route until the revise point = ALMER in our example

 Waypoint entered as next waypoint = NERDU in our example

 F-PLAN DISCONTINUITY

 Complete alternate company route

Picture 132: Temporary flight plan after enabling ALTN

If another waypoint is entered after the revise point = ALMER and before the F-PLAN DISCONTINUITY (in our

example = NERDU) and this waypoint is also part of the alternative company route then the flightplan

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 As we will not use the existing ALTN CO RTE “LOWGLOWW01” please just go back to the INIT A page (

(=RETURN LSK 6L).

Picture 136: Not using existing CO RTE

 The INIT A page then looks as follows

Picture 137: INIT A page with ALTN destination

Now the two flightplans are loaded and can be reviewed on the F-PLAN pages. The primary flightplan is

displayed in “green” whereas the G waypoints and the alternate flightplan (or just destination) are displayed

in “blue. Both flightplans are separated by ------ END OF F-PLAN -------. The alternate flightplan LOWG to LOWW

is also separated by a -----F-PLAN DISCONTINUITY ------ because no waypoints etc. are yet defined.

If for any reason ATC informs you that the airport in Graz is closed and you receive the ATC-permission to

divert at the revise point of ALMER to LOWW (Vienna) the information will be like “Cleared to divert to LOWW,

from ALMER direct to NERDU and then use transition NER5L for runway 16”. Then do the following: Scroll in

the primary flightplan to the waypoint of ALMER and push the LSK L (in following screenshot = LSK 3L).

Picture 138: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 1

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Enable the alternate destination by pushing LSK 4L.

Picture 139: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 2

Then the following screen opens:

Picture 140: Enabling ALTN DEST - step 3

Go back to the F-Plan and use TMPY INSERT = LSK 6R. The alternate flightplan now becomes the active primary

flightplan.

If at any enroute waypoint of the active flightplan (except FROM) the alternate flightplan is enabled (please

see the picture #98) - the flightplan shrinks to:

 Active route until the revise point = ALMER in our example

 F-PLAN DISCONTINUITY

 Alternate destination = LOWW

Picture 141: Active flight plan after enabling ALTN

Select the ARRIVAL for LOWW (LSK 6L) = ILS16 - no STAR - but just transition for runway 16 = NER5L and insert

the temporary flightplan (LSK 6R).

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10.

Tips and Tricks:

10.1

Adjusting views:

If you want to adjust one of the various available views first open it e. g. it becomes the active window. Then the

following key combinations are available:

 CTRL + Return

- Forward

 CTRL + Backspace

- Backwards

 CTRL + SHIFT + Return

- Left

 CTRL + SHIFT + Backspace

- Righ

 SHIFT + Return

- Higher

 SHIFT + Backspace

- Lower

 SPACE BAR + Mouse wheel

- Zoom in or out

 SPACE BAR + Mouse

- Changing the view angle

10.2

Keeping / saving adjusted views

After you adjusted the views (using the aforementioned key combinations) during the whole flight e. g. until you

close the FSX respectively change to another aircraft, those adjustments will be kept.

10.3

Working with real Flight Plans:

On the Internet there are several pages where “real” flight plans (like the one we used in this tutorial) are

available. Two of the addresses are

 http://vatroute.net or at

 http://rfinder.asalink.net/free/

On those pages you will find a lot of plans but you should know the airport codes (like in our example EDDF for

Frankfurt or LOWW for Vienna). But those codes can be found also using the Microsoft FS Flight Planner. Those

plans like in our example can be used for all Aerosoft Airbus A318/319/320/321 types.

10.4

„Capturing“ the ILS-Glide Path:

Sometimes the chosen flight path reaches the last waypoint before capturing the ILS glide path (13OEZ) in a way

that the angle would be too big to capture it. The ideal angle should not be greater than 45 degrees and in such

cases you then should fly a manually set course (see yellow dotted line) to catch the glide path the right way.

In the following example - Picture 145: ngle „capturing“ a glide path - (before we reach WW671) please press

LOC so that the lateral glide path will be caught. After catching the lateral glide and the vertical glide path starts

moving (please see Picture 72) press APPR (to also catch the vertical glide path) and prepare for a smooth

landing.

Picture 145: ngle „capturing“ a glide path

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10.5

Transfer this document to the iPad

If you do not want to print out this document (and have an iPad in your possession), another way to have it

always available during the flight is: Transfer it to your iPad. The easiest way to do this is:

 Download the ACROBAT Reader for the iPad from the Apple Store (it is for free) and install it on your

iPad. An ACROBAT icon will be created on your iPad.

 Connect / synchronize your iPad with the PC using iTunes.

 In iTunes select the iPad and change to the APPS page.

 At the bottom of the page you will see the ACROBAT icon and the list of documents which are already

available in ACROBAT. Use “ DD” to select this document (saved in your FSX folder under erosoft /

Airbus A318_A319 (or Airbus A320_321) / Documentation) and it will be transferred to your iPad.

 Open ACROBAT and select “Documents”. Now this tutorial should be available and can be opened and

used on your iPad.

