B787 VFR TFC PATTERN

Question 1

1. Takeoff briefing

Answer 1

This will be a VFR TFC pattern at 1600’, after T/O, both FD’s OFF and disconnect A/T. Landing distance has been checked for an autobrake 3 landing. Any questions?

Question 2

2. Positive rate of climb

Answer 2

• Gear up
• Once established in the climb, both FD’s off and disconnect Autothrottle*
  *via THR LVR, so A/T still armed in case of a go-around

Question 3

3. 400’

Answer 3

• Set Flaps 5 speed (Bug + 40)
• N1 80%
• 10* NU

Question 4

4. 1250’

Answer 4

• 7.5* NU
• N1 65%

Question 5

5. Initial downwind turn & how to judge AOB for a 2.5nm spacing?

Answer 5

• Clear Left or Right
• Set downwind TRACK

Question 6

6. At 1600’

Answer 6

• 3.5* NU
• N1 53%
• “Flaps 5, After Take-Off Checklist”

Question 7

7. After the After Take-off Checklist, potentially entering downwind

Answer 7

• Check recall and notes
• Set VREF 25
• Target approach speed VREF+5
• Set Autobrake
• Brief
• Seat Belts ON
• Descent and approach checklist
• Report downwind to ATC

Question 8

8. What is the downwind spacing?

Answer 8

• 2.5nm
• Training manual says between ~2.5-3.0nm

Question 9

9. Abeam the runway end

Answer 9

• Start timing: 35 seconds*
  * 4sec/10kts of wind
• Gear Down
• Arm Spoilers
• Flaps 20
• Set Flaps 20 speed
• KEEP N1 53% downwind setting

Question 10

10. Once Gear Down Green indication

Answer 10

• Order Flaps 25
• Set 48% N1
• Set target approach speed
• Set runway TRACK

Question 11

11. When at Flaps 25 target approach speed & how to judge 3* path

Answer 11

• Descend on 3* path using the HUD FPV
• Set N1 43%
• Landing checklist

Question 12

12. When to turn for finals?

Answer 12

• Turning Radius for a 20* turn is 0.78nm = 1/3 of Trend vector
• Turning Radius for a 25* turn is 0.61nm = 1/2 of Trend vector

Question 13

13. Once you have commenced the turn to final. What are you looking for?

Answer 13

Question 14

14. 1000 Configured

Answer 14

• Stable

Question 15

15. 500’

Answer 15

• Checked