WAY more than I expected. Fantastic ! Thank you ! Subscribed. Going to watch this several times. This is the best instructional video I have ever seen. Very helpful.
Excellent tutorial video on all phases of flying the 550, a must watch for new pilots and professionals alike who fly XPlane11, particularly liked the verbal checklists and your easy style, well done. Look forward too watching your next video.
Thanks for the kind words. I’m constantly training with X-Plane and can’t overstate its value for real-world flying or challenging entertainment. Cheers.
This was really great. The Carenado checklist is nice, but nothing beats having someone run through it from startup to shutdown. I appreciate you taking the time to make and post.
This was great, very informative. I'll have to watch the other ones you made with the citation next. I did not buy the Citation yet but it looks like a must have to me. Thanks!
Though I have flown this aircraft several times, I’ve learned quite a lot watching your video. It was one of the best tutorials I’ve seen. Thank you so much for your contribution to the aviation simulation community!
WoW! - I'm 85 a PPL from way back 50 years but I have only ever done VFR and low-level IFR in Twin props - and now a Flight Simmer of 30 years I have just bought 3 Citations from Carenado --for P3D V4 - one is a 560 but close to 550 and trying to get used to the FMS GTN750 and Hi skies flying. I just came across this video - and can't believe how much I learned at one view - back again to it tomorrow - and will study all the screen shots I have made of the positions and Instrument settings Thankyou - John Heaton Australia
I’m a strong believer in Sim flying. The FMS for the S550 isn’t perfect, especially when it comes to thrust management. Consequently, I manage thrust manually without issue. Enjoy your new Citation and happy flying!
Thanks Steven! Well, not exactly South Of Gandy :) I was a Special Operations Group (SOG) Task Force Commander (tactical law enforcement operations) and then transitioned to pilot in the same unit (now retired). X-Plane is a fantastic tool to keep skills sharp by practicing flight fundamentals, VFR procedures, instrument procedures, radio communications, and countless other skills while at the same time having fun doing it. I find some aspects of simulator flying are actually harder due to limited 360 visibility and absence of motion. Nonetheless, X-Pane has helped me tremendously and continues to be a valuable tool in my real-world flying.
Nicely done video. Very methodical and clear. Was hoping to see how the altitude select function worked and whether the fmc will guide altitude as the plan progresses.
Thank you. That was my first RU-vid video. A little rough on the graphics and narration, but hopefully gets the point across. My goal on RU-vid is to “keep it real” by injecting as much real world practice and procedures as possible into flight simulation. This approach to simulation literally saved my life in 2001 when I flew into IMC as a student pilot while on a VFR flight to Lafayette, Louisiana. I had just completed the simulator instrument rating in Microsoft FS2000 and, as a direct result, was able to confidently maintain control of the airplane for twenty minutes with zero visibility until emerging from the clouds.
Heey SOG Pilot, i am Type Rated myself on the C500/550/560 and also the C650. Just a tip from me, when you climb out you should aim for V2+20 keep takeoff thrust until 1500feet AGL and then only reduce with approx 2% to 5% N1 at 1500feet. And then continue to 3000feet AGL and retract the flaps and accelerate to around 220kts and continue the climb with that speed. Thats called NADP1 and thats what the proff guys does😎🛩 but nicely flown!
Very glad I found this. Definitely the best starter tut on this aircraft. Well done! Could you post up a copy of your checklist (to save me writing it down from the vid); it's also the best clist out there!
Like the way you have done this video but I was looking for how to utilize the altitude select function and some guidance on whether the fmc will guide climb and descent.
Great video !! Could I ask how do we know what FPM rate we use to be at at certain height at a certain point please ? Also, your check lists, is this an addon ? Thank you
Hello there. In the video you will notice that I make reference to switching between GPS and the VLOC. In order for auto pilot to navigate a GPS approach, ensure that you have selected GPS. Re-watch that part of the video and take special note of that portion. Happy flying!
Good evening, i enjoyed lots the video and i am getting ready for a type rating on this plane. Would you be available for a 1 to 1 paid training session? Thanks
Hello. To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
Great video, very educational! One question, have you flown this aircraft irl? If yes how does it compare to the real world aircraft. I will probably be doing my cessna citation type rating next year and im wondering if this airplane in sim will help me in any way
Hello. I don’t have type rating for the Citation. My agency did not have this airplane in its inventory. Regardless, simulator familiarization with procedures associated with the Citation series turbojet airplane should prove worthwhile, especially abnormal and emergency procedures. I wish you well in your type rating training.
