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Working Title CJ4 User Guide v0.12.10
1 - INTRODUCTION 1
CURRENT VERSION 1
CONTACT 1
INSTALLATION 1
KNOWN ISSUES 2
Default Livery Conflicts 2
Flight Plan Synchronization Between the Game and FMS 2
Other Known Issues 2
Common Fixes 3
SIMBRIEF 4
2 - LIMITATIONS 1
WEIGHT LIMITS 1
SPEED LIMITS 1
WIND LIMITS 1
ENGINE LIMITS 1
APPROACH TYPES 1
3 - NORMAL PROCEDURES 1
CHECKLISTS 1
ENGINE START 1
TAKEOFF AND LANDING V-SPEEDS 2
TAKEOFF PROCEDURE 2
CLIMB PROCEDURE 4
CRUISE PROCEDURE 4
DESCENT PROCEDURE 4
APPROACH AND LANDING 5
MISSED APPROACH/GO-AROUND 6
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DATALINK 34
7 - DISPLAYS 1
PFD - PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 1
PFD ATTITUDE INDICATOR 2
PFD HSI 3
DCP - DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL 5
DATA 5
NAV↕ 5
PFD MENU 6
FORMAT 6
CONTROLS 6
▶ BRG SRC 6
▶ CONFIG 7
TERR/WX 7
REFS MENU 8
▶ REFS 8
BARO 8
ESC 8
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ET 8
FRMT 8
TFC 8
RANGE 9
MFD - MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY 11
CCP - CURSOR CONTROL PANEL 13
UPR MENU 14
FMS TEXT 15
CHECKLIST 16
Fig 7.14 - UPPER MFD CHECKLIST 16
PASS BRIEF 16
SYSTEMS 1/2 16
LWR MENU 17
FORMAT 17
CONTROLS 17
MAP-SRC - Always FMS1 on the MFD. Cannot be changed. 17
▶ OVERLAYS 17
▶ MAP SYMBOLS 18
▶ SYS TEST - NOT IMPLEMENTED 19
ENG 19
ESC 19
TERR/WX 19
MEM1, MEM2, MEM3 20
CHART 20
ZOOM - + 20
JOYSTICK 20
SYS 21
CAS PAGE 21
CKLST 21
PASS BRIEF 21
ELECTRONIC CHARTS (E-CHARTS) 22
PFD/MFD - MAP MODES 26
ROSE 26
PFD ROSE 26
Fig 7.30a - PFD ROSE 26
MFD ROSE 26
ARC 27
PFD ARC 27
MFD ARC 27
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PPOS 28
PFD PPOS 28
Fig 7.32a - PFD PPOS 28
MFD PPOS 28
PLAN 29
8 - SYSTEMS 1
AUDIO CONTROL PANEL - ACP 1
COM 1/2 1
NAVIGATION SOURCES 2
ELECTRICAL PANEL 3
L/R GEN 3
BATTERY 3
EMER LIGHTS 3
STBY FLT DISPLAY 3
AVIONICS 3
LIGHTING PANEL 4
DIMMING 4
PFD1/2 4
MFD1/2 4
PANEL 4
EXTERIOR LIGHTS 5
BEACON 5
NAV 5
STROBE 5
TAXI 5
LNDG 5
LOGO 5
PASS LIGHTS 5
SAFETY 5
BELT 5
PULSE LIGHTS 6
ON 6
STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR 6
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1 - INTRODUCTION
This is a guide for the Working Title CJ4 Mod. It contains some necessary information regarding normal
procedures and avionics including the Collins Pro Line 21 suite. It will be updated as necessary to include
all current, working features.
The Working Title Team are strictly volunteers who all share a passion for flying. Aside from software
engineers, the team is composed of real-world pilots with ratings from Private to Airline Transport,
including several members with experience on the actual Cessna CJ4 and similar types.
CURRENT VERSION
You can always find your current version in the FMS by going to IDX>NEXT(PAGE 2)>ABOUT
The Working Title CJ4 is compatible with both the default NAVBLUE data or the Beta version of Navigraph
for MSFS. (No special modifications are required for compatibility with Navigraph)
CONTACT
INSTALLATION
Installation is easy, simply copy the workingtitle-aircraft-cj4 folder inside the zip file to your MSFS Community
folder. Ensure you are downloading the workingtitle-aircraft-cj4-v0.X.X.zip and NOT the Source Code!
Important: We recommend that you fully delete any previous workingtitle-aircraft-cj4 folder before copying
this release.
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NOTE: The Installation will not add a new aircraft. This is a modification of the default Cessna CJ4.
KNOWN ISSUES
● You can still "file" your flight plan to ATC by entering it in the world map of MSFS and it will remain
visible to ATC/VFR.
● To load the plan into the FMS you can either enter it manually or use the FPLN RECALL (GAME/SB)
option in IDX -> PAGE2 -> ROUTE MENU
● Due to the increased accuracy and capabilities of the FMC managed flight plan, you may find that
the sync to the game does not always work as expected or does not reflect the FMC flight plan.
● Some external applications that use the GPS/Flight plan SimVars may not function correctly or as
expected.
● Loading and saving flights can have bad results.
● Custom liveries can render FADEC inoperative if they ship with a panel.cfg. You must uninstall them
or remove their panel.cfg from the livery folder. This is a limitation of the Asobo livery system.
● Autopilot modes cannot be triggered via keybindings or controllers and must currently be triggered
in the cockpit with the mouse.
● TOD sometimes will flash on the PFD during an approach.
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● Sometimes a heading to altitude instruction on takeoff will display further than the first RNAV fix on
an RNAV departure procedure; in these cases the workaround is to cross-check the DP chart and
remove the erroneous waypoint either by deleting the heading to altitude fix or dropping the first
RNAV fix onto the magenta line in the LEGS page.
● Due to sim autopilot bank rate limitations, the aircraft may overshoot on certain RNP approaches
with tight turns. If you encounter this, we recommend hand-flying the approach with the given lateral
and vertical guidance.
● The FMS now builds turn anticipation into direct-to course projection. However, you will still
encounter some overshoot beyond 90 or so degrees.
● If for whatever reason, you find that VNAV is not behaving as expected, try and turn it off and on
again.
● FADEC CRU mode producing higher N1 at high altitudes than CLB mode - Current FADEC limitation.
● IDENT is currently not available for use on VATSIM or IVAO and must come from pilot client (vPilot
or equivalent).
● Autopilot modes cannot be triggered via key bindings or controllers and must currently be triggered
in the cockpit with the mouse. External binding applications are adding support for LVars and
HEvents. Used SimVars are documented in our Guide on SimVars.
For a more complete list of issues being tracked, please visit our GitHub page:
https://github.com/Working-Title-MSFS-Mods/fspackages/issues
Common Fixes
● Blank Cockpit with no interior - Check that you are using the latest version of the Mod found at the
top. 0.8.2 or earlier is no longer compatible with the current version of MSFS.
● Throttle doesn’t move but still functions - Incompatible livery, see above. Use default livery or one
from the known list of working ones in #Media discord channel.
And check the “MyDocuments” folder on your pc for a stray SimConnect.cfg
● Engines not starting/shutting off randomly - Rogue mixture axis bound to hardware - check
hardware binds.
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SIMBRIEF
● Make note of your PILOT ID, a 5 or 6 digit number (XXXXXX), which appears in the Optional Entries
section of the flight planning (Dispatch Options) page.
● Load up the aircraft (you can start at a gate, parking position, anywhere you like).
● On the FMC, press IDX to open the INDEX page and go to PAGE 2.
● Press the LSK L2 button next to the - - - - - - under SIMBRIEF PILOT ID header - this will turn GREEN if
it has been accepted - this is now stored in the simulator and will remain persistent even after
simulator restarts (you can skip these initial steps for
future imports)
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2 - LIMITATIONS
The real CJ4 is only rated for operation on ‘paved surfaces’ (runways), however because of the magic of
MSFS, feel free to take off and land anywhere you’d like.
WEIGHT LIMITS
SPEED LIMITS
WIND LIMITS
ENGINE LIMITS
APPROACH TYPES
The CJ4 is certified for CAT I ILS or LPV/WAAS approaches with no less than 200’ AGL minimums. BARO
minimums must be used for all CAT I, LPV and other approaches. RNP AR approaches are not authorized.
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3 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
CHECKLISTS
Full checklists have been implemented on the MFD – you can access them from the UPR MENU or the
CKLIST button on the panel below the left MFD. This SOP is not a replacement for the checklists.
A PDF Version of the checklist is available here courtesy of Discord user SeeBread:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/767761280366805022/792995990659399700/WT_CJ4_Checklist.pdf
ENGINE START
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The FMS PERF pages provide for takeoff and landing V-Speeds, and these can be pushed to the PFD from
the FMS on the relevant pages. A departure and arrival runway must be selected through the DEP/ARR
button on the FMS prior to attempting to use the respective PERF page in the FMS.
