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CONTENTS
CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 INSTALLATION
1.2 COPYRIGHT
1.3 THE TEAM
1.4 DEMO FLIGHT
1.5 TUTORIAL VIDEOS
1.6 VIEWING OPTIONS

2.0 GENERAL
2.1 BACKGROUND
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.3 DIMENSIONS

3.0 COCKPIT
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 DARK AND QUIET COCKPIT - IMPORTANT!
3.3 GUIDANCE PANEL
3.3.1 LATERAL MODE GUIDANCE
3.3.2 HDG KNOB
3.3.3 ALT KNOB
3.3.4 VERTICAL MODE GUIDANCE
3.3.5 DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL
3.3.6 BAROMETER READOUT SWITCH
3.3.7 ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT
3.4 OVERHEAD PANEL
3.4.1 ELECTRICAL
3.4.2 COCKPIT LIGHTS & HUD PANEL
3.4.3 FIRE PROTECTION
3.4.5 AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)
3.4.4 FUEL
3.4.6 EXTERNAL LIGHTS
3.4.7 HYDRAULICS
3.4.8 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION
3.4.9 AIR CONDITIONING
3.4.10 PRESSURIZATION
3.5 PEDESTAL
3.5.1 OVERVIEW
3.5.2 SLAT / FLAP
3.5.3 SPEEDBRAKE LEVER
3.5.4 TRANSPONDER
3.5.5 NAV/COM/ADF RECEIVER
3.5.6 TRIM PANEL
3.5.7 COCKPIT DOOR CONTROL
3.5.8 T/O BUTTON (NEW IN v2.0)

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 3.5.9 STARTERS
3.5.10 AUDIO SELECTOR
3.5.11 RAM AIR TURBINE
3.6 MAIN PANEL
3.6.1 PFD - Primary flight display
3.6.2 MFD - Multi function display
3.6.2.0 MENU
3.6.2.1 NAVIGATION PAGE
3.6.2.2 STATUS SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.3 FLIGHT CONTROL SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.4 HYDRAULICS SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.5 FUEL SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.6 ELECTRICAL SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.7 ECS SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.2.8 ANTI-ICE SYNOPTIC PAGE
3.6.3 EICAS (ENGINE INDICATION AND CREW ALERTING SYSTEM)
3.6.4 AUTOBRAKES
3.6.5 CLOCK AND CHRONOMETER
3.6.6 POP-UP PANELS
3.6.7 ENLARGING THE MAIN PANEL DISPLAYS
3.6.7 REVERSIONARY PANEL
3.7 SPECIAL COCKPIT CLICKABLE AREAS
3.7.1 HANDLES AND MANIPULATORS
3.7.2 HIDE YOKE FUNCTION
3.7.3 COCKPIT DOOR
3.7.4 DISABLING WINDSHIELD AND SCREEN REFLECTIONS
3.8 SIDE PANEL - COCKPIT LIGHTING

4.0 FLIGHT CONTROLS

4.1 OVERVIEW

5.0 ADDITIONAL PLUG-INS

5.1 PLUG-IN MENU
5.2 PUSHBACK PLUGIN
5.2.1 PUSHBACK MENU
5.2.2 THE PUSHBACK PROCEDURE

6.0 START-UP PROCEDURE

6.1 POWER ON

7.0 V-SPEEDS
7.1 TAKEOFF V-SPEEDS
7.2 LANDING V-SPEEDS
7.3 STRUCTURAL AIRSPEEDS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Hello and thank you for purchasing my Embraer E195! While developing aircraft is a lot of fun, writing the
manual isn’t so much :) So if you have any more questions feel free to ask on the ​forum​! I used many pictures in
this manual which are going to help you understand what I am describing.

The ​custom Tekton FMS has its own manual which you can also find in the Documentation folder. There is
also a series of ​tutorial videos​ about how to use the Tekton FMS.

1.1 INSTALLATION
To install the model, extract it into X-Plane/Aircraft/… in a folder of your choice. We suggest that the folder
name contains no non-unicode characters. The folder also must not be a system folder.

