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The [[FGFSCopilot]] is a java program that can do almost everything required from taking off till landing the plane at your destination. The Boeing 787-8 has an FGFSCopilot Log page in the EFB which shows it's connection status and every log message the FGFSCopilot sends to FlightGear.
The [[FGFSCopilot]] is a java program that can do almost everything required from taking off till landing the plane at your destination. The Boeing 787-8 has an FGFSCopilot Log page in the EFB which shows it's connection status and every log message the FGFSCopilot sends to FlightGear.


=Operating Manual=
=Boeing 787-8 Wiki Sub-Pages=


In the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), you can find Aircraft Checklists for almost every phase of the flight in the 'Fight Manual Index' page. You can also view the 'Operating Manual' page which explains different flight maneuvers.
*[[Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner: Operating Manual and Checklists]]
*[[Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner: Video Tutorials]]
*[[Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner: Control Display Unit Reference Manual]]


Just in case you feel looking into the EFB (which you could easily do in EFB view anyway) during runtime uncomfortable, I've 'echoed' all the checklists from the EFB out here.
=Related content=
 
'''INTRO:''' Welcome Aboard the Boeing 787-8 Aircraft. These checklists are based on real documentation but are still not recommended to be used in real aviation. For any help or support, send a PM to 'omega95' or 'redneck' on the Forums.
 
==Pre-flight Checklists==
 
*Parking Brakes            SET
*Battery Switch            ON
*APU Generator            OFF
*APU Master Knob          OFF
*External Power            ON
*Landing Gear              DOWN
*Flaps Lever              UP
*Speedbrakes Lever        RETR.
*Engine Fuel Controls      CUTOFF
*Fuel Pump Switches        OFF
*Engine Instruments        CHECK
*Anti-Ice Controls        AUTO
*Window Heating            AS REQ.
*Altitude Setting          SET
*IFR Clearance            REQUEST
*Fuel Quantity            CHECK
*Beacon Lighting          ON
 
==Before Startup Checklist==
 
*Seat Belt Sign            ON
*Fuel Quantity            CHECK
*Engine Throttle          IDLE
*Engines Area              CLEAR
*Auto-brake Setting        RTO
*Yaw Damper                ON
*Fly-by-wire Setting      CHECK
*Hydraulic ENG Pumps      ON
*Hydraulic ELEC C1 Pump    ON
*AC Packs 1 and 2          ON
*Equipment Cooling        ON
*Fuel Pumps                ON
*Startup Clearance        REQUEST
 
==Engines Startup Checklist==
 
*APU Master Knob          START > ON*
*APU Generator            ON
*Engine EEC Modes          ON
*Engine Starter Knob      START
*Engine Fuel Controls      RUN
*Engine Generators        L1, R1 ON
*APU Master Knob          OFF
*APU Generator            OFF
*External Power            OFF
 
''*APU MASTER CONTROL: To start and run the APU, first set the APU Master Knob to START and watch either the fault light, or the ELEC page on the EICAS screen. When the fault light goes off or the APU Indicator says 'STARTED' on the EICAS, set the starter knob to ON. This should make the APU Indicator say 'AVAILABLE' and you can now continue taking power from the APU Generator now.''
 
==Before Taxi Checklist==
 
*Parking Brakes SET
*Fuel Quantity CHECK
*Taxi Lights ON
*Navigation Lights ON
*Instrument Displays CHECK
*Taxi Clearance REQUEST
 
==Taxi Checklist==
 
*Flight Directors ON
*Parking Brakes OFF
 
Do not exceed 25 knots while taxiing.
 
You're recommended to either have the airport diagram installed and opened up on the EFB or zoom into the full screen navigation display all the way to help you navigate around the airport.
 
If you're planning to use a SID for departure, make sure you have that installed in your EFB Database and loaded up in your airport charts page for reference.
 
==Pre-Take-off Checklist==
 
*Take Off Flaps SET
*Speed-brakes RETRACTED
*Instruments CHECK
*Landing Lights ON
*Strobe Lights ON
*Parking Brakes OFF
 
==Take-off Checklist==
 
*Centered on Runway CHECK
*Call our 80 knots CHECK
*V1 (Decision Speed) CHECK
*Vr (Rotation Speed) ROTATE
*V2 (Safety Speed) CHECK
*Positive Climb CHECK
*Landing Gears UP
 
==Post-Take-off Checklist==
 
*Auto-throttle (>200 KIAS) ON
*Taxi and Landing Lights OFF
*Flaps Lever AS REQ.
*Auto-pilot ON
*Route Manager ACTIVE
 
==Climb-out Checklist (<FL100)==
 
*Engine Instruments CHECK
*Hydraulic Systems CHECK
 
''NOTE: Do NOT exceed 250 KIAS under FL100. If you do, the Fly-by-wire will reduce throttle to keep you under the limits.''
 