10.6

MCDU (left only) on an external device

To use the web interface start AirbusXConnectExtended.exe that is located in FSX Main Folder\Aerosoft\Airbus

A318_A319 (or Airbus A320_321). You can do this before starting FSX or later. It will open a small window

showing you the ip address and the port, something like this: 123.123.123.123:4040. You can enter this address

into the address bar of the browser on any device that is connected to the same network. It will open showing

the MCDU and you can use it as you would in the aircraft.

10.7

Use of the Procedure and Checklist

After using this tutorial and flying the Aerosoft Airbus A318/319/320 or 321 several times you will not need the

explanations anymore. Then you can just use the complete procedure and checklist and fly the Airbus as a pilot

and nearly as in the real life. Just the procedure- and checklist you will find as Appendix 11.

10.8

Manually entered waypoints

It is possible to manually enter waypoints (FIXES) which are not available in the Navigation DB. If you enter a

waypoint which is not available in the DB a new MCDU window opens. Enter the values for latitude and

longitude into the scratchpad and then push LSK 2L.

Picture 146: Manually entered waypoints

The following formats are possible to enter:

54.14.19N 002.58.51W

= 5414.2N/00258.5W

54.235333,-2.971667

= 54.2N/2.9W

+ LAT=N/-LAT=S/+LONG=E/-LONG=W

n54 14.2 w002 58.5

= N5414.2/W00258.5

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11. Appendix / Glossary:

Abbreviation

Description

ABV

Above (TCAS)

ADF

Automatic Directon Finder

A/C

Aircraft

AGL

Above Ground Level

A.FLOOR

Alpha Floor

AMP

Audio Management Panel

ANN

Annunciator

A/THR

Autothrust

Air Conditioning

ADIRS

Air Data Inertial Reference System

AIRAC

Aeronautical Information Circular

ALT

Altitude

Autopilot

APPR

Approach (Key on FCU)

APU

Auxiliary Power Unit

ATC

Air Traffic Control

BLOCK

Fuel Weight (kg)

BLW

Below (TCAS)

BRG

Bearing

CFM

Engine Manufacturer GE + SNECMA

CL or CLB

Climb

CLR

CLEAR (Key on MCDU Keyboard)

CO RTE

Company Route

CRZ FL

Cruise Flight Level

DES

Descent

Decision Height

DIR

Direct

DME

Distance Measuring Equipment

ECAM

Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring

EFIS

Electronic Flight Instrument System

EFOB

Estimated Fuel On Board

ELAC

Elevator and Aileron Computer

ENG

Engine

ETD

Estimated Time of Departure

E/WD

Engine/Warning Display

EXPED

Expedite (FCU Key)

EXT PWR

External Power

EXT LT

External Lights

FAC

Flight Augmentation Computer

FADEC

Full Authority Digital Engine Control

FCU

Flight Control Unit

Flight Director

FDR

Flight Data Recorder

Fuel Flow

Flight Level

FLEX

Flexible

FLX/MCT

Flexible/Maximum Continuous Thrust

FMA

Flight Mode Annunciator

FMGC

Flight Management and Guidance Computer

First Officer

FOB

Fuel On Board

FPA

Flight Path Angle

F-PLAN

Flight Plan (MCDU Page)

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Fuel Quantity

GPU

Ground Power Unit

GPWS

Ground Proximity Warning System

Glide Slope

Gross Weight

HDG

Heading

hPa

Air Pressure Unit of Measurement (hector Pascal)

IAE

Int. Aero Engines = Engine Manufacturer RR, P&E, MTU + JAEC

ILS

Instrument Landing System

In Hg

Air Pressure Unit of Measurement (Inch Mercury)

INIT

Initiation (MCDU Page)

Kilogram

IRS

Inertial Reference System

L/G

Landing Gear

Lock

LOC

ILS Localizer

LSK

Line Select Key

MCDU

Multifunction Control and Display Unit

MDA

Minimum Descent Altitude

MKR

Marker

N/W

Nose Wheel

Navigation Display

NDB (ADF)

Nondirectional Beacon (Automatic Direction Finder)

Nautical Miles

PERF

Performance (MCDU Page)

PFD

Primary Flight Display

PPU

Power Push Unit

PROG

Progress (MCDU Page)

QNH

Barometric Pressure Reported By A Station

PSI

Pounds Per Square Inch

PTU

Power Transfer Unit

RAD/NV

Radio/Navigation (MCDU Page)

RAAS

Runway Awareness and Advisory System

RMP

Radio Management Panel

RTO

Rejected Takeoff

RWY

Runway

System Display

SEC

Spoiler and Elevator Computer

SID

Standard Instrument Departure

SRS

Speed Reference System

STAR

Standard Terminal Arrival Route

STDBY

Standby (TCAS)

Switch

Traffic Advisory (TCAS)

TA/RA

Traffic Advisory & Resolution Advisory

TAS

True Airspeed

T/C

Top of Climb

TCAS

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System

T/D

Top of Descent

TERR

Terrain Proximity Alert (GPWS)

THR

Thrust

THR RED

Thrust Reduction

THRT

TCAS Threat

THS

Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer

TOGA

Takeoff Go-Around

TOW

Takeoff Weight

TRANS

Transition

TRK

Track

UTC

Universal Coordinated Time

Speed at which takeoff cannot be aborted

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12. Checklists and Procedures A 319 CFM

12.1

Basic Preparation Procedure (aircraft in COLD DARK state)

BASIC PREPARATION PROCEDURE

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

FUEL PLANNER ADV. METH.

