Beginners guide to starting the Cessna 172 from cold and dark in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

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  • @jonbeckett
    @jonbeckett  Рік тому +3

    To download my start-up guide, visit the link below:
    ko-fi.com/s/0a0b3b693b

    • @elmarbartel2699
      @elmarbartel2699 Рік тому

      Just found your description for the start up of the 747-8.
      Would you have an explication for why the FMC does not work here while using the cockpit view which shows this instrument in large, please?
      I help myself by creating/adjusting an own view of the FMC from a side above.
      Good day!

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому

      @@elmarbartel2699 Without seeing what you're doing, it's difficult to say.

    • @elmarbartel2699
      @elmarbartel2699 Рік тому +1

      @@jonbeckett Thanks so much for your reply. After restarting the sim several times - it works!😅

    • @jerrygreeno7181
      @jerrygreeno7181 Рік тому

      Please

  • @elmarbartel2699
    @elmarbartel2699 Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much!!! Your very practical tutorial brings me back from „desperately trying to learn how to handle the FMC of the 747“ to the joy of the uncomplicated and wonderful flying around with a plane. 😅
    A great reminder of what the sim is really for….
    Especially with these incredible sceneries.
    Thanks again. Love it.

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby Рік тому +3

    I used this checklist this morning, and it made flying from KCXW to KLIT a lot easier, even though it's already straightforward.

  • @stefanblackadder5236
    @stefanblackadder5236 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Jonathan. You should add checking the trim before takeoff because it’s universal to any aircraft.

  • @basvh666
    @basvh666 Рік тому +2

    Thank you ! just started playing this game in Vr its amazing

    • @mofayer
      @mofayer Рік тому

      Which vr setup are you using? I used to play on PC years ago but vr sounds really fun, will probably try again.

    • @basvh666
      @basvh666 Рік тому

      oh i got a pico 4 pro. i think its only available in China. so i cant really help you with it.@@mofayer

  • @ukar69
    @ukar69 Рік тому +9

    I used to fly a ‘98 172R. The worst part of the preflight was checking the fuel drains. The 152 and PA28s have three, one under each wing and under the nose. The 172 had a total of 13, five under each wing and three under the nose. Unless you did them in the same order each time, you’d wonder if you’d done them all.

    • @Chiefcheeseofcheddington
      @Chiefcheeseofcheddington Рік тому +3

      Worst part as well is not connecting the end correctly and all the fuel flys out all over the hand and arm.
      Happened a few times to me.

  • @Mattlee1976
    @Mattlee1976 Рік тому +3

    Thanks

  • @ensorgumbs
    @ensorgumbs Рік тому +2

    These series have been very helpful

  • @yams900
    @yams900 Рік тому +2

    Good work mate ! I always enjoy watching your video creations :)

  • @pappinr
    @pappinr Рік тому +2

    Another bang on video Jonathan! Thank you so much. I live in Canada (Northern Ontario) but find myself flying all over the UK because of wanting to mimic your flights! My relatives live in and around Newcastle. Maybe I should fly around there sometime soon. Cheers!

  • @joevoss335
    @joevoss335 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for all you do good sir

  • @martygenska8117
    @martygenska8117 Рік тому +1

    When you do a run-up check; you also need to check oil pressure/oil temps/amps/carb heat and finally idle. Just saying.

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому +1

      I may end up adding those tests - it's difficult to strike a balance between things that make a difference in the simulator versus the real world :)

  • @jakew9887
    @jakew9887 Рік тому

    Great presentation. Thanks

  • @howardslade267
    @howardslade267 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for all your great videos. Do you have a procedure for starting the C182 RG?

  • @rogerwines6947
    @rogerwines6947 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @johnblanchfield5796
    @johnblanchfield5796 Рік тому +3

    Great content as usual. Quick question: should Standby Battery be switched off after start up?

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому +2

      No - it should be left armed - so it can kick in if required.

  • @JuriyBura
    @JuriyBura Місяць тому

    Great guide! Trying to replicate the procedure in FS2024, Cessna 172. The "standby battery test" does not light an indicator, is it a simulator bug or there are some prerequisites for lighting it up? Thanks!

    • @benjaminkoechling3622
      @benjaminkoechling3622 Місяць тому

      I think it's a bug. I am not getting beacon or strobe lights either, just landing and taxi lights. It's annoying, but certainly could be worse.

  • @jstones9872
    @jstones9872 3 місяці тому

    do you have a start up guide to using the gps as a total beginner?

  • @Chucklesrailarchive
    @Chucklesrailarchive Рік тому +1

    When l learnt to fly we always did a low rpm mag check as well. Some years ago now maybe things have changed. But as you say it’s only a sim. I wonder if you could get a mag error if failure’s turned on? Though then you would need a sim mechanic to fix it😂

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому

      Some of the more accurate planes might simulate that - the Black Square aircraft are pretty good. The Comanche 250 is good too.

  • @terribletcm
    @terribletcm 3 місяці тому

    How did you get a cessna with 2 screens like that?

  • @paulcoyne4152
    @paulcoyne4152 6 місяців тому

    Hi. I may be a bit late to this party, but is there any way to put your start-up guide PDF in the Check list tool bar for people like myself who use VR

  • @emileguertin
    @emileguertin Рік тому

    Good idea to make sure parking break is on before starting engine?

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому +3

      As I said - I didn't do ALL of the checklist - otherwise it would be ten times longer. Fun story - when learning how to start the F-18 in DCS, I once unlocked the throttles before spinning the engines up - and the aircraft backfired and blew itself across the parking area in a cloud of smoke. I only did it once :) Was amazed it was simulated.

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому +1

      It may have been the F-5E - it was a long time ago :)

  • @AzizGaliley
    @AzizGaliley 10 місяців тому +1

    What a clear accent! Do you aways speak in?

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  10 місяців тому +2

      Yes. It's the way I alway speak :)

  • @thomasmckendry8566
    @thomasmckendry8566 Рік тому +1

    You look so much younger than you sound. Must be the accent.

    • @jonbeckett
      @jonbeckett  Рік тому

      Hah! Funnily enough, I went to a gathering at Christmas and saw somebody I haven't seen for ages, and the first thing they said was "HOW DO YOU NOT AGE?" lol