FS2Crew CRJ Tutorial
FS2Crew CRJ Tutorial
TUTORIAL NOTES:
• You are the Captain and the Pilot Flying.
• The computer simulates the role of the First Officer and Pilot Monitoring.
• Your commands (spoken if using Voice Control), are marked in RED TEXT.
• If using Button Control, using the Main and Secondary Button (See the Main OPS Manual) to
action the commands described in this tutorial.
• If using VOICE CONTROL, for many of the actions/checklists to work, the MODE on the FS2Crew
Main Panel must match the action/checklist you are verbalizing. You cannot, for example, call
for the DESCENT CHECK while the mode indicates ORIGINATING CHECK.
• Additional voice commands are listed at the bottom of this tutorial.
• If you get stuck on a voice checklist response not being detected, speak: “SET AND CHECKED”
• If you require support, please visit the FS2Crew Support Forum at Avsim.com
• All lights are controlled by you (the Captain) since they are on the left side of the cockpit.
• Since the CRJ already has built in Cabin PAs, FS2Crew did not add Cabin PAs to the simulation.
VOICE CONTROL:
BUTTON CONTROL:
Note: Running the Pre-Flight Events is OPTIONAL. You can start the Pre-Flight events routine via the PF
page on the SECONDARY FS2Crew Panel.
Note: If you want to use the IRS, you should set them to align during the originating flow after the
aircraft powers up.
• +35 Minutes before Departure: The FO will drop his/her bags in the cockpit and head outside to
do the walkaround. The Captain (that is you!) performs the SAFETY CHECK FLOW if the aircraft
is cold and dark, and then silently reads the SAFETY CHECKLIST. If the aircraft is already
powered, you can skip this procedure.
▪ Electrics Panel: All three generators on. All other lights and switches to
Off/Normal
▪ IRS align
▪ Hydraulic SOV: Open/Guarded
▪ Lights: Nav/Logo as appropriate
▪ Fuel Panel: All switches deselected
▪ Bleeds: Set/Auto
▪ Start Panel switches: deselected
▪ Hydraulics Test: Hydraulic Pumps on to Test, then return all to Auto and
3A off
▪ Pressurization panel: All normal, lights out
▪ Air Conditioning: Packs on if APU on
▪ Anti-Ice: Set (Set Windshield Heat on if Temps below 30C)
▪ Ice Detector Test: Push and wait for caution advisory (first flight of day
only)
▪ Emergency Lights: Armed
▪ Stall Test: Trim to 6, push and hold stall button (first flight of day only)
▪ Clocks: Set
▪ EFIS: RA test then Normal
▪ CVR: Test. Hold for 5 seconds (first flight of the day only)
▪ Standby Instruments: Checked
▪ 02 Pressure: Within limits
▪ Upper pedestal: Check
▪ MLG Overheat Test: Hold until complete (first flight of day only)
▪ Thrust Lever Quadrant: Check
▪ Thrust reversers: Armed
▪ Lower Pedestal: Checked
▪ Radar Test: (Radar to test, wait for graphics on MFD (first flight of day
only)
▪ At the end of the flow, speak: “SAFETY CHECK COMPLETE ORIGINATING
CHECK”. This is the trigger for the First Officer to start their
ORIGINATING FLOW and then run the Originating checklist. If desired,
you can just say “ORIGINATING CHECK” as the trigger
• +15 Minutes: If ACARS not selected in the Config Options, final loadsheet arrives. Allowed
responses: “THANK YOU”, “OKAY THANKS”, “THANKS”. The loadsheet is audio only.
Enter the final Zero Fuel Weight into the CDU. (Normally the pilots would cross confirm the
numbers prior to entering them into the CDU, but FS2Crew cannot simulate that conversation).
• When desired: Optional: “REQUEST ATC CLEARANCE”. Note: For this option to appear in
Button Control, an ATC callsign must be selected other than “None”.
• +6 Minutes: If the APU is not running, turn it on now it on now. If using Voice Control, you can
say “SELECT APU ON” or start it manually. If using button control, you will need to turn the APU
on manually.
• +4 Minutes: FA asks if she can close the flight deck door. Speak: “CLEARED TO CLOSE” or “YES”.
• +3 Minutes: Captain performs his/her ENGINE START FLOW, then calls for the Engine Start
Checklist.
▪ After checklist called for, set Transponder to the Pilot Flying’s side (that
is your side).
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT: STOWED
FO: REMOVED
CAPT: COMPLETE
CAPT: COMPLETE
CAPT: COMPLETE
FO: CLOCK
CAPT: XX: XX SET LEFT (Example: ONE NINE ZERO THREE SET LEFT)
CAPT: COMPLETE
CAPT: COMPLETE
CAPT: COMPLETE
NOTES: The FO will perform his Oxygen test immediately after you call for the checklist.
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT: RELEASED WITH XXXX… XXXX ON BOARD (Trigger phrase “XXXX ON BOARD” where XXXX
is the fuel quantity in pounds or kilograms. Example: “8100 On Board”. Speak the trigger
phrase distinctly from the preceding phrase to ensure it is cleanly detected. Try to speak the
fuel numbers individually.
CAPT: ON
FO: PRESSURIZATION:
CAPT: SET
FO: ALTIMETERS:
CAPT: XXXX SET LEFT AND CENTER (XXXX = The local altimeter setting. Example: 2992).
CAPT: AUTOPILOT SET MY SIDE… XXXXX IN THE PRE SELECT… HEADING SET FOR XXX… SET LEFT.
