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# Procedure Guide
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## Procedure Guide
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**Please note**
Different procedures are used depending on the operator. The following explanations are therefore only exemplary.
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#### Flight Planning
For a step-by-step MCDU screenshot walkthrough (route, SID/STAR, PERF INIT, takeoff speeds), see Preflight Setup (Quick Guide).
* Performance planning via [Simbrief](https://www.simbrief.com/home/) is recommended to use the default E170 or E175 profile. The weights have been adapted to these profiles.
* Direct route import into the MCDU is possible via 2 ways:
**World Map menu**
1. Export your flightplan as msfs flightplan file (.FLT) (i.e. Simbrief, SimtoolkitPro, etc.).
2. In MSFS World Map menu import your flightplan file (LOAD/SAVE->LOAD FROM THIS PC).
3. The route will automatically be added to the E-Jets MCDU upon flight initialization.
**SimBrief MCDU import**
Store your SimBrief username in **NAV → DATALINK → ADDRESS**, then use **SEND** on **RTE** (route) and **SEND REQST** on **PERF INIT** (performance). Match origin, destination, and **FLIGHT ID** to your OFP. SID, STAR, and runway are not imported — select them on the MCDU.
Full procedure: SimBrief Import.
We also have a video guide available:
#### Power Up
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1. **BATTERIES ............................................... ON**
2. **GPU AVAIL ................................................. IN**
3. **APU .................................... ON, then START**
4. **NAV LIGHT ............................................... ON**
5. **LOGO LIGHT ......................... AS REQUIRED**
6. **EMER LIGHT ..................................... ARMED**
#### **Pushback**
* **Default MSFS Option:** works fine
* [**Toolbar Pushback**](https://de.flightsim.to/file/15033/toolbar-pushback)**:** works fine
* [**GSX Pro**](https://www.fsdreamteam.com/products_gsxpro.html)**:** works but requires custom profile.
#### Startup
* To avoid power interruptions it is recommended to wait 30 s after the %N2 stabilizes before shutting the APU down or GPU disconnection, or to use the Electrical Synoptic Page to follow the power transfer.
1. **FSTN BELTS SIGN .................................... ON**
2. **BEACON .................................................... ON**
3. **ENGINE 1 / 2 ...................................... START**
#### **After Startup**
1. **APU ........................................ AS REQUIRED**
2. **ELEC PUMP A............................................ ON**
3. **TAXI LIGHTS ............................................. ON**
4. **FLAPS ....................................................... SET**
#### Taxi
* The E-Jets tend to start rolling on idle thrust when releasing parking brake. Increased weight reduces that effect.
* In order to allow thermal stabilization of the engines, operate them at or near IDLE for at least 2 minutes before selecting high trust settings. Taxi time at or near IDLE can be included in the warm up period.
* Single Engine Taxi is allowed.
* **VTAXI (Dry Straight):** 30 kt
* **VTAXI (Dry Turn):** 10 kt
* **VTAXI (Wet Straight):** 10 kt
* **VTAXI (Wet Turn):** 5 kt
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During initial roll it might be neccessary to counteract engine thrust pitch up moment by some nose down input on elevator to increase nose wheel steering effectiveness.
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#### Before Takeoff
* T/O config button must be pressed until you hear an aural feedback to check aircraft configuration.
* TOGA Button on Throttle lever must be pressed before takeoff by latest to set the autoflight system into takeoff mode. Most operators do that prior startup.
1. **APU ........................................ AS REQUIRED**
2. **STROBE LIGHT ........................................ ON**
3. **INSP LIGHT .............................................. ON**
4. **LANDING LIGHT ..................................... ON**
5. **T/O CONFIG ................................. CHECKED**
**Stab Trim**
| **ALL WEIGHTS** | | | | | | | | | | | |
| --------------- | ----------------------- | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | --- |
| **FLAP** | **CG POSITION (% MAC)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| **7** | **9** | **11** | **13** | **15** | **17** | **19** | **21** | **23** | **25** | **27** | |
| **1** | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | |
| **2** | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | |
| **4** | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | UP | |
#### Takeoff
* Ensure takeoff mode has been armed (FMAs on PFD).
* Arm Autothrottle by pressing the corresponding button on glareshield panel.
* Adjust thrust to 40% N1. When engines stabilize at 40% N1, advance thrust levers to TO/GA detent. Autothrottle will take over at 50% N1.
