Engine Start 

1. The port engine is started first, followed by the starboard engine.  
2. Select the port engine. 
3. Starter master switch: START 
4. Push and hold the STARTER button until the red light above illuminates, then let go of the switch. 
5. When the RPM reaches 1200 to 1500 RPM: HPC lever to the LOCK-OUT position. 
6. Repeat the procedure for the starboard engine. 

 

After Start 

1. Set the starter master switch to SAFE. 
2. Set flaps 16.5 for take-off. 

 
Take-off 

1. Gently apply full power, which will be approximately 15,000 RPM. 
   Vr speed is between 80-110 KIAS depending on weight. 
2. Rotate gently, especially at high weights because The F27 tail clearance is limited, allow the aircraft to get airborne on its own and avoid the temptation to increase the pitch further if the aircraft does not become airborne immediately. Continuous rotation can lead to a tail strike. 
3. Once airborne, adjust your pitch accordingly to maintain a V2 speed of 80-110 KIAS. 
4. Retract the gear , turn the Landing and Taxi Lights OFF and retract both Landing Lights. 
5. At 1,000 ft AGL lower the pitch of the aircraft to accelerate.  
6. Set climb power of 400 PSI torque, retract the flaps and set the HPC levers to the OPEN position.  
7. Establish a climb speed of 140 KIAS. 

Climb 

1. Throughout the climb monitor the speed and adjust the vertical speed accordingly to maintain 140 KIAS. 
2. Gently reduce the vertical speed and press ALT to engage altitude hold when your desired altitude is reached. 
   Note: If using the autopilot remember that there is no altitude preselector in this aircraft.

Cruise

A recommended level off technique for the F27 can enhance acceleration upon reaching cruise altitude. Rather than levelling off precisely at the selected altitude, it is advisable to momentarily overshoot by approximately 200 feet.

By maintaining climb power during this phase and then descending back to the the target altitude, this 200-foot power-on descent significantly aids in achieving the desired cruise speed of approximately 180-200 KIAS.

Descent

Set power as required to maintain the current cruising speed, targeting a vertical speed of 1,000 to -1,500 FPM.

Approach and Landing

1. Extend the flaps when below V FE (144 KIAS) and extend the gear below V LO (168 KIAS).
   Note: 168 KIAS is also the maximum speed for landing lights extension.
2. Set the HPC levers to LOCK OUT.
3. The initial approach speed is 110 KIAS, reducing to a Target Threshold Speed between 80-100 KIAS, depending on weight.

Go Around

1. Apply full power and select Flaps 1 6.5 while selecting an initial pitch attitude of 10 degrees.
2. Retract the gear when a positive rate of climb is achieved.
3. Continue as per the Take -off section, accelerating at 1,000 ft AGL.

DME Radio Tuning

The DME Receiver is tuned via the the knobs on the Lower Overhead Panel. The active frequency is denoted with a DME decal above the frequency display window on the right.

DME Unit Operation

The DME Unit on the Main Instrument Panel has a knob that toggles the digital display to show three distinct, real-time navigational data points relative to a DME station:

1. DME Miles (NM): The straight-line "slant range" distance from the aircraft to the ground station in nautical miles. This is always shown on the top display.
2. KTS (Groundspeed): The speed of the aircraft moving directly toward or away from the station, measured in knots. This is shown on the bottom display when the knob is set to KTS.
3. MIN (Time-to-Station): The estimated time in minutes to reach the DME station, provided the current ground speed and direct course are maintained. This is shown on the bottom display when the knob is set to MIN.

GPS Unit 

The COM1/NAV1 are always controlled via the GPS unit controls. You dial the standby frequency and then swap it to active.

On the GNS 430, press the PUSH C/V button to toggle between COM1 and NAV1 radio tuning functions.

On the PMS / TDS GTN 650, press the right knob to swap between COM1 and NAV1 radio tuning functions.

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Note: You can switch between the various GPS units via the EFB Options page. For more information see the How To - Swap GPS Units guide.

Lower Overhead Panel (Radio Panel)

The COM2/3, NAV2, DME and ADF1/2 radios are tuned via the controls on the lower overhead panel.

1. ADF1
2. Captain Audio Panel
3. COM2/3
4. NAV2 & DME
5. Transponder
6. ADF2
7. First Officer Audio Panel
    

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Note: The COM2/3 and NAV2/DME do not have a standby frequency selection. The tuned frequency is directly the active one.

F27_MSFS_Manual v0.4.pdf

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Note: MSFS 2024 Only - you have the option to use the free LIDO charts provided with the sim instead without connecting your navigraph account.

Connecting Your Navigraph Account

1. Press the Options button on the EFB sidebar
2. Scan the QR Code or click the OPEN IN BROWSER button to login to your Navigraph Account.
   Note: You can press the REFRESH CODE button in case your code expires.
   
   
    
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in your browser to complete the authorization.
   
    
4. Return to the EFB. Upon successful connection, you will be shown a 'YOU ARE LOGGED IN AS (Account Name)' message and a signout button.
   

Using Navigraph Charts

1. Press the Charts button on the EFB sidebar
2. FS24 Only: Select Navigraph Charts toggle on the bottom right corner.
3. Type in the desired airport ICAO in the search field
   or
   Press the airports already populated from your SB flightplan after import.
   
   
    
4. The buttons on the bottom right corner can be used to close, resize, rotate or toggle night-mode for the charts.
   
    
5. The buttons on the left can be used to hide the charts window or pin specific charts for the opened airport.
   

Using Navigraph Enroute Map

1. Press the Map button on the EFB sidebar
2. Select Navigraph Map toggle on the bottom right corner.
3. Use the < button on the top right corner to toggle between the various available overlays.
   
   

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Note: The use of PMS or TDS GTN650 requires them to be installed separately into your simulator. Please refer to their respective product guides for more information.

Swapping GPS Units

1. Press the Options button on the EFB sidebar.
2. Select your desired GPS via the buttons under GNSS SELECTION section at the top of the screen.
   
   
    

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Note: While hot-swapping between units is possible, for best results it is recommended to exit to the main menu once after selecting your desired GPS units to reset all the relevant Autopilot Variables.

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Note: this autopilot is not fitted with an altitude preselector. The pilot must gradually reduce the pitch attitude as the desired altitude is reached and engage the altitude hold mode to level-off. The altitude alerter will give aural indication in case of target altitude deviation but will not command a level off.

Autopilot Controls

1. Autopilot master
2. Autopilot control panel
3. Altitude alerter
4. Autopilot heading mode knob
   Note: only the Captain’s heading knob controls the autopilot heading mode

Autopilot Control Panel

1. Altitude hold 
2. Heading hold mode 
3. Nav 1 / GPS hold mode 
4. Back course hold mode 
5. ILS approach mode 
6. Pitch attitude selector
   Note: place cursor over the switch 
   to see the selected pitch target in 
   degrees. 
7. Angle of bank limiter
   Note: place cursor over the switch 
   to see the value. 

Engaging the Autopilot

Engaging Heading Hold

Commencing a Climb/Descend 

Capturing and Tracking a VOR Radial

Capturing and tracking the GPS Route

Executing an ILS Approach