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Electronic Checklist? Memo Pad?

DakotaHawk

DakotaHawk

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My EFIS (Dynon D-100) includes the ability to insert five menus, each menu can have five lists - for a total of 25 pages of information. Dynon suggests that these can be used for storing checklists, emergency procedures, radio frequencies, etc. With 200+ hours on my plane, I haven't put any information in these pages yet.

What do you keep in your EFIS?
 
Hey Scott,
My MGL Voyagers have the same capability...but for some reason I can't break away from the paper checklist. I really want to, though! I've created checklists on my EFIS, but have yet to use them.
 
lostpilot28 said:
Hey Scott,
My MGL Voyagers have the same capability...but for some reason I can't break away from the paper checklist. I really want to, though! I've created checklists on my EFIS, but have yet to use them.
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Yep, I am the same way------

And, I still look at the backup steam gauges first, but I am working on breaking that habit.
 
Mike S said:
... I still look at the backup steam gauges first, but I am working on breaking that habit.
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Me too! I failed miserably at breaking this habit until I physically covered the steam gauges with some of those practice partial-panel covers. Even then, it took a LOOONG time, and I even kept checking the plastic covered gages before the glass each time I looked inside. Old habits die SLOOOWLY.

--Stephen
 
fatherson said:
Me too! I failed miserably at breaking this habit until I physically covered the steam gauges with some of those practice partial-panel covers. Even then, it took a LOOONG time, and I even kept checking the plastic covered gages before the glass each time I looked inside. Old habits die SLOOOWLY.

--Stephen
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True, specially for us old farts.......

But, it is nice to have them when I set the GRTs to 1. Map. and 2. Engine instrumentation.
 
Louise uses nothing but the electronic checklists on her Dynon's in the -6, but I still have a tough time adapting to them, even though we have the capability in the -8 (GRT's) and will in the -3 (G3X). I have used "intelligent" electronic checklists in aircraft that are fully integrated, and they are great - line items go away as you configure the aircraft for the appropriate phase of flight, and when th page is blank, you are ready to go. But with a simple text display, I find that the loss of the display real estate (to see the checklist) interferes with configuring things for flight, so unless I have a completely separate display for the checklist, I would rather use paper. I am much faster with paper checklists tan I am with electronic in my day job as well (two different vehicles with two different philosophies...).

Call me a Luddite I suppose...but I have adapted pretty well to all the other new technologies!

Paul
 
I'm all for the electronic checklists but I'd still keep a backup checklist somewhere perhaps... What if you lose your EFIS and need to take a quick peek at one for reference?

If you're a real gadget geek like me, you can put a backup one into your smartphone, ipad, ect... just a thought!
 
DakotaHawk said:
My EFIS (Dynon D-100) includes the ability to insert five menus, each menu can have five lists - for a total of 25 pages of information. Dynon suggests that these can be used for storing checklists, emergency procedures, radio frequencies, etc. With 200+ hours on my plane, I haven't put any information in these pages yet.

What do you keep in your EFIS?
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ON my AFS - use it all the time, each section on seperate page(POH Backup on board):

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
W&B OK?
Gear unloaded / secure for Aerobatics?
Chocks / Tie Downs - REMOVED
Control Locks - REMOVED
Master Switch - Alt. Position
Flaps Raised - CHECK!
Canopy - LATCHED or at Taxi Position
Safety Harnesses - BUCKELED
Fuel Selector Valve - DESIRED TANK
Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN
Avionics - OFF
Cowl Oil Cooler Scoop - As REQ.
Brakes - Apply!

ENGINE STARTING
Mixture - RICH (Mixture ICO during Hot Start)
Prop - HIGH RPM
Master Switch - ON
Fuel Boost Pump - ON (1-3 Sec)
Throttle - OPEN 1/4"
Propeller Area - CLEAR
Mag Switch - ON - Elect. Ign. - ON
Stick Back - Starter - Engage
Oil Pressure - CHECK
Auto Pilot & GPS - ON
Radios - Transponder - Strobes - (Lights) - ON

BEFORE TAKEOFF 1/2
Brakes - Apply
Flight Controls - FREE & CORRECT
Elevator and Aileron Trim - NEUTRAL
Fuel Selector Valve - DESIRED TANK
Altimeter & EFIS - CORRECT PRESSURE
Mixture - RICH (below 3000ft)
Canopy - LATCHED
Throttle -- 1800 RPM
...Magnetos & E.I. - CHECK (200 max drop)
...Prop - CHECK OPERATION
Oil Cooler Scoop - Open

BEFORE TAKEOFF 2/2
...Engine Instruments - CHECK
...Throttle - IDLE
Radios - FREQ. SET
Fuel Boost Pump - ON
Transponder - CODE SET
Transponder - ALTITUDE
Canopy - LATCHED

NORMAL TAKEOFF
Flaps - 0 degrees
PROP - HIGH RPM
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Climb Speed - ___ KIAS

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
FLY THE AIRPLANE!
Airspeed - BEST GLIDE - ___ KIAS
Pick a landing Spot!
Fuel Boost Pump -- ON
Fuel Selector - SWITCH TANKS
Mixture - RICH - ALTERNATE AIR DOOR - Open
Ignition Switches - BOTH, LEFT, RIGHT
Transponder - 7700
Transmit MAYDAY - 121.5
ELT Armed
Harness - TIGHT!