Hello. Here is the checklist I created from the S550 flight manual. No special software is used. I simply used the text to voice feature in X plane 11. BEFORE START Preflight Inspection - COMPLETE Flashlight - ABOARD/CHECKED Fire Extinguisher - ABOARD/CHECKED Microphones, Headsets, Oxygen Masks - ABOARD Documents and Manuals - CHECKED Oxygen Quantity - CHECKED Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN Anti-Ice/De-Ice Switches - OFF Control Locks - REMOVE Generators (except for GPU start) - GEN Fuel Boost Pumps - NORM Ignitions - NORM Crossfeed - OFF Gyro Slave Switch - AUTO Standby Gyro - ON/VERIFY POWER/OFF Seat Belt Sign - CHECKED/OFF Anti Skid - OFF Cabin Pressure/Rate Control - SET Throttles - CUTOFF Engine Sync - OFF Windshield Bleed Valves - CLOSED Battery Switch - BATT (CHECK 24 VOLT MINIMUM) AC Power & Master Avionics - ON Rotary Test - CHECKED Parking Brake - SET Landing Gear Handle- DOWN/THREE GREEN/NO RED Engine Instruments - NO FLAGS Electric Elevator Trim - TRIM DISC CHECKED Airspeed Bug - SET Fuel Quantity - SUFFICIENT/BALANCED GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED Flight Plan - FILED BEFORE STARTING ENGINES Chocks - REMOVED Seats and Pedals - ADJUSTED Beacon/Navigation Lights - ON Cockpit Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - ON AC Power & Master Avionics - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Cabin Door - LOCKED/LIGHT OUT Before Start Check - COMPLETE STARTING ENGINES First Engine Ignition - ON First Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE First Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT FIRST ENGINE STABILIZED Second Engine Ignition - ON Second Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE Second Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT SECOND ENGINE STABILIZED BEFORE TAXI GPU - DISCONNECTED GENerator Switches - GEN Volts/Amps - CHECKED AC Power & Master Avionics - ON PASSenger Advisory Light - PASS/SAFETY Cabin Pressure and Temp Controls - SET/AUTO Gyro Pressure - CHECKED Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Circuit Breakers - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Belts and Harnesses - FASTENED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Before Taxi Check - COMPLETE TAXI Check Departure Runway - BUGGED/VERIFIED ATIS and Clearance - COPIED Transponder - SET AS REQUIRED Brakes and Steering - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Flight Controls - TOPS CHEKED/BOTTOMS CHEKED Flaps - CHECK OPERATION/FLAP HANDLE AGREES WITH FLAP POSITION GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED INVerters - CHECKED Auto Pilot & Flight Director - CHECKED/HEADING-ALTITUDE SELECT Anti-Ice/De-Ice - CHECK AND AS REQUIRED Thrust Reversers - CHECKED Flight Instruments - CHECKED Altimeter/Altitude Selector - SET Radios/Avionics - SET Fuel Quantity/Balance - CHECKED Pressure Source Selector - CHECKED LH/RH/NORM Speedbrakes - CHECKED/RETRACTED Flaps - SET 7 DEGREES Trims - SET THREE TRIM WHEELS Takeoff Data/Bugs - REVIEW Crew Briefing - COMPLETE Taxi Check - COMPLETE BEFORE TAKEOFF Ignitions - ON Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Pitot/Static Heat - ON Exterior Lights - ON Transponder/TCAS - ON Engine Instruments - CHECKED Anti Skid - ON Annunciator Panel - CHECKED Departure Runway - BUGS ALIGNED/VERIFIED Before Takeoff Check - COMPLETE AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB Landing Gear & Lights - UP AND OFF Yaw Dampener - ON Flaps - UP Engine Sync - ON Ignitions - NORMAL Climb Power - SET Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Anti Skid - OFF Pressurization - CHECKED Passenger Advisory Lights - AS REQUIRED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Climb Check - COMPLETE TRANSITION (climb) Altimeters - 29.92/29.92-CROSSCHECKED Recognition Lights - OFF Oxygen - CHECK Pressurization - CHECK Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Transition Check - COMPLETE DESCENT Defog Fan - HI Foot Warmers - CLOSED RIGHT/CLOSED LEFT Airflow Distribution - COCKPIT Pressurization - SET Windshield Bleed Air/Manual Valves - LO/MAX Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Fuel - BALANCED/CROSSFEED OFF Descent Check - COMPLETE APPROACH Altimeters - SET/CROSSCHECKED Belts and Harnesses - ON RIGHT/ON LEFT Passenger Seats - UPRIGHT/OUTBOARD Cabin and Emergency Exits - CLEAR Recognition Lights - ON Landing Data - SET/POSTED Anti Skid - ON Pressurization - CHECKED Avionics/Flight Instruments - SET Approach Briefing - COMPLETE Passenger Advisory Lights - PASS/SAFETY GPS selector - SET Approach Check - COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Landing Gear - DOWN-3 GREEN-NO RED/VERIFIED Ignitions - ON Engine Sync - OFF Pressurization - CHECK ZERO DIFFERENTIAL Landing Lights - ON Flaps - LANDING Annunciator Panel - CLEAR Speed Brakes(Prior to 50 ft AGL) - RETRACTED Autopilot/Yaw Dampener - OFF Before Landing Check - COMPLETE AFTER LANDING (silent) Anti Skid - OFF Pitot Heat/Anti-Ice/De-Ice - OFF Ignitions - NORMAL Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - OFF/CAGED Transponder - AS REQUIRED Radar - STANDBY Flaps - UP Speedbrakes - RETRACTED Trims - RESET After Landing Check - COMPLETE SHUTDOWN Check Parking Brake - AS REQUIRED Transponder - STANDBY Avionics & Inverters - OFF Overhead/Defog Fans - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Throttles - CUTOFF Exterior Lights - OFF Passenger Advisory Lights - OFF BATTery Switch - OFF Clock - ZEROED Shutdown Check - COMPLETE VREF - KIAS Flap Full WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 114 13.5 / 112 12.7 / 108 12.0 / 106 11.5 / 104 10.5 / 99 9.5 / 95 VREF - KIAS Flap 15 WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 122 13.5 / 119 12.7 / 115 12.0 / 113 11.5 / 111 10.5 / 106 9.5 / 102
Hello. I use the text-to-voice feature in X Plane. I created the text file from the real-world S550 airplane. I can send you the text file if you’re interested.
