Status: Static Mode (Waiting for Pilot ID)
Phase 1: Cold & Dark Power Up Flow

Overhead & EFB Initialization Flow

  • Check ENG MASTER 1 & 2 are completely OFF on the lower pedestal. Pedestal
  • Verify LANDING GEAR LEVER is safely down and locked DOWN. Pedestal
  • Turn BAT 1 & BAT 2 push buttons to ON. Verify indicator voltage reads > 25.5V. Overhead
  • Verify green EXT PWR AVAIL light is lit on overhead. Overhead
  • Click the top/side physical button to power on the FlyFenix EFB iPad. EFB
  • In EFB Ground Services, verify WHEEL CHOCKS are set, then request GPU connection. EFB
  • Press green EXT PWR push button to route ground power into aircraft ON (GREEN). Overhead
  • Switch all three ADIRS rotary selectors (1, 2, and 3) from OFF to NAV. Overhead

Interactive Power Up Checklist

Engine Master Switches 1 & 2OFF
Landing Gear Lever & WipersDOWN / OFF
Batteries 1 & 2 Check & Turn ONON / >25.5V
EFB iPad Boot & Connect GPU/ChocksCONNECTED
External Power ConnectionON (GREEN)
ADIRS Rotaries 1, 2, 3 ModesNAV
Cockpit Flood & Dome LightsAS REQUIRED
Phase 2: MCDU & SimBrief Setup

Fenix MCDU & EFB Initialization Method

  • On the EFB MyFlight page, tap Import from SimBrief to load active flight data. EFB
  • Go to EFB Mass & Balance page, verify payload/fuel values, and click LOAD AIRCRAFT. EFB
  • On MCDU: Press the MCDU MENU key, select ATSU > AOC MENU > FLT INIT. MCDU
  • Click LSK 2R (INIT DATA REQ) to send a telemetry data request. MCDU
  • Press INIT key on physical keyboard to access the INIT A page. MCDU
  • Press LSK 1R (INIT REQUEST*) to populate the route, flight number, and alternate. MCDU
  • Enter the COST INDEX (LSK 5L) and CRZ FL / TEMP (LSK 6L). MCDU
  • Press NEXT PAGE arrow key to open the INIT B fuel/weight configuration page. MCDU
  • Double-click LSK 1R (ZFW / ZFWCG) to calculate and lock empty weights once EFB loading finishes. MCDU
  • Manually enter the SimBrief BLOCK FUEL load weight into LSK 2R. MCDU
  • Open the EFB T/O PERF app to compute takeoff performance (V1, VR, V2, Flex Temp, Flaps/THS). EFB
  • On MCDU PERF page, insert the calculated V-speeds, Flex Temp, and Flaps/THS (e.g. `1/UP0.2`). MCDU
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COST INDEXCRZ FL / TEMP
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Interactive Initialization Checklist

Import Flight Plan on EFB iPadIMPORTED
Pax & Cargo Loading via EFB M&BLOAD AIRCRAFT
MCDU AOC Flight Init RequestSENT
MCDU INIT A Route & Flight InitINIT REQUEST
Cost Index & Cruise Alt EntriesINSERTED
ZFW / ZFWCG Data Weights InsertionDOUBLE CLICK
Block Fuel Value in INIT BSET
MCDU Flight Plan Discontinuities CheckCLEARED
EFB T/O PERF Calculations & PERF EntryV1/VR/V2/FLEX SET
Phase 3: ATC Clearance & Engine Crank Sequence

Engine Ignition & Start Control Path

  • Obtain clearance via ATC voice network or PDC digital request in MCDU ATSU. MCDU
  • Turn on ALL 6 FUEL PUMPS (Left, Right, Center) on overhead fuel panel. Overhead
  • Switch on the APU MASTER SW, wait 3 seconds, then press APU START. Overhead
  • Once the green APU AVAIL light turns on, set APU BLEED to ON. Overhead
  • Turn off overhead EXT PWR. On EFB, release GPU and request chocks/boarding bridge removal. EFB
  • In EFB Ground Services, ensure all cabin doors are closed and emergency slides are armed. EFB
  • Switch the red BEACON LIGHT to ON before pushback. Overhead
  • Rotate the ENG MODE SELECTOR from NORM to IGN/START. Pedestal
  • Flip the ENG 2 MASTER switch up. Monitor N2, N1, and EGT rise on the ECAM, and wait for green AVAIL. Pedestal
  • Once Engine 2 is running, flip the ENG 1 MASTER switch up. Pedestal
  • Set ENG MODE SELECTOR back to NORM. Pedestal
  • Turn APU BLEED OFF and APU MASTER SW OFF. Overhead

🎙️ Suggested Radio Communications

IFR Clearance Request:
"Loading flight plan details..."
Pushback & Start:
"Loading flight plan details..."

