SR-71A Procedure Tutorial 7: How to Descend to Landing - Blackbird Simulations for MSFS 2024

In this video on Sim IQ, we explore the Blackbird Simulations' SR-71A Habu in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024). This episode focuses on how to descend and land in the SR-71A Blackbird for beginners, explaining not just what to do, but why it works. Perfect for pilots learning to fly add-on aircraft in MSFS 24 or looking to improve realism and understanding. Topics covered: • Deceleration • Descent • Landing Sim IQ is all about smarter flight simulation — building real aviation knowledge while enjoying MSFS 2024. If you enjoy flight simulation tutorials, MSFS add-on aircraft, and realistic procedures, consider subscribing:    / @simiq-1a   Blackbird Simulations' SR-71A for MSFS 24: https://blackbirdsims.com/flight/PG.p... Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:11 - Check Course, IGV Check, Nitrogen Check and Confirm Inlets 00:37 - Start of Deceleration and Descent 00:45 - Check Restart Switches 00:53 - Reduce Thrust and Set EGT to 720c 01:48 - Engage KEAS Hold Between 350 and 365 KEAS 02:00 - Monitor Tank Pressure 02:08 - Situation Review 02:29 - Maintaining Course using Heading Hold Mode 03:00 - Monitoring Aircraft 06:11 - At Mach 2.5 Throttles to 6900 RPM 06:30 - Monitoring Aircraft 08:20 - Turning Left Toward RAF Mildenhall 08:28 - At 60,000ft Turning on Radios 08:56 - Monitoring Aircraft 09:53 - At Mach 1.7 FWD Transfer, Pitot Heat and Anti-Collision ON 10:15 - Monitoring Aircraft 13:13 - At Mach 1.3 Check Inlets, IGV Switches and Throttles 13:44 - Monitoring Aircraft 15:07 - Reached Subsonic Speeds 15:30 - Sightseeing and Monitoring 15:50 - Desired CG Obtained FWD Transfer, Cross-feed and Landing Light 16:15 - Monitoring Aircraft 22:15 - Autopilot Off and Turning onto Approach 22:57 - Surface Limiter, Gear and Right Refrig 27:05 - On Localiser, On Glideslope 28:03 - Runway in Sight 28:43 - Passing 1000ft ASL 29:00 - Final Approach 29:18 - Landing 29:40 - Touchdown Deploy Chute, NWS, Chute Jettison 30:25 - SAS Off, Taxi Light On 30:35 - Taxi: Cross-feed Off 31:30 - Outro #MSFS2024 #FlightSimulation #SimIQ #BlackbirdSimulations #sr71a #sr71blackbird #SR71ADescent #SR71ALanding #SR71ATutorial