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` ENGINE MASTER SWITCHES (1, 2, 3, 4) ................................. OFF ` <br />
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` COCKPIT DOOR SWITCH (INOP).......................................... NORM ` <br />
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` ATC CLEARANCE .....................................................OBTAIN ` <br />
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- ??? note "ATC Clearance"
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- We will cover the ATC clearance in the next chapter when we prepare the FMS.
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+ ??? note "Requesting ATC IFR Clearance"
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+ Before departing for the flight, we must obtain an IFR clearance from ATC. The clearance may be obtained from
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+ clearance delivery or another specific frequency, depending on the airport and available services.
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+ If you are not flying on a network and are using the built-in ATC menu, simply find the appropriate selection in the
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+ menu and request for IFR clearance.
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+ Clearances will usually provide the following information below. As a pilot, you would need to read back the
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+ clearance correctly or acknowledge it if using the built-in ATC menu.
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+ * Cleared to the destination via specified route in the filed flight plan.
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+ * Initial cleared altitude after departure.
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+ * Assigned SID for departure OR radar vectors
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+ * Assigned departing runway.
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+ * Transponder/squawk code.
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+ * Departure frequency.
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+ Additional reading material: [The CRAFT mnemonic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CRAFT_(aviation)){target=new}
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` NAVIGATION CHARTS ............................................... PREPARE ` <br />
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` MFD SURVEILLANCE DEFAULT SETTINGS................................. SELECT ` <br />
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- ??? note "MFD Default Settings"
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- Verify on the multi function display surveillance control page that the transponder is set to AUTO, the squawk code
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- is the same , the TCAS is set to TA/RA and Norm, all TAWS modes are ON, and the weather radar is set to AUTO, the
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+ ??? note "MFD Surveillance Default Settings"
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+ Verify on the Multi-Function Display (MFD) Surveillance page that the transponder is set to AUTO, the squawk code
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+ is as per ATC , the TCAS is set to TA/RA and Norm, all TAWS modes are ON, and the weather radar is set to AUTO, the
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elevation/tilt to AUTO, Mode set to WX, TURB set to AUTO, GAIN set to AUTO, WX ON VD set to ON and PRED W/S to AUTO)
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- We will cover how to set the squawk code in the next chapter when we prepare the FMS.
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+ In the MFD Surveillance page, you can set the squawk code by clicking on the `SQWK` field and typing in the assigned
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+ code and confirm with ENTER. Then click on the AUTO button to activate the squawk code.
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+ MFD Surveilance Page:<br/>
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??? tip "How and Where?"
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[ Flight Deck Overview] ( ../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck ) { .md-button }
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* [Thrust Reverse Levers](../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/pedestal/throttle)
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* [Engine Master Switches](../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/pedestal/engine-master)
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* [Cockpit Door Switch](../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/pedestal/cockpit-door)
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- * [MFD Surveillance Default Settings ](../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/main-panel/mfd)
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+ * [MFD](../../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/main-panel/mfd)
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At this point, the Flight Management System (FMS) should be initialized.
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See [ Preparing the MFD] ( 03_preparing-fms ) for more information.
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