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00:00:00 – 01:48:24
The video provides a detailed tutorial on flying the Rotate MD-11 aircraft in X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. It covers various aspects such as aircraft setup, flight planning, cockpit preparation, pre-flight checks, taxiing, takeoff, cruise, landing, and shutdown procedures. Key points include setting up the FMC, adjusting payload and fuel quantities, following checklists accurately, and demonstrating autopilot operation. The video emphasizes the importance of proper aircraft configuration for a smooth flight and highlights the unique features of the MD-11. The speaker showcases the process from startup to shutdown, including custom waypoint creation and managing distractions during flight. The video encourages audience engagement and hints at future flight content with the MD-11 aircraft in simulators.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the tutorial for flying the Rotate MD-11 in X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. They mention that although the aircraft is not fully functional in X-Plane 12 currently due to certain issues, they are providing the tutorial for X-Plane 11 with the assurance that it will be applicable for X-Plane 12 once the update is released. The tutorial covers various aspects of flying the aircraft from a cold and dark start to completing a flight. Important details include setting up control settings, updating nav data, configuring options in the aircraft menu, and using the load manager with flight plan information. The narrator emphasizes using SIM Toolkit Pro and SimBrief for flight planning to enhance accuracy during flight.
00:10:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on loading the aircraft with the specified payload and fuel quantities. Details include adjusting the center of gravity, using ballast tanks, and setting up the aircraft menu for maintenance tasks and failures. The process involves inputting payload weight, fuel quantities, ensuring center of gravity limits are met, and applying the configuration to the aircraft. Further actions include requesting ground services, loading the aircraft, and setting up additional controls. The video emphasizes the importance of setting up the aircraft correctly for a flight.
00:20:00
In this part of the video, the presenter goes through cockpit preparation checklist steps for a flight on the MD-11 aircraft. They explain actions such as adjusting auxiliary settings, checking lights (nav, logo, beacon), setting emergency lights, testing annunciator lights, verifying system lights, aligning IRS, and initializing the FMC. The presenter also provides insights into the unique features of the MD-11 compared to Boeing and Airbus aircraft. They emphasize the importance of following the checklist accurately and provide details on setting up the FMC and flight plan initialization.
00:30:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses setting up the flight plan for a heavy aircraft, focusing on selecting the departure runway, transition points, arrival procedures, and entering performance parameters. Key points include selecting Runway 7 left, the Broak 1 departure, transition at Maxo, arrival at Holbrook 3, setting up thrust limits, choosing climb and cruise settings, entering wind and slope information, selecting flaps 22 for takeoff, and verifying V-speeds. The speaker emphasizes the importance of accuracy in setting up the Flight Management Computer (FMC) for a smooth flight.
00:40:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates various cockpit checks and procedures, including testing the voice recorder, emergency power arm, hydraulic system, lighting controls, autopilot settings, barometric settings, and autopilot mode selection. The speaker also goes through the checklist for gear lights and performs an oxygen mask test. Additionally, the importance of verifying correct settings, such as altitude and bank angle selector, is emphasized.
00:50:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates pre-flight checks on a simulator. They cover starting the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), starting engines, and after-start procedures. The presenter explains the steps involved in starting the engines, monitoring the parameters, and ensuring proper stabilization. Additionally, they detail the after-start procedures, such as turning off the APU, verifying settings, and completing the pushback checklist. The focus is on the practical steps taken to prepare the aircraft for taxiing and takeoff in a simulated environment.
01:00:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker provides a detailed briefing on the taxi route and departure procedures for a flight simulation. They explain the taxi path, communication frequencies, departure procedure, setting flaps, arming spoilers, adjusting stabilizer trim, and verifying essential settings. Additionally, they discuss the autopilot setup for takeoff and climbing, emphasizing the importance of following specific steps to ensure proper autopilot operation. The speaker also demonstrates taxiing, lining up on the runway, and initiating the takeoff run. They advise on throttle management for takeoff and highlight the importance of observing throttle response to activate auto throttle.
01:10:00
In this segment of the video, the pilot demonstrates a takeoff procedure in a flight simulator. The pilot shows the use of auto throttle, rotation at V1, engagement of autopilot, and setting the aircraft for climb. The pilot discusses the weird behavior of the autopilot, adjusts flaps and slats, and prepares for cruise altitude by managing lights, brakes, and other settings. The pilot also mentions the top of descent point, approach briefing, and creating a custom waypoint in the flight plan.
01:20:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates custom waypoint creation using the FMC. They create custom waypoints named dw02 and dw01 by specifying the reference point, bearing, and distance. They then clear discontinuities in the flight plan to ensure a clean connection. The speaker also discusses setting up the arrival and approach procedures, including the ILS approach details and missed approach instructions. Additionally, the speaker explains how to input the ILS frequency correctly by using the identifier India Oscar Oscar India to avoid duplicate frequency errors. The segment ends with a brief on performance metrics and altitude restrictions on the arrival.
01:30:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses adjusting the flight plan and preparing for landing. They review altitude restrictions and set their altitude to 2000 feet for the glide slope intercept. They go through setting up the approach checklist, including selecting flaps, approach speed, setting auto brakes, and arming speed brakes and spoilers. As they approach the runway, they mention reducing speed, configuring flaps to 50, and dealing with altitude errors. The speaker also talks about capturing the localizer, descending, and preparing for the final approach, all while dealing with distractions like their child not wanting to take a nap.
01:40:00
In this segment of the video, the pilot is landing the aircraft, capturing the glide slope, setting the go-around altitude to 5000 feet, turning off the autopilot, and transitioning to manual control. The pilot successfully lands the aircraft, adjusts the flaps and spoilers, taxis to the parking space, and completes the shutdown procedure by turning off the engines, switching to APU power, and performing other necessary checklist items. The pilot expresses enthusiasm for the MD-11 aircraft and hints at future flights with it. The video creator encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more content.