(Trigger phrase IS “SET LEFT”. First XXXXX refers to altitude set in the autopilot. 2nd XXX refers
to the runway the autopilot heading value is set to (Example: 26 Left). Ensure “SET LEFT” is
spoken separately from the preceding phrases to ensure it is detected).
CAPT: COMPLETE
FO: FMS:
CAPT: VERIFIED
FO: RADIOS:
CAPT: COMPLETE
NOTES: The FO will set the transponder to the Pilot Flying’s side (1) after calling for the checklist.
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO: APU:
CAPT: ON
FO: TAKEOFF DATA… SET FOR XXXXX LBS/KGS. V SPEEDS ARE: V1, VR, V2, VFTO. FLAP X. SET
RIGHT
FO: BEACON:
CAPT: ON
CAPT: OFF
FO: DOORS:
CAPT: CLOSED
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO ACTIONS:
Note: Unlike the 737s, the FO introduces the fuel, not the Captain. The Captain (that is you!) just
monitors the start.
The mode will automatically change to AFTER START PROCEDURE after both engines have been started.
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO ACTIONS:
• Packs: On
• Probes: On
• Flaps: Set for Takeoff
• Flight Controls: Check the yoke after the Captain completes his/her rudder check. To trigger
the FO’s flight control check, move the rudder full left then full right while the FS2Crew mode
displays <AFTER START PROCEDURE>.
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO: APU:
CAPT: SET
CAPT: CHECKED
CAPT: ARMED
FO: FLAPS:
FO: 8 / 20 SET
CAPT ACTIONS:
• Taxi light: On
• Announce: “CLEAR LEFT”.
NOTES: After calling for the checklist, the FO will immediately perform his flow:
FO: TAKEOFF DATA… SET FOR RUNWAY XXX, RNAV FIRST FIX, XXXXX PRE SELECTED*
CAPT: SET
CAPT: CHECKED
FO: CHECKED
*NOTE: For “Runway” in Takeoff Data, the FO guesses the runway based on the Heading value
selected in the autopilot panel.
NOTES: After calling for the checklist, the FO will immediately perform his flow:
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT: SET
FO: CAS:
CAPT: CHECKED
FO: CHECKED
PHASE: TAKEOFF
MODE: <TAKEOFF>
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT ACTIONS:
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO ACTIONS:
The FO will perform his/her Descent Check flow at 18,000 feet. Note that at the airline we modeled,
there is no approach checklist, and no specific Transition Level callouts. The Altimeter transition is done
silently. FS2Crew MUST be in Descent Mode for this flow to trigger (do not forget to run the Approach
Briefing as it is the trigger).
▪ Seatbelt Sign: On
▪ Thrust Reversers: Armed
CAPT ACTIONS:
FO: ALTIMETERS:
CAPT: ARMED
FO: LIGHTS:
CAPT: SET
CAPT: ON
CAPT: COMPLETE
• When the course / localizer comes alive, announce: “COURSE ALIVE”. The FO will respond:
ROGER.
• If shooting an ILS approach, announce: “GLIDESLOPE ALIVE” when the glideslope comes alive.
• Make the following commands as desired: “FLAPS 1”, “FLAPS 8”, “FLAPS 20”, “GEAR DOWN”,
“FLAPS 30” and “FLAPS 45”.
• The FO will press the CHIME button prior to selecting gear down.
• The final landing flap is always Flaps 45, unless you are flying a single-engine approach, in which
case you would use Flaps 20 as your final landing flap.
• The FO will initiate the BEFORE LANDING CHECK by himself after the final landing flap has been
selected. You do NOT call for the checklist. This is different from other FS2Crew’s and what you
may be expecting, but it is the way this airline does it.
FO: FLAPS… 45
PHASE: GO AROUND
MODE: CLIMB SEQUENCE
PHASE: ROLLOUT
MODE: ROLLOUT
• When exiting the runway, set the lights. The Captain always controls the lights since the
controls on their side of the plane.
• Command: “AFTER LANDING CHECK” or “LIGHTS SET AFTER LANDING CHECK”.
• The After Landing flow and checklist is performed SILENTLY by the FO.
FO: FLAPS… UP
• When stopped at the gate or stand, the following flows are performed.
• The FO’s flow is triggered when the engines are shut down.
• Command: “SHUTDOWN CHECK” when you have completed the Captain’s flow.
▪ Transponder: Standby
CAPT: IN AND ON / OUT AND ON/ IN AND OUT / OUT AND OUT
CAPT: OFF
FO: ANTI-ICE:
CAPT: OFF
FO: PACKS:
CAPT: OFF
CAPT: OFF
FO: BEACON:
CAPT: OFF
CAPT: OFF
PHASE: TERMINATING
MODE: NONE
CAPT:
• The Terminating Flow and Checklist are performed SILENTLY by the Captain.
• This procedure would typically be done once the last passenger is off the aircraft and it is the
last flight of the day or the next flight is more than an hour away.
OVERHEAD (Checklist Mode must be greater than Originating Check for these commands to work. FO
will not acknowledge all responses since you can visibly see the action.)
▪ SELECT WIPERS ON
▪ SELECT WIPERS OFF
▪ SELECT COWLS ON
▪ SELECT COWLS OFF
▪ SELECT WINGS AND COWLS ON
▪ SELECT WINGS AND COWLS OFF
▪ SELECT STROBES ON
▪ SELECT STROBES OFF
▪ SELECT TAXI LIGHT ON
▪ SELECT TAXI LIGHT OFF
▪ SELECT LANDING LIGHTS ON
▪ SELECT LANDING LIGHTS OFF
▪ SELECT APU ON
▪ SELECT APU OFF