Just Before Touchdown...
Shutdown Electrical - Ignition - Fuel - Mixture ICO

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF
Prop - HIGH RPM
Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector - OFF
Ignition Switches - OFF
Flaps - AS REQUIRED
FLY The Plane!
PICK A SPOT!
Safety Harness - Tight

Just Before Touchdown...
Shutdown Electrical - Ignition - Fuel - Mixture ICO

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
Runway Remaining...
Throttle - IDLE
Brakes - APPLY
Flaps - UP
Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch - OFF
Master Switch - OFF

Airborne - Out of Runway
PICK A SPOT! Land Nearly Straight Ahead.
FLY The Plane!
Safety Harness Tight

Just Before Touchdown...
Shutdown Electrical - Ignition - Fuel - Mixture ICO

EMERGENCY AIRSPEEDS
Engine Failure During Flight...
Flaps Up Speed - ___ KIAS
Maneuvering Speed (Va) - ___ KIAS
Maximum Glide - ___ KIAS

ENGINE FIRE GROUND
Cranking - CONTINUE STARTING ENGINE

ENGINE STARTS:
Throttle - OPEN approx 1/4

ENGINE FAILS TO START:
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
CONTINUE STARTING ENGINE
Fire Extinguisher - OBTAIN
Engine - SECURE

FIRE IN FLIGHT
ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT:
Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector - OFF
Master Switch - OFF
Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - OFF

ELECTRICAL FIRE DURING FLIGHT:
Master Switch - OFF
Avionics - OFF
Electrical - OFF
Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - OFF
Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE

FIRE IN FLIGHT CONT..

CABIN FIRE:
Master Switch - OFF
Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat - OFF
Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE

WING FIRE
Nav Lights - OFF
Landing Light - OFF
Taxi Light - Off

ELECTRICAL / ALTERNATOR FAILURE
Avionics - OFF
Master Switch - OFF
Master Switch - ON
Bring Avionics and loads back on one item at a time

ALTERNATOR STILL OFF LINE:
Alt Field Breaker - RESET ONCE ONLY
E-Buss Switch - ON
Load Shed Power and Land ASAP
Monitor Alternator Output and Battery Voltage
ALTERNATOR STILL OFF LINE:
TURN OFF ALL NON-ESSENTIAL EQUIP

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
Flaps - FULL
Prop - HIGH RPM
Brakes - SET
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Mixture - RICH - Depending on Field Elevation
Brakes - RELEASE
Climb Speed - ___ KIAS

ENROUTE CLIMB
Airspeed - ___ - ___ KIAS
Throttle - 25 inHg
Prop - 2500 RPM
Fuel Boost Pump - OFF
Fuel Pressure - CHECK
Mixture - LEAN above 5000 ft
Adjust Oil Cooler Scoop as Needed

CRUISE
Throttle - 23 in Hg
Prop - 2300 RPM
Trim - ADJUST
LEAN 75 deg rich of peak or LOP

POST FLIGHT AFTER LANDING
Flaps - DOWN
Fuel Boost Pump - OFF
Transponder - STANDBY
Save EFIS / EMS Data if Needed
Close Oil Cooler Scoop as Needed

POST FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Avionics - OFF
Electrical - OFF
Throttle - IDLE
Prop - FULL FORWARD
Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
Mag & El.Ign. Switches - OFF
Strobe - OFF
Flaps - DOWN
Master Switch - OFF

POST FLIGHT SECURING AIRCRAFT
Wheel Chocks - INSTALL
Tie-Downs - INSTALL (as needed)
Pitot Tube Cover - INSTALL
Cockpit - CLEAN & SECURE
Master Switch - OFF
Fuel Computer - RESET AFTER FUELING
Install Control Locks - Bungee Cords

LANDING LIGHTS
Light Signals:
...Solid Green - CLEAR TO LAND
...Red/Green - USE EXTREME CAUTION
...Flash Red - UNSAFE DO NOT LAND
...Flash Green - RETURN FOR LANDING
...Red - GIVE WAY CONTINUE CIRCLE

PRE-LANDING CHECKLIST
Fuel Valve - Proper Tank
Slow to ___ KTS before downwind entry
Mixture Rich (or as needed for high density altitude)
Prop control - forward on downwind
Oil Cooler Door - Open for go around
20 degrees Flaps abeam the numbers
Slow to __ Kts. on Base - Flaps / Slip as needed
Slow to __ kts on Final
Fly the plane all the way to the hangar during taxi
 
Now, THAT'S what I'm talking about!

Thanks Caveman! That's the kind of info I'm looking for.

Some time ago someone here mentioned that these planes are so easy to fly, there's almost no need for a checklist. I agree with that sentiment most of the time. But there's always going to be a time when it's good to have the checklist handy - such as a rushed departure, emergency situation, unfamiliar airport, etc...

I have a basic mantra that I go through in preparation for each phase of flight, but if I get thrown off that mantra, I want to have something solid to fall back on.

(PS - this thread is about Checklist and other data on your EFIS. If you want to start a discussion about usage of checklists, start your own thread!;) - uh oh - here come the flames!)
 
You might try checking with Dynon, see if they have a generic list, and then modify it to suit your needs.

That is what I did with my GRT's, then I printed out the list also.

As I said before, I find the paper easier to use.......but also easier to lose or misplace too.

Good to have both.
 
D100 lists

My EFIS (Dynon D-100) includes the ability to insert five menus, each menu can have five lists - for a total of 25 pages of information. Dynon suggests that these can be used for storing checklists, emergency procedures, radio frequencies, etc. With 200+ hours on my plane, I haven't put any information in these pages yet.

What do you keep in your EFIS?
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I've got the D100 and use it every flight for prior to start, startup, and runup checklists. Have other checklists in there and used other page(s) to list airspeed and engine parameter limits but find that I don't actually look at those much, if ever, in flight. Good place to keep some basic POH type data though.
 
I use electronics checklists all the time in my Europa. I do keep paper copies in the cockpit too.

The neat thing with GRT, is you can have the actual value display. For example, OIL PRESS > 50 XX XX is the actual value of oil pressure at that time.

Jim Butcher
Europa XS
N241BW
 
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