1.2 COPYRIGHT
All the material contained in this package is exclusive copyright of the author and no part of any of the models
contained in this package, or any other files within, in part or in whole, may be copied, re-distributed,
disassembled, re-packaged or exploited in any way for any commercial purpose without the express permission
of the author.

The package and its derivatives may be used for non-commercial purposes only. ACF file, 3D files, textures,
engine and system sounds, cockpit and documentation and plugins: Copyright © 2018 Marko Mamula

1.3 THE TEAM

Marko Mamula​ (X-Crafts on the forum) - 3D model, flight model, textures, project manager
Steve Wilson​ (Steve.Wilson on the forum) - ​Tekton FMS​ and SASL plugin programmer

I would also like to thank all our beta testers for helping me make this model as great as it is!

1.4 DEMO FLIGHT

See the ‘...Embraer E195/Documents/Demo flight’ folder for a sample flight that will give you the experience of a
complete flight, taking off and landing at Tucson International Airport. Something of a "once around the pattern"
flight, only with 17 waypoints. It will give you the full experience of the flight management functions of the
MCDU in around an hour.

1.5 TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Go to the ​X-Crafts youtube Channel​ for many tutorial videos explaining how to use the FMS and its functions.
(​https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAdZf7C5err1UmzZWSyWcejcSxTS0Xn1v​)

1.6 VIEWING OPTIONS

Recommended field of view is 65-70 degrees. Change this in X-Plane under Settings > Rendering Options >
Special Viewing Options > Lateral field of view

A QuickLook is set up under numpad ​‘0​’ for the FMS

You can also set a custom QuickLook. ​The steps are as follows:

1. In the 3D cockpit view, set the desired view. Or even an exterior view ...
2. Now press Ctrl 1 (or any other digit from 0 to 9). The number must be on the number pad on the keyboard.

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3. Thus stored, you now can see this view by pressing the 1 (without ctrl) on the number pad.
4. Pressing the 1 again, the previous view is restored.
5. These 10 QL's you can now place on different joystick buttons. This can be done as usual in the menu
"joystick, keyboard and devices" - "Extra Buttons".
6. The saved views are aircraft specific. They are saved directly in the appropriate directory of the Aircraft,
stored as "Aircraft Name_prefs.txt".

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2.0 GENERAL
2.1 BACKGROUND
Based in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, S. A.; Brazilian
Aeronautics Company, Inc.) was founded in 1969 as a government enterprise; and became a privately owned
business December 7, 1994.

Announced during the 1999 Paris Air Show, the Embraer series of E-jets are designed to be larger than regional
aircraft (50 seats or less) and smaller than larger mainline jets (110 or more seats). Jets in this size range
specifically designed for growing airlines wishing to expand their market, or larger carriers wanting to right-size
their fleet to fit routes inefficiently served by larger aircraft. Embraer calls this 'The Rule of 70 to 110'.

The E-jets are a new design from nose to tail and wingtip to wingtip, and a significant departure from their
successful predecessor aircraft, the ERJs. Operations are 30% more efficient than the previous generation of
jets. Two full authority digital engine controlled (FADEC) CF34 General Electric engines hang below the winglet
fitted wings. Flight surfaces, excluding the ailerons, are fly-by-wire controlled. Honeywell's Primus Epic
Electronic Flight and Information System (EFIS) with five liquid crystal color displays conducts fully automated
flight, including both LNAV and VNAV control, and autoland capability. The 170 and 175, as do the 190 and
195, have 95% component commonality to reduce operator costs. The full range of E-jets have 89%
commonality. Cockpit commonality allows for pilot cross-certification. Embraer retained their distinctive ram's
horn yoke design.

All E-jets feature a single aisle cabin with a two-by-two seat arrangement. The cabin has a greater diameter and
length than regional aircraft allowing for larger overhead bins, wider seats and an optional two-cabin layout.

The launch customer was Crossair. First flight of an E-jet was February 2002. After an extended certification
process the first aircraft delivery occurred in March 2004 to LOT Polish Airlines (an E170). The launch customer
of the E-190 was JetBlue. The first flight of the E-190 was in March 2004, with the first flight of the E-195 in
December 2004. Flybe launched the E-195. Over 600 aircraft have been built, and are based in 35 countries
and over 50 airlines.