Interactive Engine Start Checklist

ATC Route ClearanceOBTAINED
All 6 Fuel Pump SwitchesON
APU Standalone Generator NetworkAVAIL
APU Bleed Air PressureON
EFB GPU/Chocks & Cabin Doors CheckDISCONNECTED / CLOSED
Fuselage Protection Beacon LightsON
Engine 2 & 1 Ignition SequenceSTABILIZED / AVAIL
Engine Mode Selector ConfigurationNORM
APU Master & Bleed SwitchesOFF
Phase 4: Taxi & Takeoff Prep

Taxiing and Takeoff Configuration Flow

  • Set your FLAPS handle to the computed takeoff flaps configuration (usually Flaps 1 or 2). Pedestal
  • Manually adjust the mechanical wheel to set the aircraft's THS Pitch Trim computed angle. Pedestal
  • Arm the GROUND SPOILERS by pulling the speed brake lever up. Pedestal
  • Set AUTO BRK knob to MAX. Pedestal
  • Conduct a full manual sweep to verify FLIGHT CONTROLS range on the ECAM F/CTL page. Pedestal
  • Turn NOSE LIGHT to TAXI and RWY TURN OFF to ON. Overhead
  • On pedestal: Set TRANSPONDER mode to TA/RA and PRED WSHR to AUTO. Pedestal
  • Press the T.O. CONFIG push-button; check for "T.O. CONFIG NORMAL" message on the ECAM. Pedestal
  • Press CABIN CALL button to signal cabin crew ready. Pedestal
  • Prior to entering runway: Set NOSE LIGHT to T.O. and turn on STROBE LIGHTS (ON). Overhead

🎙️ Suggested Radio Communications

Taxi Out Request:
"Loading flight plan details..."
Takeoff Clearance:
"Loading flight plan details..."

Interactive Taxi & Takeoff Checklist

Flaps Position Management LeverSET COMP FLAPS
THS Mechanical Stabilizer Pitch TrimCONFIGURED
Ground Spoilers Arming LeverARMED (PULL UP)
Auto Brake Selector SwitchMAX
Flight Controls Cross-Check SweepTESTED
Transponder & Predictive WindshearTA/RA / AUTO
Takeoff Config Center Display ButtonNORMAL TEST
Cabin Crew NotificationCABIN READY
Exterior Lights (Nose & Strobes)T.O. / ON
Phase 5: Cruise & Climb Profile Management

Enroute Autopilot & Optimization Flows

  • Engage AP 1 or AP 2 after takeoff when safely tracking the active profile lane. Glareshield
  • Retract FLAPS to `0` and disarm the spoilers. Pedestal
  • Pull the physical throttle levers back to the click detent marked CL (Climb) when prompted by the PFD. Pedestal
  • Transition altimeters to STD (Standard Pressure) by pulling the barometric pressure knobs. Glareshield
  • Cross-reference fuel burning schedules with SimBrief operational logging points to track real-time engine efficiency levels. MCDU

🎙️ Suggested Radio Communications

Enroute Control Check-in:
"Loading flight plan details..."

Interactive Cruise Checklist

Autopilot Master Link TrackingENGAGED
Flaps & Spoilers Sweep CleanupRETRACTED / DISARMED
Physical Throttle Lever DetentsCL DETENT
Altimeter Barometric Pressure ScalesSTD SET
Fuel System Balance & Burn CheckMONITORED
Phase 6: Arrival, Approach, & Cold Shutdown

Arrival Configurations to Cold State Flow

  • Obtain ATIS, then calculate landing performance on the EFB Landing Performance tool. EFB
  • Go to MCDU PERF APPR page and enter QNH, temperature, wind, and MDA/DH minimums. MCDU
  • Set barometric altimeter to local QNH when passing transition height (push baro knob). Glareshield
  • Configure AUTO BRK to LO or MED. Pedestal
  • Extend landing gear and deploy flaps in increments as speed decays. Pedestal
  • After landing and vacating active lines: Set Flaps to 0 and disarm ground spoilers. Pedestal
  • Turn NOSE LIGHT to TAXI and STROBES to AUTO/OFF. Overhead
  • Turn APU MASTER SW and APU START switches to ON. Overhead
  • When parking at the gate: Set APU BLEED to ON when APU is AVAIL, then set PARKING BRAKE to ON. Overhead
  • Toggle ENG MASTER 1 & 2 down to OFF. Pedestal
  • Turn the BEACON LIGHT to OFF and turn ALL 6 FUEL PUMPS to OFF on the overhead. Overhead
  • On EFB Ground Services, request chocks, boarding bridge, and GPU connection. EFB

🎙️ Suggested Radio Communications

Approach Check-in (ILS):
"Loading flight plan details..."
Taxi In (To Gate):
"Loading flight plan details..."

Interactive Arrival & Shutdown Checklist

EFB Landing Performance CalculationCOMPUTED
MCDU Approach Phase InitializationACTIVATED
Barometric Altimeter Scaling SwitchesLOCAL SET QNH
Auto Brake Landing SettingLO / MED
Flaps & Spoilers Vacate Cleanup0 / RETRACTED
APU Generator Standby NetworkRUNNING (AVAIL)
Parking Brake & APU BleedON / ON
Engine Fuel Supply Master Toggle SwitchesOFF
Beacon & All 6 Fuel PumpsOFF / OFF
EFB Chocks & GPU Ground ServicesCONNECTED
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