β Normal Procedures
SIMULATION USE ONLY - DO NOT USE THIS DOCUMENTATION ON A REAL AIRCRAFT
Sim Operation Remarks
MSFS Sets the starting flight mode based on the type of starting location for the flight:
Hangar: Cold and Dark/Blades Folded
Parking: Cold and Dark
Taxiway: Ready to Fly
Runway: Ready to Fly
Flying: Ready to Fly
Flights starting from Miltechβs Carrier products (LHA-6 America, USS George Bush CVN-77 or LPD-22 San Diego) may have the option to start on the βRunwayβ (ready to fly) or on the βParkingβ (Cold and Dark). This must be selected at the time of starting the flight.
All flight plans are to be created using the built-in MSFS Flight Map before starting the flight. CDU Input is not available.
Fuel and payloads are to be changed through the built-in MSFS Menu. Range and Endurance are calculated automatically based on these numbers.
By default, the aircraft always starts in βHardβ Flight Mode. Under this mode, the aircraft is prone to Vertex Ring State and Engine Limitations that the pilot must take care of for a successful flight. Flight mode can be switched to βEasyβ through the CDU to deactivate VRS and Limitations.
Pre-Start
Landing Gear β Down
Flaps β AUTO
Displays β OFF
Fire Suppression T Handle β Both NORM
Rotor Brake β OFF
Engine Control Levers - Both OFF
APU β STOP
Primary Cockpit Lights β OFF
Emergency Egress β OFF
Secondary Cockpit Lighting β OFF
Cargo Hook Hoist Mode β OFF
Fuel Dump β OFF
Emergency Oxygen β OFF
Blade Unfold and Wing Unstow Procedure β As required, see Blade Fold/Unfold and Wing Stow (BFWS) Procedures
Power Startup
Battery β ON
APU - RUN/ENG check APU display is RUN
Turn ON ALL PFD/MFD/CDU Displays
Exterior Lights as required
Interior Lights as required
Engine Startup
Start Engines:
Set CDU on EICAS display or set MFD on STAT-ENG display
Parking brake β ON
Rotor Brake β OFF
Rotor Lock β OFF
Fuel Quantity β CHECK
Nacelles β 90 Degrees
Check aircraft is clear from obstacles
Move ENG2 Control Lever to START position.
Proprotor β ROTATE
EICAS-NG β gaining % RPM after 30 sec
ENG2 - Wait for Np stabilize at 70-72 %
Switch respective Engine Control Lever β FLY
ENG1 - Lever to START position
ENG1 β Wait for Np stabilize at 70-72%
Switch respective Engine Control Lever β FLY
Taxi
Disengage APU β STOP Position
Engine Control Levers β Check both FLY
Parking Brake - OFF
Nacelles and Throttle as Required (minimum 60 Deg)
Speed under 20 Knots
Before Takeoff
Flaps - AUTO
Fuel Quantity β CHECK
Doors and Ramp β CLOSED
Decide if takeoff will be VTOL or STOL
VTOL β Maximum Takeoff Weight: 52.000 lbs
STOL β Maximum Takeoff Weight 60.000 lbs
Contact tower for Takeoff Clearance. Radios freqs are inputted in CDU
Takeoff - VTOL
Check MTOW for VTOL
Check take off Area- CLEAR from obstacles
Nacelles 87 β 92 Degrees
Check windspeed and direction β headwind / into the wind
Increase Thrust slowly and Take off VTOL β observe NG indication to avoid engine stress.
Establish hover at 20ft AGL
Takeoff - STOL
Check MTOW for STOL
Taxi to runway (Take-off position) and check area is CLEAR from obstacles
Nacelles: as required, depending on available runway. Normally: 60 to 75 degrees
Take off STOL β observe NG indication to avoid engine stress.
Airborne and Conversion
Observe aircraft attitude β LEVEL
Observe engine RPM% - GREEN
Landing Gear β UP
Gain speed and gradually rotate nacelles forward β observe conversion corridor indication in the PFD (Conversion)
Gain altitude as required
Above 130 knots nacelles can rotate to 0 degrees (APLN)
Set and activate Autopilot after CPLD turns green to ARM
Climb, Cruise and Descent
Climb
Navigation Course β SET
Default Climb Rate β 1000 Feet/min
Cruise
Ideal Cruise Altitude - 17,000ft
Ideal Cruising Indicated Airspeed β 180 KIAS
Descent
Default Descent Rate β 1000 Feet/min
Keep Indicated Airspeed under 200 KIAS
Conversion
Max Speed for Conversion: 200 KCAS (see the Conversion Corridor Figure Performance and Limits)
Ideal Conversion: 150-170 KCAS at 5000ft (Radio Altimeter)
Limit Nacelles to <75 Degrees until 40 KCAS is reached (follow Conversion Corridor)
At Nacelle Angle >75 Degrees, beware of rate of descent is NO MORE than 1500ft/min. Otherwise, the risk of Vortex Ring State is high.
If VRS occurs, move nacelles down and gain airspeed to retain lift, if altitude permits.
NOTE: From 180 KCAS to 0 KCAS/Hover, conversion requires around 1800 meters in length. Distance requires varies depending on windspeed and thrust.
Landing - VTOL
Observe Landing Spot is CLEAR
Observe wind speed and direction β head INTO the wind and avoid crosswind conditions
Adjust speed and Nacelle Angle
Limit Nacelle Angle >75 Degrees for speeds under 40 KCAS
At Nacelle Angle >75 Degrees, beware of rate of descent is no more than 1500ft/min
Landing Gear β EXTENDED
Flaps - AUTO
At 300ft AGL, level fuselage altitude and start turning Final
Under 200ft AGL, descent rate must be no more than 400ft/min
Move nacelles to 90deg (Β±5 Deg) and establish a stable a 30-40ft hover over the landing area
Reduce throttle slowly to lower the aircraft
Cut the throttle and apply breaks upon touchdown to avoid aircraft movement on the ground
Landing - STOL
Approach the runway as a conventional aircraft β Speed and nacelle angles as required (follow the Conversion Corridor Figure Performance and Limits)
Observe landing path
Landing Gear β EXTENDED
Flaps β AUTO or MANUAL as Required
On Final Approach
Nacelles at 60 Degrees
Maintain speed between 50-80 Knots, as required according to weight
Vertical Speed as Required
Land with Main Landing Gear first
Cut throttle, apply braking as Required
Increase Nacelle Angle as Required
Taxi
Nacelles and Throttle as Required (minimum 60 Deg)
Speed under 20 Knots
APU β As Required, RUN/ENG
Engine Shutoff
Throttle Control Lever β Closed/IDLE
Nacelles β 90 Degree
Parking Brake β SET
ENG1 and ENG2 Engine Control Levers β OFF
Blade Fold and Wing Stow Procedure β As Required, see Blade Fold/Unfold and Wing Stow (BFWS) Procedures
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