PAX-, CARGO- and FUEL LOAD

SET and GEN. LOADSHEET

Please see chapter 4.1 for details

MCDU R

MAIN MENU

ACFT STATE

COLD DARK = LSKL1

PUSH

Should already been done

OVERHEAD

ELEC

BAT 1 + 2 (Batteries)

ON (BOTH)

Should already been done

OVERHEAD

ELEC

EXT POWER

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

EXT. LIGHTS (= Nav Lights)

MAIN PANEL

PFD LIGHT

SWITCH

MAIN PANEL

ND LIGHT

SWITCH

ECAM

ECAM LIGHTS

SWITCH UPPER and LOWER

PEDESTAL

INT. LIGHT

OVHD INTEG LT

MCDU R

OPTIONS

SOUND

Cabin & Flight Crew, ATC

[ON] or [OFF]

As required - Color switches to green

MCDU R

OPTIONS

VIEWS

Panel & Wing View Bars and others

[ON] or [OFF]

As required - Color switches to green

MCDU R

OPTIONS

CHECKLISTS

CHECKL and COPILOT

ON (BOTH)

MCDU R

OPTIONS

CHECKLISTS

INFOBAR

MCDU R

OPTIONS

CHECKLISTS

Various LIMITERS ( APP & 250 KNOTS) & ILS

[ON] or [OFF]

As required - Color switches to green

MCDU R

OPTIONS

CHECKLISTS

AES

[ON] or [OFF]

As required - Color switches to green

MCDU R

LOAD/FUEL

INIT LOADSHEET or manually enter data

MCDU R

LOAD/FUEL

LOAD to PLANE

LOAD INSTANT or separately

12.2

Cockpit Preparation

COCKPIT PREPARATION

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

MCDU

MAIN MENU

CHECKLIST

A = PUSH LSK3L

PUSH

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

OVERHEAD

ELEC

BAT 1 + 2 (Batteries)

CHECK ON (BOTH)

Cop

OVERHEAD

ELEC

EXT PWR (External Power)

CoP

(if available - see MCDU MENU / DOORS)

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NAV. LIGHTS

CHECK ON

CoP

PEDESTAL

ENG

ENG MASTER 1 + 2

CHECK OFF

CoP

PEDESTAL

ENG

ENG MODE SEL

CHECK NORM

CoP

ECAM

LAND GEAR

LANDING GEAR LEVER

CHECK DOWN

CoP

PEDESTAL

P. BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

CHECKED = OFF

CoP

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS LEVER

CHECK POSITION = 0

CoP

PEDESTAL

SP. BRAKE

SPEED BREAK LEVER

CHECK RETR. / DISARMED

CoP

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

THRUST LEVERS

CHECK IDLE

PEDESTAL

RADIO

TRANSPONDER MODE

CHECKED STANDBY

PEDESTAL

RADIO

RADIO CONTROL PANEL

CoP

ECAM

ECAM RECALL (RCL) BUTTON

PRESS

CoP

MAIN PANEL

ANTI SKID

CHECK ON

CoP

MAIN PANEL

EFIS

FLIGHT DIRECTOR

CHECK ON

CoP

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

EMERGENCY LIGHTS

ARM

CoP

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

NO SMOKING SIGNS

CoP

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

WING & ENGINE ANTI ICE

CHECK OFF

Cop

OVERHEAD

PR.WI. HEAT

PROBE WINDOW HEAT

AUTO/OFF

OVERHEAD

AIR COND.

HOTAIR, ENG. BLEED L+R, PACKS L+R

CHECK ON

Cop

(no white signs)

OVERHEAD

VENTILATION

BLOWER, EXTRACT, CAB. FANS

CHECK ON

(no white signs - INOP not animated)

OVERHEAD

ELECTRIC

ENG. GENERATOR L+R

CHECK ON = FAULT

Cop

OVERHEAD

ELETRIC

APU GENERATOR

CHECK ON

(only if EXT. POWER is ON)

OVERHEAD

FUEL

ALL FUEL PUMPS

PRESS

CoP

OFF should disappear

OVERHEAD

FUEL

ALL FUEL PUMPS = ON

CHECK

OVERHEAD

HYDRAULICS

ACCU BREAK PRESS: ELEC. PUMP

(ON)

See explanation

OVERHEAD

GPWS

GPWS: ALL SWITCHES

CHECK ON

Cop

(no white signs)

OVERHEAD

EFCS

EFCS: ALL SWITCHES

CHECK ON

Cop

(no white signs)

OVERHEAD

ADIRS

ADIRS (3x)

CoP

COCKPIT

EM.EQUIPMENT

ALL EQUIPEMT AVAILABLE AND OK

CHECK ON

Checklist complete

PEDESTAL

RADIO

SET FREQUENCIES

SET

If ATC is used

PEDESTAL

RADIO

ATC CLEARANCE

OBTAIN

If ATC is used

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12.3

FMGS / MCDU - Data Insertion

COCKPIT PREPARATION - FMGS/MCDU DATA INSERTION

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

PART (Name)

PART

REMARK

TYP

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

(No.)