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2.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Flight deck crew 2 pilots

Passengers 100

Powerplants 2× GE CF3410E turbofans

82.3 kN (18,500 lbf) thrust each

Range 3,334 km (1,800 nmi)

Maximum speed 890 km/h (481 kn, Mach 0.82)

Service ceiling 12,500 m (41,000 ft)

Empty weight 28,970 kg (63,870 lb)

Maximum takeoff weight 50,790 kg (111,970 lb)

Maximum fuel load 12,971 kg (28,596 lb)

Max payload weight 13,650 kg (30,090 lb)

2.3 DIMENSIONS

Wing span 28.72 m (94 ft 3 in)

Length 38.65 m (126 ft 10 in)

Height 10.28 m (34 ft 7 in)

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3.0 COCKPIT
3.1 GENERAL
This X-Plane add-on includes an advanced and complete 3D virtual cockpit to emulate the real aircraft’s cockpit
as closely as possible in the X-Plane flight simulator. While not all aircraft systems are simulated, the controls
and indicators are located in their proper places with respect to the real aircraft.

Every attempt was used to make the add-on as easy to use as possible. For example, all clickable areas in the
cockpit were made bigger in order to make it easier to click on any button, knob or key on the monitor.

All knobs in the cockpit can be controlled by your​ mouse scroll wheel​ or the ​conventional way​.

3.2 DARK AND QUIET COCKPIT - IMPORTANT!

Embraer uses a “Dark and quiet” cockpit principle. This means that under normal operations, there are no
illuminated buttons, knobs are in the 12-o'clock position, and there are no aural
notifications.

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3.3 GUIDANCE PANEL
Along the top of the panel glareshield is the guidance panel (GP). The many autopilot modes and functions are
engaged using this panel's many buttons and knobs. You must take the time to fully understand how each
control effects the E-jet during each phase of flight.

Be sure to engage any autopilot mode, if you want it to do anything! Basically if there is a yellow light above the
button, it is ​armed​. If there is a green light, it is engaged. ​You can also see what modes are engaged on the top
part of the PFD (check section 3.6.1)

3.3.1 LATERAL MODE GUIDANCE

● FD​ - Flight director (This engages the flight director, but ​NOT​ the
autopilot!)
● AP - Engage autopilot servos (This engages the autopilot, if it is not
engaged, you are flying manually and the plane will not follow any
selected autopilot mode)
● APP​ - Autopilot approach mode (This will engage the NAV and at
the same time GS)
● NAV​ - Autopilot engage VOR/localizer (Engage this if you want the plane to follow the flight plan loaded
from the FMS or fly an ILS)
● BANK​ - Lock the bank to max 15 degrees
● HDG​ - Autopilot engage heading
● YD​ - Yaw damper
● SRC​ - HSI nav source selector (This switches between pilot/copilot’s FMS source. It does not have any
effect in this release version)

NOTE​: for some reason MSTR WARNING will light up when you engage FD, this is an X-Plane bug, so just turn
it off by clicking on it)

3.3.2 HDG KNOB

There are two different clickable areas to set the
heading. This picture demonstrates how the manipulators
work.
The heading can also be altered using the AUTOPILOT
page of the FMS.

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3.3.3 ALT KNOB
The ALT knob has 2 options, the inner circle changes the value by 10ft on click and by 100ft on hold. The outer
circle changes the value by 1000ft/click. I find this super useful because you can go from 0 to FL300 in no time.
The altitude setting can also be adjusted using the FMS AUTOPILOT page.