Great video!! This has really helped me make my flying experiences in the Cessna S550 much more realistic. Quick question. What settings or maybe (community file) are you using for your TrackIR? I'm using one of the community files and cant seem to keep the "shaking" to a minimum when I've reached the limits of the preset viewing angles. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hello there. I pretty much used the default settings when setting up track IR. However, it’s really important to properly align the transmitter with the receiver. It took a fair amount of experimentation. There were times when the receiver became misaligned and the result was when turning my head toward the edge the signal was interrupted resulting in shutter and shifting of the image on the screen. It’s also important to calibrate to your zero point every time you use track IR.
I've learned so much in this one walkthru than I've seen in a long time. I'm still new XP11 and if it wasn't for FS2020 I would buy this Carenado Cessna S550 Citation II and FA50 EX but I don't want to buy stuff twice for to games so I'm holding off for the developers to add mods to FS2020. I really want to fly these planes and learning so much grrr TYSM SOG Pilot 10/10
Glad it helped. I created it using the actual S550 flight manual. When FS 2020 rolls around, I’m sure the procedures will translate directly into that model. Happy flying!
Hello. To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
Set cabin pressure to field elevation at departure airport. As per the descent checklist, set cabin pressure to field elevation at arrival airport. Cabin pressure should be “zero differential” before landing (cabin and outside air pressure equal).
Your VOR #1 needs to be tuned to the published localizer frequency. If using autopilot, it needs to be set to VLOC to capture and fly the localizer/glide slope.
Hi could you help me, the digital part of the standby altimeter is just blank for me, I’ve tried everything, followed the checklist exactly as you did and nothing helps… Thanks.
Hello. Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you on this, but my Sim isn’t working. I’m getting less than 1 FPS resulting in impossible stuttering, so unable to go in and look at settings.
Thanx for the video.I have a question.Why is your altermeter so finished and mine has this big yellow block on the face of it.Is there a patch that I should know of?Please let me know.......Thanx and thanx for the great videos....
@@sogpilot3137 Hi thanx for replying.I cant use my altimeter.It has a square in the middle and show no altimeter hight so,its not posible to chang or set my altimeter. ibb.co/9rZ06q7
Hey SOG. Great video. How do you make the copilot speak the check lists like that? I am new to X-Plane from FSX-Steam. Just got X-Plane the other day and i have it set up and working for the most part. I just bought this jet to fly.
Hello. To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
Here is the checklist I created from the S550 flight manual. No special software is used. I simply used the text to voice feature in X plane 11. BEFORE START Preflight Inspection - COMPLETE Flashlight - ABOARD/CHECKED Fire Extinguisher - ABOARD/CHECKED Microphones, Headsets, Oxygen Masks - ABOARD Documents and Manuals - CHECKED Oxygen Quantity - CHECKED Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN Anti-Ice/De-Ice Switches - OFF Control Locks - REMOVE Generators (except for GPU start) - GEN Fuel Boost Pumps - NORM Ignitions - NORM Crossfeed - OFF Gyro Slave Switch - AUTO Standby Gyro - ON/VERIFY POWER/OFF Seat Belt Sign - CHECKED/OFF Anti Skid - OFF Cabin Pressure/Rate Control - SET Throttles - CUTOFF Engine Sync - OFF Windshield Bleed Valves - CLOSED Battery Switch - BATT (CHECK 24 VOLT MINIMUM) AC Power & Master Avionics - ON Rotary Test - CHECKED Parking Brake - SET Landing Gear Handle- DOWN/THREE GREEN/NO RED Engine Instruments - NO FLAGS Electric Elevator Trim - TRIM DISC CHECKED Airspeed Bug - SET Fuel Quantity - SUFFICIENT/BALANCED GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED Flight Plan - FILED BEFORE STARTING ENGINES Chocks - REMOVED Seats and Pedals - ADJUSTED Beacon/Navigation Lights - ON Cockpit Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - ON AC Power & Master Avionics - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Cabin Door - LOCKED/LIGHT OUT Before Start Check - COMPLETE STARTING ENGINES First Engine Ignition - ON First Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE First Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT FIRST ENGINE STABILIZED Second Engine Ignition - ON Second Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE Second Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT SECOND ENGINE STABILIZED BEFORE TAXI GPU - DISCONNECTED GENerator Switches - GEN Volts/Amps - CHECKED AC Power & Master Avionics - ON PASSenger Advisory Light - PASS/SAFETY Cabin Pressure and Temp Controls - SET/AUTO Gyro Pressure - CHECKED Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Circuit Breakers - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Belts and Harnesses - FASTENED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Before Taxi Check - COMPLETE TAXI Check Departure Runway - BUGGED/VERIFIED ATIS and Clearance - COPIED Transponder - SET AS REQUIRED Brakes and Steering - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Flight Controls - TOPS CHEKED/BOTTOMS CHEKED Flaps - CHECK OPERATION/FLAP HANDLE AGREES WITH FLAP POSITION GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED INVerters - CHECKED Auto Pilot & Flight Director - CHECKED/HEADING-ALTITUDE SELECT Anti-Ice/De-Ice - CHECK AND AS REQUIRED Thrust Reversers - CHECKED Flight Instruments - CHECKED Altimeter/Altitude Selector - SET Radios/Avionics - SET Fuel Quantity/Balance - CHECKED Pressure Source Selector - CHECKED LH/RH/NORM Speedbrakes - CHECKED/RETRACTED Flaps - SET 7 DEGREES Trims - SET THREE TRIM WHEELS Takeoff Data/Bugs - REVIEW Crew Briefing - COMPLETE Taxi Check - COMPLETE BEFORE TAKEOFF Ignitions - ON Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Pitot/Static Heat - ON Exterior Lights - ON Transponder/TCAS - ON Engine Instruments - CHECKED Anti Skid - ON Annunciator Panel - CHECKED Departure Runway - BUGS ALIGNED/VERIFIED Before Takeoff Check - COMPLETE AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB Landing Gear & Lights - UP AND OFF Yaw Dampener - ON Flaps - UP Engine Sync - ON Ignitions - NORMAL Climb Power - SET Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Anti Skid - OFF Pressurization - CHECKED Passenger Advisory Lights - AS REQUIRED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Climb Check - COMPLETE TRANSITION (climb) Altimeters - 29.92/29.92-CROSSCHECKED Recognition Lights - OFF Oxygen - CHECK Pressurization - CHECK Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Transition Check - COMPLETE DESCENT Defog Fan - HI Foot Warmers - CLOSED RIGHT/CLOSED LEFT Airflow Distribution - COCKPIT Pressurization - SET Windshield Bleed Air/Manual Valves - LO/MAX Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Fuel - BALANCED/CROSSFEED OFF Descent Check - COMPLETE APPROACH Altimeters - SET/CROSSCHECKED Belts and Harnesses - ON RIGHT/ON LEFT Passenger Seats - UPRIGHT/OUTBOARD Cabin and Emergency Exits - CLEAR Recognition Lights - ON Landing Data - SET/POSTED Anti Skid - ON Pressurization - CHECKED Avionics/Flight Instruments - SET Approach Briefing - COMPLETE Passenger Advisory Lights - PASS/SAFETY GPS selector - SET Approach Check - COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Landing Gear - DOWN-3 GREEN-NO RED/VERIFIED Ignitions - ON Engine Sync - OFF Pressurization - CHECK ZERO DIFFERENTIAL Landing Lights - ON Flaps - LANDING Annunciator Panel - CLEAR Speed Brakes(Prior to 50 ft AGL) - RETRACTED Autopilot/Yaw Dampener - OFF Before Landing Check - COMPLETE AFTER LANDING (silent) Anti Skid - OFF Pitot Heat/Anti-Ice/De-Ice - OFF Ignitions - NORMAL Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - OFF/CAGED Transponder - AS REQUIRED Radar - STANDBY Flaps - UP Speedbrakes - RETRACTED Trims - RESET After Landing Check - COMPLETE SHUTDOWN Check Parking Brake - AS REQUIRED Transponder - STANDBY Avionics & Inverters - OFF Overhead/Defog Fans - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Throttles - CUTOFF Exterior Lights - OFF Passenger Advisory Lights - OFF BATTery Switch - OFF Clock - ZEROED Shutdown Check - COMPLETE VREF - KIAS Flap Full WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 114 13.5 / 112 12.7 / 108 12.0 / 106 11.5 / 104 10.5 / 99 9.5 / 95 VREF - KIAS Flap 15 WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 122 13.5 / 119 12.7 / 115 12.0 / 113 11.5 / 111 10.5 / 106 9.5 / 102
Here is the checklist. I copied it from the S550 Flight Manual. The audio is simply the X-Plane text to voice feature. Good luck! BEFORE START Preflight Inspection - COMPLETE Flashlight - ABOARD/CHECKED Fire Extinguisher - ABOARD/CHECKED Microphones, Headsets, Oxygen Masks - ABOARD Documents and Manuals - CHECKED Oxygen Quantity - CHECKED Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN Anti-Ice/De-Ice Switches - OFF Control Locks - REMOVE Generators (except for GPU start) - GEN Fuel Boost Pumps - NORM Ignitions - NORM Crossfeed - OFF Gyro Slave Switch - AUTO Standby Gyro - ON/VERIFY POWER/OFF Seat Belt Sign - CHECKED/OFF Anti Skid - OFF Cabin Pressure/Rate Control - SET Throttles - CUTOFF Engine Sync - OFF Windshield Bleed Valves - CLOSED Battery Switch - BATT (CHECK 24 VOLT MINIMUM) AC Power & Master Avionics - ON Rotary Test - CHECKED Parking Brake - SET Landing Gear Handle- DOWN/THREE GREEN/NO RED Engine Instruments - NO FLAGS Electric Elevator Trim - TRIM DISC CHECKED Airspeed Bug - SET Fuel Quantity - SUFFICIENT/BALANCED GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED Flight Plan - FILED BEFORE STARTING ENGINES Chocks - REMOVED Seats and Pedals - ADJUSTED Beacon/Navigation Lights - ON Cockpit Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - ON AC Power & Master Avionics - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Cabin Door - LOCKED/LIGHT OUT Before Start Check - COMPLETE STARTING ENGINES First Engine Ignition - ON First Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE First Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT FIRST ENGINE STABILIZED Second Engine Ignition - ON Second Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE Second Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT SECOND ENGINE STABILIZED BEFORE TAXI GPU - DISCONNECTED GENerator Switches - GEN Volts/Amps - CHECKED AC Power & Master Avionics - ON PASSenger Advisory Light - PASS/SAFETY Cabin Pressure and Temp Controls - SET/AUTO Gyro Pressure - CHECKED Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Circuit Breakers - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Belts and Harnesses - FASTENED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Before Taxi Check - COMPLETE TAXI Check Departure Runway - BUGGED/VERIFIED ATIS and Clearance - COPIED Transponder - SET AS REQUIRED Brakes and Steering - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Flight Controls - TOPS CHEKED/BOTTOMS CHEKED Flaps - CHECK OPERATION/FLAP HANDLE AGREES WITH FLAP POSITION GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED INVerters - CHECKED Auto Pilot & Flight Director - CHECKED/HEADING-ALTITUDE SELECT Anti-Ice/De-Ice - CHECK AND AS REQUIRED Thrust Reversers - CHECKED Flight Instruments - CHECKED Altimeter/Altitude Selector - SET Radios/Avionics - SET Fuel Quantity/Balance - CHECKED Pressure Source Selector - CHECKED LH/RH/NORM Speedbrakes - CHECKED/RETRACTED Flaps - SET 7 DEGREES Trims - SET THREE TRIM WHEELS Takeoff Data/Bugs - REVIEW Crew Briefing - COMPLETE Taxi Check - COMPLETE BEFORE TAKEOFF Ignitions - ON Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Pitot/Static Heat - ON Exterior Lights - ON Transponder/TCAS - ON Engine Instruments - CHECKED Anti Skid - ON Annunciator Panel - CHECKED Departure Runway - BUGS ALIGNED/VERIFIED Before Takeoff Check - COMPLETE AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB Landing Gear & Lights - UP AND OFF Yaw Dampener - ON Flaps - UP Engine Sync - ON Ignitions - NORMAL Climb Power - SET Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Anti Skid - OFF Pressurization - CHECKED Passenger Advisory Lights - AS REQUIRED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Climb Check - COMPLETE TRANSITION (climb) Altimeters - 29.92/29.92-CROSSCHECKED Recognition Lights - OFF Oxygen - CHECK Pressurization - CHECK Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Transition Check - COMPLETE DESCENT Defog Fan - HI Foot Warmers - CLOSED RIGHT/CLOSED LEFT Airflow Distribution - COCKPIT Pressurization - SET Windshield Bleed Air/Manual Valves - LO/MAX Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Fuel - BALANCED/CROSSFEED OFF Descent Check - COMPLETE APPROACH Altimeters - SET/CROSSCHECKED Belts and Harnesses - ON RIGHT/ON LEFT Passenger Seats - UPRIGHT/OUTBOARD Cabin and Emergency Exits - CLEAR Recognition Lights - ON Landing Data - SET/POSTED Anti Skid - ON Pressurization - CHECKED Avionics/Flight Instruments - SET Approach Briefing - COMPLETE Passenger Advisory Lights - PASS/SAFETY GPS selector - SET Approach Check - COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Landing Gear - DOWN-3 GREEN-NO RED/VERIFIED Ignitions - ON Engine Sync - OFF Pressurization - CHECK ZERO DIFFERENTIAL Landing Lights - ON Flaps - LANDING Annunciator Panel - CLEAR Speed Brakes(Prior to 50 ft AGL) - RETRACTED Autopilot/Yaw Dampener - OFF Before Landing Check - COMPLETE AFTER LANDING (silent) Anti Skid - OFF Pitot Heat/Anti-Ice/De-Ice - OFF Ignitions - NORMAL Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - OFF/CAGED Transponder - AS REQUIRED Radar - STANDBY Flaps - UP Speedbrakes - RETRACTED Trims - RESET After Landing Check - COMPLETE SHUTDOWN Check Parking Brake - AS REQUIRED Transponder - STANDBY Avionics & Inverters - OFF Overhead/Defog Fans - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Throttles - CUTOFF Exterior Lights - OFF Passenger Advisory Lights - OFF BATTery Switch - OFF Clock - ZEROED Shutdown Check - COMPLETE VREF - KIAS Flap Full WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 114 13.5 / 112 12.7 / 108 12.0 / 106 11.5 / 104 10.5 / 99 9.5 / 95 VREF - KIAS Flap 15 WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 122 13.5 / 119 12.7 / 115 12.0 / 113 11.5 / 111 10.5 / 106 9.5 / 102
Hello David. Yes, have used the GTN 750, but stopped using it because the only way to update the AIRAC was to purchase a very expensive Garmin subscription. So I went back to the default GPS using Navigraph for updates.