MCDU

INIT 1

DEP and DEST AIRPORT

ENTER

LOWI/LFMN

MCDU

INIT 1

ALIGN IRS

PRESS

MCDU

INIT 1

FLT NBR (Flight Number)

ENTER

Par example =LH319

MCDU

INIT 1

COST INDEX

ENTER

MCDU

INIT 1

CRZ FL (Cruise Flight Level)

ENTER

=310 (31.000 feet)

MCDU

F-PLAN

FLIGHTPLAN

ENTER

Speeds and altitudes are now calculated

MCDU

RAD NAV

ENTER ADF1 FREQUENCY

ENTER

RTT

MCDU

INIT 2

BLOCK

ENTER

6.8

MCDU

INIT 2

ZFWCG/ZFW

CHECK

25.0/49.5 - speeds and altitude are calculated

MCDU

PERF-TO

FLAPS / THS

ENTER

MCDU

PERF-TO

FLEX TO TEMP

CHECK

MCDU

PERF-TO

V1, VR and V2

CHECK

89/120/124

MCDU

PERF-CLIMB

DATA

CHECK

MCDU

PERF-CZR

DATA

CHECK

MCDU

PERF-DES/APPR

DATA

CHECK

MCDU

PERF-GO ARD

DATA

CHECK

12.4

Cockpit Preparation - Part 2

COCKPIT PREPARATION - Part 2

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

EFIS

FD / ILS

Button: LS

OFF

EFIS

ND MOD/RGE

5 & 6

ND mode and range

SET

Mode: ARC / Range 10

EFIS

ADF/VOR

VOR / ADF select

AS REQUIRED

FCU

ALTITUDE

First Altitude

SET TO 12.000 Feet

>than THR RED altitude

FCU

1 to 4

DASH-BALL-DASH-BALL-ALT-BALL-DASH

CHECK

ECAM

STATUS

CHECK

PEDESTAL

RADIO

ATC - FREQUNCY

SET

If ATC is used

PEDESTAL

RADIO

ATC CLEARANCE

OBTAIN

If ATC is used

GLARESHIELD

ND-DISPL.

IRS ALIGN

CHECK

MCDU

F-PLAN

F-PLAN PAGE

SET

12.5

Before Pushback and Start

BEFORE PUSHBACK OR START

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

MCDUw

MAIN MENU

ACFT DOORS

CLOSE ALL DOORS

PUSH

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

MCDU R

MAIN MENU

ACFT DOORS

ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED

CHECK

CoP

OVERHEAD

APU

APU MASTER and START

CoP

START= available 10 sec after MASTER

OVERHEAD

APU

APU BLEED = ON

CoP

MCDU

ELEC

EXT PWR

OFF

CoP

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

SEAT BELT SIGNS / NO SMOKING = ON

CoP

For Seat Belts also AUTO is OK

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

LEVERS

CHECK IDLE

PEDESTAL

P. BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

SET to ON

CoP

FSX: CTRL + . (period)

MCDU2

MAIN MENU

GND SERV.

TRAFFIC CONES

REMOVE

CoP

MCDU2

MAIN MENU

GND SERV.

WHEEL CHOCKS

REMOVE

CoP

EFIS

AP SETTING

BARO REF

SET / X CHECK (Read out)

CoP

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

BEACON

CoP

Checklist complete

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12.6

Engine Start

12.6.1 Engine Start with Pushback

ENGINE START - with pushback

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

MCDU

MAIN MENU

CHECKLIST

SELECT: “ST RT WITH PUSH” = LSK5L

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

MCDU right

SELECT TAXIWAX DIST and PB DIRECTION

SET

MCDU right

START PUSHBACK

START

„Flight Deck to Ground“

GROUND: „Go ahead“

„We have TC clearance“

GROUND: „Roger“

„Confirm ground equipment = clear”

GROUND: “Clear”

“Starting pushback”

GROUND: “Roger”

PEDESTAL

P. BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE = OFF

SET to OFF

FSX: . (period)

GROUND: “OK. Starting Pushback”

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL

IGN START

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

MASTER SW 2

MAIN PANEL

E/WD

No. 2 RUNNING UP

CHECK

100

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

MASTER SW 1

Engine 2 N1 > 20%

101

MAIN PANEL

E/WD

No. 1 RUNNING UP

CHECK

102

When in Position: Stop Pushback

STOP (SHIFT + P)