3.3.4 VERTICAL MODE GUIDANCE

● ATHR​ - Autopilot engage auto-throttle (Push Speed knob to select between ​knots/mach​)
● VNAV​ - Autopilot engage FMS VNAV
● FLCH​ - Flight level change
VERY IMPORTANT : ​be sure to engage ATHR before hitting FLCH! If you don’t it will result in wild
porpoising after the plane reaches the desired altitude !
● G/S​ - Glide slope
● V/S​ - Vertical speed
● ALT​ - Altitude select (If you click on the ALT button twice, it will turn green and it will hold the current
altitude)

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 3.3.5 DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL
● FMS ​- Selects FMS as the primary navigation
source for both PFDs
● Radio Altimeter (RA)​ minimums selector knob
(sets the radio altimeter decision height)
● V/L ​- VOR/LOC button (Selects the VOR or NAV for
the display)
● BARO SET - ​Barometric correction selector knob, sets barometric correction factor
● BRG bearing sources button​: Selects VOR, NAV sources
○ CIRCLE (O): indicates VOR1, NAV1
○ DIAMOND (◊): indicates VOR2, NAV2

3.3.6 BAROMETER READOUT SWITCH

By clicking on the hidden click-spot above the BARO knob, you can switch between In/hPa.

3.3.7 ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT

● Choose a source at the Display controller Panel (BRG O/ BRG ◊/FMS)
● Engage the FD and also AP. If the light turns green, the autopilot servos are on.
● Once AP is on and the flight plan is loaded, press NAV to engage the Localizer to follow the flight plan
loaded in the FMS. For ILS press APP. This will automatically engage NAV and GS (Glideslope).

​IMPORTANT! Before selecting FLCH, you first have to set the speed and hit ATHR, otherwise the plane will
start porpoising once it reaches the desired altitude!

Please visit ​this website​ (http://xplane.wikia.com/wiki/Autopilot) for a detailed explanation of all autopilot modes and
functions in X-Plane.

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3.4 OVERHEAD PANEL

3.4.1 ELECTRICAL
The E-Jet electrical system is fully automated and under normal
operations, no pilot action is required. Two electrical networks work
independently from one another for electrical fault isolation purposes. In
the event of a power source fault, bus ties automatically connect
between the networks with no significant operational or workload
needed. ​Battery 2, specifically has an "off/auto" indication on the knob
because only BAT 2 connects to the APU start bus. So when the APU
is selected to run, BAT 2 is taken offline to start the apu.

The Alternating Current (AC) system is composed of:

● 2 Integrated Drive Generators (IDGs)
● 1 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) generator
● 1 Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
● 1 AC external power unit or Ground Power Unit (This will light up
when the GPU is on)
The Direct Current (DC) system is composed of:
● 2 Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries
● 3 Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs)
● 1 DC external power unit (not simulated in this release version)

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Avionics
● The avionics button was completely removed. They are now turned on with turning BATT1 ON, as in the
real aircraft.
Ground power unit
● After selecting GPU on the Options menu, it means the GPU is only connected but not providing power to
the aircraft. GPU gen on the overhead panel will go to AVAIL. After clicking on it it will go to ‘IN USE’. After
this the GPU is providing AC power to the aircraft.

3.4.2 COCKPIT LIGHTS & HUD PANEL

● CABIN FLOOD changes the flood light in the entire cockpit
● INSTR BRT changes the brightness of the instruments,
including the MCDU screen.
● PNL lights changes the brightness of the panel lights
● HUD switch (ON/OFF)
● HUD BRT knob changes HUD brightness

3.4.3 FIRE PROTECTION

In case of engine fire an annunciator will show up on the EICAS and the fire extinguisher levers will lit up.

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● Pull down (click on) the fire extinguisher handle should an engine catch fire.

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3.4.5 AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)
The APU is a gas turbine engine located in the airplane tail cone. It provides electrical and pneumatic power
while the engines are not operating. It consumes around 310 pounds of fuel per hour and draws from the LEFT
fuel tank. The APU can be started in flight up to 30,000 feet.

The APU master knob has the following functions:

● STOP: turns the APU off.
● ON: keeps the APU running.
● START: starts the APU operation.

NOTE​: You can observe the APU activation on synoptic electrical page or EICAS APU indicator.

For a detailed description of APU go ​HERE

(http://www.smartcockpit.com/aircraft-ressources/Embraer_190-APU.html)

3.4.4 FUEL
Crossfeed (XFEED) selector knob:
If one fuel tank gets low, turn the xfeed valve to that side, to draw fuel from the opposite wing.

