Part 3 - After Walk-A-Round

Back from walk-a-round:
  • NAV, Wing and Logo lights >>> OFF (unless night)
  • AA Charts >>> Prepare departing aerodrome
  • Seat >>> Adjust your seat
  • Rudder >>> Adjust your rudder
  • Frequencies >>> (See *)
  • * VHF-L: CD / GND
  • * VHF-R: 121.50 / ATIS
  • * VHF-C: ACARS / Any
13 Items to scan:
  • IRS >> NAV
  • IGN >> 1 (outbound) or 2 (inbound)
  • X-Feed Valves >> ON
  • Wind Heat >> ON
  • Flight Recorder >> ON
  • Flight Deck Fans >> ON (if any)
  • Flight Directors >> ON
  • Auto Throttle >> ON
  • HDG >> RW HDG
  • ALT >> Initial ALT
  • Weather Radar >> L (outbound) or R (inbound)
  • Transponder >> 1 (Capt) or 2 (FO/SO)
  • PAX >> ON/AUTO
Other Scans:
  • SOURCE Selectors >> "12 o'clock" (unless any DDL)
  • CLOCK >> Set / Reset
  • PDF and MFD >> Check and X-Check
  • ACARS >> RQINIT
  • Charts >> Prepare those charts for departure (Airport chart, SID, ILS,...)