103

GROUND: „Pushback complete”

104

PEDESTAL

P. BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

FSX: CRTL +.(period)

105

GROUND: “Have a good flight” - CL complete

12.6.2 Engine Start without Pushback

ENGINE START

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

106

MCDU

MAIN MENU

CHECKLIST

SELECT: “ST RT” = LSK6L

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

107

„Flight Deck to Ground“

GROUND: „Go ahead“

108

„We have TC clearance“

GROUND: „Roger“

109

„Confirm ground equipment = clear”

GROUND: “Clear”

110

„Starting engines“

GROUND: „Roger“

111

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL

IGN START

112

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

MASTER SW 2

113

MAIN PANEL

E/WD

No. 2 RUNNING UP

CHECK

114

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

MASTER SW 1

Engine 2 N1 > 20%

115

MAIN PANEL

E/WD

No. 1 RUNNING UP

CHECK

116

“Both Engines running”

GROUND: „Roger“

117

GROUND: “Have a good flight” - CL complete

12.7

After Engine Start

AFTER ENGINE START

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

118

ENGINE 1 & 2 are running for 15 sec

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

119

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL

NORM

CoP

120

OVERHEAD

APU

APU BLEED

OFF

CoP

121

OVERHEAD

APU

APU MASTER SW

OFF

CoP

122

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS

ARM

CoP

Mouse click: right

123

PEDESTAL

RUDDER

RUDDER TRIM

SET to 0 degree

CoP

124

PEDESTAL

PITCH

PITCH TRIM

SET to THS Value

125

AILERON, ELEVATOR and RUDDER

CHECK ALL 6 POSITIONS

126

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

SET to 2

CoP

FSX: F7

127

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

ENG ANTI ICE (1 &2)

ON / OFF

128

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

WING ANTI ICE

ON / OFF

129

ECAM

ECAM STATUS

CHECK

130

ECAM

ECAM DOOR PAGE

CHECK

CoP

131

HAND SIGNAL RECEIVED

Checklist complete

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12.8

TAXI

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

132

PEDESTAL

RADIO

TAXI CLEARENCE

OBTAINED

If ATC is used

133

PEDESTAL

P. BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

OFF

FSX: . (period)

134

GS> 10 Knots

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

135

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE LIGHT

TAXI

CoP

136

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

LEVERS

AS REQUIRED

137

PRESS BRAKES to listen for PM CALL

PRESS PEDAL / RELEASE

138

MAIN PANEL

AUTO BRAKE

SET TO

MAX

CoP

139

MCDU

TAKEOFF DATA

REVIEW

CoP

140

FCU

HDG / ALT

2 & 3

FCU HDG/ALT = DASH-BALL-DASH-BALL

SET or CHECK

IF ALT NOT SET CoP sets it to 7000ft

141

ALL DISPLAYS ARE ON

CHECK

142

ECAM

PANEL

TO CONFIG

PRESS

CoP

143

MAIN PANEL

E/WD

TO MEMO

CHECK NO BLUE

CoP

144

PEDESTAL

WXR

SET system to 1 (ON) and knob to WX-T

SET

CoP

Checklist complete

145

EFIS

FD / ILS

CHECK ON

146

PEDESTAL

TRANSPOND.

ATC CODE

CONFIRM / SET

If ATC is used

12.9

Before Takeoff

BEFORE TAKEOFF

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

147

INFORMATION TO CABIN CREW

“Please prepare for Takeoff”

148

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

TAXI TO RUNWAY HOLDING POINT

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot please see below

149

ECAM

WHEEL PAGE

BRAKE TEMP = below 150

CHECK

Cop

CoP set Brake Fans On if Brake Temp > 150

150

MAIN PANEL

BRAKE FAN

BRAKE FANS

OFF

Cop

151

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL = NORMAL

CHECK

152

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS TA/RA plus TILT ABOVE

SET

CoP

153

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

SET

CoP

Strobes, Land. and Nose Lights

154

PF SLIDING TABLE

STOWED

Cop

Checklist complete

155

PEDESTAL

WXR

TILT: UP and select 4 degrees up

SET

156

MAIN PANEL

N/SKID NW

A/SKID & NW STRG

CHECK = ON

157

PEDESTAL

RADIO

TAKEOFF / LINE UP CLEAR

OBTAIN

If ATC is used

158

PEDESTAL

RADIO

ATC (if no AUTO position)

If ATC is used

12.10 Takeoff (Part 1)

TAKEOFF - Part 1

PANEL

ACTION

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

158

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

SET LEVERS TO

MAN TOGA

159

GLARESHIELD

CHRONO

START

CoP

Push upper right button

12.11 Takeoff Abort

ABORT TAKEOFF

PANEL

ACTION

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

THRUST LEVERS

IDLE

FSX: F1

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

MAX

FSX: F2 (hold some time)

