FS2Crew MSFS PMDG 737 SOP1 Main Ops

FS2Crew PMDG 737 SOP 1 Edition for
MSFS
MAIN OPS MANUAL

REQUIREMENTS:
• PMDG 737 for MSFS
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INTRODUCTION:
SOP 1 follows, in general, stock OEM Boeing procedures, and the goal of this product is to allow you to
fly your MSFS PMDG 737 in a much more realistic way using actual airline procedures with respects to
flows, checklists, and general crew interaction.
Two main interface modes are available: Voice Control and Button Control. An additional “Auto
Respond” mode is available for Button Control users.
If you are new to FS2Crew, we STRONGLY suggest starting in Button Control mode until you understand
the rhythm of the program.

If you have any questions or problems, please consult the FS2Crew Discord Channel or Support Forum.
This is complex software, and we are trying to do things as realistically as possible, so do not be afraid to
ask questions!
DISCLAIMER: This tutorial is made for flight simulation purposes only and does not necessarily reflect
real world procedures to their fullest. FS2Crew is an entertainment product. It is not meant for real
world flying or training. It is not affiliated or associated with any specific airline or company.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE:

• Download the FS2CREW PRODUCT MANAGER via your account or via the FS2Crew website
(https://fs2crew.com/downloads/)
• Download FS2Crew for the PMDG 737 via the Product Manager.
• The FS2Crew installer will run silently.
• Run MSFS and load the PMDG 737 host aircraft.
• Open the MSFS Toolbar and open the FS2Crew Command Center by clicking the FS2Crew icon
(the airplane nose) as shown below.
• Select PMDG 737 SOP 1 in the drop-down menu and click LAUNCH APPLICATION.

• You can drag to resize the Command Center Window.
• You may need to scroll down the product list to see FS2Crew for the PMDG 737.
• The FS2Crew panels should appear. If you have not yet activated FS2Crew for the PMDG 737, you
will be prompted to enter your serial code.
• Your serial code is viewable in your on-line FS2Crew account, or from wherever you purchased
FS2Crew.

• You may drag the FS2Crew panel to a second monitor if desired. You may minimize this panel by
pressing the yellow minimize icon. If the pin icon is selected, the panel will never close.
• The FS2Crew panel viewable via the Command Center performs many of the same functions
found on the main stand-alone panel. If you are using a VR headset, you would typically use this
panel since it is embedded into the Tool Bar and therefore visible in your VR headset.
Note, however, that the FS2Crew Config Panel is not viewable in the Command Center / MSFS
Tool Bar.
• It is possible to network the FS2Crew Panel to your mobile device. Click here to learn how.
• Tool tips are associated with each button in either panel. Mouse over each button to learn more
about each button. An option is available on the Config Panel to disable/enable tool tips. Again,
if you have any doubts, please post your question in our Support Forum or on our Discord
Channel (Discord is the best way to communicate).
IMPORTANT! IF THE PANEL IS BLANK...
• If the panel on the left in the Tool Bar is blank, please ensure you have ENABLE HTTP SERVER
checked on the FS2Crew Config Panel (GEAR ICON).

• Like other MSFS developers, FS2Crew uses an internal server to pass data between the FS2Crew
Command Center (which runs inside MSFS) and the FS2Crew main program, which runs outside
of the MSFS process as an external EXE. This is done via our HTTP Server. Please ensure the
associated option shown below is checked. It may be unchecked by default the first time you
load FS2Crew depending on your current level of system privileges.
• You will then be prompted to give the NETWORK COMMAND SHELL permissions to access your
device. Please select YES. This panel may be hidden ‘behind’ the FS2Crew panel, so if you do not
see it, minimize the FS2Crew panel so you can see it.
• Additional Trouble Shooting information can be found here:
https://fs2crew.com/fs2crew-command-center-troubleshooting/

It is important that the FS2Crew COMMAND CENTER auto-starts when MSFS or Windows starts.
If your EXE.xml file is corrupt (and it is easy for it to become corrupt since multiple developers
write to it now), the COMMAND CENTER will not auto start when MSFS loads. In fact, if the
EXE.XML is sufficiently corrupt, it can cause MSFS to crash on startup.
The general solution is to delete your EXE.xml (make a backup first), then re-install FS2Crew.
FS2Crew will rebuild a fresh new EXE.xml that will clear of any corruption (usually invalid
characters).
However, a better option is also available on the CONFIG PANEL to make the Command Center
auto start when Windows starts, thus bypassing the EXE.xml altogether.
NOTES ABOUT SETUP OPTIONS:
• You can select your desired interface mode on the FS2Crew CONFIG PANEL, which is accessible
by clicking the Gear Icon on the Main Panel (2D Panel only).
Voice Control = Voice Control

Button Control = Button Control
Auto Respond = Button Control but you do not need to manually press the Main Button to
respond to each checklist item. The checklist will run through itself automatically.

If using Voice Control, we strongly recommend using PUSH TO TALK mode, not OPEN MIC mode, but it is
your call.
• If using Voice Control, you can check your speech recognition status by pressing SPEECH STS in
the INFO CENTER.

THE ASSIST PANEL:
• The ASSIST panel is intended to help users operate the software without referencing a manual all
the time.
• The critical information needed to fly is displayed directly in the ASSIST panel.
The ASSIST panel can be toggled by pressing the YELLOW CHECKMARK icon located to the left of
the Info Center icon.
Checklist Assist = Displays available responses in a Checklist.
Voice Command Assist = Displays available suggested Voice Commands. Note that these
are “suggested” voice commands. Just because the voice command is there, it does not
mean you need to call for it immediately. Use your own judgement.
Capt / PF Flows Assist = Displays suggested actions for the Captain / Pilot Flying. These
actions are typically referred to as “flows.”
FS2CREW MSFS PMDG 737 SOP 1 10

• If you are using VR mode, the same information can be displayed via the in game MSFS TOOL
BAR as shown below:
PHASE: PREFLIGHT EVENTS
Note: Running the Pre-Flight Events is OPTIONAL. You can start the Pre-Flight events routine by clicking
the blue Clock icon, or, if using Voice Control, you may Command: “LET’S START SETTING UP.”
For the Clock icon to be visible, the engines must be off.

LET’S START SETTING UP
• If you want to use Voice Control, please read the Voice Control Setup Page.
• We need to shut off the built in F/O CALLOUTS (or you will get double call outs) via the PMDG –
OPTIONS - SIMULATION menu as shown below in the PMDG FMC:
• We recommend that the F/O's altimeter and Standby altimeter syncs to the Captain's altimeter
as shown below.
SYNC CAPT AND F/O EFIS TO: BARO AND MINIMUMS. SYNC
CAPT AND STBY BARO TO 'YES'.

Note: The other options, such as Service-Based failures, can be set at your discretion.
• We recommend using EGPWS auto-callouts for the “MINIMUMS” and “PLUS HUNDRED” calls
during approach. Please ensure your PMDG Options are set accordingly as shown below:
• Open the PMDG’s FMC and select a stock PANEL STATE file. It is your choice. You do not need to
do this for every flight. In fact, you can start with the engines running. But for the sake of this
tutorial, we are going to start with the engines off, so select your desired stock PMDG panel
state.
VERY IMPORTANT: ONLY USE STOCK PMDG PANEL STATE FILES. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN CUSTOM
PANEL STATE FILE AND YOU EXPERIENCE ODD ISSUES, REVERT TO THE PMDG PANEL STATE FILES.

SOME SIMPLE RULES AND ADVICE
• In FS2Crew, you are the Captain and the Pilot Flying (PF). The computer is the First Officer and
Pilot Monitoring (PM).
• If the Autopilot is ON, the MCP (autopilot panel) falls within your (the Pilot Flying’s) area of
responsibility. The FO/PM should never touch the MCP if the autopilot is on.
• If you are new to FS2Crew, start in BUTTON CONTROL mode. It is easier than VOICE CONTROL to
learn. Once you understand the system, then advance to VOICE CONTROL.
• If you ever miss a trigger for a flow, you can manually trigger the flow via the MANUAL FLOW
SELECTOR. You can even trigger some individual commands.

HOW TO USE BUTTON CONTROL
The flying portion of this tutorial is based around Voice Control. However, Button Control is the same
thing as Voice Control, the only difference is that instead of using your voice, you are pressing a button
to trigger actions.
Button Control is also easier than Voice Control, since in Button you are just following a linear path.

