Check Ride Instructions |
*Good Luck on Your Checkride. You'll do well.*
Please read this complete check ride description CAREFULLY. This check ride has very specific details that are essential to you completing the check
ride successfully. You have 14 days from the day of assignment to fly this check ride.
******** Please do not discuss this check ride with anyone else in acars chat or the cooler. If you have any questions, please email the 747 Chief Pilot. ********
Welcome to the B747-400 program! Whether you are seeking a transfer to the program or simply obtaining additional rating, you will find this check ride
both challenging and rewarding once successfully completed. Since this is a Stage 5 program, you will be required to demonstrate flight planning
skills, attention to detail, proper aircraft handling and proper flight management.
The flight must be flown OFFLINE (not on VATSIM or IVAO) utilizing the latest version of ACARS. Please check the "this is a check ride" box before you
start your flight. You are highly encouraged to practice the check ride on your own without acars prior to flying it officially. You are welcome to use
ACARS but be sure to check the "This is a Training Flight" box on ACARS. Use of any add-on programs (aside from approved third party aircraft models) such as ActiveSKY, REX, Radar Contact, FSPassengers, FSBuild, FS Navigator, ServInfo, Squawkbox, vasFMC, FS2Crew etc. during your check ride is not permitted. Please also do not use ATC within your simulation platform. In addition, use of time acceleration during the flight is not permitted.
- Check Ride Details
The latest charts are available from skyvector.com.
Approved Aircraft Models: FS2004/FSX Default 747, FS2004/FSX DVA Fleet Installer B744, FSX PMDG B744 V.1 (Not PMDG 747 QOTS II at this time) , FSX iFly 747v2 - ***Specify which you used in ACARS
pilot comments section***
Keep in mind that if you fly using a sim or aircraft and ACARS does not capture all the information necessary to evaluate the check ride, the check ride will be failed.
Departure Airport: – Minneapolis Wold Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) runway 30L
Cruise Altitude: FL350.
Destination Airport: John F. Kennedy International (KJFK) - Runway 31R.
Set the aircraft zero fuel weight to 525,000 pounds.
Be sure to plan you fuel using the 747 AOM including unusable, ground, hold, contingency and alternate.
-Flight will be NW 747 Leg 1 in ACARS
Time - Daytime
Weather: Set global FS weather to:
Cloud base layer 4000
Cloud height 15,000
Cloud coverage overcast
Visibility 3 miles
Visibility Base 0
Visibility Tops 10,000 MSL
Global wind 250 degrees at 10 knots, no gusts
Wind base 0, tops 15,000 MSL
Set the Rate of Change slider to the full left position for a change rate of None
- Route of Flight:
The following is your clearance obtained by KDTW Clearance Delivery
"Delta 747 Heavy, cleared to John F. Kennedy via the COULT6 departure, Dells transition. Climb and maintain 7,000 feet. Fly runway heading. Upon
reaching 7 mi DME from MSP VOR, turn right heading direct TAXEE and climb to cruising altitude."
Your instruction over ULW VOR is as follows:
"Delta 747 Heavy, begin descent at Pilot's discretion via the LENDY6 STAR. Cross JENNO at FL230 and LENDY at FL190. Once crossing LENDY, descend and maintain 3,000 feet. At the Laguardia VOR, turn left heading 119. Once reaching the Babylon NDB, turn right heading 225 and intercept the Runway 31R Localizer. Fly the ILS 31R approach. Once Reaching MALDE, you are cleared to land runway 31R."
After landing, taxi to the Delta gates and shut down. Delta uses the gates in Terminals T2 and T4.
Enter the route in ACARS exactly as shown here:
TAXEE COULT LMFRY DLL RANDO BAE J70 JHW V270 ULW V147 LVZ STW LENDY LGA BBN MALDE ZULAB
DO NOT use the SID/STAR drop-downs in ACARS.
- Departure Instructions:
NOTE: Autopilot may not be used until passing 10,000 feet MSL. A/T may be used at all times. Start the flight from a heavy gate at Terminal 1 at KMSP. Taxi from the gate to runway 30L for departure. Fly the SID as published. Do not exceed a 2,500FPM* climb rate below 10,000 feet nor a 3,500FPM climb rate at any time.c
- Arrival Procedure:
Follow the route specified. Auto pilot and Auto throttle must be turned off prior to crossing 10,000 feet.
If you need to declare a missed approach, follow the instructions outlined on the Approach chart, climbing to the assigned altitude and flying to the fix. At that point, turn left and revector yourself to MALDE at 3,000 ft and attempt another landing on 31R.
It is essential that you show good handling of the aircraft. Make every attempt to:
-Adhere to airspeed and crossing restrictions and establish, where appropriate, a rate of descent consistent with the airplane operating characteristics and safety.
-Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed within ±10 knots, heading ±10°;
-Climb at the climb rates indicated in the DVA B747 AOM.
-Land within the first 3000 feet of the runway (target is 1250 feet from the threshold).
-Have no touchdown rate greater than -600 FPM.
After landing, taxi to the Delta gates and shut down. Delta uses the gates in Terminals T2 and T4.
-General Information
Alternate is pilots discretion but must be capable of handling the 747.
ACARS must be used from before push back from the gate to after engine shutdown at the gate.
PIREP must be filed using ACARS. Be sure to check the Check Ride box.
- General Evaluation criteria:
The following general information is provided to help you understand what is expected during the checkride and forms the basis for our evaluation of
your performance.
-Fly only using the aircraft and sim programs listed at the beginning of the instructions.
-Crossing Altitudes: Cross at or above altitudes per the STAR.
-Obey all Speed Restrictions especially 250KIAS below 10,000 feet MSL.
-Speeds: Climb and descend via the instructions in the 747 AOM.
-Headings: Specified heading +/- 10 degrees. Fly the route indicated.
-Climb, descent and landing rates, aircraft weights to include fuel, taxi speeds and landing distances per the AOM.
-Fly the approach obeying minimum altitudes on the approach chart.
A NOTE FROM THE 747 CHIEF PILOT:
I highly recommend you fly a practice flight or two before doing the real thing, especially hand flying the aircraft at pattern altitude.
This is a long check ride, the longest in the fleet at 975nm so it will take you a good 2 hours or more to complete. Since 747's fly on such long
routes, this will help the pilot practice adjusting to taking control of an aircraft after a long period of being on autopilot. Remember you will be relatively light upon takeoff so you will need to adjust your throttles accordingly.
The goal of this check ride is for the pilot to demonstrate proficiency handling the aircraft through various phases of flight, especially approach and
landing since this phase will be hand-flown from 10,000 feet to touchdown. This is one of the more difficult check rides you will encounter at DVA. Practice practice practice until you feel you are confident and can handle the aircraft and fly it by hand. Please do not hesitate to contact the chief pilot if you have any questions.
Best of luck with your check ride!
Sincerely,
Michael Evans, DVA273
Chief Pilot B747
Michael_Evans@deltava.org
Bob Donovan
Assistant Chief Pilot
*Updated Jan 25 2018
Please read this complete check ride description CAREFULLY. This check ride has very specific details that are essential to you completing the check
ride successfully. You have 14 days from the day of assignment to fly this check ride.
******** Please do not discuss this check ride with anyone else in acars chat or the cooler. If you have any questions, please email the 747 Chief Pilot. ********
Welcome to the B747-400 program! Whether you are seeking a transfer to the program or simply obtaining additional rating, you will find this check ride
both challenging and rewarding once successfully completed. Since this is a Stage 5 program, you will be required to demonstrate flight planning
skills, attention to detail, proper aircraft handling and proper flight management.
The flight must be flown OFFLINE (not on VATSIM or IVAO) utilizing the latest version of ACARS. Please check the "this is a check ride" box before you
start your flight. You are highly encouraged to practice the check ride on your own without acars prior to flying it officially. You are welcome to use
ACARS but be sure to check the "This is a Training Flight" box on ACARS. Use of any add-on programs (aside from approved third party aircraft models) such as ActiveSKY, REX, Radar Contact, FSPassengers, FSBuild, FS Navigator, ServInfo, Squawkbox, vasFMC, FS2Crew etc. during your check ride is not permitted. Please also do not use ATC within your simulation platform. In addition, use of time acceleration during the flight is not permitted.
- Check Ride Details
The latest charts are available from skyvector.com.
Approved Aircraft Models: FS2004/FSX Default 747, FS2004/FSX DVA Fleet Installer B744, FSX PMDG B744 V.1 (Not PMDG 747 QOTS II at this time) , FSX iFly 747v2 - ***Specify which you used in ACARS
pilot comments section***
Keep in mind that if you fly using a sim or aircraft and ACARS does not capture all the information necessary to evaluate the check ride, the check ride will be failed.
Departure Airport: – Minneapolis Wold Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) runway 30L
Cruise Altitude: FL350.
Destination Airport: John F. Kennedy International (KJFK) - Runway 31R.
Set the aircraft zero fuel weight to 525,000 pounds.
Be sure to plan you fuel using the 747 AOM including unusable, ground, hold, contingency and alternate.