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

OFF

At 70 knots = FSX: 1

MAIN PANEL

BRAKES

AUTOBRAKES

OFF

At 35 knots

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

>12 knots

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GRD SPOILERS

DISARM

>12 knots

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

STROBES

OFF

>12 knots

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

LANDING LIGHTS

OFF

>12 knots

PEDESTAL

TCAS

STANBY

>12 knots

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

TO POSITION

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GRD SPOILERS

ARM

Please follow procedure again from # 128

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12.12 Takeoff (Part 2)

TAKEOFF - Part 2

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

160

Takeoff thrust is set

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

161

“Takeoff”

162

“M N” „TOG “ and „SRS“

„ Power set”

163

“100 Knots”

At 100

164

“Checked”

165

“V1”

At GS = V1

166

“Rotate”

At GS = VR

167

“Positive climb”

Radio Alt >50 ft, VS > 100 ft/min

168

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

“Gear up”

GEAR UP

CoP

FSX: G

169

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS

DISARM

CoP

FSX: /

170

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

GEAR STOWED

“Gear is up , lights off”

Radio Alt >50 ft, VS > 100 ft/min

171

At Thrust Red. / Acceleration Alt.

172

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

SET LEVERS TO

"CLIMB THRUST"

Blinking announcement in FMA

173

FCU

AUTOPILOT

"AUTOPILOT ON"

174

t “Green Dot Speed” / “S-Speed”

175

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

“Flaps zero”

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F6

176

“Flaps zero”

Checklist complete

177

FCU

ALTITUDE

Cruise Altitude

SET TO 31.000 feet

12.13 After Takeoff

TAKEOFF - Part 2

NO.

PANEL

ACTION

REMARK

178

PEDESTAL

WXR

TILT: DOWN

SET

179

EFIS

INFOR.

EFIS OPTION

ARPT

180

PEDESTAL

RADIO

RADIO NAV

CHECK

181

PEDESTAL

ECAM

ECAM MENU

REVIEW

182

MCDU

PROG

OPT / MAX ALTITUDE

CHECK

183

FLAPS UP and RETRACTED

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

184

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL = NORMAL

CHECK

Cop

185

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS

DISARMED

CoP

FSX: /

186

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS UP and RETRACTED

CHECK

CoP

FSX: F6

187

ECAM

GEAR

GEAR IS UP and STOWED

„Gear is up, Lights off“

CoP

188

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

RUNWAY / NOSE = OFF

OFF

CoP

189

OVERHEAD

AIR COND

1 ^st and 2^ND PACK are ON

CHECK

Cop

190

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

ANTI ICE (1 &2)

AS REQUIRED

=OFF

191

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS = TA/RA and TILT = ABV or N

CHECK and set to ABV

192

EFIS

A PRESSURE

BARO REF

X-CHECK (Read out)

Checklist complete

12.14 Climb

CLIMB

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

193

CLIMB CHECKLIST

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

194

At 10.000 feet

195

“Passing 10.000”

196

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

LANDING LIGHTS

LIGHTS OFF

CoP

197

FCU

ALTITUDE

Cruise Altitude

CHECK

=31.000 feet

198

At Transition Altitude

= Checklist completed

199

GL.SH./EFIS

A PRESSURE

13 / 2

BARO REF to STD

SET / X CHECK

CoP

12.15 Cruise

CRUISE

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

200

FMA “ LT / LT CRZ”

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

201

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS TA or TA/RA plus TILT NORMAL

SET

CoP

202

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

SEAT BELTS = OFF or AUTO

CHECK and set to OFF

CoP

203

SLIDING TABLE - COPILOT

EXTENDED

CoP

Procedure complete

204

PEDESTAL

ECAM

ECAM MEMO / SYS PAGES

REVIEW

205

MCDU

Var.PAGES

FLIGHT PROGRESS

CHECK

206

MCDU

FUEL PRED

FUEL

MONITOR

207

MCDU

PROG

NAV ACCURANCY

CHECK

208

OVERHEAD

AIR COND

CABIN TEMP

MONITOR

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12.16 MCDU PERF APPR page

MCDU PERF APPR PAGE

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

209

MCDU

PERF

APPR

QNH, TEMP, MAG WIND

ENTER DATA

210

MCDU

PERF

APPR

TRANS ALT

ENTER DATA

= 5000

211

MCDU

PERF

APPR

BARO / RADIO

ENTER DATA

= BARO 210

212

MCDU

PERF

APPR

VAPP

CHECK

213

MCDU

PERF

APPR

LDG CONF

CHECK

12.17 Descent Preparation

DESCENT PREPARATION

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

214

1 min after CRZ level has been reached

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

215

SEAT BELTS = ON or AUTO

CHECK and set to ON

Cop

216

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

ANTI ICE = OFF

CHECK

217

PEDESTAL

RADIO

LANDING INFORMATION

RECEIVED

If ATC is used

218

EFIS

A.PRESSURE

BARO REF = STANDARD

CHECK

Cop

219

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

AIR PRESSURE ARRIVAL AIRPORT

“Checked” and readout

Cop

QNH= 1013

220

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

DECISION ALTITUDE

“Checked”

Cop

BARO = 210

221

MCDU

PERF.