● DC PUMP (Primer)​ fuel pump selector knob

● AC PUMP ​turns the AC fuel pumps on

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3.4.6 EXTERNAL LIGHTS

3.4.7 HYDRAULICS
A pump provides static pressure for the hydraulic systems. When running,
engines provide the pressure necessary to drive the hydraulic systems.

The real aircraft operates three independent hydraulic systems and any
hydraulic pump can provide sufficient pressure for all aircraft systems that
require it.

3.4.8 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION

Windshield heating button:
● Push IN: Both 1 and 2 buttons activate the windshield heating
system for the whole windshield. They do not work separately.
● Push OUT: deactivates the windshield heating system.

Wing ice protection button

● Push IN: allows automatic operation of the associated wing anti-ice
system
● Push OUT: deactivates the associated wing anti-ice system.

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Engine 1 and 2 ice protection button
● Push IN: allows automatic operation of the associated engine anti-ice system
● Push OUT: deactivates the associated engine anti-ice system

ANTI-ICE protection selector knob

● OFF: deactivates all principal anti-ice systems.
● ON: activates all principal anti-ice systems.

AOA HEAT selector knob

● OFF: deactivates de-icing heat for AOA sensor.
● ON: activates de-icing heat for AOA sensor.

3.4.9 AIR CONDITIONING

The Air Management System (AMS) consists of:
● Pneumatic System
● Environmental Control System (ECS)

The AMS Controller provides primary control for airplane systems

such as bleed control, environmental control, hot air leak detection,
crew oxygen monitoring, wing ice protection and engine anti-ice.
The Cabin Pressure Control System (CPCS) is also part of the
AMS, although it has a separate controller.

NOTE​: The entire pneumatics system is not simulated in this

release version. The two packs, i.e. recirculation and temperature
controls are simulated only as far as the Do-Verify and Read and Do
checklists are concerned. They do not have a real effect in this
add-on.

Pack 1 button:
● Push IN: allows automatic operation by the AMS. This position opens the pack 1 valve, according to the
system logic.
● Push OUT: manually closes the pack 1 valve.

Pack 2 button:
● Push IN: allows automatic operation by the AMS. This position turns on both recirculation fans, according
to the system logic.
● Push OUT: manually closes the pack 2 valve.

Passenger cabin temperature rotating knobs:

● Controls cockpit and cabin temperature according to the knob position.

Cross-bleed button:
● Push IN: allows automatic operation by the AMS. This position commands the cross-bleed valve, according
to the system logic.
● Push OUT: manually closes all cross-bleed valves.

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 Bleed air valve buttons:
● Push IN: allows automatic operation by the AMS. This position commands the engines’ bleed valves,
according to the system logic.
● Push OUT: manually closes the engine bleed valve.

APU bleed button:

● Push IN: allows automatic operation by the AMS. This position commands the APU bleed valve, according
to the system logic.
● Push OUT: manually closes the APU bleed valve.

3.4.10 PRESSURIZATION
The pressurization of the cabin is automatic and can’t be controlled by
the user.

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3.5 PEDESTAL
3.5.1 OVERVIEW

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3.5.2 SLAT / FLAP
The flaps lever may be moved using the mouse or the keyboard flaps commands.

NOTE​: Flap 4 and flap 5 positions do not change the positions of the flaps or slats. The difference between
these modes is that flap 4 is used for take-off while flap 5 is used for landing.

3.5.3 SPEEDBRAKE LEVER

Deploys the multi-function spoilers. Spoilers deploy the same angle as a response to the speedbrake lever
position. The maximum deploy angle on the ground is 60° and 30° in the air.
To set the speedbrake to ‘armed’ on landing, press the speedbrake key shortcut (“3” key) or push the lever
forward.

3.5.4 TRANSPONDER
Transponder is an electronic device that produces a response when it receives a radio-frequency interrogation.

NOTE: ​You can also use the transponder on the pop-up radio panel or in the FMS

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3.5.5 NAV/COM/ADF RECEIVER
There are many ways how you can set the radio frequencies. You can use radio panels on the pedestal or on
the pop-up radio panel. The best way, though would be to use the MCDU RADIO page. This page is always
shown when the FMS is first powered up with the battery switches.