==Climb-out Checklist (FL100 to FL180)==
 
*Max. Climb-rate 2500 fpm CHECK
*Auto-brake Setting OFF
*Seat Belts Sign AS REQ.
*Anti-Ice Controls AS REQ.
*Pressurization CHECK
*Engine Starters CHECK OFF
*APU Master Knob CHECK OFF
*Altimeter Setting SET 29.92
 
==Climb-out Checklist (FL180 to Cruise)==
 
*Approx. Climb Thrust 89% - 91% N1
*Max. Climb-rate (upto FL260) 1800 fpm CHECK
*Max. Airspeed (up FL260) 300 KIAS
*Max. Climb-rate (above FL260) 1000 fpm
*Mach Speed upto FL300 0.8 Mach SET
*Mach Speed above FL300 0.85 Mach SET
*Check N1 vs. N1 limit CHECK
*Fuel Quantity CHECK
*Equipment Temperatures CHECK
 
==Cruise Notes (not Checklist)==
 
*Every 30 minutes, take a quick look at all the instrument displays to make sure they're properly functioning. In case the ND, EFB, CDU or FBW malfunctions or ''hangs'', hit their respective '''RESET''' buttons on the panel on both sides of the touch screen CDUs.
 
*Check correct Mach Setting
 
*Make sure the fly-by-wire is engaged and bank-limit is set as required. Note that the fly-by-wire's flight envelope protection (alpha and bank) and auto-stabilization will be effective only when the autopilot is turned off. This is so that it can't override the autopilot. Still, you are recommended to keep the AP on throughout the flight and use the Fly-by-wire to help you only during manual flight.
 
*Make sure the route is entered correctly in the route manager, and the route is valid. In case of an error, re-activate the route and use the 'JUMP TO' function to jump to the waypoint.
 
*Keep checking the fuel quantity against the Flight Fuel Planner on the EFB to make sure you have enough fuel for the flight.
 
*Make sure the window, engines and wing temperatures stay above 0 to prevent ice buildup on them. If they drop below 0, turn on their respective anti-icing/window-heating.
 
*Check hydraulic pumps to make sure they're functioning properly. In case of a hydraulic pump overheat or fault, turn them off, and turn on an alternative pump. Also make sure both Air-Conditioning packs are on, trim air is on and equipment cooling is turned on. You can find the Equipment Temperatures in the PNEU page on any of the MFDs.
 
*In case the fuel quantity drops below the required fuel displayed, start preparing for a diversion to your alternate airport. Also, reduce mach speed to 0.75 mach and if there's a fuel imbalance, enable cross-feed.
 
==In Range of Top Of Descent Checklist==
 
*Anti-Ice Controls AS REQ.
*Navigation Radios SET
*Course Setting SET
*Fuel Quantity CHECK
*Auto-brake Setting AS REQ.
*Approach Briefing CHECK
 
==Descent Checklist==
 
*Heads Up Display ON
*Seat Belt Sign ON
*Anti-Ice Controls AS REQ.
*Navigation Displays CHECK
*TCAS Instrument CHECK
*METAR and ATIS CHECK
*Engine Instruments CHECK
*Flight Displays CHECK
*Hydraulic Systems CHECK
*Air-Conditioning CHECK
*Pneumatic Systems CHECK
*Fuel Systems CHECK
*Window Heating CHECK
 
Check METAR with both ATIS and EFB Display. If there's a mismatch, reset the EFB. Also, load up the appropriate STAR (Standard Appraoch) or IAP (Instrument Appraoch) chart on the the ''Airport Charts'' page on the EFB.
 
==Appraoch Checklist==
 
''NOTE: To get the runway's ILS frequency, either get it from ATIS or go to the EFB, Airport Information, Enter the Airport ICAO in the CDU's '''EFB INPUT''' page, go to the Runway Information page on the EFB, enter the Runway in the CDU's '''EFB INPUT''' page and click on '''SET NAV1''' next to the ILS frequency on the EFB to set your NAV1 Radio.''
 
