Crew Manager
The 727 is operated by a crew of three: two pilots and a flight engineer. In modern airliners, there is no longer a flight engineer, as the systems are now so automated that it is no longer necessary. However, the 727 comes from an era when most systems had to be operated manually. The flight engineer has a dedicated panel on the side of the cockpit where all important systems such as electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and pressurization are controlled.
We have extensively implemented all of this in our addon. This presents certain challenges, as you theoretically have to perform the work of all three people in the cockpit - often simultaneously. To ease your workload, we have created a system to assist you: the Crew Manager.
Access
You can open the crew manager by clicking on the black smartphone left next to the captains seat. To store it again you can click on the black area at the top front of the screen.
Procedure Flow
In this section you can trigger automatic workflows to be executed by the virtual flight crew. Start on the top left by clicking the Preflight Flow. It will automatically do all preflight checks and workflows such as starting the APU and connecting power. Proceed with the other flows according to the table below.
Indications
Red = not started yet
Yellow = currently in progress
Green = finished
Usage
Preflight Check
On apron to power up the aircraft.
Before Start
When ready for pushback/startup.
After Start
After all (required) engines are on and idle.
Taxi
When starting taxiing.
Before Takeoff
When entering the departure runway.
After Takeoff
When passing 3000ft AFE or flaps retracted.
Approach
When passing transition level.
Landing
When in final landing configuration.
After Landing
After vacating the runway.
Secure Cockpit
After engine shutdown.
Automatic Monitoring
The flight engineer must continuously monitor his systems. Depending on the conditions, systems must be switched on or off. This happens during the entire flight and even on the ground. To relieve you of this work, we have installed automatic monitoring.
Fuel Heat
Packs Temperature
Airspeed Bug
EPR Limits
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