3.5.6 TRIM PANEL

Use this panel to manually adjust trim.

3.5.7 COCKPIT DOOR CONTROL

Use this panel to lock the cockpit door.

3.5.8 T/O BUTTON (NEW IN v2.0)

After clicking on this button, you will be notified if everything is set for the Take off. If there are any items not set
properly, you will hear an audible alert specific to the problem (check of brakes, flaps, trim and speedbrakes)

NOTE​: This function only works after you have entered oneof the PERF pages on the FMS at least once!

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3.5.9 STARTERS
To start the engines follow the startup procedure in section 6.0 or use the checklist provided by the tab labeled
“C” whenever you move the mouse cursor to the left side of your X-Plane window.

3.5.10 AUDIO SELECTOR

Only the highlighted buttons are simulated in this release version

3.5.11 RAM AIR TURBINE

A ram air turbine (commonly known by the acronym RAT) is a small turbine that is connected to a hydraulic
pump, or electrical generator, installed in an aircraft and used as a power source. The RAT generates power
from the airstream by ram pressure due to the speed of the aircraft.

Click on the RAT DEPLOY cover on the pedestal to lift the cover and click on the lever to deploy the RAT.

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The RAT will deploy on the right front side of the fuselage and will produce power for the electrical system.

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3.6 MAIN PANEL
The main panel consists of three screens that make up the Electronic Flight Instruments System (EFIS). On the
Left is the Primary Flight Display (PFD), middle the Multi-Function Display (MFD), and to the right is the Engine
Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS).

3.6.1 PFD - ​Primary flight display

The upper half of the primary flight display (PFD) provides the pilot with information required to fly the aircraft
such as the attitude indication, speed and altitude tapes. Above the attitude indicator is the Flight Mode
Annunciation (FMA). This sub-display indicates the autopilot modes that are active and armed. The lower half of
the PFD is used for aircraft navigation. Displayed are a compass rose with VOR and DME overlays, navigation
source mode indication, heading, VOR and COM radios frequencies, and NAV/FMS data.

1 - Selected airspeed
2 - Actual aircraft airspeed
3 - Actual aircraft airspeed in mach number
4 - Autopilot source
5 - VHF (COM1) radio. The radio frequencies are
adjusted as described for the NAV1 radio
6 - Selected autopilot heading (reflected on the
compass by the heading bug)
7 - Selected altitude readout based on autopilot
setting on the Guidance Panel.
8 - Vertical speed readout. The indications are in
feet per minute
9 - Current barometer setting. You can see how to
switch between IN/QN in section 3.3.4
10 - Vertical speed set with the autopilot
11 - NAV1 radio

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3.6.2 MFD - Multi function display
The MFD presents MAP and PLAN navigation formats and various systems synoptic formats selectable by keys
on the top and bottom of the display.
The synoptic system pages provide visual representation of the selected system’s functions and parameters.

● White lines and black crosses mean the system is disconnected or not active.
● Green lines and green crosses mean the system is connected or active.

3.6.2.0 MENU
After clicking on Systems key in the top left corner of the MFD a menu drops down and you can choose from
several summary, or “synoptic” pages to use the correct terminology.

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 3.6.2.1 NAVIGATION PAGE
Click on the NAVIGATION key to choose the map. You can switch between MAP and PLAN mode by clicking
on the top left key. Click on the Options key to change the map range or to choose what will be shown on the
map.

NOTE​: You can also zoom in or out directly on the map if you click left or right to the range indicators.

NOTE​: I’m well aware of the NAV display limitations. As I could only use the default X-Plane NAV display
instrument I only had two choices: Have a terrible NAV display, where no one can read anything (like on the
default 747 for example), or have an equally terrible Nav display, only with readable waypoints. I chose option 2.
Unfortunately to get this, I had to decrease the range of the map. And although now the maximum range is
about 80 miles, I still think it is better then the map before.
The NAV display is definitely something that I am planning on updating in the future (as soon as possible) but I
have to find the right person who would be able to create a custom high resolution fully workable NAV display. If
you happen to know anyone who would be able to do it, please contact me!

