The Black Square tablet or simulator payload interface can be used to configure the aircraft; the tablet provides real-time weight-and-balance feedback.

1. Set fuel and payload for the planned simulator flight.
2. Verify gross weight remains within the selected Bonanza variant limit.
3. Confirm the centre-of-gravity indication remains within limits.
4. Apply the selected variant's fuel-quantity limitations before takeoff.

Black Square models cold-start engine damage and recommends preheating below freezing, with preheating considered mandatory below 10°F / -12°C.

1. If ambient temperature is below freezing, consider deploying the Black Square engine preheater before start.
2. Treat preheating as mandatory in the simulation below approximately -12°C / 10°F.
3. Allow adequate preheat time before attempting the normal start.

Complete the common physical/cockpit setup before the selected variant’s engine and electrical checks.

1. Confirm preflight inspection complete and control locks removed/stowed clear of the controls.
2. Secure seats and seatbelts; latch the cabin doors and set the parking brake.
3. Verify the emergency gear handle is stowed, landing gear DOWN and flaps UP.
4. Check oxygen pressure, set avionics OFF, centre aileron trim and set alternate static air NORMAL.
5. Confirm required breakers are IN, test the CO detector and select the fullest fuel tank.
6. Switch the beacon ON.

Set the common A36/A36TC piston-engine controls before electrical power and fuel-system checks.

1. Set throttle CLOSED, propeller HIGH RPM and mixture FULL RICH.
2. Open the cowl flaps and set alternate air OFF.
3. Set the firewall air valve OPEN and loadmeter to PRIMARY.

After the variant-specific engine-control setup, energise the common electrical system and verify basic indications.

1. Switch BATTERY MASTER ON.
2. Verify at least 23 V on the bus.
3. Test the annunciators and consider any indication that does not behave as expected.

Complete the A36/A36TC electrical-generation and auxiliary-pump checks after battery/annunciator power-up.

1. Switch the primary alternator ON and standby alternator ON.
2. Check fuel quantities.
3. Run the auxiliary fuel pump on LO, confirm it is audible, then switch it OFF.

Both Bonanza Professional checklist branches prove the standby gyro/instrument-air system before engine start.

1. Switch the standby gyro pump ON.
2. Verify the STBY GYRO annunciation and instrument-air indication in the green.
3. Switch the standby gyro pump OFF.

Use Black Square's short priming sequence for a cold reciprocating Bonanza engine.

1. Set mixture FULL RICH, propeller HIGH RPM and throttle FULL OPEN.
2. Run the auxiliary fuel pump on HI for about 2-3 seconds and verify fuel flow above 3 GPH.
3. Switch the auxiliary fuel pump OFF.
4. Set the throttle about 1/2 inch open.
5. Engage the starter and stabilise the engine around 1,000-1,200 RPM after it fires.

A recently stopped fuel-injected engine may develop vapor lock; Black Square uses a fuel-circulation step before normal priming.

1. Set mixture CUT-OFF and propeller HIGH RPM.
2. Run the auxiliary fuel pump on HI for about 10-20 seconds, then switch it OFF.
3. Set mixture FULL RICH and throttle FULL OPEN.
4. Run the auxiliary fuel pump on HI for about 2-3 seconds and verify fuel flow above 3 GPH, then switch it OFF.
5. Set the throttle about 1/2 inch open and engage the starter.
6. If the engine does not start, repeat the documented hot-start flow rather than prolonged cranking.

If excessive priming has created an over-rich condition, use Black Square's flooded-start flow.

1. Set mixture LEAN and propeller HIGH RPM.
2. Set the throttle about 1/2 inch open.
3. Engage the starter and advance the throttle until the engine starts.
4. Return the throttle to IDLE and mixture FULL RICH after the engine fires.

Confirm oil/electrical indications and lean for ground operation before the shared after-start flow.