There are two ways to fire an event in Button Control. You can directly click the button shown below, or
you can assign a joystick button or keyboard key to do the same thing.
Via the Button Control drop down menu, you can jump to any point in flight and start from there.
If you start from the beginning of the flight, the button control action list will auto advance as you
progress.
Note that some commands described in the tutorial flight are not available in Button Control.
As always, if you have any doubts, please ask our Discord Channel.
GSX INTEGRATION
To enable the GSX integration you need to check the following option in Config panel:
Once enabled, F2Crew will be able to request different GSX services during the FS2Crew Pre-Flight phase.
The following services are called automatically by FS2Crew: Catering, Fuel, Boarding, Jetway, Pushback
and Stairs. The only service that will be triggered or called outside the Pre-Flight phase is Stand/Remote
Deicing. Under Voice Control mode, there are additional commands, which are designed to be used when
you are not using the FS2Crew Pre-Flight phase, so you can verbally (manually) request any of the
previously mentioned GSX services. These are the commands:
• Request boarding please.

• Request refueling please.
• Request catering please.
• Connect/release the jetway please.
• Connect/release the stairs please.
• Engines off/running request deicing only one/two step.
• We can start de boarding now.
• Cockpit to ground, we are ready for pushback.
• Cockpit to ground, good start confirmed, please disconnect.
• Cockpit to ground, stop here, please disconnect.
Additionally, there are these voice commands you can use at any time to control GSX menu via voice
commands:
• Toggle GSX menu please.

• Select GSX option (1…8). e.g.: “Select GSX option one.” Or “Select GSX option eight.”
MODIFYING PRE-FLIGHT SEQUENCE TIMING

If you think that you need more time between the pre-flight phase events to perform your flows or
procedures, you can pause or resume the pre-flight timer by right-clicking with the mouse on the pre-flight
timer button. When the pre-flight timer gets paused it will turn into a red color as shown below:
To resume the timer, just right-clicking with the mouse on it again. If you are under Voice Control mode,
you can use the following voice commands to achieve the same:
• Resume pre-flight timer.

• Pause pre-flight timer.
RUNNING THE PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS

The Pre-Flight events are short and intense. These days quick turn arounds are the norm as airlines try to
save money. Do not doddle or you will be behind the curve!
To start the Pre-Flight events, be at a parking spot with the engines off, then click the CLOCK icon.
Note: The aircraft BEACON must be OFF for the clock icon to be visible.

NOTE: RUNNING THE PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS IS OPTIONAL!
This tutorial only covers the key points. For specific details, please consult the FCOMs provided with the
PMDG 737. Furthermore, this tutorial assumes it is the first flight of the day for the crew.
Special Note: To FAST FORWARD the PRE FLIGHT EVENTS TIME, left click the time remaining value
directly. The time remaining value will appear where the clock icon is located!
NOTE: All times listed below are approximate.
+25 Minutes: Pre-Flight Events start. Jetway connects if available. Door 1L and cargo doors open.
GSX integration: It will automatically request the fuel truck. If for any reason, it couldn’t
request the fuel truck, it will request the catering service. After that, it will connect the
Jetway, if available, otherwise, it will request the stairs.
+24 Minutes: If the aircraft has no electrical power, the FO starts the ELECTRICAL POWER UP
SUPPLEMENTRY PROCEDURE unless you have selected otherwise in the FS2Crew Flight Options
menu (FO POWER UP PROC).
ELECTRICAL POWER UP SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURE

-CAPTAIN OR FO.
BATTERY ON
GROUND POWER SWITCH ON (IF GROUND POWER AVAILABLE)
FIRE TESTS (FAULT/INOP, OVHT FIRE, EXTINGUISHER)
START APU IF GROUND POWER NOT AVAILABLE
CONFIGURE FUEL PUMPS
WHEEL WELL FIRE TEST
+23 Minutes: You as the Captain should perform the PRELIMINARY PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE. By
convention, the Captain usually performs this procedure if the FO is doing the walk around. If
you want the FO to perform this procedure instead of you, select the associated FS2Crew option.

PRELIMINARY PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE
-CAPTAIN OR FO. TUTORIAL ASSUMES CAPTAIN WILL DO IT BASED ON DEFAULT CONFIG
OPTION.
IRSs OFF, WAIT APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN ON

FLIGHT RECORDER TEST
VOICE RECORDER SWITCH NORMAL
SERVICE INTERPHONE SWITCH OFF
ENGINE PANEL SET
MACH OVERSPEED TEST
STALL WARNING TEST (NOTE: REQUIRES AC TRANSFER BUSSES ARE POWERED FOR UP
TO 4 MINUTES. YOU MAY WISH TO DELAY RUNNING THE FS2CREW PRE-FLIGHT
EVENTS BY 4 MINUTES TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS CONDITION.)
SET PARKING BRAKE (IF BRAKE WEAR INDICATORS WILL BE CHECKED DURING THE
EXTERIOR INSPECTION)
ATIS COPY (NOT SIMULATED)
+22 Minutes: FO starts walk around if they have not already left. If it is night, the FO will turn on
the wheel well light. Captain performs the CDU pre-flight using the estimated ZFW.
+21 Minutes: Ground handling event via GSX.
GSX integration: If catering service could not be requested, it will request catering now.
+19 Minutes: FA asks if she can start the boarding. Respond: “YES PLEASE/ GO FOR IT/ OKAY.”
Actual boarding will commence approximately two minutes later.
GSX integration: If you reply with a “YES” to the FA question, it will request boarding.
+15 Minutes: FO returns from walk around and starts his PREFLIGHT and CDU PREFLIGHT
PROCEDURE. Capt starts his PRE FLIGHT PROCEDURE.
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE
-CAPTAIN
MASTER LIGHTS TEST AND DIM SWITCH TEST

EFIS CONTROL PANEL SET (MINIMUMS REF SELECTOR BARO, MINIMUMS SELECTOR
EFFRA, FLIGHT PATH VECTOR SWITCH AS NEEDED, BAROMETRIC REFERENCE SELECTOR
IN OR HPA, BAROMETIC SELECTOR SET LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING, VOR/ADF

SWITCHES AS NEEDED, MODE SELECTOR MAP, WEATHER RADAR OFF)
MODE CONTROL PANEL SET (COURSES SET, FLIGHT DIRECTORS ON, IAS TO V2, BANK
ANGLE SELECTOR AS NEEDED, ALT SELECTOR TO 4900 FEET UNTIL AIRWAYS CLEARANCE
RECEIVED) OXYGEN TEST AND SET
FLIGHT AND STANDBY INSTRUMENTS CHECK
PARKING BRAKE SET
SET NAV RADIOS
AUDIO CONTROL PANEL SET
TRIMS CHECK FREE AND SET TO 0
VERIFY FLIGHT PLAN
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE
-FIRST OFFICER. TUTORIAL ASSUMES FO WILL DO IT BASED ON DEFAULT CONFIG OPTION. A
CONFIG OPTION IS AVAILABLE TO DISABLE THIS FEATURE (“FO PREFLIGHT PROC” IN FLIGHT
OPTIONS)
NOTE: The various tests (CVR, WX RADAR, TCAS, GPWS) are not part of the normal Preflight
Procedure and are not usually run in during everyday operations. They are ‘Supplementary
Procedures.’ However, if you want the FO to run the Supplementary Procedures during his
Preflight flow, check the “PREFLIGHT SUP PROC” option in the FS2Crew Settings menu.
YAW DAMPER ON
NAVIGATION AND DISPLAYS PANEL SET
FUEL PANEL SET
ELECTRICAL PANEL SET
FIRE DETECTION TESTS IF NOT COMPLETED DURING ELECTRICAL POWER UP
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ARMED
WINDOWS HEAT ON
PROBE HEAT OFF (ON IF COLD WX OPS)
HYDRAULIC PANEL SET
AIR CONDITIONING PANEL SET
CABIN PRESSURIZATION PANEL SET
IGNITION SWITCH RIGHT
LIGHTING PANEL SET
OXYGEN TEST AND SET
DISENGAGE LIGHTS TEST
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CHECK
AUTOBRAKE RTO
CARGO FIRE TEST
AUDIO CONTROL PANEL SET

WEATHER RADAR CONTROL PANEL SET
TRANSPONDER CONTROL PANEL SET
At the end of the pre-flight procedure, and if “FUEL UPLIFT REQUIRED” selected to “YES” on the
FS2CREW SETUP page, the ground crew will hand the FO the fuel receipt.
+12 Minutes or when desired. As the FO to obtain the ATC Clearance: “REQUEST ATC
CLEARANCE”. This is optional. You can do it at any time.
+11 Minutes or later: Run the Pre Flight Checklist. Command: “PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST.”
Checklist Notes:
B = Responded to by both flight crew members.

