Engine start is a simple affair (follow the checklist) and soon both engines are up and running showing normal indications.
The throttle quadrant contains several “click spots” that result in various actions. Prior to takeoff I click on the “go around” section of the quadrant which sets the flight director command bars to approximately 14 degrees nose up pitch which will be the target pitch angle after takeoff. Another nice feature is the “TO CONFIG” button which allows you to test the aircraft for the proper takeoff configuration. Upon pressing the button the aircraft will perform a configuration check and report any non-standard conditions for you to remedy prior to advancing the throttles for the real takeoff.
With the winds favoring runway 11 at Portland we taxi out for departure. We’ll be flying the CASCO3 departure out of Portland which specifies that we climb on a 112 degree heading to 1.4 DME off the ILS before turning left to 060 all while climbing 3000’.
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The communications and navigation radios are controlled via the Radio Management Unit (RMU). Using the RMU I turn the TCAS on to TA/RA (Traffic Advisory/Resolution Advisory) and pull up the TCAS display box on the bottom of the center EFIS tube as I pull out onto the runway.
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After lining up on the runway I select the “T/O” rating for the engines which will set the maximum allowable power setting and indicate that value as a blue triangle on the N1 gauges. The ERJ is FADEC equipped (Full Authority Digital Engine Controls) so once the target values are set all the pilot has to do is advance the throttles fully forward and the FADEC will set the maximum takeoff power automatically.
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