These V-Speeds are influenced by flap settings, weight and other parameters that can be set in the FMS.
VAPP and VREF do not account for any gust or wind factor on approach. If you are landing in windy, gusty or
icing conditions, you can add a safety margin to your VAPP and VREF speeds by pressing the REFS MENU
above the PFD and manually adjusting any of the V- Speeds.
V-Speeds set by the FMS will be colored MAGENTA and those manually set or adjusted will be CYAN on the
PFD.
A standard wind/gust factor addition of half the headwind component plus the gust value is recommended.
DO NOT add more than 15 kts to the VAPP speed.
NOTE: Be sure to complete the PERF INIT page and set up the weights according to how the aircraft is loaded,
otherwise your V-Speeds will be inaccurate - these do not calculate based on sim weights, but rather what the pilot
inputs - just like the real aircraft!
TAKEOFF PROCEDURE
Takeoff can be performed from either a rolling takeoff, without stopping after entering the runway, or as a
static takeoff. For a static takeoff, hold the brakes and release them as the engine begins to spool up.
Performance is generally not affected whether performing a static or rolling takeoff. For shorter airstrips, a
static takeoff is preferred to ensure enough runway remains within the safety margins.
● (When entering runway) Enable TOGA - This will command a 10 degree pitch up attitude on the
Flight Director and a path straight ahead. The FMA
(scoreboard) will show TO TO.
NOTE: The TOGA button is normally found on the sides of the throttle
but is currently INOP in the sim. The workaround is a shortcut we
mapped to the FIRE BOTTLE directly under L ENG FIRE button - click
to enable it. It can also be bound to a key or hardware switch.
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● Passing 1,000’ AGL, reduce power to CLB setting detent (FADEC will automatically manage power
during the entire climb).
● Set target initial climb altitude with the ALT knob on the FGP (Flight Guidance Panel).
● Engage FLC mode and set target speed to 240 KIAS (AP will automatically switch to M0.64 when
passing roughly FL300).
● Engage HDG or NAV mode depending on departure procedure.
Manage pitch angle to accelerate smoothly and when passing about 200 KIAS, you can enable the
Autopilot (AP) – this is a personal choice, some will prefer to fly manually to 240 KIAS and then engage the
AP to avoid having FLC pitch down for acceleration, others may wish to turn things over to the AP sooner.
Anything above 200 kts should work fine for FLC, the aircraft will reduce climb to reach 240 KIAS, then pitch
up to maintain that speed through the climb.
NOTE: Minimum Autopilot (AP) or Yaw Damper (YD) engagement altitude after takeoff or go around is 300’
AGL.
NOTE: Real-world procedures limit FADEC in TO Mode to 5 minutes maximum per flight.
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CLIMB PROCEDURE
Climb should be conducted using FLC at 240 KIAS/M0.64 - monitor Mach and IAS and after the crossover,
maintain M0.64 (switched automatically). The newly implemented FADEC will manage climb power all the
way to cruising altitude. You can expect climb rates in the 3,000-5,000 fpm range below 20,000’ and in the
2,000-3,000 fpm range in the 20,000s. In the FL300s, you can expect climb rate to be around 2,000 fpm
decreasing with altitude.
CRUISE PROCEDURE
Upon reaching cruise altitude you can use the throttle to set power to maintain your desired cruise speed,
up to MMO/VMO. In the real aircraft, any throttle setting besides TO can be used during cruise. There is no
detent for CRU, nor does the CJ4 have auto-throttle -- speeds are managed by the pilot. Monitor fuel flow,
range and time to reserve on the FMS PERF pages.
DESCENT PROCEDURE
Descent can be conducted on a 3° flight path; this rate of descent can be estimated by multiplying your
ground speed by 5, so at ground speed of 450 kts, a rate of descent of 2,250 fpm would give you ~3°
descent. You can elect to descend faster, rates of up to 3000 fpm can be used, especially from cruise
altitude.
Top Of Descent (TOD) can be calculated roughly for a 3° flight path by taking the difference between your
current altitude and landing altitude, multiplying by 3 and dividing by 1000. So, for example, if you’re
cruising at 45,000’ and you’re landing in Denver at about 5,000’, then 45000-5000 = 40000; 40000 X 3 =
120000; 120000/1000 = 120. So start descent 120 NM from Denver.
You can elect to use either FLC, VS or VNAV to manage your descent; VS mode will allow you to more
accurately target your descent to arrive at altitude constraints, but you need to constantly monitor your
power settings and speed. Alternatively you can use FLC to descend by setting a target speed not above
Vne/Mmo and then adjusting your power settings to achieve the target rate of descent. VNAV is covered at
the end of this guide under AUTOPILOT OPERATION.
Allow time to slow to 250 KIAS by 10,000’ and it is not recommended to exceed a 3° descent below 250
KIAS. 3° at 250 KIAS is 1,250 fpm.
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Program your approach into the FMS after checking destination weather and, when appropriate, confirming
the expected approach from ATC. Attempting to change the approach after an approach has been initiated
can result in FMS anomalies and will force you to return to the IAF if flying in LNAV mode.
If flying an ILS approach, use the FMS IDX -> NEXT PAGE -> ARR DATA page to check inbound ILS course
and ILS frequency and then confirm the proper ILS frequency is set in the TUN page for NAV1.
Use the PERF FMS page to access the APPROACH REFS page; you will need to enter arrival weather data,
such as wind, temperature (degrees C), and altimeter setting (inHG), as well as have an approach and
runway selected in DEP/ARR in order for the APPROACH REFS page to work. Once page 1 is completed, hit
NEXT to get page 2, where you can send your Vref and Vapp speeds to the PFD. Use the PFD REFS MENU to
make any manual adjustments to the approach speeds to account for wind or gust factor.
Slow to 200 KIAS or less prior to initiating the approach and slow to no greater than 160 kts by FAF. For a
precision approach it is recommended to be at Vapp by the FAF.
The Autopilot must be disengaged no lower than 200’ AGL and the yaw damper off before touchdown.
When crossing the runway threshold, pull the power smoothly back to idle and initiate flare and landing.
Upon landing, deploy the spoilers and use brakes as needed to slow the aircraft. The CJ4 does not have
thrust reversers.
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MISSED APPROACH/GO-AROUND
Missed approaches can now be activated in the CJ4. A missed approach will automatically be loaded in the
FMS if an instrument approach procedure is also loaded. When the TOGA button is pressed, the flight
director (FD) will be set and locked to fly the current heading.
1) Press TOGA Button (See PAGE 3-2 for where this button is and how to change the keybind).
2) Thrust levers to TO (Take Off).
3) Set Flaps 15.
4) At Positive rate of climb - Gear up
5) Set FLC 200kts (This speed is your discretion but there isn’t much reason to be going faster than
200)
6) At VAPP+10 - Flaps 0
7) Select NAV button on DCP to set source to FMS again (Procedure subject to future changes).
8) Press NAV on FGP to select LNAV (Procedure subject to future changes).
9) Throttles - As necessary.
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The current, revised flight model provides seating for 7 passengers and 2 crew members. The lavatory seat
is not able to be loaded at this time.
NOTE: Our current model does NOT include a pilot in the BOW (Basic Operating
Weight)/Empty Weight. They must be included in the passenger total in PERF
INIT to get the correct Gross Weight (GWT).
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These sections on the FMS will cover many of the basic operations but will not cover every detail,
especially if it is not relevant to the simulation environment. It is an ongoing, work in progress.
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MOD SET
This page on the FMS contains a number of user defined settings which will persist after each load (when
the SIM is exited correctly through the menus).
The MOD SET can be accessed via IDX>NEXT>MOD SET
● GROUND POWER UNIT - Applies ground power to the aircraft - WHERE AVAILABLE. To receive power, you
must be at a designated parking spot within MSFS that has ground power available to it.
NOTE
Working Title at no time has any access to personal information in this exchange. It is an OAuth Device
Authorization Flow for which the CJ4 simply asks Navigraph for an access/refresh token once they verify
the account through the weblink. All of this is stored locally on the user’s machine.
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Once you see the above message “Code is approved,” you can close the browser window and switch back
to MSFS. NAVIGRAPH should now show LINKED in green underneath it allowing for CHART access on the
MFD.
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● METAR SOURCE - Selects the source of METAR retrieval to either the FAA or MS Flight Simulator (MS).
● ATIS SOURCE - Selects the datasource for ATIS retrieval to either the FAA, VATSIM, or IVAO..
● DATALINK PROCESSING TIME - Toggles the time it takes for the datalink to process a METAR or ATIS
request between INSTANT or 15 SEC (more realistic).