F = Responded by the FO only.
C = Responded by the Captain only.
Items in RED TEXT are to be spoken by you, the Captain. If using Voice Control, this is what you
would speak into your microphone.
If using Button or Auto Respond control, actioning the Main Button is equivalent to ‘speaking’ or
‘commanding.’
The FO will respond to many of his own challenges if the item falls within his area of
responsibility.
In voice control, if you ever get stuck on a checklist item due to a speech recognition issue, speak
“SET AND CHECKED.”
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

OXYGEN (B) TESTED, 100%
NAV TRANSFER & DISPLAY SWITCHES (F) NORMAL, AUTO
WINDOW HEAT (F) ON
PRESSURIZATION MODE SELECTOR (F) AUTO
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (B) HEADING ___, ALTIMETER __*
PARKING BRAKE (C) SET
ENGINE START LEVERS (C) CUTOFF
• Trigger key phrase is “ALTIMETER XXXX.” Example: “ALTIMETER TWO NINE NINE TWO.”
Ensure this phrase is said clearly and distinctly from the previously spoken Heading value.
Pause a second after saying ‘Heading XXX.’

• “HEADING” refers to the aircraft heading shown on the PFD, not the heading value dialed
in the MCP.
+9 Minutes: Run the Departure Brief. There are two options: You can open the FS2Crew
BRIEFING PANEL.
Or, if using voice control, you can announce: “ARE YOU READY FOR THE DEPARTURE BRIEF?”
Close the brief by asking: “ANY QUESTIONS?”
+7 Minutes: Load sheet arrives. If load sheet arrives in person and not via ACARS (as defined in
the Config Options), respond: “THANK YOU/ OKAY THANKS/ THANKS.”
Captain (that’s you!) then sets the takeoff trim.
+6 Minutes: The FO will ask you if you want to start the APU if the Air Start Cart is not connected
and the APU is off. Note that the PMDG LONG PANEL STATE uses the Air Start Cart. Reply “YES
PLEASE / GO FOR IT/ OKAY / NO.”

+5 Minutes: Update the FMC if required. Once CDU PREFLIGHT is complete and the load sheet
has been reviewed:
ARM AUTOTHROTTLE
SET V2 IN MCP
ARM LNAV/VNAV AS REQUIRED. DO NOT ARM LNAV IF EXPECTING VECTORS OR NOT
DEPARTING ON A SID
+3 Minutes: Cargo doors close.
+2 Minute: If desired, request permission from the Ground Crew to pressurize the hydraulics.
Command: “COCKPIT TO GROUND”…. “CAN WE PRESSURIZE THE HYDRAULICS?”
If using Button Control, press the GND CALL button on the overhead panel.
ENSURE YOUR AUDIO PANEL IS SETUP LIKE THIS WHEN CONTACTING THE GROUND CREW:

USE THE CAPTAIN’S SIDE AUDIO PANEL ONLY!
NOTE: Making this request will override your FS2Crew CFG Option to have HYD SYSTEM A
depressurized. The FO will turn on HYD A PUMPS during his Before Start Flow regardless of your
CFG setting. Unless the Air Start Cart is required for engine start, ask the Ground Crew to
disconnect the ground equipment. Ensure you have a power source on-line first, such as the APU!
+1 Minute: Boarding is complete. The FA will notify you that the cabin is ready and if she can close
the door. Respond: “THANKS / THANKS IT WILL BE A SHORT TAXI / THANKS IT WILL BE A LONG
TAXI / CLEARED TO CLOSE SHORT TAXI / CLEARED TO CLOSE LONG TAXI.”
GSX integration: Before FA asks for close doors, it will check GSX status, if it still doing
anything (like for example boarding or if there is any pending ground service to finish), it
will reset the Pre-Flight timer to +7 minutes, to give time GSX to finish. It’s IMPORTANT to
have in mind that this will be kept in a loop when it reaches +1 minute, and if GSX didn’t
finish its pending requests and/or services, it will keep resetting to +7 minutes in the
FS2Crew Pre-Flight timer, to allow GSX to complete all its pending operations prior to
pushback. If FS2Crew doesn’t detects GSX is doing anything when it comes back to +1
minute, the FA will ask for close doors, and if you say “YES” she will close the door. If icing

conditions are detected, it will display voice commands, or under “Button Control” mode,
the secondary button for request deicing.
+0 Minute: Ground handling event via GSX.
GSX integration: Automatically it will disconnect jetway or stairs, depending on if you are
at a terminal gate parking spot or a remote parking area. At this moment, it may display
voice commands, or the secondary button, for allow you to request GSX pushback.
In Voice control, you have the option to respond “NO” if you are not ready to close the door. If
you respond “NO”, the pre-flight event timer will reset to plus 6 minutes. If using Button Control,
you can press the Secondary Button to say “NO”. You have 3 seconds to say “NO”, otherwise the
Captain will automatically respond with “YES”.
Closing the door is the trigger for the crew to perform the BEFORE START PROCEDURE:
BEFORE START PROCEDURE

-CAPTAIN
SELECT TAKEOFF PAGE ON CDU

FLIGHT DECK WINDOWS LOCKED
OBTAIN CLEARANCE TO PRESSURIZE THE HYDRAULICS AND START THE ENGINES
TAKEOFF TRIM / RUDDER & AILERON TRIM SET
BEFORE START PROCEDURE

-FIRST OFFICER
FLIGHT DECK DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED

SELECT LEGS PAGE ON CDU
EXTERIOR DOORS VERIFY CLOSED
FLIGHT DECK WINDOWS LOCKED
FUEL PANEL SET
HYDRAULIC PANEL SET (HYD A PUMPS OFF IF PUSHBACK REQUIRED AND ASSOCIATED
CFG OPTION SELECTED).
ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ON
LOWER DU TO ENGINE
+1 Minute: If the Air Start Cart is not connected and the APU is running and on the busses, the
wheel chocks will be automatically removed. The Air Conditioning Cart will also be removed if it
is connected.

+0 Minutes: Run the BEFORE START CHECKLIST.
BEFORE START CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

FLIGHT DECK DOOR (F) CLOSED AND LOCKED
MCP (C) V2____, HEADING____, ALTITUDE___*
TAKEOFF SPEEDS (C) V1____, VR____, V2___*
CDU PREFLIGHT (C) COMPLETED
RUDDER AND AILERON TRIM (C) FREE AND ZERO
TAXI AND TAKEOFF BRIEFING (C) COMPLETED
ANTI COLLISION LIGHT (F) ON
• Trigger key phrase is “ALTITUDE.” Example: “ALTITUDE SEVEN THOUSAND / ALTITUDE FLIGHT
LEVEL NINE ZERO.” Ensure this phrase is said clearly and distinctly from the previously
spoken heading value.
• Trigger key phrase is “VEE TWO.” Example: “VEE TWO IS ONE FOUR SIX.” Ensure this phrase
is said clearly and distinctly from the previously spoken VR value.
+ 0 Minutes: Pushback and Engine Start.
PUSHBACK AND ENGINE START:

• If you own PUSHBACK EXPRESS, press the TUG ICON to open PUSHBACK EXPRESS. The tug icon is
only visible when the engines are off.
Click here to learn about PUSHBACK EXPRESS. It is the only MSFS Pushback Program that offers
VOICE CONTROL.
• Announce: “START SEQUENCE IS TWO THEN ONE” unless doing a cross bleed start. If doing a
crossbleed start, see the section further down.

