EXTRA 300S PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Extra 300S Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide main panel SHIFT+1
Display/hide radios SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide engine controls SHIFT+4
Display/hide trim and fuel selector SHIFT+5

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 		 TEST and SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Electrical Equipment OFF
[ ] Alternator ON
[ ] Nav/Strobe Lights ON
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Propeller
 		 HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Throttle
 		 OPEN 1/4 travel
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Boost Pump ON

 		 START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
[ ] Boost Pump OFF
   
Then:  
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Flight Controls FREE and CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Throttle
 		 1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos



 		 CHECK
<175 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Propeller


 		 CYCLE high RPM/low RPM/high RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in, then press CTRL+F2 until fully out,
then press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Boost Pump ON (check fuel flow)
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Throttle
 		 800-1000 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Radios and Avionics
 		 SET
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Propeller
 		 HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture

 		 RICH (may be leaned above 3000')
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 		 FULL
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Elevator Control
 		 GENTLY PUSH FORWARD ON STICK
(until tail comes up)
   
--At 65 KIAS, pull back and fly off the runway--
   
[ ] Propeller

 		 2400 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Climb Speed 100 KIAS (normal climb)
[ ] Boost Pump OFF
   
CRUISE
   
[ ] Throttle
 		 AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller

 		 AS DESIRED
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim

 		 ADJUST
(with Num Lock off press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
   
DESCENT
   
[ ] Throttle
 		 REDUCE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 		 FULL RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller

 		 2400 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim

 		 ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Boost Pump ON
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller
 		 HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Airspeed 80 KIAS
   
LANDING
   
[ ] Airspeed
 		 80 KIAS on approach
70 KIAS on final
[ ] Trim

 		 ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Touchdown
 		 ALL THREE WHEELS SIMULTANEOUSLY
[ ] Throttle
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Braking
 		 MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Boost Pump OFF
[ ] Engine RUN for 1 minute at 1000 RPM
[ ] Throttle
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Avionics Switch, Electrical Equipment OFF
[ ] Mixture
 		 IDLE CUT-OFF (pulled fully out)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 		 OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.