Use CLEAR OFF checks …
A common check throughout the flight that pilots use are the CLEAR OFF checks.
C ompass/Heading
L ogs updated
E ngine instruments, Oil temps and pressure
A ltitude
R adios
O rientation (do you know where you are? can you confirm your position using multiple references?
F uel and tank selection
F orced landing locations
These are typically done after TOC, every 10 minutes, at waypoints and at TOD.
In the Sim, you can press the D key to realign the Direction Indicator to the Magnetic Compass.
Before the event, I will issue a flight card that you can use to determine:
Waypoints in the plan
Distance to waypoints
Wind impacting the flight - speed and direction
Heading based on the wind direction
Ground Speed based on wind
Time based on ground speed
Fuel remaining at each leg
Fuel planning for the trip.
Weight and Balance information (assuming certain loadings).
Please ensure you select the Asobo C152 and load the plane as per the below picture:
