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docs/pilots-corner/a380x/a380x-beginner-guide/02_cockpit-preparation.md

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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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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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![img.png](../assets/beginner-guide/02_cockpit-preparation/fms-surv-default.png)
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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.

docs/pilots-corner/a380x/a380x-beginner-guide/03_preparing-fms.md

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* Have a valid flight plan.
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* Ensure IFR clearance has been obtained.
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??? tip "Requesting IFR Clearance when using an Online ATC Network"
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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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In the ATC IFR clearance you will be assigned a squawk code. This code is used to identify your aircraft on radar.
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To set the squawk code, you can use the [Radio Management Panel (RMP)](../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/pedestal/rmp.md)
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on the pedestal or the [MFD](../a380x-briefing/flight-deck/main-panel/mfd.md) Surveillance (SURV) page.
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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 - Setting the squawk code `2000`:<br/>
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![img.png](../assets/beginner-guide/03_preparing-fms/fms-surv-sqwk.png){loading=lazy}
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