@@sogpilot3137 IRL, well when flight schools were opened, I am at the point for my PPL checkride, 172. I have the S550 and as you advised the GTN 750 is outdated and I got it 4 months ago, I was doing a IFR (sim checkride - Vatstar) and when checking navigraph, what they had compared to my GTN 750 it wasnt there....I wonder if I remove the plugin, does the FMC work ?
Good morning. Yes, when you remove the plugin, the original configuration will be restored. Sorry to hear about the timing of your check ride. Things are moving in the right direction and hopefully flight schools will be able to restore operations sooner rather than later.
Hello. To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
@@sogpilot3137 THANKS ALOT I GOT TO WORK PERFECT NICE. DO MORE VIDEOS ONE ON BEECHCRAFT 1900 PLEASE. AND BOEING 737 WAITING ON IT. MAY GOD BLESS HAVE A NICE DAY.
Hello. In X-Plane, go to your aircraft icon (where you select the aircraft you want to fly) and click on the “Customize” button. A screen will come up allowing you to customize fuel and aircraft weight. You will see the total aircraft weight displayed based on your settings. Happy flying!
Hello there. The checklist is not a plug-in. It is a feature built into X plane 11. Hello. To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
Okay. The target altitudes would need to be programmed into the FMS. In theory, when the autopilot is activated, it will control thrust to climb and descend accordingly. In reality, it doesn’t work very well, so I don’t use the VNAV component on autopilot. I control climbs and descents with manual inputs to control speeds and climb/descent rates.
Approach options should come up in your flight management computer when you select a destination airport. Alternatively, go to Skyvector and enter your departure and destinations airports in the flight plan. Move your cursor over the destination airport and all approach options will come up. You can select and bring up a chart for your desired approach. However, The flight management computer should bring up all approach options including ILS, localizer, RNAV, VOR, etc. The FMC is capable of flying any of these approaches. If no instrument approach is available, you can have the FMC guide you to the airport and execute a visual approach.
Great tutorial! I assume you use xchecklist? Is the xchecklist file for this aircraft posted anywhere? I cannot find one on x-plane.org for the citation S550...
This was fantastic (subbed), although I have a few questions that unfortunately arn't really discussed in carenados manuals and ive not used the default fms at all.. 1) My S550 has no V speeds for the actual legs of an imported flight route. Is this normal? I know we cannot set perf parameters because it it a generic fms, but im just wondering as to why or if VNAV even works AND is useful in this plane. In the end I ended up using IAS mode for most of the vertical profile.. and enjoying it more than the larger airlines by alot actually. 2) I can not tune any of the radios. I really don't know what im doing wrong but I cannot get any ATIS to function.. native or active sky. Only by auto tuning with the ATC manager can i get it to work, no matter if I set all radios up as shown in fms, on panel, and even if i set them to both set and backup channels to be sure on BOTH radios. Really dont understand as it works for cessna 172 and airliners fine. Honestly this aircraft is one of the most fun ive flown in awhile actually. Great visibility and performance, takes all the fun of the GA and great visibility and combines it with all the power of airliner and high altitude flight (whilst being less of a brick). Thanks for your time.
Hello there. Regarding speeds for each leg of a given flight entered into the FMS, I do not use or rely on this feature. All climbs and descents are controlled by me manually. I find the auto pilot thrust control to be most unreliable, even dangerous. Regarding your issue concerning communication audio, I have not experienced that, so unable to comment. You may want to reach out to the folks at Carenado to see if there’s a setting you’re overlooking.
@@sogpilot3137 Thank you very much for your reply, is appreciated. That pretty much answers my question.. I guessed as much but wanted to confirm. I'll probably do that I just cannot get it to work for some reason - it probably is something im forgetting but the reference information provided isn't great. Neither radio picks up anything when set and turned on.. and cannot find any switch that im missing re power or whatever to get them on.
Yeah, the speed control portion of the auto pilot is a weakness with the S550. On the COM issue, have you tried reinstalling the airplane? Sometimes this can clear out any ghosts. Worth a try.