-Flight will be NW 747 Leg 1 in ACARS
Time - Daytime
Weather: Set global FS weather to:
Cloud base layer 4000
Cloud height 15,000
Cloud coverage overcast
Visibility 3 miles
Visibility Base 0
Visibility Tops 10,000 MSL
Global wind 250 degrees at 10 knots, no gusts
Wind base 0, tops 15,000 MSL
Set the Rate of Change slider to the full left position for a change rate of None
- Route of Flight:
The following is your clearance obtained by KDTW Clearance Delivery
"Delta 747 Heavy, cleared to John F. Kennedy via the COULT6 departure, Dells transition. Climb and maintain 7,000 feet. Fly runway heading. Upon
reaching 7 mi DME from MSP VOR, turn right heading direct TAXEE and climb to cruising altitude."
Your instruction over ULW VOR is as follows:
"Delta 747 Heavy, begin descent at Pilot's discretion via the LENDY6 STAR. Cross JENNO at FL230 and LENDY at FL190. Once crossing LENDY, descend and maintain 3,000 feet. At the Laguardia VOR, turn left heading 119. Once reaching the Babylon NDB, turn right heading 225 and intercept the Runway 31R Localizer. Fly the ILS 31R approach. Once Reaching MALDE, you are cleared to land runway 31R."
After landing, taxi to the Delta gates and shut down. Delta uses the gates in Terminals T2 and T4.
Enter the route in ACARS exactly as shown here:
TAXEE COULT LMFRY DLL RANDO BAE J70 JHW V270 ULW V147 LVZ STW LENDY LGA BBN MALDE ZULAB
DO NOT use the SID/STAR drop-downs in ACARS.
- Departure Instructions:
NOTE: Autopilot may not be used until passing 10,000 feet MSL. A/T may be used at all times. Start the flight from a heavy gate at Terminal 1 at KMSP. Taxi from the gate to runway 30L for departure. Fly the SID as published. Do not exceed a 2,500FPM* climb rate below 10,000 feet nor a 3,500FPM climb rate at any time.c
- Arrival Procedure:
Follow the route specified. Auto pilot and Auto throttle must be turned off prior to crossing 10,000 feet.
If you need to declare a missed approach, follow the instructions outlined on the Approach chart, climbing to the assigned altitude and flying to the fix. At that point, turn left and revector yourself to MALDE at 3,000 ft and attempt another landing on 31R.
It is essential that you show good handling of the aircraft. Make every attempt to:
-Adhere to airspeed and crossing restrictions and establish, where appropriate, a rate of descent consistent with the airplane operating characteristics and safety.
-Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed within ±10 knots, heading ±10°;
-Climb at the climb rates indicated in the DVA B747 AOM.
-Land within the first 3000 feet of the runway (target is 1250 feet from the threshold).
-Have no touchdown rate greater than -600 FPM.
After landing, taxi to the Delta gates and shut down. Delta uses the gates in Terminals T2 and T4.
-General Information
Alternate is pilots discretion but must be capable of handling the 747.
ACARS must be used from before push back from the gate to after engine shutdown at the gate.
PIREP must be filed using ACARS. Be sure to check the Check Ride box.
- General Evaluation criteria:
The following general information is provided to help you understand what is expected during the checkride and forms the basis for our evaluation of
your performance.
-Fly only using the aircraft and sim programs listed at the beginning of the instructions.
-Crossing Altitudes: Cross at or above altitudes per the STAR.
-Obey all Speed Restrictions especially 250KIAS below 10,000 feet MSL.
-Speeds: Climb and descend via the instructions in the 747 AOM.
-Headings: Specified heading +/- 10 degrees. Fly the route indicated.
-Climb, descent and landing rates, aircraft weights to include fuel, taxi speeds and landing distances per the AOM.
-Fly the approach obeying minimum altitudes on the approach chart.
A NOTE FROM THE 747 CHIEF PILOT:
I highly recommend you fly a practice flight or two before doing the real thing, especially hand flying the aircraft at pattern altitude.
This is a long check ride, the longest in the fleet at 975nm so it will take you a good 2 hours or more to complete. Since 747's fly on such long
routes, this will help the pilot practice adjusting to taking control of an aircraft after a long period of being on autopilot. Remember you will be relatively light upon takeoff so you will need to adjust your throttles accordingly.
The goal of this check ride is for the pilot to demonstrate proficiency handling the aircraft through various phases of flight, especially approach and
landing since this phase will be hand-flown from 10,000 feet to touchdown. This is one of the more difficult check rides you will encounter at DVA. Practice practice practice until you feel you are confident and can handle the aircraft and fly it by hand. Please do not hesitate to contact the chief pilot if you have any questions.
Best of luck with your check ride!
Sincerely,
Michael Evans, DVA273
Chief Pilot B747
Michael_Evans@deltava.org
Bob Donovan
Assistant Chief Pilot
*Updated Jan 25 2018 |