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 +===== **REDIRECTION NOTICE** =====
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 +The tutorials have been moved to the aerofly.com main page.
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 +[[https://www.aerofly.com/tutorials/|→ New Aerofly FS Tutorials]]
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 =====Bombardier Dash 8Q-400===== =====Bombardier Dash 8Q-400=====
  
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 **Automatic Frequency Tuning (FMS Mode)** **Automatic Frequency Tuning (FMS Mode)**
  
-The simulated ARCDU in the Aerofly FS 2 have the capability to tune the ILS frequencies of the destination airport fully automatically. They also set the course which is not possible in the real world aircraft. Automatic tuning is only performed when the mode selector of the ARCDU is in "FMS". The left ARCDU (ARCDU 1) can tune ILS1 and the right ARCDU (ARCDU 2) tunes ILS2 if they are set to "FMS" mode respectively.+The ARCDUs have the capability to tune the ILS frequencies of the destination airport fully automatically. They also set the course which is not possible in the real world aircraft. Automatic tuning is only performed when the mode selector of the ARCDU is in "FMS". The left ARCDU (ARCDU 1) can tune ILS1 and the right ARCDU (ARCDU 2) tunes ILS2 if they are set to "FMS" mode respectively.
  
 **Manual Modes (ON, BOTH)** **Manual Modes (ON, BOTH)**
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 **Arming Altitude Acquire (ALT SEL)** **Arming Altitude Acquire (ALT SEL)**
  
-Unlike most modern airlines the Q400 engineers decided that the altitude capture function should only engage when pilots explicitly press a button to arm it. Since it is very unique for an autopilot we modeled this in the Aerofly FS aircraft but this also means that you have to **check if ALT SEL is armed in white on the PFD** every time you changed the selected altitude. Typically a press on the ALT SEL pushbutton is required when you are maintaining the current altitude and want to climb or descent to another altitude. Then another vertical mode has to be engaged and the selected altitude has to be changed and ALT SEL needs to be pushed.+Unlike most modern airlines the Q400 engineers decided that the altitude capture function should only engage when pilots explicitly press a button to arm it. Since it is very unique for an autopilot we modeled this in the Aerofly FS aircraft but this also means that you have to **check if ALT SEL is armed in white on the PFD** every time you changed the selected altitude. Typically a press on the ALT SEL pushbutton is required when you are maintaining the current altitude and want to climb or descent to another altitude. Then another vertical mode has to be engaged and the selected altitude has to be changed and ALT SEL needs to be pushed.
  
 On the upside, if you ever wish to prevent a level off you can disarm the altitude capture (ALT SEL) by holding the ALT SEL button for 1 second. On the upside, if you ever wish to prevent a level off you can disarm the altitude capture (ALT SEL) by holding the ALT SEL button for 1 second.
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 ==== Flight Management System (FMS) ==== ==== Flight Management System (FMS) ====
  
-The Q400 uses the Universal FMS which is also used in the Learjet 45 and in the specific 737-500 simulated in Aerofly FS 2. The FMS is described in detail in the [[aircraft:fms_flight_plan_tutorial|Flight Plan Creation Using Universal FMS]].+The Q400 uses the Universal FMS which is also used in the Learjet 45 and in the specific 737-500 simulated in Aerofly FS. The FMS is described in detail on the [[aircraft:universal_uns1_fms|Universal UNS-1]] wiki page.
  
-{{ :aircraft:q400_cdu.jpg?300 |}}+{{ :wiki:q400_cdu.jpg?300 |}}
 ==== Warning Sounds ==== ==== Warning Sounds ====
  
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 **TakeOff GoAround (TOGA) Mode** **TakeOff GoAround (TOGA) Mode**
  
-In the control settings of the Aerofly FS there is a control assignment in the autopilot controls for "TakeOff GoAround Button (TOGA)". Press this button now. If you don't want to assign this you can also depress the "HDG" pushbutton. Note how the flight director on the PFD came alive and the active lateral mode "WINGS LVL" was selected. The vertical mode "GA" is also activated but the selected altitude is not armed yet. And our selected altitude may be off.+In the control settings of the Aerofly FS there is a control assignment in the autopilot controls for "TakeOff GoAround Button (TOGA)". Press this button now. If you don't want to assign this you can also depress the "HDG" pushbutton. Note how the flight director on the PFD came alive and the active lateral mode "WINGS LVL" was selected. The vertical mode "GA" is also activated but the selected altitude is not armed yet. And our selected altitude may be off.
  
 {{ :wiki:q400_fgcp_alt_sel.jpg?350|}} {{ :wiki:q400_fgcp_alt_sel.jpg?350|}}
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 Additional requirements for the category 2 ILS approach with this DUAL FD mode are two identical decision heights on left and right PFD, both below 200ft (CAT 2) and, of course, working radar altimeters. Additional requirements for the category 2 ILS approach with this DUAL FD mode are two identical decision heights on left and right PFD, both below 200ft (CAT 2) and, of course, working radar altimeters.
  
-This DUAL FD fail->active, fail->passive behavior is modeled in the Aerofly FS Q400, if you re-tune one receiver for example or switch the nav source on one side away from ILS. In case the capability of the aircraft to fly the ILS 2 approach drops (e.g. one nav source is set to the wrong position) a CAT 2 FAIL message is displayed. Then your approach minimums change and you might need to go around.+This DUAL FD fail->active, fail->passive behavior is modeled in the Aerofly FS Q400, if you re-tune one receiver for example or switch the nav source on one side away from ILS. In case the capability of the aircraft to fly the ILS 2 approach drops (e.g. one nav source is set to the wrong position) a CAT 2 FAIL message is displayed. Then your approach minimums change and you might need to go around.
  
  
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 Try to take the second high speed exit off the runway to the right. (The one after a small concrete patch to the right of the runway, ending directly behind that parked British Airways aircraft). This should take only slight to moderate braking and we'll end up right in front of the terminal where we want to park. Try to take the second high speed exit off the runway to the right. (The one after a small concrete patch to the right of the runway, ending directly behind that parked British Airways aircraft). This should take only slight to moderate braking and we'll end up right in front of the terminal where we want to park.
  
-With the little trick (tapping the reverser key once) we could turn off the second exit whilst testing without braking at all in our testing with the current version of the Aerofly FS 2.+With the little trick (tapping the reverser key once) we could turn off the second exit whilst testing without braking at all in our testing with the current version of the Aerofly FS.
  
 **Lights Off** **Lights Off**
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