Before Start Preparation

Question 1

Initial Entry on to Flight Deck Actions (Up to the scan)

Answer 1

PM:

• Adjust seat position and strap in
• Obtain ATIS and note on bug card
• Set QNH and cross-check (+/-30’ of airfield elevation)
• Obtain clearance and note on bug card

PF:

• Adjust seat position and strap in
• Listen to ATIS
• Set QNH and cross-check (+/-30’ of airfield elevation)
• Listen to clearance and set squawk code

Question 2

PM Flight Deck Scan

Answer 2

Oxygen - CHECKED Yaw Damper - ON Fuel Pumps - ALL ON No Smoking - ON Seat Belts - If refuelling is complete, ON Window Heat - ON Hydraulics - confirm with ground that you are clear to pressurise and ALL ON (electric pump lights extinguish) Air Con - Left Pack ON, Right Pack OFF, All Bleeds ON Pressurisation - SET cruise, landing and cabin altitudes, set mode selector to ON and GND AIs - ERECT Compasses - CROSS-CHECKED Needles - POINTING SENSIBLY Altimeters - QNH ____ SET AND CROSS-CHECKED Autobrakes - RTO Speedbrakes - DOWN DETENT Park Brake - ON Aileron and Rudder Trim - FREE AND ZERO Cabin - SECURED FOR LANDING

Question 3

PF Flight Deck Scan

Answer 3

Oxygen - CHECKED Flight Directors - OFF Initial Heading - SET Initial Altitude - SET Course - SET COM1 & 2 - SET NAV1 & 2 - SET ADF1 & 2 - SET Transponder - ON, CODE SET AIs - ERECT Compasses - CROSS-CHECKED Needles - POINTING SENSIBLY Altimeters - QNH ____ SET AND CROSS-CHECKED

Question 4

After the initial scans…

Answer 4

• Set ASI and altimeter bugs from performance card - Set FMC up using the laminated card - Emergency briefing and departure briefing - BEFORE START CHECKS TO THE LINE - Confirm, flight deck ready, cabin ready (passengers loaded, doors closed and PA given), ground crew (confirm checks complete) - Obtain ATC clearance for push and start - BEFORE START CHECKS BELOW THE LINE - Tell ground crew you’re ready for push and start, and follow their instructions - Engine start