1. Set 1,000-1,200 RPM and verify oil pressure in the green.
2. Confirm START and LOW VOLTS annunciations extinguish.
3. Within two minutes, verify alternator load below 25 A and bus voltage about 28 V.
4. Check engine instruments.
5. Lean the mixture for taxi to reduce spark-plug fouling.
6. Set lights as required and keep weather radar OFF or in STANDBY.
7. Switch avionics ON.
8. Set cabin air/heat and air conditioning as desired.
9. Release the parking brake when ready to taxi and check the brakes.

Perform the common A36/A36TC propeller, magneto and instrument-air run-up.

1. Set the parking brake, test/consider annunciators and confirm the remote compass is slaved/aligned.
2. Set mixture FULL RICH and throttle to 1,700 RPM.
3. Exercise the propeller and verify approximately a 300 RPM drop.
4. Check magnetos with no more than 150 RPM drop.
5. Verify instrument air remains in the green.

Transfer load to the standby alternator and back, then prove the propeller-heat circuit.

1. Switch the PRIMARY alternator OFF and select the SECONDARY loadmeter.
2. Verify alternator load increases and the STBY ALT annunciator illuminates.
3. Switch the standby alternator OFF and verify alternator load falls to zero.
4. Select PRIMARY loadmeter, switch PRIMARY alternator ON and STANDBY alternator ON, and verify alternator load above 25 A.
5. Switch propeller heat ON and verify approximately 20-25 A, then switch propeller heat OFF.
6. Return throttle to 1,000-1,200 RPM.

Black Square's run-up includes a directional autopilot/flight-director response test.

1. Exercise electric trim.
2. Set the heading bug about 30° left, engage the autopilot master and HDG mode, and observe the yoke/flight-director command left.
3. Move the heading bug about 30° right and observe the corresponding right command.
4. Press autopilot disconnect once to confirm AP OFF, then again to confirm flight director OFF.
5. Set elevator trim for takeoff.

Complete the final airframe and flight-instrument checks before the Before Takeoff flow.

1. Confirm the ICE DEFLEC annunciation during the check and then set the ice deflector as required.
2. Check flap operation and set takeoff flaps.
3. Close the cockpit window and confirm the AFT DOOR annunciator is extinguished.
4. Check flight controls FREE and CORRECT.
5. Set altimeter, departure altitude and takeoff heading.
6. Dim panel lights as appropriate for takeoff and release the parking brake when ready.

Set the piston-engine controls and minimum oil temperature before applying variant-specific takeoff power.

1. Set mixture for MAX POWER.
2. Verify oil temperature is at least 24°C.
3. Confirm the auxiliary fuel pump is OFF.
4. Switch air conditioning OFF.
5. Switch the landing light ON.
6. Set the transponder to ALT mode.
7. Set weather radar ON as required.

The A36 takeoff checklist uses full throttle; available manifold pressure naturally falls with altitude.

1. Advance the throttle smoothly to FULL OPEN.
2. Monitor manifold pressure, RPM, fuel flow and other engine instruments during the takeoff roll.
3. Release the brakes and verify engine instruments remain within limits as power is applied.
4. Retract the landing gear once no usable runway remains.
5. Retract the flaps at 80 KIAS.
6. Engage the autopilot only when desired and appropriate after the initial departure.

Use Black Square's common initial climb configuration for the A36/A36TC.

1. Set mixture for MAX POWER.
2. Set propeller to 2,700 RPM.
3. Use full throttle, observing the selected variant's manifold-pressure limitations.
4. Set cowl flaps as required.

Reduce propeller RPM for the normal enroute climb while retaining the appropriate mixture/throttle strategy.

1. Set mixture for MAX POWER.
2. Set propeller to 2,500 RPM.
3. Use full throttle, observing the selected variant's engine limitations.
4. Set cowl flaps as required.

Black Square provides an A36-specific cruise-climb table and speed schedule.

1. Use approximately 110 KIAS to 16,000 ft.
2. Use approximately 100 KIAS to 18,500 ft.
3. Use approximately 90 KIAS only where the published table/weight applicability supports the higher-altitude climb.
4. Expect manifold pressure and available power to decrease with altitude in the normally aspirated variant.