* Minimum airspeed at positive rate: V2 + 10
#### Climb
* Arm **VNAV** on the ground (or after takeoff). Magenta **FLCH** captures above the VNAV CAP AFE (default 800 ft).
* Set ALTSEL to the cleared altitude. VNAV will not climb through ALTSEL.
* If VNAV is not used, fly green **FLCH**. Target speed: 250 - 270 kt IAS.
#### Enroute
* Autothrottle will disconnect if throttles are being used by user input. Exception: Airspeed is less than 60 kts.
#### Descent
* Set ALTSEL to the cleared altitude **before** TOD. One minute before TOD, **VTA** is displayed.
* With VNAV and LNAV active, magenta **PTH** captures the descent path. Speed from FMS or MAN.
* If ALTSEL is not wound down, the airplane stays in VALT through TOD.
* For a non-precision approach, press **APP** to arm **GP**, then set missed-approach altitude in ALTSEL after GP is captured — same flow as ILS GS.
* If VNAV is not used, fly FPA and plan to the according values. Add additional distance for speed reduction if necessary.
*Required distance = (Current Altitude - Target altitude) / Slope equivalent*
* **3 degree slope:** 320ft per nm
* Example: *(30.000ft - 3.000ft) / 320ft/nm = 84nm*
* **3.5 degree slope:** 375ft per nm
* Example: *(30.000ft - 3.000ft) / 375ft/nm = 72nm*
* **4.0 degree slope:** 425ft per nm
* Example: *(30.000ft - 3.000ft) / 425ft/nm = 64nm*
#### Approach
**ILS Auto Tune**
Since v0.9.9 we implemented the Auto Tune feature. It will automatically set up the ILS frequency and course if
* ILS approach is selected in MCDU and
* Aircraft is within 150nm from destination
If you change the approach type in MCDU while autotune is active:
* ILS approach but different runway: frequency and course will get updated automatically
* other than ILS approach: autotune gets deactivated
If ILS frequency or course gets overwritten by user input autotune gets disconnected.
You can toggle it on/off in any MCDU NAV page:
* Click on MCDU radio button
* Click on LSK next to any standby frequency to enter NAV page
* Toggle Auto Tune mode via LSK 5R
**ILS Auto Preview**
Since v0.9.9 we implemented the Auto Preview feature. When in FMS source mode, PREV will automatically be activated and set to NAV1/2 (depending on AP source) with ILS frequency and course if
* ILS approach is selected in MCDU and
* Aircraft is within 150nm from destination
When in FMS source mode and auto tune is active it will automatically change nav source to V/L (NAV1 or 2) when
* LOC is armed and
* Localizer needle starts to move
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You can arm LOC and GS by pressing APP when FMS source is still active and LOC1/2 is visible in preview. Once the auto tuning mode switches the nav source to V/L it will start to capture the LOC (and GS later on).
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When in FMS source mode and APP is pressed without PREV active on NAV1/2 nothing will happen.
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**ILS Manual Intercept**
* Approach the localizer with a 30 degree intercept in **HDG**.
* Once the localizer needle on the PFD starts moving, press **APP** on the glareshield (or use Auto Tune / Preview as above).
**RNAV / LPV / LNAV-VNAV**
* FMS NAV source, approach in the flight plan, **LNAV** and **VNAV** active.
* Press **APP** to arm **GP** (within 30 NM of destination, non-localizer approach, LOC preview off).
* Do not use green APP/LOC for these approaches.
**CAT II**
* RA minimums on both PFDs, both NAVs on the ILS, AP and YD on.
* Confirm white **APPR 2** before GS capture.
**Go-around**
* Press **TOGA**. Vertical **GA** and lateral **TRACK** engage. Autothrottle commands go-around thrust.
#### Landing
* As in the real aircraft the Speed Retard Mode will activate 30ft above ground. However the speed reduction is quite slow resulting in a long flare. Best practice for landing:
* At MA/DA disconnect AT
* At 50 ft raise the nose slightly
* At 30 ft reduce throttle to idle and raise the nose to make the end of the runway not move up or down (usually 6-7 degrees nose up pitch)
* When nose gear is on ground, apply reverse thrust
* At 80 kts set reverse idle
* At 60 kts reverse is stowed
