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BDEnH-77 Supersonic Civilian Transport

Introducing the BDEnH-77, a (almost) supersonic civilian transport aircraft. The Biúró Dearaidh Eitleán na hÉireann 77 represents the most advanced technology I (I mean, the design bureau) could cram into a single aircraft. The BDEnH-77 can reach speeds of Mach .8 (transonic speeds) in a dive, but can do around 600mph in level flight at 13,000 meters - Mach .77, from which the plane derives its name. This plane can get from the creative island to the Arctic airfield in approximately 15 minutes and, in the event of a water landing, is completely sealed so it will float. Heavily based on Tu-144, Concorde, and the Boeing SST concept, this aircraft represents an idea from the past as produced by a country that has no domestic need for such a project. Complete checklists for all phases of flight are below the list of features. If you like this craft, please consider rating, etc., but don't re-upload without asking me first.

-Fully detailed and functional passenger cabin, including
--Seating for 28 passengers
--Passenger info displays of altitude and speed
--Overhead bins
--Flight attendant seating
--Flight attendant call buttons
--Seat belt and smoking signs
--Lavatory
--Emergency floor lighting

-Cargo space at rear of plane
--Port-side loading gate
--Emergency dorsal exit and folding access stairs
--Emergency floor lighting

-Fully detailed and featured cockpit
--Pilot, co-pilot, and navigation officer stations
--Directional autopilot by Taijin (functional)
--Altitude hold (plane is too fast - doesn't work currently)
--Navigation map and navigation/weather radio tuning (mission coming soon for this at every airport)
--All turbines fully instrumented
--Mach number display
--Current speed vs. speed of sound display
--Calculated exterior pressure and temperature displays
--Cabin security camera
--Tilt-nose for good taxi/landing visibility
--Nose cam for increased nose-up visibility


Boarding:
Climb the provided Air Erie Airstairs and open the cabin. Move the Airstairs to the plane at 0.5 throttle or less, and reset to 0 once in contact with the fuselage. Set the stairs to reverse as you step into the cabin and simply close the door.

STARTUP Checklist:
DON'T TOUCH THE ENGINE THROTTLES ON STARTUP
There is a short checklist included on the notepad in the center of the cockpit, but for a full list, see below:
1. Ensure Airstairs have fully retracted from fuselage area
2. Sit in pilot seat (co-pilot recommended but not required)
3. Engage the thrust spoiler fully
4. Engage all appropriate lights
5. Engage starters on overhead panel
6. Wait for engines to reach operating ranges (50 RPS on turbines) before engaging battery charging (turbines 3 & 4)
7. Proceed to TAXI checklist

TAXI checklist:
1. Lower nose for greater visibility (range limited to prevent nose damage)
2. Disengage parking brake
3. Disengage thrust spoiler to .95 for no more than one second, then reset to full
4. BDEnH-77 will begin a taxi roll - avoid sharp turns on tall landing gear
5. Once in takeoff position set parking brake are proceed to TAKEOFF checklist

TAKEOFF checklist:
1. Raise nose to flight position
2. Adjust trim to -0.20
3. Disengage parking brake
4. Check for traffic
5. Reduce thrust spoiler to 0
6. BDEnH-77 will rotate at ~5-10 kts and commence a steep climb. Proceed to CLIMB checklist

CLIMB checklist:
1. If navigation officer is present, DO NOT HAVE THEM ENGAGE ALTITUDE HOLD - you will die
2. Retract landing gear - co-pilot side of cockpit.
3. Turn off landing and exterior lights
4. Turn off engine ignition switches
5. Adjust trim as necessary to obtain in level flight

CRUISE checklist:
1. Monitor throttle settings (50 RPS)
2. Monitor altitude
3. Adjust trim as needed

HIGH SPEED CRUISE checklist (co-pilot suggested to keep both sides coordinated):
1. Slowly advance throttles to 110 RPS
2. Adjust trim (no more than -0.30) - trim becomes increasingly less effective at speed
3. Engage afterburners
4. Advance throttles to maximum
5. Climb (recommended 11,000-13,000 meters)
6. Monitor altitude and attitude
7. Continue to adjust pitch as needed to maintain level flight

LANDING checklist:
WARNING: Landing is extremely difficult and requires a delicate touch to master
1. Disengage afterburners symmetrically (if currently engaged)
2. Engage thrust spoiler to 0.5
3. Once below 300 mph, adjust trim for steady descent
4. Use only thrust spoiler to adjust power - turbines take time to respond, and thrust spoiler is symmetrical
5. Once below 1,000 meters AGL, lower gear, nose and engage landing and exterior lights
6. Landing speed should be >150 MPH - lower speeds will cause BDEnH-77 to stand on its tail - forward speed is required to maneuver for landing
7. Over threshold, fully engage thrust spoiler
8. Brake after touchdown of all wheels - do not engage brake before landing. Doing so will likely break your nose gear.
9. Once touched stopped, reduce throttles to 50 RPS
10. Resume TAXI checklist to bring BDEnH-77 to hanger or gate