IMPORTANT! You MUST announce the start sequence! Do not skip it or the engine start calls will
not work!
• After you’ve announced the start sequence, use one of the following voice commands to start
engine two:
o START NUMBER TWO ENGINE o START ENGINE TWO o

START RIGHT ENGINE
o TURN NUMBER TWO
• At around 25 percent N2, manually move the right fuel control lever to IDLE CUTOFF.
• The FO will call “STARTER CUTOUT” when the START VALVE LIGHT extinguishes.
• Tip: If it is a hot day and you delayed the APU start (if using the APU at all), command the FO to
isolate a pack after engine two stabilizes. This will help get cool air to the passengers since the
engines can cool the plane faster than APU bleed air. Command: “ISOLATE A PACK.”
• Start Engine 1 using the same procedure.
• Note: If doing a cross bleed start, the start sequence would be one then two.
CROSS BLEED ENGINE START

• Cross Bleed starts are primarily used if the APU is inoperative.
• Command: “START SEQUENCE IS ONE THEN TWO.” If using Button Control, this option is available via
the SECONDARY BUTTON.
• Command: “START ENGINE ONE.”
• After engine one has started, advance the throttle on engine one until the bleed duct pressure is
about 30 PSI.
• Command: “START ENGINE TWO CROSS BLEED START.”
BEFORE TAXI PROCEDURE:

• The FO will automatically start his BEFORE TAXI PROCEDURE after both engines have stabilized. He
will complete all actions up to and including the ENGINE START SWITCHES. Then he will wait for you
to request the Takeoff Flaps and complete the Flight Controls Check before completing the remaining
items in his flow. To ask for the Takeoff Flaps, command, for example, “FLAPS FIVE” or whatever
takeoff flap you desire to use.

GSX integration: After setting up the takeoff flaps, it will display voice commands, in Voice Control
mode, or the secondary button, if under Button Control mode, for allow you to confirm a good
engine start or to stop the pushback process to the ground crew.
BEFORE TAXI PROCEDURE

-CAPTAIN
COMMAND THE FO TO SET THE TAKEOFF FLAP AFTER THE FO SETS THE ENGINE START
SWITCHES TO CONTINUOUS
FLIGHT CONTROLS CHECK PERFORM
BEFORE TAXI PROCEDURE

-FIRST OFFICER
EAI/WAI ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE START IF REQUIRED
ENGINE GENERATORS ON
PROBE HEAT ON
PACKS AUTO
APU OFF
ENGINE START SWITCHES CONTINOUS / AUTO
BLANK LOWER DISPLAY UNIT (NOTE THIS IS HIT AND MISS BECAUSE FS2CREW CANNOT
‘READ’ THE STATE OF THE LOWER DISPLAY)
AFTER “FLIGHT CONTROLS CHECK COMPLETE”:
TRANSPONDER AS REQUIRED
RECALL
• After you have called for the Takeoff Flaps, it is time to run the flight controls check. The flight
control check is optional since some airlines do it silently. A config option is available.
• Announce: “CONTROL CHECK” or “FLIGHT CONTROLS CHECK.”
• Move the control column fully left and announce, “FULL LEFT… CENTER.”
• Move the control column fully right and announce, “FULL RIGHT… CENTER.”
• The FO will respond “CHECKED.”
• Perform the same check with the elevators: “FULL UP… FULL DOWN… CENTER.”
• Then rudders: “FULL LEFT… CENTER… FULL RIGHT… CENTER.”
• When done, command “FLIGHT CONTROLS CHECK COMPLETE.” That phrase is the trigger for the FO
to complete the remaining two items in his procedure. DO NOT FORGET TO SPEAK THIS PHRASE OR
THE FO WILL NOT COMPLETE HIS FLOW.
• Now it is time to run the Before Taxi Checklist. Command: “BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST (PLEASE).” ▪ If
it is night, the FO will turn off the Dome Light at the end of the checklist.
• The FO will turn on the TAXI LIGHT, and, if it is night, the RUNWAY TURN OFF LIGHTS after the
GROUND EQUIPMENT CHALLENGE.

BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST (PLEASE)
GENERATORS (F) ON
PROBE HEAT (F) ON
ANTI-ICE (F) _____
ISOLATION VALVE (F) AUTO / CLOSED
ENGINE START SWITCHES (F) CONT
RECALL (B) CHECKED
AUTOBRAKE (F) RTO
ENGINE START LEVERS (C) IDLE DETENT
FLIGHT CONTROLS (C) CHECKED GROUND
EQUIPMENT (B) CLEAR
COLD WEATHER PROCEDURES

• During the Before Taxi procedure, instead of calling for the Takeoff Flaps, command: “LEAVE THE
FLAPS UP FOR TAXI” if the taxiways are contaminated. The FO will cycle the Flaps to flaps 40 then
back to flaps up. When near the runway, call for the desired takeoff flap PRIOR to calling for the
BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST. Example: “FLAPS 5”.
TAXI:
• Announce: “CLEAR LEFT / CLEAR ON THE LEFT.” ▪ The FO will blank the lower screen.
• Taxi to runway.
APPROACHING RUNWAY:
• The FA will notify the cockpit that the cabin is secure. The FO will answer the service interphone
and notify you that the cabin is secure. Note: You cannot take off until the cabin is secure. You may
line up and wait on the runway while waiting for the cabin secure call.
• After the cabin is secure, run the BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST. Command: “BEFORE TAKEOFF
CHECKLIST (PLEASE).”
BEFORE TAKE OFF CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

FLAPS (C) FLAPS X GREEN LIGHT/ X GREEN LIGHT
STABILIZER TRIM (C) 5 POINT 4 UNITS

Note: The Stabilizer trim will only accept a trim setting to one decimal place. So, 5.0 Units will
work, but not 5.57 units. You are supposed to be looking at the trim handle, not the CDU for the
trim setting.
If you need to cross any runways, command: “CONFIRM CLEARED TO CROSS RUNWAY XXX /
CONFIRM CLEARED TO ENTER RUNWAY XXX”
RUNWAY ENTRY PROCEDURE AND TAKEOFF

• Command: “RUNWAY ENTRY PROCEDURE / BEFORE TAKEOFF PROCEDURE / CLEAR TO BACK TRACK /
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF / CLEARED INTO POSITION AND HOLD”
• Command: “CLEAR LEFT / CLEAR ON THE LEFT”
BEFORE TAKEOFF PROCEDURE

-PILOT FLYING
WEATHER RADAR, VSD, TERRAIN AS DESIRED
TRAFFIC ON ND
BEFORE TAKEOFF PROCEDURE

-PILOT MONITORING
PA: “CABIN CREW TAKE YOUR SEATS”
STROBES ON
LIGHTS AS REQUIRED
TRANSPONDER TARA
TERRAIN / WEATHER AS BRIEFED
• Command “TAKEOFF” after cleared by ATC for takeoff. After takeoff clearance received, set landing
lights to ON.
• Advance the thrust levers to 40%, wait for the engines to stabilize, then press TOGA.
• At this point, the FMAs should be called out. Announce: “N1 TO GA”. Pronounce TOGA as “Tow Ga.”
The PM will reply “CHECKED.” Do not make any more FMA callouts until four hundred feet.
• PM will call “THRUST SET” and “80 KNOTS”.
• When the PM calls 80 Knots, speak “CHECKED” to confirm you are not incapacitated and that the
ASI’s agree.

• The PM will call “V1” if V1 is not selected as an aircraft auto-callout.
• When the PM calls “ROTATE,” pitch the nose up.
• After the PM calls “POSITIVE RATE or POSITIVE CLIMB,” command: “GEAR UP.”
• Note: The PM will not announce “GEAR UP” because it is Boeing practice not to say anything
between V1 and four hundred feet except for “ROTATE” and ‘POSITIVE RATE”, even if you have a
failure. At four hundred feet, you should also start announcing FMA changes again.
REJECTED TAKEOFFS
• Command: “REJECT REJECT.”
• If you want to return to the runway, command: “LETS TAXI BACK TO THE RUNWAY.”
• If desired, you make the following voice commands should an evacuation be required: “THIS IS THE
CAPTAIN EVACUATE EVACUATE EVACUATE” or simply “EVACUATE EVACUATE EVACUATE.”
VOICE CONTROL REMINDERS!

If you ever get stuck on a checklist item, Command: “SET AND CHECKED” to advance to the next item.
If an autopilot value does not stop when it should, speak “CANCEL LAST COMMAND.”
CLIMB:
• If LNAV was not armed on the ground, engage a lateral mode at four hundred feet. If the autopilot is
on, press LNAV yourself since the MCP is the Pilot Flying’s area of responsibility with the autopilot
on. If the autopilot is off, command: “ENGAGE LNAV / SELECT LNAV / ENAGE HEADING SELECT /
SELECT HEADING SELECT.”
• If not using VNAV and the autopilot is off, command: “SET FLAPS UP SPEED” passing the acceleration
altitude. The PM will then set the Flaps Up Speed in the airspeed window. However, if the autopilot
is on, then you control the autopilot panel and you would set the Flaps Up Speed manually.
• Retract the flaps on schedule using the following commands (assuming takeoff was done at Flaps 5):
“FLAPS 1”, “FLAPS UP / FLAPS ZERO”.
• The PM will start his AFTER TAKEOFF PROCEDURE automatically when the flaps are up and when the
aircraft is above the clean speed.