APPR

LDG CONF (Flaps)

"Checked"

CoP

Checklist complete

12.18 Descent

DESCENT

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

222

FCU

ALT

INSERT NEW HEIGHT

INSERT

= 4.000

223

FCU

ALT

INITIATE DESCENT

PUSH KNOB

224

MAIN PANEL

PFD

DESCENT

MONITOR

225

PEDESTAL

SP BRAKES

SET

AS REQUIRED

226

Vert. Mode = DES / Desc.Prep.CL = compl.

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

227

MAIN PANEL

PFD

FMA

CHECK

228

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS = TILT BELOW

CHECK and SET

CoP

229

At 10.000 feet:

230

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

LANDING LIGHTS

CoP

231

EFIS

FD / ILS

ILS LOCALIZER (LS)

PUSH

CoP

EFIS

232

At Transition Altitude

= 5000

233

EFIS

A PRESSURE

BARO REF to actual pressure value

SET / X CHECK

CoP

Checklist complete

12.19 Approach

APPROACH

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

234

5 NM before DECEL pseudo waypoint

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

235

ECAM

ECAM MESSAGE

CHECK

236

SLIDING TABLE S - STOWED

STOWED

CoP

237

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

CABIN SIGNS = ON

CHECK or set to ON

238

MCDU

PROG

NAV ACCURANCY

CHECK

239

EFIS

A.PRESSURE

BARO REF CROSS CHECK

SET and Read out

CoP

Checklist complete

240

Initial approach:

241

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

SEAT BELTS

CHECK ON

AUTO is also OK

242

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE

CHECK NORM

243

Approx. 15 NM from touchdown:

244

MCDU

PROG

NAV ACCURANCY

MONITOR

245

MAIN PANEL

PFD

POSITIONING

MONITOR

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12.20 Final

FINAL

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

246

Appr. CL has been completed

Starts next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

247

MCDU

PERF

APPR PHASE

ACTIVATE

CoP

248

MAIN PANEL

PFD

CALL: LOCALIZER ALIVE

CoP

2499

FCU

APPR

PUSH

250

MAIN PANEL

PFD

LOCALIZER CAPTURED

CHECK

241

MAIN PANEL

251

Green Dot Speed

252

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 1

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

253

S-Speed

254

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAP 2

SET

FSX: F7

OPTIONAL

255

Gkidescope becomes alive

256

FCU

SECOND AP

257

Glidescope captured

258

MAIN PANEL

PFD

G/S CAPTURE

CHECK

259

Rad. Alt. > 2.000 ft = LANDING MEMO

260

MAIN PANEL

EWD

LANDING MEMO

CHECK NO BLUE

261

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 2

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

262

FCU

ALT

GO AROUND ALT

SET TO 2.000 FEET

CoP

Just enter - do not push knob

263

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

L/G DOWN

SELECT

CoP

FSX: G

264

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS

ARM

CoP

Mouse click: right

265

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE LIGHT (if not TAXI) = TO

CoP

266

When L/G down, below REF SPEED

267

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS 3

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7

268

Next REF SPEED:

269

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

FLAPS FULL

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F7 / Checklist complete

270

FCU

SPD

Set speed to VApp

SET

= 126 (MCDU - PERF - APPR page)

271

PEDESTAL

TCAS

SET TO „TA ONLY“

272

MAIN PANEL

PFD

FMA

CHECK

273

MAIN PANEL

PFD

LOC CAPTURE

MONITOR

274

ECAM

ECAM WHEEL PAGE

CHECK

275

FCU

ATHR

A/THR

CHECK SPD

276

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

WING ANTI ICE

CHECK OFF

12.21 Landing

LANDING

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

277

Flaps in Landing Config. (MCDU Settings)

Start next Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

278

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

LAND. GEAR = FULL EXTRACTED

CHECK

CoP

279

PEDESTAL

SP. BRAKEs

GROUND SPOILERS = ARMED

CHECK

CoP

FSX: Right mouse click

280

MAIN PANEL

AUTO BRAKE

AUTO BRAKES = MEDIUM

SET

CoP

281

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE = TO or TAXI / LANDING L. = ON

CHECK

CoP

282

FCU

ALT

GO AROUND ALT

CHECK

CoP

283

AT DECISION ALTITUDE

284

FCU

OFF

CoP

FSX: Z

285

At 20 feet:

286

FLARE

PERFORM

287

MAIN PANEL

PDF

ALTITUDE

MONITOR

288

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

THRUST LEVERS

IDLE

FSX: F1

289

At touchdown:

290

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

MAX

FSX: F2

291

BRAKES

AS REQUIRED

292

At 70 knots:

293

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

IDLE

FSX: F1

294

At taxi speed:

295

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

REV

STOW

CoP

296

Before 30 knots:

297

MAIN PANEL

AUTO BRAKE

AUTOBRK

DISENGAGE

CoP

Checklist complete

298

FCU

AP (if applicable)

OFF

CoP

FSX: Z

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12.22 Go Around

GO AROUND

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

GA thrust is set

SET

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

“GO AROUND FLAPS”

FLAPS ONE STEP BACK = 3

CoP

FSX: F6

“Positive climb”

Radio Alt >50 ft, VS > 100 ft/min

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

“Gear up”

GEAR UP

CoP

FSX: G

MAIN PANEL

GEAR

GEAR STOWED

“Gear up , Flaps 3”

PEDESTAL

SPEED-BR.