● HOPPIE LOGON CODE - NOT IMPLEMENTED - WIP
● PFD AOA STYLE - Toggles the PFD AoA indicator style to display between newer and older software
revisions.
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STATUS
When the FMS first powers on, you will be presented with this STATUS screen. A message will appear on
the message line asking to INITIALIZE POSITION so that the aircraft can determine where it is.
POS INIT
The POS INIT display allows you to initialize where the aircraft is currently. An INITIALIZE POSITION
message will appear in the message line on first load until the position is set. To set the position, press LSK
4R to copy the GNSS (GPS) position of the aircraft into the SET POS line. The GNSS position will then
automatically populate the SET POS line along with a COMPLETED message above it. The position of the
aircraft should now be initialized. Many features of this page are not yet functional as the sim knows the
precise position of the aircraft at all times.
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PERF MENU
PERF MENU displays all performance menu options available on the FMS-3000. A more detailed
description of each page is outlined in the sections below.
● <TAKEOFF - Contains TAKEOFF initialization data for determining V-Speeds and distances. (See
TAKEOFF).
● FUEL MGMT> - Displays Fuel Management data such as current fuel, range, time to reserve and fuel
flow, fuel used, and several other parameters.
● FLT LOG> - Displays a Flight Log which contains takeoff and landing times, enroute time, distances
flown, fuel used, and airspeeds.
● APPROACH> - Contains APPROACH initialization for landing speeds and distances. (See APPROACH)
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PERF INIT
PERF INIT is short for Performance Initialization. This is where initial aircraft performance is input into the
FMS for calculating takeoff and landing performance data such as v-speeds and required runway lengths.
● SENSED FUEL - The current sensed fuel amount in the aircraft. If the amount is changed, you will need to
re-access the PERF INIT page before it will refresh.
● CRZ ALT - Planned cruising altitude. Can be entered as a whole number (20000), FLXX (FL45) or FXXX
(F260).
● ZFW - Zero Fuel Weight. This is the weight of the aircraft WITH passengers and cargo - excludes fuel.
You can enter a ZFW independent of filling out the information in the left-hand column if it is calculated
elsewhere. There FMS does not care about CG. It assumes that the aircraft is loaded within the limits
and only uses the gross weights to perform v-speed and required length calculations. Hitting CLR on
ZFW will restore the values for BOW, PASS/WT and CARGO.
● GWT - Gross Weight. This is the present, total weight of the aircraft with passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Can also be manually entered by the pilot. Doing so will blank out all other entered values for
passengers and cargo.
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TAKEOFF
The TAKEOFF REF page is where the second part of performance calculations receives variables in order to
determine v-speeds and takeoff lengths.
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● RWY ID - Departure runway as selected from the
DEP page. - Required for v-speed calculation.
(See DEP ARR)
● RWY COND - Runway condition. Allows for the selection between DRY/WET. A WET increases the takeoff
distance required.
● WIND - Winds should be input from a magnetic reporting source such as audible ASOS or ATIS. Must be
input as a 1-3 digit direction followed by a speed in knots (ie. 240/6, 5/10). When leaving this field blank,
the FMS calculates the winds as calm.
● OAT - Outside Air Temperature in degrees Celsius - Required for v-speed calculation.
● QNH - Current altimeter reading. QNH can be entered without the decimal (ie. 3001) - Required for
v-speed calculation.
● P ALT - Pressure Altitude. Automatically calculated based on elevation, temperature and pressure.
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● A/I - Anti-Ice. Toggles A/I engine performance
degradation OFF or ON. A/I ON Slightly increases
TOFL.
● TOFL/ RWXX - Displays the required takeoff field length (TOFL) and the length of the set takeoff runway.
TOFL is calculated from the start of the take off roll until the aircraft reaches 35’ above the runway.
Once all performance data has been input, v-speeds should automatically appear in the right-hand column.
To get them to display on the PFD, press the SEND button. A message IN PROGRESS will appear followed by
COMPLETE once the process has finished and they will appear in MAGENTA on the PFD below the speed
tape.
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Displays additional takeoff weight and limits.
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APPROACH
The APPROACH page within the PERF MENU contains input fields for computing landing speeds (VREF,
VAPP), and landing distances. The page is arranged and operates in a similar manner to the TAKEOFF page.
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● SEL APT - Select Airport. Allows users to set which
airport they are selecting approach data for - Not
currently selectable, will default to DESTINATION.
● RWY LENGTH - Runway length of the selected arriving runway based on the RWY ID.
● RWY SLOPE - Runway Slope. Maximum valid range -2% to +2%. Slopes can also be entered as UX.X (up)
or DX.X (down). (ie. U1.6 = +1.6, D.5 = -0.5)
● RWY COND - Runway condition. Allows for the selection between DRY/WET. A WET runway leads to a
longer landing distance required.
● WIND - Winds should be input from a magnetic reporting source such as audible ASOS or ATIS. Must be
input as a 1-3 digit direction followed by a speed in knots (ie. 240/6, 5/10). When leaving this field blank,
the FMS calculates the winds as calm.
● OAT - Outside Air Temperature in degrees Celsius at destination. - Required for v-speed calculation.
● QNH - Current altimeter reading at destination. QNH can be entered without the decimal (ie. 3001) -
Required for v-speed calculation.
● P ALT - Pressure Altitude. Automatically calculated based on elevation, temperature and pressure.
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● A/I - Anti-Ice. Toggles A/I OFF or ON. Slightly
increases LFL.
● LDG FACTOR - Toggles the ability to add additional LFL calculations for emergencies.
● VREF - Reference Speed. 1.3 x the stall speed in landing configuration (VSO) for a given weight.
● VAPP - Approach Speed. Always computed as VREF +7kts. Does not compute based on winds. Any
added wind factor (½ steady + gust) must be manually entered on the PFD, not to exceed 15 knots.
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The ACT FLPN page is where you begin when building out your flight plan. It is advisable to not program a
STAR or approach until the enroute portion of the plan has been completed as this may prevent the
entering of airways.
The flight plan in this example is: KCRQ/24 PADRZ2.CHKNN LAX J1 AVE.ROBIE5 KSJC and ILS30L
vectors-to-final.
● ORIG RWY - Displays the selected departure runway. Can also be manually input by the user or from the
DEPART page. (See DEPART)
● VIA - If a SID is programmed from the DEP/ARR page, it will appear here. Otherwise, it will always be
DIRECT when a waypoint is manually entered into TO.
RULE: VIA will not take user input on page 1 only. Airways must be entered on page 2 or higher.
● TO - If a SID is programmed, the exit-point of the SID will appear here on page 1. If not, input the first
waypoint after the departure runway.
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● VIA (PAGE 2+) - After page 1 of the ACT FPLN page, VIA, is used by
airways, STARS, or approaches to connect points, otherwise they
are DIRECT. You must enter the airway first using the left LSKs and
then connect it to an exit using the opposite right LSK. Airways on
page 2 will connect from a SID on page 1 if they are valid for that
airway.
RULE: Custom Waypoints will not be accepted in the ACT FPLN page -
they must be entered on the LEGS page.
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DEP ARR
To enter departure runways, SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures)/DPs (Departure Procedures), STARs
(Standard Terminal ARrivals), approaches, and arrival runways, press the DEP ARR key. When pressed, the
ACT DEPART page for the airport entered in ORIG will be shown if one is selected. To access the INDEX,
use LSK 6L, <DEP/ARR INDEX or the DEP ARR function key. When airborne and more than 50nm, or halfway
to the destination, pressing the DEP ARR key will automatically bring you to the ACT ARRIVAL page (This is
how the real FMS-3000 operates).
DEP/ARR INDEX
The DEP/ARR INDEX allows for the selection of available
procedures for the ORIGIN and DEST airports as entered in the
ACT FPLN, as well as the SEC (secondary) FPLN.
DEPART
Clicking on <DEP using LSK 1L, will show all available
departure procedures as well as available departure runways.
NOTE: Not all runways are available for a selected SID. Selecting the SID first will show all available runways for that
selected SID. Selecting a runway first will show all available SIDs for that selected runway.
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ARRIVAL
Selecting ARR> on the DEP/ARR INDEX will bring you to the ACT XXXX ARRIVAL page. The process for
selecting a STAR/approach is very similar to the DEPART page above.
NOTE: Some STARs may not populate all fixes until a runway or
approach has been selected, as the final waypoints may vary
depending on landing direction.
VISUAL APPROACHES
A visual approach may be used when an instrument approach
is not required. To select a visual approach, use the NEXT key
to scroll to the end (if necessary) where RUNWAYS are listed.
These are simply displayed as RW followed by their number
and possibly L, R, or C. The selected runway will be shown in
green under RUNWAYS with RWY EXT appearing below it.
