FS2002
Re written Boeing 737-400 ATP Check Ride
I have
re-written the ATP check ride so that it (the sim/examiner) knows that the
pilot is or is not flying the correct procedure in all phases
of the check.
Included
in this package are the following files.
- New Lesson file
- New Flt and Wx file
- Updated briefing / walkthrough
- Two jpg (pic) files. One
showing the flight path on a successful check ride and the other shows a
fail
check ride based on flying
too far outbound during the procedure turn. *(Beware)
- A few new wav files
The same
rules still apply as to tolerances (HDG, Alt, Airways and Airspeed
tolerances all remain the same). However this time, when you complete
the correct entry and hold procedure at CCC VOR you will be cleared
to LOKKS OM to begin the ILS App. This was and is very annoying to
all simmers and real pilots that have tried their hand at this check
ride only to have it end in the usual dribble from the "Voice"
after passing CCC.
I have written
a few adventures before (for FS98) but have been away for some time.
Oh and yes if you pass the checkride you will be
presented with the certificate.
This as
you probably know is totally slack on the part of the code writers and
ultimately the people that were or are supposed to have given this sim
check their final stamp of approval. I cannot imagine a real pilot
testing this check ride out for the makers of this product and actually
passing it using correct instrument procedures especially when it comes
to the hold(entry and pattern) as this is one of the main "bugs" or
areas of contention in passing this ride but not the only one. Hmmm…maybe
it’s intentional after all just to keep people talking about it as there
were never updates by the “Team” to correct or address this and many
other problems but it is still worth the 40 or so bucks for the sim.
The thing
was designed to be as real as it gets..hmmm but side-stepping a VOR
, I’d like to see a potential ATP’er trying to convince a check pilot
of this procedure, oh well, at the very least they could have gotten
all the ATC for the check ride correct but then again that was maybe
asking for too much.
My real world experience was
on turbojet aircraft, Boeing 707’s to be specific, and operated into
and out of many high density airports including Heathrow, JFK, Mia,
Schiphol, CDG, Pearson and many others. I am no longer operating but enjoy
flying the sim as much as any simmer out there so I had to add my 2
cents.
Features
of the new ATC check ride are:
The "voice" is mostly
out of the cockpit but continues to give the main check instructions.- Turn,
climb to, maintain etc.
- Corrected
ATC read backs and instructions
- You have
to cross over the VOR at CCC 117.20 or you will bust the check
- Your certificate will be given once you successfully
accomplish the check.
- A brief or if you like a walkthrough on what’s expected and your route of flight in other words no surprises or ambush as how it should be as this check ride lacks the oral phase and others but that’s for way future versions of flight sim.
I suggest
that you double check all of your course, heading altimeter and Altitude
settings some of which are set for you during the flight but it remains
your responsibility as pilot in command to ensure that your aircraft is properly
configured for all phases of flight since there are no checklist being
read , that would be a busted check right there.
Radio Aids used:
CCC VOR 117.20
– LOKKS (OM )NDB
366 -- ILS RWY 06 at ISLIP 108.30 OBS 059
If you can get your hands on an enroute chart for that area that would provide you with a lot more info as to radio aids etc and also give you a better picture of your route of flight.
TOLERANCES
Altitude:
+/- 100 feet
Airspeed:
+/- 10 KIAS
Heading: +/- 10 degrees
Suggested
Speeds -- 200 KTS on initial Phase
C/M 2000, 5000ft
140 KTS during Turns at 5000ft and climb to 8000ft
245 kts to CCC VOR and slowing to 215 KTS approaching CCC VOR
215 KTS Holding.
200 KTS Descent
140 KTS Final approach speed (depending on landing weight etc) Bug +10
Brief / Walkthrough
Remember To Trim the Aircraft
"Trim Is Your Friend" and SCAN, SCAN, SCAN
You begin
on 4R at JFK and depart after being given takeoff clearance from the tower
controller, straight-out departure to 2000ft. The engine failure drill starts
shortly after liftoff. FLY THE AIRPLANE.
Once you demonstrate your ability to maintain heading, altitude and airspeed
on a single engine and during a turn the examiner will restore the engine
for you and instruct you to climb to 5000ft on HDG 090. Next you will be
instructed to set up your aircraft in a landing configuration for some low
altitude maneuvers. First turn to left to HDG 315 at 5000ft and 140 KTS thence
turn right to HDG 090 while maintaining 140KTS and 5000ft +/-100, then C/M
(climb maintain) 8000ft in landing configuration, GEAR and Flaps down. Next
Cleanup aircraft and resume normal cruise speed.
You will
then be cleared direct to CCC VOR 117.20 to begin the hold phase, remember
MAX SPEED IN HOLD IS 230 KTS. Entry is a teardrop (check pic below) 
Once established
you will complete one racetrack or holding pattern then clearance will
be issued to LOKKS NDB. Descend to 3000ft dir LOKKS. 4NM east of LOKKS
you will be cleared for the ILS approach.
Please
note**** LOKKS OM is 21.5 DME from CCC VOR 117.20 so I would suggest that
you keep CCC in NAV2 for your distance reference as the ILS at MacArthur
has no DME.
Fly the Approach as depicted
on the approach plate (enclosed) remember if you stray more than 10 nm you
will fail the check
.
Finally
you complete the procedure turn inbound and intercept the ILS (LOC/GS),
Stabilize your approach (speed, rate of descent on app to maintain glide
path and correct tracking of the LOC. Run checklist if you like. Make
sure you are setup to land. Speed, flaps, gear. GS intercept will be
slightly before the OM at 1900ft. You want to set down on the big stripes
1000ft marker, if you float the airplane and miss you will hear the
dreaded voice “you missed the touch down zone” as you touch down deploy
your speedbrakes and thrust reversers and as your speed bleeds off you
can apply brakes, cancel reverse at 80kts and STICK TO THE RUNWAY CENTER
LINE.
That’s it, Happy Landings
All the
best,
You can let me know how it turned out for you.
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