AFTER TAKEOFF PROCEDURE
-PILOT MONITORING
ENGINE START SWITCHES OFF (UNLESS ANTI ICE IS ON)
RUNWAY TURN OFF, RETRACTABLE AND TAXI LIGHTS OFF
AUTOBRAKE OFF
GEAR OFF
• Command “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST (PLEASE)”

• The PM will perform the entire checklist on his own.
• The PM will ask you if you want to release the Cabin Crew so they can begin their inflight service.
Reply: “YES/ OKAY/ GO FOR IT/ NO.”
• In real life, the Pilot Flying (that is you!) would usually turn on the autopilot himself, but if you want
the PM to turn on the autopilot you may use this voice command: “SELECT AUTOPILOT ON (PLEASE)
/ SELECT COMMAND A (PLEASE).”
• If VNAV was not armed on the ground, engage VNAV when desired. If the autopilot is on, press
VNAV on the MCP panel. If the autopilot is off, command: “ENGAGE VNAV/ SELECT VNAV / BUG UP.”
• At 10,000 feet, the PM will call “10,000/ FLIGHT LEVEL 100”, and he will turn off the fixed landing
lights unless otherwise selected in the FS2Crew CFG Options. (Some airlines, for example, only turn
off the landing lights at the Transition Altitude or even cruise).
• Shortly after passing 10,000 feet above the departure airport elevation, the PM will ask you if you
want to release the cabin (the passengers). Reply: “YES/ OKAY/ GO FOR IT/ NO.”
• Passing Flight Level 290, check that the two main altimeters are within two hundred feet of each
other. Speak “WE ARE OKAY FOR R V S M.” (You should also do this check at the Top of the Climb and
every hour in cruise you are above FL290).
WORKING WITH THE FMC

If making a change in the FMC, prior to pressing the EXEC button, announce: “CONFIRM EXECUTE.” The
PM will reply “CONFIRM.” You can then press the EXEC button.
CREW COORDINATION TIPS

With the autopilot on, only you as the PF should touch the autopilot panel. However, if you change the
autopilot value, you should inform the PM as part of good Crew Resource Management. If, for example,
you manually set Speed 250 in the Speed window, you can announce: “SPEED 250.” The PM will respond:
“CHECKED.”

TRANSITION ALTITUDE
• Passing the Transition Altitude (as defined in the PMDG FMC), press the STD button on the EFIS
panel. If using voice control, speak: “TRANSITION SET STANDARD”. The Pilot Monitoring will reply:
“STANDARD SET”.
• Note: PMDG has an option to auto sync the altimeters. Please enable that option.
CRUISE
• If you wish to communicate with the FA, press the CALL ATTD button on the overhead. If you press
the CALL ATTD button, you will hear a chime a few seconds later when the Cabin contacts you.
Speak: “HELLO FLIGHT DECK” to answer the FA. Use the available responses from the bottom of this
manual.
• In cruise, there is not much to do other than monitor the instruments.
DESCENT PROCEDURE
• As you near the Top of Descent, start setting up for the approach.
• Pass control to the PM (“YOU HAVE CONTROL”) and open the APPROACH BRIEF PAGE and make your
selections based on the approach you will fly. If you have any questions about the options on the
Briefing panel, please ask our Discord Channel.
• Playing the approach brief is optional.
• Note: If using Voice Control, you can announce: “ARE YOU READY FOR THE APPROACH BRIEF?” You
must then close the brief by speaking: “ANY QUESTIONS?” If you want to hear a full brief with both
crew members talking, you must use the BRIEF PANEL and press the RUN BRIEF button.
• As the Captain / Pilot Flying, you would typically perform your DESCENT PROCEDURE before or while
doing the brief. It is, however, recommended you do the descent procedure prior to doing the brief
just because it makes things easier.
• Completing the approach brief is the trigger for the First Officer / Pilot Monitoring to perform their
DESCENT PROCEDURE:
DESCENT PROCEDURE
-PILOT FLYING
SET MINS SELECTOR (RADIO IF CATII or III OTHERWISE SELECT BARO)
SET DECISION ALTITUDE/HEIGHT AND SELECT APP/BCRS ON STANDBY/IFSD.

VERIFY OR SET THE TRANSITION LEVEL ON THE FMC’S DESCENT FORECAST PAGE.
FS2CREW NEEDS THAT VALUE TO COMPUTE THE PM’S ‘TRANSITION’ CALL.
SET THE TRANSITION LEVEL ON THE DESCENT FORECAST PAGE AS SHOWN BELOW.
PERFORM APPROACH BRIEF
DESCENT PROCEDURE
-PILOT MONITORING
RECALL
SELECT VREF
SET DA/DH ON EFIS PANEL (NOT SIMULATED DUE TO SDK LIMITS)
SET AUTOBRAKE
IF RNAV APPROACH, SET VOR UPDATING OFF
• At the end of the procedure, retake control from the PM: “I HAVE CONTROL”.
DESCENT CHECKLIST
• The Descent checklist should be completed before the airplane descends below 10,000 MSL for
arrival. Generally, though, you would run it prior to the Top of Descent.
• Command: “DESCENT CHECKLIST (PLEASE).”
DESCENT CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

PRESSURIZATION (PM) LAND ALT___
RECALL (PM) CHECKED
AUTOBRAKE (PM) ___
LANDING DATA (B) VREF__, MINIMUMS__FEET*
APPROACH BRIEFING (PF) COMPLETED

*NOTE: For ‘Landing Data,’ XXXX FEET is the trigger. Ensure that it is spoken clearly and distinctly. Speak
“SET AND CHECKED” if stuck.
PASSING THE TRANSITION LEVEL

• If using Button Control, press the STD button on the EFIS panel. That will trigger the crew
conversation.
• In Voice control, press STD, quicky set the altimeter (we recommend using the “B” key so its instant)
and speak:
TRANSITION SET ALTIMETER XXXX
The FO will respond: XXXX SET
APPROACH
• After passing the Transition Level, Command: “APPROACH CHECKLIST (PLEASE).”
APPROACH CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

ALTIMETERS (B) ____ SET
Example response. 2992 SET. 1013 SET. You must say “SET” at the end or the FS2Crew Mode will not
change to the next mode.
• Passing 10,000 feet (unless otherwise selected on the FS2Crew CFG Options page), the PM will turn
on the fixed landing lights, the logo lights as required and set the seatbelts signs to on.
• If AUTOLAND was selected in the APPROACH BRIEF for the APPROACH TYPE, the PM will turn on the
APU for electrical redundancy.
• At approximately ten thousand feet above the arrival airport elevation, the PM will make a PA:
“CABIN CREW PREPARE FOR LANDING.”
• At approximately five thousand feet above the arrival airport, the FA will notify the cockpit that
the cabin is secure.

SHOOTING THE APPROACH
• Use HDG SEL or LNAV to intercept the final approach course. If using LNAV, ensure the localizer is
captured as it might parallel the approach course.
• Arm APP Mode if required. If dual channel approach desired, arm second autopilot.
• Command: “FLAPS 1” (Special Tip: If the autopilot off, Command: “FLAPS 1 MATCH SPEED”. The PM
will set Flaps 1 speed for you. You can use this same syntax for the subsequent flap calls as well.
• Command: “FLAPS 5”.
TRANSITITIONING TO A VISUAL APPROACH:
If you can see the runway and you wish to continue visually, announce: “VISUAL.” That will change
the Approach Type to Visual. Then command: “CANCEL THE BAROS/ RESET THE BAROS.” You should
then press the RST button on your MINS selector. The PM will stop making callouts relevant to the
instrument approach. Note: On a Visual and sometimes on a VNAV/IAN approach (especially in hot
conditions), you should call “CYCLE FLIGHT DIRECTORS” or “RECYCLE THE FLIGHT DIRECTORS” after the
autopilot is disengaged.
• When the Glideslope comes alive, command: “GEAR DOWN FLAPS 15”. Arm the speed brake.
• The PF will warn you if the speed brakes are still up with Flaps 15 set.
• When the Radar Altimeter comes alive, the PM will make a PA: “CABIN CREW TAKE YOUR SEATS.” ▪
At Glideslope capture, command: “FLAPS 30” or “FLAP 40” as desired.
• Assuming the autopilot is on, manually set the Missed Approach Altitude in the MCP at Glideslope
Capture. If the autopilot is off, command the PM to set the Missed Approach Altitude. Command:
“SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE.”
• If autopilot not engaged, command: “SET VREF PLUS ___”
• If autopilot engaged, manually set VREF plus additive in the MCP speed window.
• Passing the Outer Marker or FAF/FAP, the PM will call “OUTER MARKER / FINAL APPROACH FIX,
HEIGHT CHECKED, MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE SET.” Reply: “CHECKED.”
• After the final landing flap has been selected, command: “LANDING CHECKLIST.”
LANDING CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