RWY EXT allows for the user to input an extension point
heading out from the runway for enhanced situational
awareness. RWY EXT will allow for values between 1 and 25nm
with 5nm being default.
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LEGS
After entering your flight plan, check the LEGS page to verify that all waypoints and altitude constraints are
correct. (LEG WIND is currently INOP and generally not used on the real CJ4)
CONSTRAINTS
The ACT LEGS page lists all the waypoints in a flight plan in
the left column. The right column, shown as - - -/- - - - - ,
lists the speed and altitude constraints for the corresponding
waypoint in the left column. These are DATA LINES.
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SEQUENCING
SEQUENCE - AUTO/INHIBIT - When in AUTO, the FMS will automatically advance to the next waypoint after
passing it, and activate the next leg segment. If toggled with LSK 1R to INHIBIT, the FMS will not advance to
the next waypoint in the sequence.
At the end of the flight plan, when the aircraft is direct to the runway fix (RWXX), the FMS will automatically
switch to INHIBIT. Switching the sequence back to AUTO will activate the missed approach if an instrument
approach was selected. (See MISSED APPROACH)
NOTE: If the autopilot remains in FMS NAV mode with INHIBIT selected, the aircraft will continuously circle back to
the last waypoint it crossed in magenta.
Page 1 of ACT LEGS depicts the departure runway and the first several waypoints of our selected SID. LSK
1L and 2L, on page 1, have special properties. Above, we see RW24, our departure runway, as the from fix.
Entering any flight plan waypoint on LSK 1L, this from spot, will activate the next leg from that waypoint.
The other special spot is LSK 2L, the to fix. This always depicts which waypoint the aircraft is currently
going to. In the above example, the waypoint the aircraft is going direct-to is (2299). As the aircraft passes
the to fix, it becomes the from fix. When a manual direct-to is initiated, the FMS creates a new from fix
called (DIR). This enables the aircraft to calculate a new course by drawing a line between the two points
that the autopilot can follow or intercept. Any valid waypoint, even if it’s not part of the current flightplan,
can be inserted into LSK 2L. More information on DIRECT-TO operation is listed in the section below.
ADDING A WAYPOINT
To add a waypoint to the LEGS page, enter the waypoint (can be a FIX, VOR, NDB, airport or custom
waypoint) into the scratchpad. Press the corresponding left LSK where you would like the waypoint to
appear.
LABEL LINES
Above each waypoint are two sets of numbers. The first number is the leg track bearing and the second
number is the distance between waypoints. In the last image above, GILRO is 351° from SNS and 23.0NM.
Another way to understand it is that to go from GILRO to JENES, you would fly 304° for 15.0NM.
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OTHER WAYPOINTS
Several other special waypoints may also appear in the LEGS page.
(VECT) - A radar vector heading from the previous waypoint. The pilot is expected to switch the autopilot to
HDG mode and receive radar vectors from ATC.
(2299) - An altitude constraint to cross at, at or above, or at or below. A number in (XXXX) is usually created
for departures where an altitude constraint is required but not colocated with a waypoint.
ie. The SID to the right depicts “fly HDG 245 to 2300, expect
vectors to GYWNN.” From RW24 to (VECT) is a 245° heading
(displayed above the vector) with a (2299) altitude constraint. (The
graphical SID actually depicts 2300 or above.)
DISCONTINUITY
▯▯▯▯▯ = Discontinuity. A discontinuity is a break in the flight plan
causing separation such as from an approach or arrival. Normally, a discontinuity can be replaced or
deleted however, a discontinuity cannot be deleted or replaced:
■ After a vector (VECT) - you must drop the waypoint on the (VECT) or delete it.
■ At the end of an airway when the next waypoint is not on that airway.
■ Before a leg that does not have a defined starting point such as a DME-arc.
DELETING A WAYPOINT
To delete a waypoint (unless specified as a discontinuity above), press the CLR DEL function key. DELETE
will appear in the scratchpad. Press the LEFT LSK which corresponds to the waypoint which you would like
to delete. The waypoint will now be removed. The same methodology can be used to clear the DATA LINES.
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MISSED APPROACH
If an instrument approach is selected, MISSED APPR will appear in the data lines after the runway. All
waypoints that are part of the missed approach procedure will be displayed, ending with the published hold.
This segment will appear in cyan on the navigation display. Once the missed approach has been activated,
it will turn white.
NOTE: Missed approach procedures/waypoints do not appear unless the missed approach is activated OR, they are
selected using the display/hide function which can be found under DSPL MENU by selecting MISSEDAPPR or, from
the MFD LWR MENU.
The missed approach segment can be enabled by any of the three following methods:
- Pressing the TOGA button when the active waypoint is the runway (RWXX).
- Switching the LEGS sequence from INHIBIT to AUTO.
- Initiating a Direct-To any valid waypoint part of the missed approach segment.
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PILOT WAYPOINTS
The Working Title CJ4 features the ability to add custom pilot waypoints. The waypoints can be added
directly on the LEGS page or can be added via the PILOT WPT interface in the DATABASE page.
FIXBEARING/DIST/NAME
FIX=Name of the FIX (IE. CHKNN, OCN, RX15)
BEARING=Bearing FROM the FIX (090)
DISTANCE=Distance FROM the FIX in NM (15)
NAME=Custom name of waypoint if desired.
Example: OCN090/15/WP1
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WAYPOINT LIST
Custom pilot waypoints added from the LEGS page
are automatically stored in the PILOT WPT LIST
and can be accessed by selecting IDX -> PAGE 2 ->
DATABASE -> PILOT WPT LIST.
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DIRECT TO
Direct To allows for the aircraft to proceed to any valid waypoint in the flight plan without going through the
predefined sequence. There are two ways to initiate a direct-to a waypoint.
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VERTICAL DIRECT-TO
Vertical Direct-To allows the pilot to command the
VNAV to go direct to an altitude constraint that
already exists at a waypoint. To initiate a vertical
direct-to, enable VNAV and autopilot from the FMA,
and find the waypoint which corresponds to the
altitude in green, on the right hand side of the FMS, in
which you wish to climb or descend to. It will then
place that altitude in magenta, above the VSI, as the
Flight Plan Target Altitude and VNAV will now
calculate and follow a path to the newly selected
altitude. The altitude preselector must be at or below
your new target altitude.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
You can also go direct-to a nearby airport. From the
DIR page, select NEAREST APTS. You will then be
presented with a screen that lists your ORIGIN, your
DESTINATION and the 3 nearest airports within a
200NM radius based on editable runway length.
Default is 5000 but it will accept any value between 0
and 19999’. Select the airport you wish to go direct-to
using the LSKs.
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HOLDS
Another important feature of the FMS-3000 is the HOLD function. These are flown as “race-track” patterns
to delay an arrival or keep an aircraft over a particular spot until ATC can provide proper sequencing.
CREATING A HOLD
To initiate a hold, press IDX>HOLD. You will then be taken
to the ACT LEGS page. Find the page which contains the
fix which you would like to hold at, or enter it manually
into the scratchpad and press LSK 6L.
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● ENTRY - Automatically selected based on the incoming course to the hold FIX from the previous
waypoint. Possible options are DIRECT (Direct), TEARDP (Teardrop), or PARALL (Parallel) - these cannot
be modified by the user.
● HOLD SPEED - Selectable to FAA or ICAO. Will determine MAX recommended KIAS holding speed based
on present altitude. Advisory only. (See FAA or ICAO hold limits for more information.)
● FIX ETA - Estimated time of arrival to the hold fix. If you are already established in the hold, it is the time
to complete a lap to cross the fix again.
● NEW HOLD - Reinitiates the HOLD creation process for additional holds if required.
When the hold is configured as required, press EXEC to insert it into the flight plan. The hold FIX will be
duplicated in the LEGS page and HOLD AT will appear above it.
HOLD LIST
When more than one hold has been configured, upon
accessing the HOLD page from the INDEX, you will be
presented with the ACT HOLD LIST. This list contains
all active holds in a flight plan. Use the Left LSK to
select any active holds you wish to modify.
DELETING A HOLD
To delete a hold, press the CLR DEL key followed by
the corresponding LSK on the left side of the FMS,
followed by the EXEC key to delete.
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NOTE - Upon arming a hold exit, the plane may immediately exit if it has already passed abeam the hold
fix. From elsewhere in the hold pattern, the FMS will direct the plane to turn to the inbound leg. This turn
cannot be canceled. However, if CANCEL HOLD is pressed, the plane will continue to fly the holding
pattern after passing the hold fix.
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TUN (TUNE)
The TUN (tune) page is where all aircraft radio frequencies and transponder codes are entered.
TUNE 1/2
RULE: Transponder code must be a 4-digit number only using numerals 0-7
● TCAS MODE - Toggles transponder state between TA/RA and STBY. TA/RA enables the transponder to
transmit Mode C data - this is more complex in the real aircraft, but currently in the sim or for online
clients such as vpilot, TA/RA basically just turns the transponder ON (Mode C).