*Landing Lights ON
*Altimeter Setting SET
*Navigation Radios TUNED
*Approach LOC (Localizer) ACTIVE
*Engine Instruments CHECK
*Maximum Speed 250 KIAS CHECK
*Flaps (<250 KIAS) SET 1 DEG
*Flaps (<230 KIAS) SET 5 DEG
*Flaps (<215 KIAS) SET 15 DEG
*Flaps (<200 KIAS) SET 25 DEG
*Flaps (<180 KIAS) SET 35 DEG
*Landing Gear (<2100 ft) DOWN
*Auto-brake Setting AS REQ.
*Speed Brakes CHECK RETRACTED, ARM
 
''NOTE: Flaps requirement may vary with total aircraft weight. A flaps requirement calculator will be available on the CDU in the near future.''
 
==Landing Checklist==
 
*Auto-throttle (500 AGL) OFF
*Auto-pilot (300 AGL) DISCONNECT
 
On Touchdown, (hope you do it smooooth)
 
*Reverse Thrust ENGAGE
*Speedbrakes UP, FULL
 
When slowed down to less than 70 KIAS
 
*Reverse Thrust DISENGAGE
*Auto-brake Setting OFF
 
To take over from the Auto-brake, apply manual brakes, and use manual brakes to slow down to taxi speed (max. 25 KIAS)
 
In case of a ''go-around'', increase to full throttle, and confirm positive climb. Request further directions from ATC.
 
==Taxi-to-Ramp Checklist==
 
*Speed Brakes RETRACTED
*Flaps Lever UP
*Taxi Lights ON
*Landing Lights OFF
*Strobe Lights OFF
*Anti-Ice Controls OFF
*Flight Directors OFF
*Engine Instruments CHECK
 
==Engines Shutdown Checklist==
 
*Parking Brakes SET
*Engine Generators OFF
*External Power ON
*Engine Fuel Control CUTOFF
*Taxi Lights OFF
*Beacon Lights OFF
*Fuel Pump Switches OFF
*Seat Belt Sign OFF
*Heads Up Display OFF
 
==Aircraft Secure Checklist==
 
*Pressurization OFF
*Air Conditioning Packs OFF
*Equipment Cooling OFF
*Window Heating OFF
*Hydraulic Pumps OFF
*Interior Lights OFF
*Battery Switch OFF
*External Power OFF
*Navigation Lights OFF
*Doors Closed/Locked CHECK
 
'''We're still working on Failure Checklists and some extra checklists and will put them up when ready.'''
 
=Video Tutorials=
 
'''Dreamliner Tutorials''' is an upcoming video series by Redneck and Omega95 which includes tutorials on the all new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. We hope these videos solve a lot of your doubts and let you enjoy the aircraft better.
 
==Dreamliner Tutorials #1 : Startup and Systems Overview==
 
{{#ev:youtube|BSceVZLshgQ|480|Dreamliner Tutorials, a video series by Redneck and Omega95 on the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner}}
 
This video shows you the basic start-up procedure, some EFB and CDU features, setting configurations and all the stuff you would do before a planned flight on the ground. It also shows you how to load up airport charts, how to enter data for VNAV and acts like an introduction to the whole upcoming tutorial series.
 
==Dreamliner Tutorials #2 : Howto: Install Airport Charts and Diagrams==
 
{{#ev:youtube|dlLISq5T4WU|480|Dreamliner Tutorials, a video series by Redneck and Omega95 on the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner}}
 
In this video, we show you how to get, convert and install Airport Diagrams and Charts into the EFB Database so you can load it up during runtime. In this example, I've installed a STAR and an IAP for Memphis (KMEM) and also it's airport diagram.
 
You can get more charts and diagrams from airnav [http://www.airnav.com] or opennav [http://www.opennav.com].
 
==Dreamliner Tutorials #3 : Making the best of the Fly-by-wire==
 
{{#ev:youtube|G1Ziu-4GEao|480|Dreamliner Tutorials, a video series by Redneck and Omega95 on the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner}}
 
Here, we show you the various features of the fly-by-wire system on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. It's not exactly a 'howto', just a quick overview that compares joystick input with the aircraft's fly-by-wire output.
 
==Dreamliner Tutorials #4 : Howto: Use Vertical Navigation==
 
{{#ev:youtube|P2p2jkEFGtc|480|Dreamliner Tutorials, a video series by Redneck and Omega95 on the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner}}
 
In this video, we show you how to use the Boeing 787-8's Vertical Navigation feature... We're also trying out a new intro (please don't laugh at redneck's intro :D) for it. Let use know if you like it...
 
==Dreamliner Tutorials #5: Howto: Fly an Automated Hold==
 
{{#ev:youtube|W9I6hiJ3JWg|480|Dreamliner Tutorials, a video series by Redneck and Omega95 on the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner}}
 
This video shows you how to set in your hold configuration, and fly an automated hold...
 