Hello. Here is the checklist I created from the S550 flight manual. No special software is used. I simply used the text to voice feature in X plane 11. BEFORE START Preflight Inspection - COMPLETE Flashlight - ABOARD/CHECKED Fire Extinguisher - ABOARD/CHECKED Microphones, Headsets, Oxygen Masks - ABOARD Documents and Manuals - CHECKED Oxygen Quantity - CHECKED Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN Anti-Ice/De-Ice Switches - OFF Control Locks - REMOVE Generators (except for GPU start) - GEN Fuel Boost Pumps - NORM Ignitions - NORM Crossfeed - OFF Gyro Slave Switch - AUTO Standby Gyro - ON/VERIFY POWER/OFF Seat Belt Sign - CHECKED/OFF Anti Skid - OFF Cabin Pressure/Rate Control - SET Throttles - CUTOFF Engine Sync - OFF Windshield Bleed Valves - CLOSED Battery Switch - BATT (CHECK 24 VOLT MINIMUM) AC Power & Master Avionics - ON Rotary Test - CHECKED Parking Brake - SET Landing Gear Handle- DOWN/THREE GREEN/NO RED Engine Instruments - NO FLAGS Electric Elevator Trim - TRIM DISC CHECKED Airspeed Bug - SET Fuel Quantity - SUFFICIENT/BALANCED GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED Flight Plan - FILED BEFORE STARTING ENGINES Chocks - REMOVED Seats and Pedals - ADJUSTED Beacon/Navigation Lights - ON Cockpit Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - ON AC Power & Master Avionics - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Cabin Door - LOCKED/LIGHT OUT Before Start Check - COMPLETE STARTING ENGINES First Engine Ignition - ON First Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE First Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT FIRST ENGINE STABILIZED Second Engine Ignition - ON Second Engine - START N2 - VERIFY RPM INCREASE Second Engine Throttle - WAIT FOR N2 ABOVE 8% THEN SET TO FLIGHT IDLE ITT - MONITOR WITHIN LIMITS N1 - VERIFY ROTATION/RPM INCREASE WAIT SECOND ENGINE STABILIZED BEFORE TAXI GPU - DISCONNECTED GENerator Switches - GEN Volts/Amps - CHECKED AC Power & Master Avionics - ON PASSenger Advisory Light - PASS/SAFETY Cabin Pressure and Temp Controls - SET/AUTO Gyro Pressure - CHECKED Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Circuit Breakers - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Belts and Harnesses - FASTENED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Before Taxi Check - COMPLETE TAXI Check Departure Runway - BUGGED/VERIFIED ATIS and Clearance - COPIED Transponder - SET AS REQUIRED Brakes and Steering - CHECK RIGHT/CHECK LEFT Flight Controls - TOPS CHEKED/BOTTOMS CHEKED Flaps - CHECK OPERATION/FLAP HANDLE AGREES WITH FLAP POSITION GPS/FMC - PROGRAMMED INVerters - CHECKED Auto Pilot & Flight Director - CHECKED/HEADING-ALTITUDE SELECT Anti-Ice/De-Ice - CHECK AND AS REQUIRED Thrust Reversers - CHECKED Flight Instruments - CHECKED Altimeter/Altitude Selector - SET Radios/Avionics - SET Fuel Quantity/Balance - CHECKED Pressure Source Selector - CHECKED LH/RH/NORM Speedbrakes - CHECKED/RETRACTED Flaps - SET 7 DEGREES Trims - SET THREE TRIM WHEELS Takeoff Data/Bugs - REVIEW Crew Briefing - COMPLETE Taxi Check - COMPLETE BEFORE TAKEOFF Ignitions - ON Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Pitot/Static Heat - ON Exterior Lights - ON Transponder/TCAS - ON Engine Instruments - CHECKED Anti Skid - ON Annunciator Panel - CHECKED Departure Runway - BUGS ALIGNED/VERIFIED Before Takeoff Check - COMPLETE AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB Landing Gear & Lights - UP AND OFF Yaw Dampener - ON Flaps - UP Engine Sync - ON Ignitions - NORMAL Climb Power - SET Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Anti Skid - OFF Pressurization - CHECKED Passenger Advisory Lights - AS REQUIRED Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Climb Check - COMPLETE TRANSITION (climb) Altimeters - 29.92/29.92-CROSSCHECKED Recognition Lights - OFF Oxygen - CHECK Pressurization - CHECK Air Conditioning - FAN OR OFF Transition Check - COMPLETE DESCENT Defog Fan - HI Foot Warmers - CLOSED RIGHT/CLOSED LEFT Airflow Distribution - COCKPIT Pressurization - SET Windshield Bleed Air/Manual Valves - LO/MAX Anti-Ice/De-Ice - AS REQUIRED Fuel - BALANCED/CROSSFEED OFF Descent Check - COMPLETE APPROACH Altimeters - SET/CROSSCHECKED Belts and Harnesses - ON RIGHT/ON LEFT Passenger Seats - UPRIGHT/OUTBOARD Cabin and Emergency Exits - CLEAR Recognition Lights - ON Landing Data - SET/POSTED Anti Skid - ON Pressurization - CHECKED Avionics/Flight Instruments - SET Approach Briefing - COMPLETE Passenger Advisory Lights - PASS/SAFETY GPS selector - SET Approach Check - COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Landing Gear - DOWN-3 GREEN-NO RED/VERIFIED Ignitions - ON Engine Sync - OFF Pressurization - CHECK ZERO DIFFERENTIAL Landing Lights - ON Flaps - LANDING Annunciator Panel - CLEAR Speed Brakes(Prior to 50 ft AGL) - RETRACTED Autopilot/Yaw Dampener - OFF Before Landing Check - COMPLETE AFTER LANDING (silent) Anti Skid - OFF Pitot Heat/Anti-Ice/De-Ice - OFF Ignitions - NORMAL Exterior Lights - AS REQUIRED Standby Gyro - OFF/CAGED Transponder - AS REQUIRED Radar - STANDBY Flaps - UP Speedbrakes - RETRACTED Trims - RESET After Landing Check - COMPLETE SHUTDOWN Check Parking Brake - AS REQUIRED Transponder - STANDBY Avionics & Inverters - OFF Overhead/Defog Fans - OFF Air Conditioning - OFF Throttles - CUTOFF Exterior Lights - OFF Passenger Advisory Lights - OFF BATTery Switch - OFF Clock - ZEROED Shutdown Check - COMPLETE VREF - KIAS Flap Full WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 114 13.5 / 112 12.7 / 108 12.0 / 106 11.5 / 104 10.5 / 99 9.5 / 95 VREF - KIAS Flap 15 WEIGHT / KIAS 14.1 / 122 13.5 / 119 12.7 / 115 12.0 / 113 11.5 / 111 10.5 / 106 9.5 / 102
@@sogpilot3137 Thanks SOG Pilot for being so helpful, could you please send me your checklist to casparus@posteo.net, I guess that you are using X-Checklist to read it out?
