ICAO: B787Boeing Commercial AirplanesIN FLEET INTEGRATION

Boeing 787-8 / 9 / 10 Dreamliner

Standard operating procedures (SOP), automated interactive checklists, neural voice copilot readbacks, and flight systems simulation for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Family (B788 / B789 / B78X).

SERVICE CEILING

FL430 (43,000 ft)

CRUISE SPEED

Mach 0.85 (488 kts)

MAX RANGE

7,565 NM (14,010 km / B789)

MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT

254,000 kg (560,000 lbs)

FLEET EXPANSION ROADMAP

Boeing 787-8 / 9 / 10 Dreamliner Checklist Flow in Development

Official airline checklists for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Family (B788 / B789 / B78X) are currently being developed. You can build the first community SOP checklist for this aircraft, or fly the fully integrated Boeing 737-800 NG flight deck.

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OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

Community & User-Submitted SOPs (0)

Custom airline profiles, virtual airline flows, and member procedures for Boeing 787-8 / 9 / 10 Dreamliner.

COMMUNITY REPOSITORY

No Community SOPs Published Yet

Be the first aviator to publish custom operational flows for the Boeing 787-8 / 9 / 10 Dreamliner. Checklists created via the Checklist Builder will be listed here.

Create First Community SOP (B787)

FLIGHT CYCLE PHASES

Full Flight Deck Operational Progression

PHASE 01

Cockpit Safety Inspection & All-Electric Power

Battery ON, forward/aft external power AVAIL, APU start (dual electric starters), HUD down, FMC route sync from SimBrief.

PHASE 02

Pushback & GEnx Electric Start

Hydraulic electric pumps AUTO, beacon ON, engine start switches to START (all-electric spool up), monitor N2 and oil temp.

PHASE 03

Taxi & Lineup Configuration

Flaps 15 or 20 set, autobrake RTO, flight controls check on synoptics, HUD takeoff cues armed, radar active.

PHASE 04

High-Altitude Climb & Cruise

Thrust levers CLB, LNAV/VNAV engaged, smooth turbulence suppression active, cruise FL390-FL430 at Mach 0.85.

PHASE 05

Descent & HUD-Coupled Approach

MCDU approach speeds verified, gear down, flaps 30, HUD flight path vector aligned with runway touchdown zone, autobrake 3.

PHASE 06

Rollout, Gate Arrival & Power Down

Reverse thrust, electric brakes active, flaps UP, APU on bus, engine cooldown, external power tie, secure deck.

HARDWARE & ADD-ON INTEGRATION

Simulator & Avionics Compatibility

Verified Flight Simulators

Tested on leading flight add-ons

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024 (Working Title / Asobo 787-10 Premium & Horizon Sim 787-9/8 Mods)
X-Plane 11 / 12 (Magknight 787-9 Aviator Edition)
Prepar3D (QualityWings 787 Ultimate Collection)

Key Systems Simulated

Checklist item triggers & flows

All-Electric Bleedless Systems Architecture

Replaces pneumatic bleed air with massive electric starter-generators, electrically powered cabin compressors, and electric wing de-icing.

Dual Head-Up Displays (HUD) as Standard Equipment

Both captain and first officer have dedicated holographic HUD units displaying synthetic flight guidance and low-visibility rollout cues.

Vertical & Lateral Gust Suppression System

Actuates flaperons, spoilers, and elevators automatically in response to wind sensors, smoothing out turbulence for passenger comfort.

Electro-Chromic Dimmable Windows

Electronic smart-glass passenger windows that tint from clear to deep midnight blue with the touch of a button without physical shades.

PILOT KNOWLEDGE BASE & DOSSIER

Technical Specifications, Trivia & Aviation Resources

In-depth operational references and airframe details for pilots preparing to command the Boeing 787-8 / 9 / 10 Dreamliner.

OPERATIONAL LIMITS & AIRFRAME METRICS

Powerplants

2x GEnx-1B / Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (up to 76,000 lbf)

All-electric bleedless engine architecture with chevron nacelles

Composite Structure

50% Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)

Composite fuselage barrels eliminate metal fatigue and corrosion

Cabin Altitude

6,000 ft at FL430 (Higher Humidity)

Drastically reduces passenger jetlag and fatigue

Wingspan

60.12 m (197 ft 3 in)

Highly flexible raked wingtips with dramatic in-flight wing flex

Usable Fuel Capacity

126,206 L (101,456 kg / 223,673 lbs)

Dual wing and center tanks

Reference Landing Speed

141 kts (Vref MLW)

Flaps 30 with fly-by-wire flaperon droop

Avionics Suite

Rockwell Collins 15.1-inch Displays & Dual HUDs

Standard dual Head-Up Displays and electronic checklists

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR BRIEFING & OPERATIONAL NOTES

Fly the Head-Up Display (HUD) flight path vector (the "bird") directly onto the 3-degree descent marker. Keep power stabilized until 30 feet, then initiate a gentle 2-degree flare and retard thrust levers to IDLE.

AIRCRAFT TRIVIA & HIGHLIGHTS

1FACT #1

The 787's wings flex upward by more than 10 feet (3 meters) during flight, acting like giant shock absorbers in turbulence.

2FACT #2

It has no engine bleed air tubes: instead, large electric air compressors supply pressurized, fresh outside air to the cabin.

3FACT #3

Because the composite fuselage does not corrode like aluminum, the cabin air can be kept at higher humidity, preventing dry eyes and headaches.

CURATED AVIATION RESOURCES & DOCUMENTATION

DISPATCH

SimBrief 787 Dreamliner Dispatch Profile

GEnx and Trent 1000 fuel matrices and long-haul oceanic route planning.

Open External Resource

RADAR LIVE

Flightradar24 B787 Live Tracking

Live radar tracking of All Nippon Airways, Qatar, British Airways, and United 787s.

Open External Resource

BOEING TECH

Boeing 787 Commercial Technical Information

Official manufacturer performance handbook and cabin innovation specs.

Open External Resource