ENGINE START SWITCHES (PF) CONTINUOUS
SPEEDBRAKE (PF) ARMED
LANDING GEAR (PF) DOWN
FLAPS (PF) FLAPS 15/ 30/ 40 GREEN LIGHT

• When passing the stability gates (one thousand feet in IMC and five hundred feet in VMC), PM will
call “STABLE” or “NOT STABLE.”
• Command: “CLEARED” when cleared to land.
• At minimums, the PM will announce: “APPROACH LIGHTS.” Reply: “CONTINUE” if you can see the
lights, otherwise command: “GO AROUND” if you do not have the required visual reference.
• Note: The PM’s ability to make the Approach Lights and Threshold/Runway calls are based on
visibility data read out of the simulation. Do not expect perfection with these callouts. FS2Crew
cannot “see” what you see on your monitor.
• If you need to go around, command: “GO AROUND”, then “FLAPS 15” and check the GO AROUND
SECTION in the manual for more info.
GO AROUND PROCEDURES
• Push the TO/GA switch
• Command: “GO AROUND.” After thrust confirmed increasing, call “FLAPS 15”. ▪ After the PM
announces, “POSITIVE RATE,” Command: “GEAR UP.” ▪ The PM will select landing gear up.
• At or above four hundred, select or call for a lateral roll mode.
• At the acceleration altitude, Command: “SET FLAPS UP SPEED” if VNAV is not engaged.
• Retract the flaps on schedule and call for the “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST.”
ROLLOUT
• The PM will announce the status of the speed brakes and reverses. “SPEED BRAKE UP/ NOT UP/
REVERSES NORMAL.”
• The PM will call “60 KNOTS”. Command: “CHECKED.”
• The PM will call auto brakes disarmed. Command: “CHECKED.”
AFTER LANDING
To trigger the FO’s after landing flow, position the speed brake down or speak “OKAY TO CLEAN UP”.
AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE

-CAPTAIN
SPEED BRAKE DOWN

WX RADAR (EFIS PANEL) OFF
AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE

-FIRST OFFICER
APU (AS SELECTED ON APPROACH BRIEF)
PROBE HEAT SWITCHES OFF
LIGHTS
ENGINE START SWITCHES OFF (UNLESS ANTI ICE REQUIRED)
WEATHER RADAR (FO’S EFIS PANEL) OFF
AUTOBRAKE OFF
FLAPS UP (FLAPS 15 IF CONTAMINATED)
TRANSPONDER
Note: If, in the APPROACH BRIEF, you selected POWER/AIR: APU (DELAYED START), the FO will NOT
start the APU on his own. You will need to tell him when to start the APU. Command: “START THE
APU.”
If, in the APPROACH BRIEF, you selected POWER/AIR: APU (A.LDG PROC), the FO will start the APU
on his own during his After Landing flow.
• Command: “CLEAR LEFT / CLEAR ON THE LEFT” if crossing another runway.
TAXI IN
• If you require APU power, and if you did not select the FO to automatically turn on the APU during
the AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE in the APPROACH BRIEF, command “TURN ON THE APU / START
THE APU” when desired. Turn it on as late as possible to save fuel.
• If desired, shut down engine number two to save fuel. See the Engine Shutdown procedure
described after the SINGLE ENGINE TAXI section in this tutorial found further down.
• Just prior to turning into the gate or stand, command: “LIGHTS AND DOORS.” The FO will turn off
the taxi and runway turnoff lights and make the following PA: “CABIN CREW DISARM DOORS AND
CROSSCHECK.”
SINGLE ENGINE TAXI

• If you wish to shut down an engine during taxi to save fuel, follow this procedure.
• Wait three minutes for engine cool down prior to shutting down the number two engine. The FO will
announce when three minutes are up.

• Note that the area of responsibility for the engine fuel lever depends on whether the aircraft is
moving or stationary.
IF AIRCRAFT MOVING:
• Command: “SHUTDOWN RIGHT ENGINE / SHUTDOWN NUMBER TWO ENGINE”

• The FO will place his virtual hand on the engine two start lever.
• The FO will announce: “ENGINE START LEVER NUMBER TWO CONFIRM.”
• Reply: “CONFIRMED.”
• The FO will then set the FUEL LEVER to CUTOFF for engine two.
IF AIRCRAFT STATIONARY:
• Put your mouse on the number two start lever and announce: “ENGINE START LEVER
NUMBER TWO CONFIRM.”
• The FO will respond “CONFIRMED.” • Manually set FUEL LEVER #2 to CUTOFF.
GATE/STAND ARRIVAL
• When you park at the gate or stand, set the parking brake, and ensure the taxi light is off.
• THE TAXI LIGHT MUST BE OFF as it is a necessary condition for the FO’s shutdown flow to initiate.
• If the three minute engine cool down time has not been reached, the FO will announce that
three minutes have not been reached. If the APU is not on the bus or no Ground Power is
available, the FO will announce that no power is available.
• Visibly check that you have a power source before turning off the engines, either APU or GPU!
GATE/STAND ARRIVAL SHUTDOWN

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
-CAPTAIN
PARKING BRAKE SET
ENGINE START LEVERS CUTOFF (ENSURE POWER SOURCE AVAILABLE FIRST!)
FLIGHT DIRECTOR OFF

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
-FIRST OFFICER
APU OR GPU ON THE BUSSES
SEATBELTS OFF
ANTI COLLISION LIGHT OFF
FUEL PUMPS OFF (UNLESS APU RUNNING)
ENGINE START SWITCHES OFF
ANTI ICE OFF
ELEC HYDRAULIC PUMPS OFF (FINAL SECTOR ONLY)
PACKS AUTO
ISOLATION VALVE OPEN
APU BLEED ON (IF USING APU)
LIGHTS AS REQUIRED
FLIGHT DIRECTOR OFF
RESET TIMER
When the shutdown procedure is complete, call for the SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST. Command:
“SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST.”
SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

FUEL PUMPS (F) OFF
PROBE HEAT (F) OFF/AUTO
HYDRAULIC PANEL (F) SET
FLAPS (C) UP
PARKING BRAKE (C) SET /RELEASED
ENGINE START LEVERS (C) CUTOFF
WEATHER RADAR (B) OFF
Note: If you want to make a second flight, you do NOT need to reload the aircraft. Instead, press the PRE
FLIGHT EVENTS button again.
GSX integration: After completing the Shutdown checklist, FS2Crew will automatically call for De-
boarding process.

SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
If you wish to secure the aircraft, use the following procedure:
• Command: “SECURE THE AIRCRAFT PLEASE.”

• When the FO completes his flow, Command: “SECURE CHECKLIST.”
SECURE PROCEDURE
-FIRST OFFICER
IRS’S OFF
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS OFF
WINDOW HEAT OFF
PACKS OFF
SECURE CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

IRSs (F) OFF
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS (F) OFF
WINDOW HEAT (F) OFF PACKS
(F) OFF
SUPPLEMENTARY VOICE
COMMANDS
GENERAL COMMANDS:
• HOLD THE CHECKLIST

• RESUME THE CHECKLIST
• CANCEL THE CHECKLIST
• SAY LAST PLEASE
• REPEAT LAST PLEASE
• LET’S START AGAIN

• RESTART THE CHECKLIST
• LET’S RESTART THE CHECKLIST FROM THE BEGINNING
• CANCEL LAST COMMAND (Used if an autopilot value does not stop spinning).
• SET AND CHECKED (Used if you are unable to reply to a Checklist item using the expected
syntax).
• GOING ON SPEAKERS / GOING ON HEADSET
MISC COMMANDS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• THIS IS THE CAPTAIN EVACUATE EVACUATE EVACUATE

