FLYING THE MD80.

A description on how to fly the Douglas MD80.

This is SK433, a flight departing from Gothenborg ESGG at 06.15Z to Copenhagen EKCH scheduled arrival at 07.05Z. The aircraft is SAS MD-87 SE-DIU.
Contents.
1. Basic facts.
MD-80 version differences.
2. Planning.
Weather
Fuel
3. Cockpit preparation.
Checklist.
FMS.
Clearance.
Setting of nav-aids.
4. Push back.
Departure check
Engine start
Icing conditions
5. Taxi.
Use of lights and engine anti-ice system.
Taxi clearance.
6. Takeoff.
Clearance.
Navaids.
Speeds.
7. Climb.
Climb out scenarios.
8. Cruise.
Cruise control
ATIS
TOD
Approach clearance
9. Descent.
Descend profiles.
Use of FMC.
Ice protection.