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/hide Radio 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 ADF 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 CTRL+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 IDLE (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 F6 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 FOR TAKEOFF (+6 DEG) (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Rudder Trim Controls
|
SET for takeoff (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 0 or Num Pad ENTER 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 |
| [ ] 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) |
| [ ] Control Wheel | HOLD AFT |
|
[ ] Power |
SET FOR TAKEOFF (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 (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
|
1600-1900 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+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 (fully forward) (press CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
| [ ] Autopilot | OFF |
|
[ ] Wing Flaps
|
AS DESIRED (flaps down
preferred) 0-10 degrees <175 KIAS 10-20 degrees <150 KIAS 20-30 degrees <125 KIAS (press F7 as necessary) |
| [ ] Airspeed | 75-85 KIAS (flaps FULL DOWN) |
| BEFORE LANDING ON LAND | |
|
[ ] Landing Gear |
UP (press G if necessary) |
| [ ] Landing Gear Amber Indicator Lights | 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) 0-10 degrees <175 KIAS 10-20 degrees <150 KIAS 20-30 degrees <125 KIAS (press F7 as necessary) |
| [ ] Airspeed | 75-85 KIAS (flaps FULL DOWN) |
| LANDING ON WATER | |
|
[ ] Wing Flaps |
FULL 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
|
FULL 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 (1900
RPM) (press F3 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Wing Flaps
|
RETRACT to 20 degrees (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 IDLE (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 IDLE when clear of the
runway (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 |
|
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
|
FEATHER (press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever
|
CUTOFF (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary) |
| [ ] Lighting Switches | OFF |
| [ ] Battery Switch | OFF |
| [ ] Fuel Tank Selector | LEFT OFF or RIGHT OFF |
NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.