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 3.6.2.2 STATUS SYNOPTIC PAGE
Status synoptic page provides basic information like time, temperature, cabin pressurization, engine oil level,
batteries, which doors are open etc.

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 3.6.2.3 FLIGHT CONTROL SYNOPTIC PAGE
The Flight controls synoptic page provides a visual representation of flight control operations.

NOTE: ​The parameters shown under the STATUS line are not simulated in this release version.

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 3.6.2.4 HYDRAULICS SYNOPTIC PAGE
The hydraulics synoptic page provides a visual representation of the hydraulic system operation.

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 3.6.2.5 FUEL SYNOPTIC PAGE
The fuel synoptic page provides a visual representation of the fuel system operation.

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 3.6.2.6 ELECTRICAL SYNOPTIC PAGE
The electrical synoptic display provides a visual representation of the electrical system operation.

● White lines and black crosses mean the system is disconnected or not active on busses and TRUs.
● Green lines and green crosses mean the system is connected or active on busses and TRUs.

NOTE​: Amber lines mean the system is NOT in a normal operation condition. It does not mean that the system
is not working correctly.

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 3.6.2.7 ECS SYNOPTIC PAGE
The ECS synoptic page provides a visual representation of the air conditioning and pneumatic system.

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3.6.2.8 ANTI-ICE SYNOPTIC PAGE
The flight controls synoptic page provides a visual representation of the anti-ice control operations.

ICE CONDITION​: appears when the Anti-ice automatic system is turned on.

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3.6.3 EICAS (ENGINE INDICATION AND CREW ALERTING SYSTEM)

The upper screen displays engine thrust and caution/warning alerts. The lower half summaries fuel, secondary
engine readouts, APU, cabin pressure, gear, flaps, trim, gear status and environmental information.

The EICAS includes the following information:

● Engine parameters
● FADEC limits/modes indicators
● Fuel quantity
● Oil parameters
● Landing gear status
● Slat/flap status
● APU parameters
● Pressurization parameters
● Control trims status
● Caution messages
● Warning messages
● Failure messages
● Takeoff configuration messages

3.6.4 AUTOBRAKES
The brake system in this version model works according to the X-Plane system brake logic.

The auto brake has 5 positions:

● RTO (Rejected Take Off)
● OFF
● LO
● MID
● HI

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3.6.5 CLOCK AND CHRONOMETER
● CHR - starts/stops the chronometer
● RST - resets the chronometer

3.6.6 POP-UP PANELS

Pop-up panels are included so that radios and FMS can be operated in forward view.

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3.6.7 ENLARGING THE MAIN PANEL DISPLAYS
Each of the main panel screens (PFD, MFD, EICAS) can be enlarged by placing the mouse pointer over the
display and conducting a right-mouse-click. To return the screen to the original size by once again
right-mouse-clicking over the screen.

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● Swaps the displays between the 4 modes.
● ADS and IRS SENSORS are not simulated in this release version.

3.7 SPECIAL COCKPIT CLICKABLE AREAS

3.7.1 HANDLES AND MANIPULATORS

The picture below shows where the clickspots are for various manipulators.

NOTE: ​Cockpit windows can only be opened while the aircraft is not moving and the gear lever can’t be used
while the aircraft is on the ground.

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3.7.2 HIDE YOKE FUNCTION

3.7.3 COCKPIT DOOR

Click anywhere on the cockpit door to open/close it.

3.7.4 DISABLING WINDSHIELD AND SCREEN REFLECTIONS

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3.8 SIDE PANEL - COCKPIT LIGHTING
Use this panel to change the main panel, cabin flood, panel lights and instrument brightness. The CHART knob
does not change anything in this release version.

The knobs are ​axis drag-able​. Click on the knob and drag left or right to change the knob value.

4.0 FLIGHT CONTROLS

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4.1 OVERVIEW
The flight control system is composed of the primary and secondary flight control systems and their associated
system components. Hydraulic actuators control the respective flight control surfaces. These are generally
referred to as Power Control Units (PCUs). Elevators, rudder and roll spoilers as well as all the secondary flight
control systems, including the horizontal stabilizer, flaps and slats, ground spoilers and speed brakes, are
controlled using Fly-by-Wire technology. The ailerons are controlled via conventional control cables that run
from each control wheel back to a pair of hydro-mechanical actuators which in turn drive the ailerons.