After the variant-specific power configuration, manage cabin systems and continue engine monitoring.

1. Use oxygen as required for altitude.
2. Set air conditioning and cabin air/heat as desired, subject to the selected variant's engine-temperature limitations.
3. Continue monitoring engine performance throughout the climb.

Use the common A36/A36TC cruise control positions, then refine power/mixture using the selected variant's performance guidance.

1. Close the cowl flaps and switch the landing light OFF.
2. Transfer tip-tank fuel as required when tip tanks are installed.
3. Lean the mixture LOP or ROP as desired/appropriate.
4. Set propeller around 2,500 RPM and use the selected variant's manifold-pressure/power guidance.
5. Keep left/right fuel imbalance within 15 gallons.
6. Use propeller heat as required by conditions.
7. Set cabin air/heat and air conditioning as desired.
8. Continue monitoring engine performance.

Black Square publishes altitude-dependent 75%, 65% and 55% cruise tables for the A36.

1. Select the desired cruise power using the A36 manifold-pressure/RPM tables.
2. Recognise that wide-open-throttle regions vary with altitude as available manifold pressure falls.
3. Use the inherited reciprocating mixture-management procedure to set LOP/ROP as desired.

The Black Square Bonanza Professional cruise and approach checklists call for pitot heat when OAT is below 4°C.

1. Verify pitot heat is ON while operating in the published cold-OAT condition.
2. Continue to use the rest of the aircraft's ice-protection equipment as conditions require.

Reduce power while managing mixture and cylinder cooling.

1. Keep cowl flaps CLOSED unless another condition requires otherwise.
2. Reduce throttle for the planned descent.
3. Enrichen the mixture progressively.
4. Monitor engine performance and avoid excessive cylinder cooling; the checklist references 116°C as the minimum CHT target.

Add the fuel-transfer, cowl-flap and mixture actions that are not part of the all-variant family card.

1. Secure seats and seatbelts.
2. Select the fullest fuel tank.
3. Switch oxygen OFF when no longer required.
4. Switch the landing light ON as appropriate.
5. Set pitot heat ON if OAT is below 4°C.
6. Switch propeller heat OFF when leaving icing conditions or when appropriate for the approach, while retaining any protection still required.
7. Switch air conditioning OFF.
8. Keep fuel imbalance within 15 gallons.
9. Transfer tip-tank fuel as required if fitted.
10. Set cowl flaps as required.
11. Set mixture for MAX POWER before landing.

Confirm the early preparation and select approach flaps when within the published flap operating limit.

1. Verify the Descent/pre-approach actions are complete.
2. Reconfirm pitot heat if OAT is below 4°C and other ice protection as conditions require.
3. Select APPROACH flaps when within the applicable flap operating limit.
4. Prepare for the separate Landing checklist before touchdown.

Complete the piston-engine part of the Landing checklist.

1. Set mixture for MAX POWER.
2. Set propeller HIGH RPM.
3. Set flaps as required.
4. Confirm landing gear DOWN and LOCKED.
5. Press autopilot disconnect once to ensure the autopilot is disengaged.

Return the piston engine cooling system to ground configuration after clearing the runway.

1. Open the cowl flaps.
2. Raise the flaps.
3. Set exterior lights as required.
4. Switch pitot heat OFF.
5. Set air conditioning and cabin air/heat as desired.

Create a deliberate handoff from taxi-in to the variant-specific shutdown sequence.

1. Bring the aircraft to a complete stop in the intended parking position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Allow engine indications to stabilise at idle before beginning shutdown.

Use the common A36/A36TC shutdown order between the family prepare/secure cards.

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Switch avionics OFF.
3. Switch all subpanel switches OFF.
4. Close the throttle.
5. Set propeller HIGH RPM.
6. Move mixture to CUT-OFF.
7. Switch magnetos OFF.
8. Switch alternators OFF.
9. Switch BATTERY MASTER OFF.

Complete the shared securing actions after the variant-specific engine/electrical shutdown.

1. Release the parking brake if appropriate for the secured/chocked simulator state.
2. Install the control locks.