> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.flightsim-studio.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.flightsim-studio.com/e-jet-series/normal-procedures/preflight-setup.md).
# Preflight Setup (Quick Guide)
Step-by-step MCDU preflight from **RADIO** through a complete route, departure and arrival procedures, performance initialization, and takeoff speeds.
Example route: **EGLC/27** N0317F210 ODUK1A ODUKU M84 CLN P44 RATLO M197 REDFA REDF1A **EHAM/18R** (SimBrief / datalink import).
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Complete **NAV IDENT** once before using **RTE**, **FPL**, or **PERF** (verify the AIRAC cycle; update via [Navdata Updater](https://docs.flightsim-studio.com/e-jet-series/special-features/electronic-flight-bag/navdata-updater) if needed). Store your SimBrief username before route import. Keep the **EFB manifest** open for ZFW, fuel, **TO CG**, and V-speeds.
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On **PERF INIT 3/3**, you must press **CONFIRM INIT>** before the FMS calculates the vertical profile (TOC/TOD) and VNAV data.
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## Step 1
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1. Enter the airport ground/delivery frequency (or the first frequency you will contact) on **RADIO**.
2. Enter the follow-up frequency in standby.
3. Press **RTE**.
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## Step 2
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1. Open **NAV IDENT** and verify the loaded navdata cycle against the current date.
2. If navdata is out of date, follow the [Navdata Updater](https://docs.flightsim-studio.com/e-jet-series/special-features/electronic-flight-bag/navdata-updater) process (**EFB → Settings → Navdata**, or the desktop fallback).
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## Step 3
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1. If your SimBrief username or userid is stored, import the latest route from **ACT RTE**.
2. Use **DLK FPL** (LSK 3L) or **SEND** (LSK 4L) after origin, destination, and **FLIGHT ID** match your OFP.
3. See SimBrief Import.
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## Step 4
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1. Verify the imported waypoints on the datalink flight-plan list.
2. **ACTIVATE** (or **APPLY ACTIVE**) to load the route into the active plan.
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## Step 5
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1. On **ACT RTE**, select **DEPARTURE>** (LSK 6R) to open departure procedures.
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## Step 6
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1. Open runway selection for the departure airport.
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## Step 7
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1. Select the planned departure runway.
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## Step 8
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1. Select the planned SID.
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## Step 9
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1. Confirm the selected departure procedure.
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## Step 10
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1. **INSERT/APPLY** the departure procedure into the **MOD** flight plan.
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## Step 11
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1. Review the **MOD ACTIVE FPL**.
2. **ACTIVATE** (LSK 6R) to make the departure procedure active.
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## Step 12
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1. Return to **ACT RTE** and select **ARRIVAL>** (LSK 6R).
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## Step 13
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1. Open runway selection for the arrival airport.
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## Step 14
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1. Select the planned arrival runway.
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## Step 15
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1. Select the planned approach procedure.
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## Step 16
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1. If you do not use an approach transition, skip directly to **STAR** selection.
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## Step 18
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1. Select the planned STAR.
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## Step 19
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1. Confirm the selected arrival procedure.
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## Step 20
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1. **INSERT/APPLY** the arrival procedure into the **MOD** flight plan.
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## Step 21
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1. Review the **MOD ACTIVE FPL**.
2. **ACTIVATE** (LSK 6R).
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## Step 23
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1. Press **FPL** and scan the active flight plan for discontinuities (`>>DISCONTINUITY<<`).
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## Step 24
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1. Use **NEXT** to walk through all flight-plan pages and check legs and constraints.
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## Step 26
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1. If a discontinuity remains (example on page 3/7), type the missing waypoint in the scratchpad (e.g. **PEVOS**).
2. Press the left LSK next to the discontinuity (dashed line) to insert the waypoint.
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## Step 28
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1. Press **DEL** to put `*DELETE*` in the scratchpad.
2. Delete the discontinuity dashes on the flight-plan page.
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## Step 29
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1. Review the **MOD** flight plan.
2. **ACTIVATE** (LSK 6R).
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## Step 30
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1. Press **PERF** and select **PERF INIT** (LSK 1L).
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## Step 31
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1. On **PERF INIT 1/3**, select **SEND REQST** to pull performance data from your SimBrief OFP.
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1. Press **NEXT** to **PERF INIT 2/3**.
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## Step 34
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1. Enter **TO CG** from the EFB manifest (e.g. type `23.0` on the keypad).
2. Transfer the scratchpad value with the **TO CG** line-select key (LSK 5L).
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## Step 35
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1. Press **NEXT** to **PERF INIT 3/3**.
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## Step 36
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1. Press **CONFIRM INIT>** (LSK 6R, inverse white) to confirm performance initialization.
2. Without this step the vertical profile is **not** calculated — see PERF.
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## Step 37
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1. Select **PERF DATA>** (LSK 6R) to review the performance summary.
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## Step 38
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1. Select **TAKEOFF>** from the performance workflow prompts.
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## Step 39
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1. Enter **V1**, **VR**, **V2**, and **VFS** from the EFB manifest / loadsheet.
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## Step 40
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1. Preflight MCDU setup complete — you are ready for departure.
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