DeHavilland DHC2-MKIII Beaver Amphibian PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Caravan Amphibian Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide 2D Panel in use SHIFT+2
Display/hideRadio Stack SHIFT+3
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+4
Display/hide Timer SHIFT+5
Display/hide DME SHIFT+6
Display/hide Airspeed Ind SHIFT+7
Display/hide Altimeter SHIFT+8
Display/hide VOR1 Ind SHIFT+9

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
[ ] Landing Gear Handle
 		 DOWN (on land) or UP (on water)
(press G as necessary)
[ ] Water Rudders


 		 DOWN for taxiing on water or UP for taxiing on land
(press Shift W as necessary)
[ ] Danger Areas Clear
[ ] All Doors
 		 Closed & Secure
(press CTRL+E, CTRL+E2 keys)
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] All Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector FRONT or REAR (use CTR for Reserve)
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 		 MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever
 		 CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch ON
[ ] "Fuel Press Low" Light OFF
[ ] Generator Switch (ALT) ON
[ ] Starter Switch

 		 START
(click switch and hold until engine starts)
[ ] Engine Oil Pressure CHECK for indication
[ ] Ng STABLE (52% minimum)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 LOW
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Flow CHECK for 80 to 110 pph
[ ] ITT Monitor (1090 degrees C max)
[ ] Ng 52% MINIMUM
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Avionics (Radios) Switch ON
[ ] Navigation Lights and Flashing Beacon ON as required
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Radios
 		 AS REQUIRED
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
   
TAXIING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 Cruise
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Engine Instruments Monitor
[ ] Brakes OFF
[ ] Rudder Pedals CHECK
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Doors & Windows Check Closed
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Seatbelts Fastened & Adjusted
[ ] Elevator Trim Controls

 		 SET +6 DEG for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or
Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector RECHECK
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Quantity RECHECK
[ ] Rudder Trim Controls

 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 0 or
Num Pad ENTER as necessary)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Avionics
 		 CHECK and SET
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
[ ] GPS/NAV Switch SET
[ ] Strobe Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Annunciators EXTINGUISHED or considered
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
TAKEOFF ON WATER  
[ ] Landing Gear
 		 UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim SET
[ ] Control Wheel HOLD AFT
[ ] Power
 		 SET FOR TAKEOFF (1600-1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Water Rudders UP
[ ] Control Wheel
 		 APPLY LIGHT BACK-PRESSURE to lift off.
[ ] Climb Speed
 		 85-95 KIAS (with obstacles ahead, climb at 80 KIAS)
[ ] Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching 90 KIAS
   
TAKEOFF ON LAND  
[ ] Water Rudders UP
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 		 SET FOR TAKEOFF (1600-1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Rotate 65-70 KIAS
[ ] Climb Speed
 		 80-95 KIAS (with obstacles ahead, climb at 80 KIAS)
[ ] Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching 90 KIAS
[ ] Landing Gear
 		 RETRACT
(press G)
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
CRUISE CLIMB  
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Airspeed 110-120 KIAS
[ ] Propeller

 		 1600-1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Torque AS DESIRED
   
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 		 ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Propeller

 		 1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 		 AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
BEFORE LANDING ON WATER  
[ ] Landing Gear
 		 UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Water Rudders

 		 UP
(press SHIFT Was necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Fullest Tank
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 		 MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 		 AS DESIRED (flaps down preferred)
0-15 degrees <140 KIAS
15-35 degrees <100 KIAS
35-50 degrees <90 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
   
BEFORE LANDING ON LAND  
[ ] Landing Gear
 		 UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Annunciator Light CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Water Rudders

 		 UP
(press SHIFT+4 to display throttle quadrant)
[ ] Fuel Selector BOTH
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 		 MAX (full forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 		 AS DESIRED (flaps down preferred)
0-15 degrees <140 KIAS
15-35 degrees <100 KIAS
35-50 degrees <90 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
   
LANDING ON WATER  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 DOWN
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
[ ] Control Wheel
 		 HOLD AFT as amphibian decelerates to taxi speed
[ ] Power Lever

 		 BETA range after TOUCHDOWN, if desired, for faster deceleration
(press F2 as necessary)
   
LANDING ON LAND  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 DOWN
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
[ ] Control Wheel
 		 EASE FORWARD to lower bow wheels gently to runway.
[ ] Power Lever
 		 BETA range after TOUCHDOWN
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Braking
 		 MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
BALKED LANDING (GO-AROUND)
   
[ ] Power Lever
 
 		 ADVANCE for takeoff power (100 Percent)
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 RETRACT to 15 degrees (Climb)
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Climb Speed
 		 80 KIAS MINIMUM until obstacles are cleared
[ ] Wing Flaps

 		 RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and airspeed
(press F6 as necessary)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Water Rudders

 		 DOWN (except on land)
(press SHIFT+4 to display throttle quadrant)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 LOW
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Ice Protection Equipment OFF
[ ] Strobe Lights OFF
[ ] Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 LOW
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
SHUTDOWN AND SECURING AIRPLANE
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Avionics Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch OFF
[ ] Power Lever
 		 IDLE
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] ITT
 		 STABILIZED at minimum temperature for one minute
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 		 CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Lighting Switches OFF
[ ] Battery Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.

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