CESSNA MODEL 170B PROCEDURES
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 radio SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide annunciator panel SHIFT+4
Display/hide compass SHIFT+5

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 		 TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Throttle
 		 OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch
 		 START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
   
Then:  
   
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
[ ] Flashing Beacon and Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 		 RETRACT
(press F6 until Up)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK BOTH
[ ] Elevator Trim


 		 SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 		 1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos




 		 CHECK
<150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to
L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Annunciator Panel
 		 CHECK
(press SHIFT+4 to display window)
[ ] Throttle
 		 1000 RPM or less
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics
 		 SET
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 SET for takeoff (0-10 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 0-10 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 		 FULL OPEN
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture


 		 RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55 KIAS)
[ ] Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-85 KIAS
[ ] Throttle
 		 FULL OPEN
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture


 		 RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Power
 		 2100-2700 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim


 		 ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Power
 		 AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 		 ADJUST for smooth operation (Full Rich for idle power)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
[ ] Mixture
 		 RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
[ ] Autopilot
 		 OFF
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps


 		 AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <110 KIAS
10-30 degrees <85 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 		 MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
 
[ ] Mixture
 		 IDLE CUT OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 		 OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve
 		 LEFT or RIGHT to prevent
crossfeeding

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