• YOU HAVE CONTROL / I HAVE CONTROL / MY AIRPLANE
• SET XXX (POINT/ DECIMAL) ON (STANDBY) COMM (1 / 2)
• SWAP COMM (1 / 2 )
• SET XXX (POINT/ DECIMAL) ON (STANDBY) NAV (1 / 2)
• SWAP NAV (1 / 2 )
• DE-TUNE THE NAVS
• SET XXXX ON THE TRANSPONDER
• FUEL CROSS FEED VALVE CHECK (Can be used on ETOPS flights)
• MANUAL BRAKING
• AUTOBRAKES OFF
• GREEN LIGHT ON THE AERO BRIDGE
• MARSHALLER IN SIGHT
• MY THROTTLES
• AUTOPILOT COMING OUT
• LEAVE THE FLAPS UP FOR TAXI
• CONTINUE (Optional phrase used during an approach).
• VISUAL (Used during an approach. FO will no longer make approach callouts)
• CANCEL THE BAROS / RESET THE BAROS (Used when transitioning to a visual approach after
calling “VISUAL.”
• AUTOTHROTTLE DISCONNECT (Used when manually disconnecting the auto throttle)
• AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT (Used when manually disconnecting the autopilot)
• MANUAL FLIGHT (Spoken when manually disconnecting the autopilot)
• SET QNH / SET TRANSITION/ SET ALTIMETERS

AUTOPILOT VALUE COMMANDS:
NOTE: AIRCRAFT MUST BE AIRBORNE FOR THESE CALLS TO WORK.
• SET HEADING XXX. (EXAMPLE: SET HEADING ONE TWO ZERO)

• SET SPEED XXX. (EXAMPLE: SET SPEED TWO FOUR ZERO)
• SET FLIGHT LEVEL XXX. (EXAMPLE: "SET FLIGHT LEVEL THREE THREE ZERO")
• SET ALTITUDE XXX. (EXAMPLE: "SET ALTITUDE FOUR THOUSAND”)
• SET VERTICAL SPEED (UP/ DOWN) XXXX. (EXAMPLE: "SET VERTICAL SPEED UP FIVE HUNDRED.
SET "VERTICAL SPEED DOWN ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED").
• SET VREF PLUS XXX. (EXAMPLE: SET VREF PLUS FIVE)
• SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE (MAP altitude must be entered on APPROACH BRIEF PAGE).
• MATCH HEADING
• MATCH SPEED
• BUG UP/ 1 / 5/ 10/ 15 / 25 (Autopilot must be off)
• SET COURSE ON MY SIDE XXX
• SET COURSE ON YOUR SIDE XXX
ANNOUNCING AUTOPILOT VALUE COMMANDS:
NOTE: AIRCRAFT MUST BE AIRBORNE FOR THESE CALLS TO WORK.
If the autopilot is engaged, as the Pilot Flying only you should touch the MCP panel. If you update an
autopilot value, you should announce your selection as part of good CRM.
• HEADING ___
• SPEED ___
• ALTITUDE ___
• FLIGHT LEVEL ___
• VERTICAL SPEED DOWN / UP ____
• SPEED INTERVENE
• ALTITUDE INTERVENE
• BUG UP/ 1 / 5/ 10/ 15 / 25 (Autopilot must be on)

MCP AND EFIS COMMANDS:
• SELECT AUTOPILOT ON (OFF) (PLEASE)

• SELECT COMMAND A / B (PLEASE)
• SELECT CONTROL WHEEL STEERING A /B (PLEASE)
• SELECT FLIGHT DIRECTORS ON (OFF) (PLEASE)
• RECYCLE THE FLIGHT DIRECTORS (PLEASE) / CYCLE FLIGHT DIRECTORS
• SET (RIGHT / LEFT) FLIGHT DIRECTOR (ON /OFF) (PLEASE)
• SELECT AUTO THROTTLE OFF (PLEASE)
• ARM THE AUTO THROTTLES (PLEASE)
• SELECT CLIMB THRUST (PLEASE)
• SELECT MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS THRUST (PLEASE)
• SELECT SPEED INTERVENE (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE VNAV (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE LNAV (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE LEVEL CHANGE (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE HEADING SELECT (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE HEADING HOLD (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE VERTICAL SPEED (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE ALT HOLD (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE ALTITUDE INTERVENE (PLEASE)
• SELECT / ENGAGE SPEED INTERVENE (PLEASE)
• ARM THE LOCALIZER (PLEASE)
• ARM APPROACH (PLEASE)
• SELECT BANK SELECTOR (AUTO/ 10 / 15/ 20/ 25/ 30 )
• LEFT (RIGHT) FLIGHT DIRECTOR (ON /OFF) (PLEASE)
• SELECT N1
• RESET MASTER CAUTION
• SET EFIS MODE TO APPROACH
• SET EFIS MODE TO VOR
• SET EFIS MODE TO MAP
• SET EFIS MODE TO PLAN
• DISPLAY WEATHER ON MY SIDE
• DISPLAY STATIONS ON MY SIDE
• DISPLAY WAYPOINTS ON MY SIDE
• DISPLAY AIRPORTS ON MY SIDE

• DISPLAY POSITION ON MY SIDE
• DISPLAY TERRAIN ON MY SIDE
• SELECT RAW DATA ON YOUR SIDE
GPWS INHIBIT:
• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY FLAP INHIBIT SWITCH TO NORMAL

• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY FLAP INHIBIT SWITCH TO INHIBIT
• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY GEAR INHIBIT SWITCH TO NORMAL
• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY GEAR INHIBIT SWITCH TO INHIBIT
• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH TO NORMAL
• SELECT GROUND PROXIMITY TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH TO INHIBIT
FMC:
• SET FULL CLIMB THRUST

• SET GO AROUND THRUST
• SET MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS THRUST
• SET CRUISE THRUST
• DELETE THE SPEED RESTRICTIONS
OVERHEAD & MAIN PANEL COMMANDS:
• SET TAXI LIGHT OFF

• SET TAXI LIGHT ON
• SET STROBES OFF

• SET STROBES ON
• SET DOME LIGHT ON

• SET DOME LIGHT OFF
• SET SEAT BELTS SIGNS ON

• SET SEAT BELTS SIGNS OFF
• SET SEAT BELTS SIGNS AUTO
• SET WING ANTI ICE ON

• SET WING ANTI ICE OFF

• SET ENGINE ANTI ICE ON
• SET ENGINE ANTI ICE OFF
• SET ENGINE BLEED ONE ON

• SET ENGINE BLEED ONE OFF
• SET ENGINE BLEED TWO ON
• SET ENGINE BLEED TWO OFF
• SET ENGINE BLEEDS OFF
• SET ENGINE BLEEDS ON
• START THE APU / TURN ON THE APU

• TURN OFF THE APU
• SET APU BLEED ON
• SET APU BLEED OFF
• APU ON THE BUSSES
• SET LEFT WIPER TO PARK

• SET LEFT WIPER TO INTERMITTENT
• SET LEFT WIPER TO LOW
• SET LEFT WIPER TO HIGH
• SET WIPERS ON
• SET WIPERS OFF
• SET RIGHT WIPER TO PARK

• SET RIGHT WIPER TO INTERMITTENT
• SET RIGHT WIPER TO LOW
• SET RIGHT WIPER TO HIGH
• SET IGNITION SELECTOR TO LEFT

• SET IGNITION SELECTOR TO RIGHT
• SET IGNITION SELECTOR TO BOTH
• SET ENGINE ONE START SWITCH TO GROUND

• SET ENGINE ONE START SWITCH TO FLIGHT
• SET ENGINE ONE START SWITCH TO CONTINUOUS
• SET ENGINE ONE START SWITCH TO AUTO
• SET ENGINE ONE START SWITCH TO OFF
• SET ENGINE TWO START SWITCH TO GROUND

• SET ENGINE TWO START SWITCH TO FLIGHT

• SET ENGINE TWO START SWITCH TO CONTINUOUS
• SET ENGINE TWO START SWITCH TO AUTO
• SET ENGINE TWO START SWITCH TO OFF
• SET BOTH START SWITCHES TO GROUND

• SET BOTH START SWITCHES TO FLIGHT
• SET BOTH START SWITCHES TO CONTINUOUS
• SET BOTH START SWITCHES TO AUTO
• SET BOTH START SWITCHES TO OFF
• SHUTDOWN ENGINE NUMBER ONE

• SHUTDOWN ENGINE NUMBER TWO
• DISPLAY ENGINE (PLEASE)

• DISPLAY STATUS (PLEASE)
GROUND CREW COMMANDS:
• COCKPIT TO GROUND/ GROUND FLIGHT DECK

• CAN WE PRESSURIZE THE HYDRAULICS?
• PLEASE CONNECT THE (GPU / EXTERNAL POWER)
• PLEASE DISCONNECT THE (GPU / EXTERNAL POWER)
• PLEASE CONNECT THE AIR START (UNIT / CART)
• PLEASE DISCONNECT THE AIR START (UNIT / CART)
• PLEASE CONNECT THE AIR CONDITIONING (UNIT / CART)
• PLEASE DISCONNECT THE AIR CONDITIONING (UNIT / CART)
• PLEASE DISCONNECT THE GROUND EQUIPMENT
Note: There is an Approach Brief option to have the GPU and AC Unit connect automatically during Gate
Arrival.
Note: To communicate with the Ground Crew, your audio panel must be set up properly.