''NOTE: I guess redneck forgot that the 787-8 had a VSD at 16:22''
 
'''Video Tutorials in the making:'''
*Howto: Use the Flight Management Computer
*Howto: Use the Boeing 787-8 with FGFSCopilot
 
If there's any specific Boeing 787-8 tutorial you'd like, please suggest it in the 'discussion' page in the wiki.
 
=Control Display Unit Reference Manual=
 
The Control Display Unit is a part of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's Flight Management Computer. It is used to access the Computer's functions and modify different settings and values. Below, we will explain the different pages in the Control Display Unit.
 
'''This image will be used as a reference to help explain different pages on the CDU.'''
 
[[File:787-8-cdu-pages.jpeg|800px|Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Control Display Unit Pages]]
 
==INDEX (1)==
 
The INDEX page is the hub of the Control Display Unit from where you can navigate to different pages in the CDU.
 
*IDENT - Takes you to the IDENT page
*HOLD CONFIG - Takes you to the HOLD CONFIG page
*VNAV CONFIG - Takes you to the VNAV CONFIG page
*EFB INPUT - Takes you to the EFB INPUT page
*FBW CONFIG - Takes you to the FBW CONFIG page
*RADIOS - Takes you to the RADIOS page
*DEP/ARR - Takes you to the DEP/ARR page
*FLIGHTPLAN - Takes you to the FLIGHTPLAN page
*TAKE OFF - Takes you to the TAKE OFFpage
*APPROACH - Takes you to the APPROACH page
 
==IDENT (2)==
 
This page shows the Aircraft Model, Engines Installed and Callsign being used at the moment.
 
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==HOLD CONFIG (3,4)==
 
This page allows you to search hold navaids, set hold settings and enter/exit an automated hold.
 
*Holding Navaid - Type in the Navaid you want to hold at and click here to set it.
*Holding Navaid Type - Cycle through VOR/FIX/NDB.
*Holding Radial - Type in the radial you want to hold at and click here to set it.
*Holding Altitude - Type in the altitude (feet) you want to maintain while holding and click here to set it.
*Holding Time - Type in the time (seconds) you want to fly the inbound leg and click here to set it.
*Turn Direction - Toggle between Left and Right for Turn Direction.
*SEARCH NAVAID - Click here to search for the navaid you typed in.
*ENTER HOLD - Click here to start flying the automated hold.
*EXIT HOLD - Click here to get back manual control from the hold.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==VNAV CONFIG (5)==
 
This page lets your change your Cruise Altitude and VNAV settings.
 
*Cruise Altitude - Type in your cruise altitude and click here to set it.
*Start Cruise at - Type in the first waypoint in your cruise phase and click here to set it.
*End Cruise at - Type in the waypoint you want to descend to right after you get out of the cruise phase and click here to set it.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==EFB INPUT (6)==
 
This page lets you type in different things that is required by the EFB. That can include typing in an airport to search for in the Airport Information/Diagram page, Runway to search for in the Runway Information page, Flight information in the Auto-PIREP System page, and selecting charts in the Charts Selection page.
 
To Send an input into the EFB, type it on the keypad and hit the EXEC/ENTER key.
 
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===Airport Charts Selection (7)===
 
This is a specialized EFB INPUT Sub-page used to select a chart to display in the Airport Charts page.
 
*Airport ICAO - Type in the Airport ICAO of the chart you want and click here to set it.
*Chart Type - Cycle through SID/STAR/IAP for chart type.
*Chart ID - Cycle through available Terminal Procedures you wish to view in the EFB.
 
==FBW CONFIG (8)==
 
This page lets you manage the fly-by-wire settings.
 
*Fly By Wire Status - Click on the right side menu to ACTIVATE/DISABLE the fly-by-wire.
*Rudder Control - Click on the right side menu to toggle FBW Rudder Control.
*Yaw Damper - Click on the right side menu to toggle FBW Yaw Damper.
*Bank Limit - Cycle through different bank limits for the flight envelope protection.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==RADIOS (9)==
 
This page let's you set Standby Radio Frequencies and Switch them with active ones.
 
*Click on the Radio Setting on the Left side to switch between standby and active.
 
*Type in a radio frequency and click on the radio setting on the Right side to set that frequency to standby.
 
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==DEP/ARR (10)==
 
Use this page to control your flight data and base for the route manager.
 