For a more detailed description of flight controls go ​HERE

(http://www.smartcockpit.com/aircraft-ressources/Embraer_190-Flight_Controls.html)

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5.0 ADDITIONAL PLUG-INS
5.1 PLUG-IN MENU
This model has a pop-up menu where you can control the door, ground objects,GPU or enable the pushback
plugin.

IMPORTANT: In order for the ground objects and GPU to work, you ​must set the ​brakes on​! Once you release
the brakes the GPU and ground objects will disappear and all the doors will close.

Once the mouse is less than 50 pixels away from the left side of your screen, 3 small buttons will
show up labeled M (menu), P (Pushback control menu) and C (Open checklist).

The M and P menus will not be accessible once the plane is moving.

The menu is very straight forward. Just click on the door to open/close it The squares on the menu in the picture
below indicate the click areas of the buttons.

5.2 PUSHBACK PLUGIN

5.2.1 PUSHBACK MENU

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Firstly you have to ​enable the pushback through the plug-in menu. After that you can access the pushback
menu by clicking on the P button on the side of the screen. After the pushback is enabled, there will be a white
silhouette that will indicate the final position of the aircraft after the pushback.

5.2.2 THE PUSHBACK PROCEDURE

1. Before you start the pushback you should select your options in the pushback plugin.
2. After you select the right combination, press ‘ACCEPT’. A verbal and written message will notify you to
release the brakes, click on the ‘CONFIRM’ button to proceed.
3. After you release the brakes, there will be another message informing you that the pushback will start
shortly. To start the pushback click on ‘AKNOWLEDGED’.
4. After the pushback is completed a last message will be shown notifying you that the pushback is
completed.

NOTE​: Once the pushback starts you cannot abort it. It is possible to start your engines during pushback
without concern that it will upset the path your tug guides you through.

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PUSHBACK DISTANCE CHART

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6.0 START-UP PROCEDURE
This is a good place to remind you that there are a series of checklists for the all phases of the flight that are
available to the immediate left of the X-Plane window by moving your mouse cursor to within 50 pixels of the left
side. The checklists are available on the “C” tab. This is what should guide your activity in the cockpit, not this
manual.

Starting any commercial airliner is a complex task. Here are the basics. Note that you have the ability to
employ a Ground Power Unit (GPU) in step 7 instead of the APU. The GPU can be connected to the aircraft by
using the “M” tab menu, also available by moving your mouse cursor to within 50 pixels of the left side of your
X-Plane window.

1. Battery 2 to ON

2. Battery 1 to ON

3. TRU 1 & 2 to AUTO

4. TRU ESS to AUTO

5. AC Fuel Pump 1 & 2 ON

6. NAV lights to ON

7. Click hold APU to Start OR use the GPU on the plugin menu

8. Wait until APU reaches 100% on EICAS APU indicator

9. Bleed air to APU (Optional: complete your FMS flight plan data entry at this point).

10. Beacon light ON

11. Both ignition knobs to ON

12. Flip open the cover over engine No. 2

13. Click-hold the “Start” knob for engine No. 2 for a few seconds

14. Uncover switch and start engine No. 1 (Left)

15. Switch off APU by clicking on “Stop” button

16. Bleed air to BOTH

17. Air conditioning packs to ON

Once you have your flight plan entered, you can again access the “M” tab to begin your pushback by selecting
the PUSHBACK option, and then choosing your pushback-specific options in the “P” tab.

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 6.1 POWER ON
When the batteries are on, there are only 2 displays on, including the backup attitude indicator. Displays (going
from left to right) 2&3 are powered. Display 2 is a status page, display 3 is an EICAS page. The MCDU on the
captain’s side is powered as well. The rest of the displays will turn on after an AC power is provided from the
APU, GPU or engines.

7.0 V-SPEEDS
The V-Speed tables have now been incorporated into the FMS PERFORMANCE pages 1 and 3 for ease of use
during flight, and the values presented updated automatically based on entries made on either of these two FMS
pages.

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