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TUNE 2/2
COM CONTROL
Clicking on either COM1 or COM2 without a frequency in the scratchpad, will bring up the COM CONTROL
page. This page contains additional configuration options for the COM1/2 radios as well as stored presets.
You can return to TUNE 1/2 by pressing on the COM1(2) frequency LSK (1L) while the scratchpad is empty
or by pressing the TUN key.
NOTE: Presets cannot be deleted, they must be overwritten with a new frequency.
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NAV CONTROL
Clicking on either NAV1 or NAV2 without a frequency in the scratchpad, will bring up the NAV CONTROL
page. This page contains additional configuration options for the NAV1/2 radios as well as stored presets.
You can return to TUNE 1/2 by pressing on the NAV1(2) frequency LSK (1L) while the scratchpad is empty
or by pressing the TUN key.
NOTE: NAV CONTROL is not accessible while avionics are in DISPATCH mode.
NOTE: The MSFS VOR search function may not always be 100% reliable. This is a limitation of the sim and
something we are currently looking into.
● NAV PRESETS - Contains up to twenty (20) NAV presets per radio. Additional frequencies can be
accessed using the NEXT and PREV keys. To add a preset, enter it into the scratchpad and select the
corresponding left LSK where you would like it to store. (Presets can also be entered using the
shorthand described above.) To select a preset, click the left LSK next to the corresponding frequency
to bring it into the scratchpad, and then select LSK 1L to enter it into the active NAV slot.
NOTE: Presets cannot be deleted, they must be overwritten with a new frequency.
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ATC CONTROL
The ATC CONTROL page contains several options relating to the transponder. It can be accessed by
pressing on the transponder code under ATC1 (LSK 5L) while the scratchpad is blank. You can exit the ATC
CONTROL menu similarly by pressing ATC1 (LSK 1L), with a blank scratchpad, while in the ATC CONTROL
sub-menu or by pressing the TUN function key.
● ALT REPORT - Toggles the transponder to output pressure altitude data. ALWAYS ON, NOT IMPLEMENTED
● TEST - NOT IMPLEMENTED
ADF CONTROL
The ADF CONTROL page contains several options
relating to the ADF (Automatic Direction Finder) radio.
It can be accessed by pressing on the frequency
under ADF1 (LSK 6L) while the scratchpad is blank.
You can exit the ADF CONTROL menu by pressing
ADF1 (LSK 1L), with a blank scratchpad or by pressing
the TUN function key.
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TCAS CONTROL
The TCAS CONTROL page contains several options relating to the Traffic Collision Avoidance System. It
can be accessed by pressing on the TCAS button (LSK 6R). The TUN button must be pressed to return to
the primary radio page.
● ALT LIMITS - ABOVE, NORM and BELOW is used to filter TCAS data targets. NORM displays all targets
within 2700’ both above and below. ABOVE shows all targets from your current altitude to 9900’ above,
relative to the aircraft. BELOW shows all targets from your current altitude to 9900’ below relative to the
aircraft (ALT TAGS can still display ABS values when ABOVE and BELOW are selected). It is also possible
to toggle both ABOVE and BELOW simultaneously.
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DISPATCH
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MFD ADV
The MFD ADV menu allows for the user to step through flight plan waypoints from the LEGS page when the
MFD map is in PLAN mode (LWR MENU). The waypoints will then be centered in the PLAN map.
NOTE: Before stepping through any waypoint, the PLAN view will stay centered and follow the aircraft. Once you
step through a waypoint, it cannot be re-centered on the aircraft. The real unit never centers and tracks on the
aircraft. This page of the FMS is still a work-in-progress and may be updated at a later date.
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DSPL MENU
The display menu controls items to be displayed on the MFD/PFD in PPOS or PLAN view. Activated items
will be highlighted in green. Items in gray are not yet available.
● MISS APPR - Display or hide the missed approach procedure on the map in cyan.
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DATALINK
(WIP)
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FD
The FD button on the FGP enables or disables the flight director on the PFD. The flight director will now give
appropriate lateral guidance even when the autopilot is disengaged, as of 0.9.1. The co-pilot independent
flight director is not currently modeled.
VS
The VS button on the FGP enables or disables the Vertical Speed Hold mode of the Flight Guidance
System. In this mode, the plane will adjust pitch to meet the desired vertical speed. The vertical speed can
be selected using the vertical speed/pitch wheel, indicated by the DOWN and UP indications to the right of
the wheel.
VNAV
The VNAV button on the FGP enables or disables VNAV. VNAV in the climb phase is an over-the-top mode
that commands altitude captures at programmed restrictions in the flight plan while still climbing using the
underlying selected vertical mode (VS or FLC). VNAV in the descent phase may be used as an over-the-top
mode similar to the climb phase, but also provides a calculated descent path using the defined Flight Path
Angle to meet the arrival and approach restrictions if no other vertical mode is selected. The default
descent flight path angle is 3°. More details are available later in this chapter in the dedicated VNAV
Operations section.
FLC
The FLC button on the FGP enables or disables Flight Level Change mode of the flight guidance system. In
this mode, the plane will adjust pitch to keep the selected FLC airspeed. As such, the aircraft will increase
pitch to slow, and decrease pitch to gain speed. The selected speed can be changed using the knob labeled
SPEED. Pressing the SPEED knob will toggle the speed hold between IAS and Mach hold modes. The
selected speed bug will not be visible on the PFD unless FLC is the active vertical mode.
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NOTE - The Cessna Citation CJ4 is not equipped with an autothrottle. Selecting FLC will not
automatically adjust the throttle to meet the desired airspeed. Airspeed in FLC is controlled only by plane
pitch angle. It is the pilot’s responsibility to select the correct throttle setting for the desired climb or
descent rate.
NAV
The NAV button on the FGP enables or disables FMS or radio LNAV. If the currently selected navigation
source is the FMS, the FGS will command the aircraft to follow FMS guidance via the flight plan. However, if
the currently selected navigation source is either NAV1 or NAV2, then the FGS will follow the selected nav
radio. Changing the selected radial course to the nav source can be accomplished using the CRS1 (for
NAV1) and CRS2 (for NAV2) knobs on the FGP. Pressing either knob will select a course that takes the
aircraft directly to the tuned nav source.
If the current nav source is FMS, pressing NAV arms the LNV FGS mode. The plane will continue to fly in
the current mode until within capture distance from the desired FMS course. When the course is captured,
the current lateral mode will be disengaged and LNV will become the active lateral navigation mode.
½ BANK
The ½ BANK button will engage or disengage ½ Bank mode, which limits the maximum bank of the aircraft.
Normal maximum bank is 30°, and ½ bank is 15°.
HDG
The HDG button on the FGP enables or disables the Heading Hold mode of the FGS, which commands the
plane to follow the currently selected FGP heading. The selected FGP heading can be changed using the
knob on the FGP labeled HDG. Pressing the HDG select knob will synchronize the selected heading to the
current airplane heading.
APPR
The APPR button on the FGP enables or disables the Approach mode of the FGS. The Approach mode is a
unique mode in that it controls both the APPR LNV or APPR LOC lateral modes and the GS or GP vertical
modes.
Enabling approach mode during an ILS approach will arm APPR LOC and arm GS, while continuing to
provide guidance in the current active mode. When the localizer is captured, APPR LOC will become the
active lateral mode, and when the glideslope is captured, GS will become the active vertical mode. while
enabling approach mode during a RNAV approach will activate APPR and arm GP.
Similarly, enabling approach mode during an RNAV approach will arm APPR LNV and arm GP, while
continuing to provide guidance in the current active mode. When the lateral FMS course is captured, APPR
LNV will become the active lateral mode, and when the vertical glidepath is captured, GP will become the
active vertical mode.
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B/C
The B/C button on the FGP enables or disables ILS backcourse approach mode. This mode will direct the
FGS to fly the backcourse of the tuned ILS navigation source. B/C mode does not apply to RNAV
approaches. - NOT IMPLEMENTED
ALT
The ALT button on the FGP enables or disables altitude hold mode on the FGS. This mode directs the
aircraft to hold the selected FGP altitude. The selected altitude can be changed with the ALT knob. Pressing
the ALT knob will synchronize the selected altitude with the current altitude.
YD
The YD button on the FGP enables or disables the aircraft yaw damper. The yaw damper is always engaged
if the autopilot is engaged.
AP
The AP button on the FGP enables or disables the autopilot (FGS). Enabling the autopilot will immediately
command the aircraft to follow the selected FGS modes.
YD/AP DISC
The YD/AP DISC breaker bar forcibly disconnects the FGS from commanding the aircraft control surfaces.
This bar is only used in emergency scenarios when the autopilot cannot be disengaged via normal means.