GROUND SPOILERS

DISARM

CoP

FSX: /

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

RUNWAY / NOSE = OFF

„Off“

CoP

MAIN PANEL

BRAKES

AUTOBRAKES

„Off“

CoP

At Thrust Red. / Acceleration Alt.

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

“Flaps 1”

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F6

PEDESTAL

THR LEVER

SET LEVERS TO

"CLIMB THRUST"

Blinking announcement in FMA

FCU

AUTOPILOT

At “Green Dot Speed” / “S-Speed”

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

“Flaps up”

SELECT

CoP

FSX: F6

“Flaps up”

Checklist complete

FCU

AUTOPILOT 2

„Off“

CoP

12.23 After Landing

AFTER LANDING

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

299

Ground Speed >35 / Dir. to runway > 15 °

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

300

GLARESHIELD

CHRONO

STOP

Push upper right button

301

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NOSE LIGHTS

CoP

302

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

LANDING LIGHTS

OFF

CoP

303

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

STROBE LIGHT = OFF or AUTO

If ON = OFF

CoP

304

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS MODE SEL

STBY

CoP

305

PEDESTAL

FLAPS

RETRACT

CoP

FSX: F6

306

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MODE SEL

NORM

Cop

307

PEDESTAL

WXR

WXR: SET system to OFF

SET

Cop

308

EFIS

FD / ILS

ILS LOCALIZER (LS)

OFF

CoP

EFIS

309

OVERHEAD

APU

APU MASTER and APU START

310

PEDESTAL

SP.BRAKES

GRND SPLRS

DISARM

CoP

FSX: /

311

ECAM

WHEEL PAGE

BRAKE TEMP all wheels = > 300 degrees

CHECK

Checklist complete

12.24 Parking

PARKING

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

312

PEDESTAL

RADIO

ATC (if no AUTO position)

STBY / OFF

313

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

ANTI ICE (WING and ENGINES 1&2)

CHECK = OFF

314

PEDESTAL

RADIO

GROUND CONTACT

ESTABLISH

If ATC is used

315

PEDESTAL

P.BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE ON

SET ON

FSX: CTRL + . (period)

316

PEDESTAL

ENGINE

ENG MASTER 1 & 2

OFF

Start Checklist / Co-Pilot - if selected

317

MCDU R

GRND SERV

CHOCKS

SET

CoP

318

PEDESTAL

P.BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE

OFF

CoP

FSX: . (period)

319

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

SEAT BELTS

OFF

CoP

320

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

BEACON LIGHT

OFF

CoP

321

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

TAXI LIGHT.

OFF

CoP

322

OVERHEAD

ANTI-ICE

WING & ENGINE ANTI ICE = OFF

CHECK

Cop

323

OVERHEAD

FUEL

FUEL PUMPS

OFF

CoP

OFF should appear / Checklist complete

324

MCDU R

GRND SERV

CONES

SET

325

MCDU R

GRND SERV

ESTABLISH EXTERNAL POWER

CONNECT

326

OVERHEAD

EXT POWER

EXT. POWER = AVAILABLE

SET TO ON

327

OVERHEAD

APU

APU MASTER

SET TO OFF

328

MCDU

ACFT DOORS

DOORS

OPEN (AS REQUIRED)

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12.25 Securing Aircraft

SECURING AIRCRAFT

PANEL

ACTION

NO.

REMARK

TYP

PART (Name)

PART (No.)

PF (PILOT FLYING)

PM (PILOT MONITORING)

329

OVERHEAD

ADIRS

ADIRS (1 + 2 + 3)

OFF

330

OVERHEAD

EXT. LIGHTS

NAV. LIGHTS

OFF

331

OVERHEAD

SIGNS

NO SMOKING & EMERGENCY LIGHT

OFF

332

MCDU

ACFT DOORS

DOORS

CLOSE (AS REQUIRED)

333

OVERHEAD

EXT. PWR

EXT PWR

AS REQUIRED

334

OVERHEAD

ELEC

GEN 1 + 2 (Electric Generators)

PRESS

OFF should appear

335

PEDESTAL

INT. LIGHT

INTEG LT

OFF

336

MAIN PANEL

PFD LIGHT

SWITCH

OFF

337

MAIN PANEL

ND LIGHT

SWITCH

OFF

338

ECAM

DIMMER

SWITCH UPPER and LOWER

OFF

339

PEDESTAL

RADIO

RADIO CONTROL PANEL

OFF

340

PEDESTAL

TCAS

TCAS = STBY

SET

341

OVERHEAD

BATTERIES

BAT 1 + 2

OFF

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