id: taxi-to-parking-and-shutdown title: Taxi to Parking and Shutdown meta: Learn how to taxi to parking and shutdown your aircraft in Infinite Flight. order: 16 #

Taxi to Parking and Shutdown #

Taxi to Parking #

Step 1

: Once you have exited the runway, access the Systems menu and select the following:

LIGHTS Action
Strobes OFF
Land OFF

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Step 2

: Provided you have clearance to do so, switch to the Ground frequency and request taxi to parking, or if there is no active ATC, announce taxi on the Unicom frequency – listen out whilst you’re on the move for other traffic

Tip

: When you exit the runway, do not stop and keep moving unless this would cause a collision! You have the right of way and you may cause a conflict with traffic taking-off/landing behind you if you do stop

Step 3

: Retract flaps and select spoilers to OFF. Access the Systems menu and select the following:

Electrical Action
APU* START

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*If fitted – not all aircraft are currently equipped with an APU

Step 4

: Continue to check surroundings to make sure it is clear, use the Cameras and Mini Map to help you

Tip

: We recommend you do not exceed 40% N1 whilst taxiing, and once you’ve started to move, you typically don’t need more than idle power!

Step 5

: Use the Rudder to maintain the taxiway centerline and either the Rud Brakes or Park Brake to keep your speed under control

Tip

: Do not exceed 35kts groundspeed to avoid in game violations, we recommend you keep your speed below 25kts in a straight line and 10kts or less during 90° turns for a safe operation

Step 6

: If you need to cross a runway whilst taxiing, make sure to request runway crossing with the active ATC, or if there is no active ATC, announce crossing on the Unicom frequency – always check it’s clear before you enter the runway! Don’t forget to access the Systems menu and select the following:

Lights Action
Strobes ON
Land ON

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Once you’re clear of the runway, you can turn these lights back to OFF.

Shutdown #

Step 1

: Make sure that the stand or parking spot that you intend on parking at is big enough for your aircraft type, you can use online tools in advance to help you

If the gate has stand guidance, it will tell you if the aircraft is too small/large for that stand

Step 2

: Use the Rudder to maintain the taxiway centerline and either the Rud Brakes or Park Brake to keep your speed under control

Step 3

: Reduce groundspeed to under 10kts and use the oversteer technique if you are a large aircraft to align your aircraft with the centerline as you turn onto the stand or parking spot

If the gate has stand-guidance, follow the on screen instructions

Step 4

: Once you have reached the parking position, set the Park Brake. Access the Systems menu and select the following:

Engines Action
Eng ‘X’ ‘X’% N1 TAP

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Lights Action
Beacon OFF

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Passengers Action
Seat Belts OFF

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Step 5

: Access the Ground Services menu and select the following services:

Ground Action
PAX TAP
CATERING TAP
CARGO TAP
GND POWER TAP

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For ground services to be used the aircraft must be parked at a stand that is large enough for that aircraft type, the parking brake set and the engines and beacon set to off