Pressing the bar back in reconnects the FGS.
The Flight Guidance System display is located at the top of the pilot and co-pilot Primary Flight Displays
(PFD). This display annunciates the status of the FGS and what FGS modes are armed and/or currently
active, reflecting the mode selections of the pilot as pressed on the Flight Guidance Panel (FGP).
APPR ← PATH GS
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Active Lateral Mode The currently active lateral guidance mode being followed by the
FGS. Valid modes are:
● ROLL - Commands the plane to roll to level
● HDG - The plane will follow the selected heading from the
FGP
● LNV1 - The plane will follow the flight path directed by the
FMS flight plan
● NAV - The plane will follow the selected nav radio source
● APPR LNV1/LOC - The plane will follow the selected
approach
● TO - The plane will follow the runway heading
Armed Lateral Mode The currently armed but not yet active lateral guidance mode. Valid
modes are the same as the above modes.
AP/YD Status The current status of the autopilot and yaw damper. The yaw
damper is always engaged if the autopilot is engaged.
● AP - The autopilot is engaged
● YD - The yaw damper is engaged*
*YD will not be annunciated when AP is engaged
Active FGS Side The currently active FGS side (pilot side or copilot side). If the
active side points towards the pilot position, the annunciation will
be green, else it will point away and be white. Currently the active
side is always the pilot side.
Active Vertical Mode The currently active vertical guidance mode being followed by the
FGS. Some vertical modes will be preceded by a V if VNAV is
currently enabled. Valid modes are:
● PITCH - The plane will follow the selected FGP pitch
● FLC - The plane will adjust pitch to meet the selected FGP
airspeed
● VS - The plane will follow the selected FGP vertical speed
● ALT - The plane has captured a baro altitude.
Armed Vertical Mode The currently armed but not yet active vertical guidance mode.
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Armed VNAV Mode The currently armed VNAV vertical mode. Valid modes are:
● PATH - The plane will descend along the calculated VNAV
path
● PATH - The plane is unable to automatically descend along
the calculated VNAV path because the plane is too far
above the path
Armed Approach Mode The current armed vertical approach mode. Valid modes are:
● GS - The plane will follow the selected and tuned ILS
approach glideslope
● GP - The plane will follow the RNAV approach descent glide
path
VNAV OPERATION
The VNAV mode of operation provides vertical navigation that respects the flight plan defined altitude
restrictions during the climb, cruise, and descent phases of flight. Flight plan altitude restrictions are
automatically loaded when a departure, arrival, or approach procedure are selected on the FMC DEP/ARR
pages, and may also be entered by the pilot into the FMC LEGS page manually.
NOTE - The CJ4 FMC does not operate the same as an airliner style FMC for VNAV operations. The FMC
will display only loaded or entered altitude restrictions and will not populate anticipated altitude
crossings at each fix. This is normal operation, and VNAV will still fly the calculated path.
VNAV will automatically determine if you are in the climb or descent phase by looking at the current flight
plan segment.
VNAV CLIMB
In VNAV climb (climbing to the selected altitude with VNAV engaged), VNAV will not calculate a climb path.
The climb rate is at the pilot’s discretion, and is managed using VS (indicated by VVS while in VNAV) or FLC
(indicated by VFLC while in VNAV). However, VNAV will look at the programmed climb altitude restrictions
and will select an altitude to hold at to maintain those restrictions. VNAV will also arm FLC at the
programmed speed entered in the VNAV SETUP page and automatically transition to make FLC active
when the restriction has passed.
Because the climb rate is at the pilot’s discretion, AT OR ABOVE restrictions are up to the pilot to meet.
VNAV will hold altitude for AT and AT OR BELOW restrictions.
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VNAV DESCENT
In VNAV descent, the default vertical guidance mode (with no other vertical modes selected) is PATH.
VNAV Path calculates 1 or more descent segments to fly, taking into account programmed altitude
restrictions, based on the Flight Path Angle defined in FMC VNAV SETUP. VNAV Path will split the descent
into multiple segments in the case where a level-off at a restriction altitude is required during a leg of the
descent.
Each VNAV descent segment is preceded by a Top Of Descent (TOD) marker in green on the PPOS and
PLAN PFD/MFD map displays. The TOD marker will appear on the map no later than when the aircraft is
within ~20NM from the calculated top of descent for the current descent segment. It is normal to
encounter multiple level-offs with TODs during a planned descent.
VNAV PATH
When the aircraft is within 1000ft of the calculated VNAV descent path, VNAV will automatically arm PATH
with the FGS. This informs the pilot that when the descent path is captured, that PATH will become the
active vertical guidance mode, and that the plane will follow the calculated descent path. Vertical guidance
will continue to track the calculated descent path, leveling off for programmed altitude restrictions as
necessary. If the pilot selected altitude is to be captured, the armed vertical mode will be ALTS. If the VNAV
target altitude is to be captured, then the armed vertical mode will be ALTV.
If the aircraft is above the capture range of the path during a planned descent segment, PATH will appear in
the armed VNAV mode slot. This indicates that VNAV cannot capture the path from above from the current
position, and the pilot will need to descend to the path using VS or FLC modes.
VNAV does not adjust or actuate the aircraft engine throttle. It is up to the pilot to manage the aircraft
horizontal speed manually with throttle control.
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VNAV DISPLAY
Vertical Deviation Indicator The vertical deviation indicator, appearing to the left of the altitude
tape, indicates the amount of deviation from the calculated VNAV
descent path. The magenta snowflake indicates the aircraft’s
current vertical deviation from the path.
VNAV Target Altitude The VNAV target altitude indication, a magenta altitude that
appears above the vertical speed bar, shows the next programmed
restriction in the plan. This restriction will appear if the selected
altitude is under the restriction, indicating to the pilot that the
restriction is taking precedence over the lower selected altitude.
Vertical Speed Advisory Pointer The vertical speed advisory pointer appears as a magenta donut in
the vertical speed bar, and shows the minimum vertical speed
required to meet the next programmed restriction, if the descent
was to be immediately initiated.
PFD TOD Alert A TOD alert will appear on the upper left of the bottom half of the
PFD display when the plane is within 1000ft vertical deviation of the
next TOD. The TOD alert will flash approximately 5-10 seconds
before the descent is initiated to alert the pilot to an impending
vertical speed change that will require throttle management.
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7 - DISPLAYS
The Primary Flight Display (PFD) shows basic flight information such as pitch, roll, yaw, airspeed, and
altitude. In addition, it also displays many other sources of information such as those coming from the FMS
and other NAV sources. PFD functions are controlled via the DCP (Display Control Panel) located above it.
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PFD HSI
#1. - LNAV (FMS) accuracy. Displayed messages correspond to the accuracy of the system under various
phases of flight. In the image above, APPR is depicted as corresponding to an accuracy of 0.3nm or less.
Below are the normal accuracies for each phase when certain criteria are met:
These are not to be confused with the deviation dots of the course pointer (the magenta needle). The
deviation for each NAV source is as follows when selected as the primary source. The following values are
for EACH DOT.
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The DCP (Display Control Panel) controls all the configurable options for the Primary Flight Display (PFD).
MENU ADV
Menu Advance Knob - Allows the user to scroll through PFD MENU options and data. Selected content will
be outlined by a CYAN box.
DATA VALUE
DATA 123
◯ OPTION
⬤ OPTION
▶ SUBMENU
DATA
Data Knob - Allows data fields selected from the MENU ADV to be changed.
PUSH SELECT
Push Select Button - Used to enable/disable items highlighted with a 𐩒 or ⃞ toggle, or enter sub-menus.
Lists noted with a 𐩒 denote that only one option can be selected. Lists with a ⃞ denote that any number of
items can be selected from the category. Once you scroll to the desired menu, outlined in a cyan box, press
the inner-middle button labeled PUSH SELECT to enter, enable, or disable.
NAV↕
Navigation Source Button - Toggles between the active navigation source and the source selected under
PRESET on the lower portion of the PFD. The preset source in the CYAN box can be changed by using the
inner-middle selector knob labeled DATA. Any two (2) combinations of the following three (3) sources can
be selected as the active source and preset:
- FMS1
- VOR1/LOC1
- VOR2/LOC2
So, if FMS1 is the active source, VOR1/LOC1 or VOR2/LOC2, can be in your preset. Or, if VOR1 is the current
source, FMS1 or VOR2 can be selected in your preset.
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PFD MENU
PFD Menu Button - The PFD menu (Fig 7.3) contains many of the same controls found on the DCP. Within
the PFD MENU, you can toggle formats, NAV sources, set the range, set crosshair and unit types (meters,
HPA), enable overlays for traffic, terrain and weather, and configure several other options as well.
FORMAT
⬤ ROSE - Changes the HSI to a 360° circular, compass rose.
