HOW TO:
1. FULL UP, FULL DOWN, until full deflection
2. FULL LEFT, FULL RIGHT, until full deflection
3. With PEDAL DISC -> RUDDER LEFT, RIGHT, slowly, until full deflection
Usually NORMAL, but select IGN if...
- Heavy Rain
- Standing water on runway
- Heavy rain or severe turbulence is expected after takeoff
Recomendations for departure:
- If fair weather, TERR on PF and WX on PM
- If bad weather, WX on PF and TERR on PM
You can start taxiing now.
BRAKE CHECK: Do it at the beginning of taxi. Pressure should be 0 to ensure Main Braking System has taken over Alt Braking System.
Some other considerations:
- Operate THR LEVERS near idle for at least 2 minutes from ENG START to ensure propper warmup (Monitor CLOCK CHR).
- Aircraft is correctly aligned when centerline is lined-up between PFD and ND.
- The brakes heat up quickly! Make sure you don't go too fast so you use the brakes as little as possible.
Taxi speeds:
- 20-30 kts for straight taxi
- 10 kts for turns
- For a 180º turn on a runway, keep 5~8 kts, and at least 30m width (98 feet) are needed.
IF DEPARTURE CHANGE:
1. Tell ATC you need some time to operate MCDU, you need to stop, they will tell you where. Set PARK BRK.
2. Modify the MCDU F-PLN, CSTR, E/O SID, then FUEL PRED and Takeoff PERF.
3. Perform new departure briefing.
