CESSNA SKYHAWK SP MODEL 172 PROCEDURES
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Skyhawk SP 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 main panel | SHIFT+1
Display/hide radio | SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS | SHIFT+3
Display/hide IFR panel | SHIFT+4
Display/hide landing view | SHIFT+5

To...(G1000 only) | Press...
Display/hide autopilot panel | SHIFT+2
Display/hide MFD | SHIFT+3
Display/hide PFD | SHIFT+4
Display/hide landing panel | SHIFT+5
Display/hide backup instruments | SHIFT+6
Display/hide electrical panel | SHIFT+7
Display/hide compass | SHIFT+8

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.