⬤ ARC - Changes the HSI to a 125° compass arc.
⬤ PPOS - Present POSition. Centered on the aircraft with graphical route
shown.
CONTROLS
■ NAV-SRC - Allows for cycling of active navigation sources.
■ RANGE - Set the map range displayed on the PFD and MFD.
▶ BRG SRC
Bearing Source sub-menu (Fig 7.4) contains options to enable and configure
BRG PTR 1 (Bearing Pointer 1) and BRG PTR 2 (Bearing Pointer 2) to display on
both the PFD and MFD.
■
⏺
BRG PTR 1
⏺
⏺
FMS1- Sets pointer 1 to FMS1 active waypoint.
VOR1- Sets pointer 1 to VOR/LOC1 source.
ADF1- Sets pointer 1 to ADF1 station.
■
⏺
BRG PTR 2
⏺ VOR2
ADF2 -
- Sets Pointer 2 to VOR2/LOC2 source.
NOT MODELED
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▶ CONFIG
Configuration sub-menu (Fig 7.5) contains general configuration options for the PFD.
NOTE: Settings in the CONFIG menu will persist through each load when MSFS is exited properly
through the menus.
TERR/WX
Terrain/Weather Button - Terrain/Weather. Cycles through display overlay on the HSI to either show terrain
heights relative to the aircraft, or weather.
▶ OVERLAYS
Overlays sub-menu (Fig 7.6) contains options for HSI overlay displays.
■ TERR/WX - Terrain/Weather
⬤ OFF - Hides TERR/WX HSI overlays.
⬤ TERR - Displays relative terrain overlay on HSI.
⬤ WX - Displays weather overlay on HSI.
■ TFC - Traffic
⬤ OFF - Hides traffic overlay.
⬤ ON - Shows traffic overlay.
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REFS MENU
References Button - Allows reference speeds, and minimums to be set or modified. V-speeds can be
automatically sent to the REFS menu from the PERF page (TAKEOFF or APPROACH) in the FMS.
Speeds sent by the FMS will appear under the airspeed indicator in MAGENTA while any speed modified by
the user will be CYAN.
▶ REFS
References sub menu (Fig 7.7), also accessible from PFD MENU ↳▶ REFS.
⬜
■ SPEEDS
⬜
V1 - Decision Speed
⬜
VR - Rotation Speed
⬜
V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed
⬜
VT - Target Speed
⬜
VRF - Reference Speed
VAP - Approach Speed
■
⏺
MINIMUMS
RULE: The CJ4 is certified for ILS CAT I only! BARO minimums MUST be used for all approaches.
BARO
Barometer Knob - Sets the altimeter display below the altitude indicator. Pressing the BARO knob will set
the altimeter to 29.92 STD (or 1013 STD if using HPA).
▶ BARO SET
Barometer Set sub-menu (Fig 7.8), accessible from PFD MENU ↳▶ BARO SET
contains options to set the barometric pressure or enable STD (standard)
altimeter setting. This is useful for preselecting a local altimeter setting while in
STD mode. Fig 7.8 - BARO SET
ESC
Escape Button - Returns from sub-menu to parent menu or exits PFD MENU.
ET
Elapsed Time - Places a timer in the bottom-left corner of the PFD that counts up from zero seconds. Press
ET once to begin. Once counting, press ET to stop. Once stopped, press ET to hide the timer.
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FRMT
Format Button - Cycles the PFD HSI display between ROSE, ARC, or PPOS (See PFD MENU above).
TFC
Display or hide traffic on the PFD. The 12 “tick” marks around the inner ring correspond to the 12-hours on a
clock and are used for traffic direction callouts (See TCAS CONTROL under FMS for more information).
NOTE: To see traffic on the PFD when in ARC or ROSE mode, TERR or WX must be turned on.
RANGE
Range Adjust Knob - The inner-right knob labeled RANGE controls the displayed map range for both the
PFD and the MFD. They are linked together on both displays (this is how the real unit functions). Selectable
range is 5NM to 600NM.
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The CCP (Cursor Control Panel) controls all display functions related to the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
MENU ADV
Menu Advance Knob - Operation the same as on the DCP. Allows the user to scroll through UPPER or
LOWER MFD MENU options and data. Selected content will be outlined by a CYAN box.
DATA VALUE
DATA 123
◯ OPTION
⬤ OPTION
▶ SUBMENU
DATA
Data Knob - Allows data fields selected from the MENU ADV to be changed.
PUSH SELECT
Push Select Button - Used to enable/disable items highlighted with a 𐩒 or ⃞ toggle, or enter sub-menus,
and make selections. Lists noted with a 𐩒 denote that only one option can be selected. Lists with a ⃞
denote that any number of items can be selected from the category. Once you scroll to the desired menu
outlined in a cyan box, press the inner-middle button labeled PUSH SELECT to enter, enable, or disable.
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UPR MENU
Upper MFD Menu Controls - Controls the data field displayed in the UPPER MFD
WINDOW.
■ FORMAT
⬤ OFF - Hides all UPPER MFD data (Fig 7.12).
⬤ FMS TEXT - Displays FMS Text data (Fig 7.13).
⬤ CHECKLIST - Displays a checklist on the MFD (Fig 7.14).
⬤ PASS BRIEF - Displays options for passenger audio briefings
to be played (Fig 7.15).
⬤ SYSTEMS 1/2 - Displays additional information about aircraft Fig 7.11 - UPR MENU
systems (Fig 7.16).
Fig 7.12 - MFD UPPER window OFF with PPOS mode selected.
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FMS TEXT
NOTE: ETE format is H:MM. ETA format is HH:MM ZULU (UTC). They are calculated
based on current Ground Speed.
When the FMS text window is set to VNAV (See DSPL MENU in FMS), TOD and other VNAV descent
parameters will appear in the FMS text window in place of ETA, fuel at destination, and landing weight. TOD
and descent information will only appear if a STAR or approach has been selected and populated with
altitude restrictions, otherwise you will receive an advisory descent (see below). VNAV will follow this
descent mode if the information described above is entered.
An Advisory Descent appears when no altitude constraints (no STAR or approach loaded) are present
between the enroute portion of the flight and the destination. DES ADVISORY will provide an advisory point
(DES) to begin a descent that will put you at 1500’ AFE (above field elevation), 10nm from the destination
airport. CRZ ALT in PERF INIT must be filled in for the advisory descent to calculate. Advisory descents will
NOT follow a VNAV path if armed. They must be manually controlled by the pilot.
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CHECKLIST
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LWR MENU
Lower MFD Menu Controls (Fig 7.17) - Controls the data field displayed in the LOWER MFD WINDOW.
■ FORMAT
⬤ ROSE - Changes the HSI to a 360° circular, compass rose.
⬤ ARC - Changes the HSI to a 125° compass arc.
⬤ PPOS - Present POSition. Centered on the aircraft with graphical
route shown.
⬤ PLAN - Centers on a waypoint showing North (N) up.
⬤ GWX - NOT IMPLEMENTED
⬤ TCAS - NOT IMPLEMENTED
NOTE: The PLAN view will initially stay centered and follow the aircraft if
waypoints have not been ‘stepped’ through (See MFD ADV). Once you step
through a waypoint, it cannot be re-centered on the aircraft. The real unit
does not center on the aircraft.
■ CONTROLS
■ MAP-SRC - Always FMS1 on the MFD. Cannot be changed.
▶ OVERLAYS
Overlays sub-menu (Fig 7.18) contains options for HSI overlay displays.
■ TERR/WX - Terrain/Weather
⬤ OFF - Hides TERR/WX HSI overlays.
⬤ TERR - Displays relative terrain overlay on HSI.
⬤ WX - Displays weather overlay on HSI.
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▶ MAP SYMBOLS
Map Symbols sub-menu (Fig 7.19). Show or hide map symbols on the MFD. Symbols will be displayed when
they are selected with a ✔.
⬜ AIRSPACE - DISABLED
⬜ AIRWAYS - DISABLED
⬜ LO NAVAIDS - Show both HIGH and LOW VORs.
⬜ INTERS - Show intersections.
⬜ APTS - Show airports.
⬜ NDBS - Show NDBs.
⬜ MISS APPR - Show Missed Approach procedure (in cyan).
⬜ RNG: ALT SEL - Shows the altitude “banana.”
NOTE: Many MAP SYMBOLS can also be displayed using the DSPL MENU
key of the FMS.
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ENG
Engine Button - Show or hide the EICAS display above the UPPER MFD WINDOW.
ESC
Escape Button - Closes out the current sub-menu or parent menu on the UPPER or LOWER MFD MENU.
TERR/WX
Terrain/Weather Button - Show or hide the weather or terrain overlays on the MFD.
