FlySimWare LearJet 35A for MSFS2020: Full Flight Tutorial

This is a full-flight tutorial of the early release version of the FlySimWare LearJet 35A. While Autopilot functions ARE covered, please note that GPS use is NOT COVERED in this demo as only the analog VOR radial tracking method of navigation was used in this flight. In fact, anything purely navigational or otherwise not essential to aircraft systems has been trimmed for brevity. Please also take note of the additional caveats enumerated within the first section of the video. Primarily, note that no performance charts ship with the early release version, and as I do not have rights to reproduce any publications including performance data for this aircraft, users must locate performance charts on their own.

Version number used for the recording was early release version 1.0.7. As of this writing, no major changes to the functionality shown herein have occurred with subsequent updates.

The flight used in the demo is from San Diego Lindbergh Field (KSAN) to Hayward Executive (KHWD).

WARNING: during preflight, when I set the altitude alerter to our initial altitude given in our IFR clearance, I neglected to "ARM" the Altitude Select ("ALT SEL") mode. Fortunately I caught this before climbing through that altitude. But, a best practice in this aircraft is to arm that mode ANYTIME you set a new altitude in that alerter, if you intend to level off there.

I'm also aware that speed on the approach wasn't well-managed. Typically you maintain a higher speed until around a five-mile final before slowing to V-approach or V-ref.

0:00 Introduction and Caveats
4:41 Initial Cold and Dark Setup
6:18 Power-Up Begins
8:39 Fuel Configuration
11:00 Flight Route
13:24 Payload Configuration and Cabin Tour
14:35 Weather Briefing
17:47 Clearance and Departure Procedure
22:08 Power Settings and V-Speeds
26:40 Pushback and Startup
28:57 Sound Options
29:55 Startup and Sound Options Continued
32:50 Taxi-Out
34:25 Takeoff
37:41 Sound Options Revisited
37:55 Initial Climbout
38:38 Altitude Alerter and Arming ALT SEL
40:00 Climb to Cruise
40:28 NAV Mode and Radial Intercept
41:05 Mach Hold Workaround
42:46 Arrival at Cruise
45:10 Fuel Re-Balancing
45:59 Descent Planning
50:07 Fuel Re-Balancing Conclusion
50:33 Top-of-Descent Preparation
53:10 Top-of-Descent
53:49 Destination Weather Briefing
55:05 Approach Prep Part One
55:50 Descent Adjustment
58:00 Approach Prep Part Two
1:01:23 Approach Briefing Reviewed
1:02:41 Descent Monitoring
1:03:43 Arrival in Terminal Area
1:05:14 Commencing Approach
1:10:17 Landing Checks
1:12:50 Flare and Touchdown
1:14:02 Taxi-In
1:14:47 Arrival at Ramp and Shutdown

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