AFT OVERHEAD PANEL - ENSURE THE SERVICE INTERPHONE SWITCH IS SET TO 'ON'.
CAPTAIN'S AUDIO CONTROL PANEL - ENSURE 'SVC' IS PRESSED IN AND THE VOLUME
IS UP

Note: YOU MUST USE THE CAPTAIN'S AUDIO CONTROL PANEL!!!!!!! NOT THE
OVERHEAD OR FO'S AUDIO CONTROL PANEL.
Note: If using Button Control, press the Ground Call button on the overhead to call the FA.
FA IN FLIGHT CONVERSATIONS
• HELLO FLIGHT DECK (ONLY AFTER CHIME IS HEARD WHEN FA CALLS YOU)
• ONE COFFEE PLEASE
• ONE TEA PLEASE
• SOME LUNCH PLEASE
• SOME DINNER PLEASE
• SOME BREAKFAST PLEASE
• ONE JUICE PLEASE
• ONE WATER PLEASE
• I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED
• I WILL KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP
• I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED
BUTTON CONTROL: Press the FA call button on the overhead panel.
FMA CALLOUTS:
• N1
• MCP SPEED
• THROTTLE HOLD
• VOR ARMED
• LOCALIZER ARMED
• LOCALIZER
• VOR
• LNAV
• ROLLOUT
• ARM
• ROLLOUT ARMED
• FLARE ARMED

• BACK COURSE
• LNAV ARMED
• VNAV ARMED
• VERTICAL SPEED
• ALTITUDE HOLD
• ALTITUDE ACQUIRE
• GLIDESLOPE
• FLARE
• GLIDEPATH
• LAND TWO
• LAND THREE
• NO AUTOLAND
• FLARE ARMED
• GLIDESLOPE VERTICAL SPEED
• GLIDEPATH ARMED
• LOCALIZER CAPTURE
• GLIDESLOPE CAPTURE
• COURSE CAPTURE
• RETARD
• SINGLE CHANEL
• FMC SPEED
• VNAV SPEED
• VNAV PATH
• VNAV ALT
• FAC
• TO GA
• COMMAND
• CONTROL WHEEL STEERING PITCH
• CONTROL WHEEL STEERING ROLL
• AUTOPILOT
FA IN FLIGHT CONVERSATIONS
• HELLO FLIGHT DECK (ONLY AFTER CHIME IS HEARD WHEN FA CALLS YOU)
• ONE COFFEE PLEASE
• ONE TEA PLEASE
• SOME LUNCH PLEASE
• SOME DINNER PLEASE
• SOME BREAKFAST PLEASE
• ONE JUICE PLEASE

• ONE WATER PLEASE
• I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED
• I WILL KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP
• I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED
SUPPLEMENTARY INFO/
PROCEDURES
CABIN PA TRIGGERS:
WELCOME PA: Triggered during Pre Flight events at plus 5 minutes remaining.
TAXI PA: Triggered when both engines have been started and both are stable.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Triggered when passing 10,000 feet in the climb.
MEALS PA: Triggered 400 feet below cruise altitude as entered in FMC.
ARRIVAL PA: Triggered at 8000 feet in the descent.
TAXI GATE PA: Triggered during the after landing flow.
NOTE: You can swap the Cabin PAs with your own audio files so long as the format and file name remain
the same.
Cabin PA’s are located in this folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Crew PMDG 737 SOP1 for MSFS\bin\Audio\FA

CIRCUITS:
To put FS2Crew into circuits mode, select VOICE CIRCUIT MODE in the FLIGHT OPTIONS menu on the
CONFIG panel.
Notes:
1. Automation is generally not used during circuit training.

2. Circuits are flown with the Flaps at 5.
3. On touchdown, the FO will automatically raise the Flaps to 15, and you would perform a Flaps 15
takeoff.
4. VREF must be entered in the FMC prior to takeoff.
5. The position of the speed brake is the factor that determines if the circuit is a full stop landing or
a touch and go. Speed brake armed means the landing will be a full stop landing. Not armed
means it will be at touch and go.
6. When you speak “CLEARED,” the FO will call: NO BRAKES, NO REVERSE TOUCH AND GO.
One way of doing a Circuit:
Switch off the FD and auto throttles for takeoff. Use flap 5 for convenience. Aim for climb speed 180
knots and leave flap at 5. At 1000 AGL start turn at 30 degrees angle of bank - maintaining bank angle
until arriving at downwind heading and hauling back throttles to maintain 180 knots while levelling at
1500 feet AGL.
Up to you whether you set MCP cursor at 180 knots or set Vref+5 now. You are not using the auto
throttle, so the MCP speed is purely a reminder figure rather than an A/T setting. Ensure A/T is switched
off and not just ARM (see FCTM cautionary paragraphs on auto throttle use in ARM mode - Boeing do
not recommend it.)

Downwind keep eyes on runway and visual tracking. Do not stare at the MAP. Abeam landing threshold
hit stopwatch, select gear down, flap 15, arm the speed brake if full stop landing and allow speed to
reduce toward 150 knots and call for landing checklist to flaps.
45 seconds after passing end of runway, turn base 25-30 degrees angle of bank and square off the circuit
because of slower speed of 150 knots. Avoid flying a 5 degree bank angle turn as this is sloppy flying. If
an ILS is available ensure the standby ADI ILS is selected because it gives you earlier glide slope indication
than primary ADI/HSI glide slope.
Flap as required on base and final. Cross the fence at VREF if no wind and use reverse and manual
braking. This gives you the practice at modulating the brakes as a skill rather than always carrying out
autobrake use which can lead to loss of braking technique skills.
For touch and go don't arm the speed brake and don’t use reverse. On touch-down open up to 50-60%
N1. The FO will set the stab trim to 5 units and set Flaps 15. When ready, set take-off thrust and rotate
at VREF which has already been set. Around 1000 feet AGL select flap 5 and aim for 180 knots and
repeat the circuit. Note at no stage was FD, AP or AT used. Minimum talk in the cockpit.
For asymmetric circuit practice simply maintain flap 5 downwind and 180 knots, pull back one throttle to
idle early downwind, set flap 15 VREF and you are on your way again.
-MANUAL END-

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MAIN OPS MANUAL

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FS2Crew Discord Channel (Preferred communication method)

FS2Crew Command Center Help

FS2Crew Voice Control Help

Connecting FS2Crew to your Mobile Device

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE:

• The FS2Crew installer will run silently.

• Run MSFS and load the PMDG 737 host aircraft.

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• Additional Trouble Shooting information can be found here:

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NOTES ABOUT SETUP OPTIONS:

Voice Control = Voice Control

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Checklist Assist = Displays available responses in a Checklist.

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PHASE: PREFLIGHT EVENTS

For the Clock icon to be visible, the engines must be off.

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• Request boarding please.

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• Toggle GSX menu please.

MODIFYING PRE-FLIGHT SEQUENCE TIMING

• Resume pre-flight timer.

RUNNING THE PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS

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NOTE: All times listed below are approximate.

ELECTRICAL POWER UP SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURE

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IRSs OFF, WAIT APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN ON

+21 Minutes: Ground handling event via GSX.

MASTER LIGHTS TEST AND DIM SWITCH TEST

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B = Responded to by both flight crew members.

PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST (PLEASE)

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Captain (that’s you!) then sets the takeoff trim.

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+3 Minutes: Cargo doors close.

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+0 Minute: Ground handling event via GSX.

BEFORE START PROCEDURE

SELECT TAKEOFF PAGE ON CDU

BEFORE START PROCEDURE

FLIGHT DECK DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED

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BEFORE START CHECKLIST (PLEASE)