TFC
Display or hide traffic on the MFD. The 12 “tick” marks around the inner ring correspond to the 12-hours on
a clock and are used for traffic direction callouts (See TCAS CONTROL under FMS for more information).
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NOTE: The memory store function will store parameters such as overlays (TERR/WX,TFC), and LOWER MFD window
options such as displayed airports or navaids.
NOTE: Only combinations of the UPPER and LOWER MFD windows can be stored. Full screen configurations and
charts cannot be stored.
CHART
Show or hide Electronic Charts - REQUIRES NAVIGRAPH CHART SUBSCRIPTION. Charts may be
geo-referenced to the aircraft’s position where available (See E-Charts).
ZOOM - +
Chart Zoom - Zooms the selected chart in or out. The selected chart will scale automatically to fit the width
of the display if it is longer than it is wide. Pressing the ZOOM button once will zoom the chart in from the
center. Pressing it a second time will zoom it back out to the default level. The maximum zoom level for
charts is 2x.
JOYSTICK
Chart display joystick - Slews the view around the chart when zoomed in.
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SYS
Systems Button - Show or hide the systems overlay on the LOWER MFD window.
CAS PAGE
Crew Alert System Button - NOT IMPLEMENTED
CKLST
Checklist Button - Displays the checklist menu in the UPPER MFD window. Will overwrite any current
displays. To reset the checklists, hit the ESC button until you are back to the CHECKLIST INDEX, then scroll
down to RESET CHECKLIST and select using the PUSH SELECT button on the CCP.
PASS BRIEF
Passenger Briefing Button - Displays the passenger briefing audio menu in the UPPER MFD window. Like
the CKLST button, this will overwrite any menus currently displayed.
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If a field has not been auto-populated, because a departure, arrival or approach has not been selected,
highlight the blank field ([ ]) after AIRPORT, DEPARTURE, ARRIVAL, or APPROACH and press PUSH SELECT
to bring up a list of all the procedures for that index. If a chart index is already populated, you can
long-press the PUSH SELECT button on any populated field to view all available procedures under that
index. Use the ESC key to return to the INDEX menu.
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The CJ4 will geo-reference the aircraft’s position and superimpose it over the chart (if applicable). The
aircraft’s present position, with north pointing up, will show as a pink aircraft symbol. To hide the charts and
return to the HSI and/or UPPER window, press the CHART button while the chart is displayed. With a chart
displayed (Fig 7.25c), you can scroll through all selected charts populated in the MAIN CHART INDEX by
using the MFD ADV knob on the CCP.
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ROSE
Displays a 360 degree compass rose.
PFD ROSE
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ARC
Displays a 125 degree arc. TTG is also displayed on the MFD ARC.
PFD ARC
MFD ARC
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PPOS
Centers and follows the aircraft showing heading up, and displays route map with waypoints. Displaying
PPOS on the PFD only will also enable a lateral deviation line to appear below the attitude indicator.
PFD PPOS
MFD PPOS
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PLAN
Centers on a waypoint showing NORTH (N) up and allows for a flight plan to be previewed using the MFD
ADV function (see MFD ADV above).
NOTE: The PLAN view will initially stay centered and follow the aircraft if waypoints have not been ‘stepped’
through (See MFD ADV). Once you step through a waypoint, it cannot be re-centered on the aircraft. The real unit
never tracks and centers the PLAN view on the aircraft.
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8 - SYSTEMS
COM 1/2
Both COM1 and COM2 are capable of transmitting and receiving. The square button above the label toggles
which radio is the active transmit source. A green light above the switch indicates which source you are
currently transmitting on. The round knobs below the radio label mute and unmute that radio. The buttons
modeled in the MSFS CJ4 vary slightly from the real aircraft. In the MSFS version, there is no way to push
the knobs in or out. Also unlike the real aircraft, in MSFS, when the knob is pointed all the way to the left (ie.
COM1), the radio is set to MAX volume. When the radio knob is pointing straight up (ie. DME1), the radio is
MUTED. In the image above (Fig 8.1), COM1 is set to transmit (TX) and receive (RX) while COM2 is currently
set to receive (RX) only. You can only transmit on one (1) radio at a time while you can receive on both. This
is useful for talking on one radio while monitoring the other for ATC or ATIS information.
NOTE: In the current configuration, you can MUTE the radio you are transmitting on. Be sure to check the position of
the knob or cockpit tooltip if no audio is being received.
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NAVIGATION SOURCES
All other buttons are currently inoperable with the exception of MARKER. Toggle the knob under MKR to
mute or unmute ILS marker beacon tones.
NOTE: The cockpit tooltips will show the button state when TOGGLED, not the present button state.
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ELECTRICAL PANEL
L/R GEN
Left and Right Generators - Provides power from the left and right generators to the main electrical bus.
Generator switches should both be placed into the ON position as per the Cockpit Preparation checklist.
BATTERY
Battery Master Switch - The battery master switch supplies main electrical power to the aircraft.
EMER LIGHTS
Emergency Lights - The emergency lights provide power to interior lights (and wing escape lights in the
event of an evacuation) when DC power fails. The switch should be in the ARMED position as per the
checklist or you will receive a CAS alert displaying EMER LIGHTS NOT ARMED.
NOTE: Emergency lighting is not currently modeled in the sim but the CAS system does read the switch position.
AVIONICS
Avionics Switch - Controls power to the avionics systems. When the avionics switch is set to the ON
position, all avionics systems are powered on for normal operation. When the switch is set to DISPATCH,
only the left MFD and left FMS will be active. The TUNE page of the FMS will also be in a DISPATCH mode
which only allows for COM1/NAV1 operation (See DISPATCH page in FMS for more information).
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LIGHTING PANEL
The lighting panel controls both the interior cockpit and exterior lighting as well as screen dimming options
for the left and right PFDs and MFDs.
DIMMING
PFD1/2
PFD1/2 Dimming Knob - The outer, larger knob controls the screen brightness for the Primary Flight
Displays. PFD1 is the left, pilot-side PFD. PFD2 is the right, co-pilot-side PFD. Brightness operates
independently.
MFD1/2
MFD1/2 Dimming Knob - The inner, smaller knob controls the screen brightness for the Multi Function
Displays. MFD1 is the left, pilot-side MFD. MFD2 is the right, co-pilot-side MFD. Brightness operates
independently.
PANEL
Panel Dimming Knob - The panel dimming knob controls the backlighting for the instrument panels in the
cockpit. When the switch is set all the way to the right, on DAY, panel lighting will be off and “day-mode”
charts will be displayed. When the switch is moved one position to the left (when panel backlighting
illuminates) charts will then be in “night-mode.” Turning the knob to the left will dim the panel backlighting
while keeping the charts in “dark mode.” When the switch is moved from a “day-chart” setting to a “night
chart” setting, the chart should now automatically switch to the correct mode based on the knob position.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
BEACON
Controls the beacon light located on the top of the vertical stabilizer. Should be in the ON position prior to
engine start.
NAV
Controls the navigation lights. A red light is found on the tip of the right wing and a green light is found on
the tip of the left wing. In addition, each wing-tip has a rear-facing LED position light. They are typically left
on at all times.
STROBE
Controls the anti-collision lights found on the wingtips between the navigation lights and the position lights.
Typically turned on at all times when entering an active runway for crossing, or for takeoff. Left on until
exiting the runway after landing.
TAXI
Turns the forward-facing, LED lights on the underside of the aircraft to the normal illumination setting. The
taxi lights and the landing lights are the same set of lights but set to different intensities.
LNDG
Turns the forward-facing, LED lights on the underside of the aircraft to the highest illumination setting for
greatest visibility. Most commonly used for takeoff and landing, and when below 10,000’ during day or
night operations.
LOGO
Turns the tail logo lights on or off. Generally used at night from engine startup to engine shutdown.
PASS LIGHTS
NOTE: These light switches currently have no effect on modeled interior lighting in MSFS.
SAFETY
When the SAFETY switch light is activated, a safety message is played over the PA. On the real aircraft the
SEAT BELT, NO SMOKING, and all emergency EXIT signs are illuminated.
BELT
When the BELT sign is activated, a seatbelt message is played over the PA. On the real aircraft, the SEAT
BELT ON sign is illuminated while all emergency EXIT signs are turned off.
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PULSE LIGHTS
ON
The pulse light system pulses the landing lights for greater visibility. When set to the ON position this will
override the landing lights steady illumination. The pulse light system must be OFF for all night ground
operations and night flight operations below 300ft AGL.
TCAS
NOT IMPLEMENTED
The Standby Attitude Indicator (SAI), provides an independent display for critical flight information in the
event of a primary system failure.
NOTE: The BARO set knob on the SAI acts independently from the one on the DCP however, as a result of
simulation modeling, there is currently no way to “press” the knob like in the actual unit. As a work around, the STD
setting is tied to the STD “press” on the DCP.
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