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'''Set AUTOBRAKES.''' | '''Set AUTOBRAKES.''' | ||
'''Set the HDG to the runway heading. | '''Set the HDG to the runway heading. Do not press the SEL button!''' Simply enter the HDG as a reference and as a set altitude in case you abort the landing. | ||
'''Click the INIT REF button''' on the CDU. You will see the APPROACH REF page. This page gives us two flap settings, with their corresponding speeds, that can be used for approach. Flaps 25 is the standard approach flaps setting. | '''Click the INIT REF button''' on the CDU. You will see the APPROACH REF page. This page gives us two flap settings, with their corresponding speeds, that can be used for approach. Flaps 25 is the standard approach flaps setting. | ||
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'''At 80 knots, set throttle back to idle, disengaging thrust reversers.''' | '''At 80 knots, set throttle back to idle, disengaging thrust reversers.''' | ||
As soon as, or shortly before, the aircraft comes to a complete stop, '''DISENGAGE autopilot, set A/T ARM to OFF, and turn the F/D OFF.''' The aircraft is now in your control and you may begin your taxi. When you apply taxi thrust, the speedbrakes will retract. Exit the runway when able and taxi toward the gate or parking area of your choice. The airport here is HUGE, so you've got plenty of time to work through the remainder of the checklists. | As soon as, or shortly before, the aircraft comes to a complete stop, '''DISENGAGE autopilot, set A/T ARM to OFF, and turn the F/D OFF.''' The aircraft is now in your control and you may begin your taxi. When you apply taxi thrust, the speedbrakes will retract. Exit the runway when able and taxi toward the gate or parking area of your choice. The airport here is HUGE, so you've got plenty of time to work through the remainder of the checklists. | ||
=== Taxi in, parking, and shutdown === | === Taxi in, parking, and shutdown === | ||