Just for fun, I took my Citation II cross country and was running low on fuel. So I did a quick change to my flight plan and came zipping in at KLIT. The engines were sucking fumes and did a shut down just as I left the taxiway. I get this continuous alarm like a cheap European ambulance siren. I put in about 2500 lbs fuel without really doing any shut down. How do I turn off that alarm, other than a restart.
Hello. Due to the way the software is written, I do not believe the alarm will silence when fuel is added after the alarm has already initiated. Try a complete shut down, then restart. In the future, I would add the fuel while flying the airplane via the X plane aircraft menu instead of landing first. In this case, a restart will reset the alarm.
@@sogpilot3137 That's what I was afraid of. I knew I should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque. At least now I know the limit for with distance. Thanks a bunch.
@@sogpilot3137 I also found out the particular alarm I was hearing was the ELT alarm. It is the switch that would be between a co-pilot's legs just right of the A/C. Still can't find out what its use is.
If it’s the ELT, the Emergency Locator Transmitter may have activated. Typically would occur when the aircraft is jolted above a preset G force threshold.
Hello. Not sure what you have going on there. First time I’ve heard of such and occurrence. I presume you are flying X plane 11 with the most current version?
Hi there. If you take a look at the transponder, right next to the four digit squawk code display on the left is a small “IDENT” button. Pressing this will briefly enhance your signature on air traffic control’s radar scope. Every aircraft with a mode C or mode S transponder response to interrogations by air traffic control radar every few seconds. When you’re asked to “IDENT” it allows ATC to differentiate your aircraft from others on their scope allowing them to quickly identify your location. Your enhanced return will last a few seconds and then appear normal to ATC.
Okay, so on this airplane, the ident button is the red "IDENT" button below the digital display (not to the left). Look for the four digit squawk code (6543 in this case) and just below it is the red light (IDENT). It's kind of small, but doable during flight. Good luck!
To set up a checklist in X-Plane, follow the below instructions. The text is converted to speech automatically by X-Plane as you toggle through each checklist item. The checklist can be displayed on the screen, or removed from the screen for voice-only checklist toggle. Using a Checklist X-Plane has the ability to display a simple checklist in the simulator. This checklist must be stored somewhere in the X‑Plane directory as a plain text (‘.txt’) file. To load a check list, open the File menu and click Open Checklist. Click on Load New Checklist and navigate to your ‘.txt’ file. Open it and you will see the checklist displayed line-by-line in the checklist window. You can use the forward and back buttons to go to the next and previous lines, respectively. If you prefer to see the text file all at once (rather than line-by-line as in the checklist view), you can select Open Text File from the File menu and then load a file in the manner discussed above.
Okay. Speaking for myself, whenever something stops working, the first place I look is anything that has changed. For example, did I do a software update? Did I add a new plug-in? Did I change a setting? Did I install new hardware? What has changed on your system between the time ATC last worked and now?
a little late to disengage autopilot don't you think, what if something malfunctioned RIGHT as you were above the runway and you didnt have enough time to take control of the landing?! you could've slammed into the runway! i would've liked to be in control looong before i was right above the runway. overall incredible vid tho!
On a precision approach the minimum engaged altitude is 200 feet AGL which is the standard DH for an ILS or LPV approach. Point of disengagement on a precision approach is a matter of preference.
@@sogpilot3137 ohh ok i gotcha! i have my private, but want to move forward with the instrument. awesome flying vids on your channel btw, truly amazing!!
Thanks. Great choice in pursuing the rating. I used Microsoft flight simulator 2000 professional and completed the instrument training under Rod Machado‘s simulator instruction. Flight hours were free and the experience was indispensable during my real world instrument training.