*Departure - Type in your Departure ICAO and click here to set it.
*Destination - Type in your Destination ICAO and click here to set it.
*Departure Runway - Type in your Departure Runway and Click here to set it.
*Destination Runway - Type in your destination Runway and click here to set it.
*Flight No. - Type in the flight number and click here to set it.
*PROCEDURES - Takes you to the TERMINAL PROCEDURE SEARCH page.
*FLIGHT INFO - Takes you to the FLIGHT INFO page.
*FLIGHT LOG - Takes you to the FLIGHT LOG page.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===PROCEDURES (13)===
 
This page is used to search for different terminal procedures from LevelD-767 navdata present in your ''$FG_ROOT/Aircraft/787-8/FMC-DB/'' page. Note that this section is still under development and testing.
 
*Airport ICAO - Type in the Airport ICAO of the Airport you want to find a Terminal Procedure of and click here to set it.
*Terminal Procedure Type - Cycle through SID/STAR/IAP for TP type.
*To/From Runway - Type in the Procedure's Transition Runway and click here to set it.
*SEARCH TP - Click here to search for available Terminal Procedures with the given settings. This then displays a list of available TP and you can cycle through them.
*USE TP - Once you've selected (cycled through) available Terminal Procedures from the list, click here to use that in your flight. If the TP Type is SID, it adds the SID to the beginning of your active route, but if it's a STAR or IAP, it appends it to the end of your route.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===FLIGHT LOG (11)===
 
This page is used to get Flight Time and Fuel Consumed information for virtual airline Pilot Reports.
 
*DEP/ARR - Takes you to the DEP/ARR page
*FLIGHTPLAN - Takes you to the FLIGHTPLAN page
*RESET - Resets Flight Time and Fuel Consumed to 0 (to be used when you're doing a connecting flight)
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===FLIGHT INFO (14)===
 
Displays the airline's flight information, of the flight number you entered in the DEP/ARR page. It only displays the information in the airline operating the aircraft has entered it's data in the FMC Database. If a preset Route is available in the database, it shows
''Preset Flight Type'' '''Available'''.
 
*SET ROUTE - If a preset route is available, clicking this will copy that route into the active route (route manager) and if a preset route is NOT available, clicking this will generate a route to the destination and copy it to the active route.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==FLIGHTPLAN (16)==
 
This page is used to manage the different flightplans and alternate airport. The Boeing 787-8 allows you to enter a Primary Flightplan and a Secondary Flightplan. If a flightplan is empty, it's status will show 'EMPTY', but if it's ready to be copied to active route, it'll show READY and a ''COPY TO RTE'' option will be available.
 
*VIEW/EDIT - Takes you to the respective flightplan page to view or edit the flightplan.
*COPY TO RTE - Copies the respective flightplan into the active route (route manager)
*Alternate Airport - Type in your flight's alternate airport (in case of emergency) and click here to set it.
*DIVERT - If you have an alternate airport set, clicking here will clear your active route and set the aircraft on a direct flight to your alternate airport.
*DEP/ARR - Takes you to the DEP/ARR page.
*ACTIVE RTE - Takes you to the Active route page where you can activate or work with your active route (route manager)
*PROCEDURES - Takes you to the TERMINAL PROCEDURES SEARCH page.
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===PRIMARY FLIGHTPLAN (12)===
 
Enter your primary flightplan waypoints and altitudes.
 
*REMOVE WP - Click here and then on the Waypoint to remove it from the Flightplan.
*CLEAR FP - Click here to clear the fligthplan.
*SCROLL UP - Scroll the Flightplan Manager up
*SCROLL DOWN - Scroll the Flightplan Manager Down
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
===SECONDARY FLIGHTPLAN (15)===
 
Enter your secondary flightplan waypoints and altitudes.
 
*REMOVE WP - Click here and then on the Waypoint to remove it from the Flightplan.
*CLEAR FP - Click here to clear the fligthplan.
*SCROLL UP - Scroll the Flightplan Manager up
*SCROLL DOWN - Scroll the Flightplan Manager Down
 
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==TAKE-OFF (17)==
 
This page shows your take-off data and reference speeds. This data is calculated by the Flight Management Computer 10 times every second according to your total weight.
 
*APPROACH - Takes you to the APPROACH page
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
==APPROACH (18)==
 
This page shows your approach and landing data and reference speeds. This data is calculated by the Flight Management Computer 10 times every second according to your total weight.
 
*INDEX - Takes you back to the INDEX
 
= Related content =
There are plenty of tutorials and code snippets that were specifically created for this project, this is a list of all things related:
There are plenty of tutorials and code snippets that were specifically created for this project, this is a list of all things related:


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