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Flaps UP takeoff
A takeoff with flaps UP may be desired if single engine climb performance with
flaps TO is determined to be marginal or negative and single engine climb
performance for flaps UP is acceptable. In this case, consider the longer runway
required versus runway available. The flaps UP takeoff is performed much like the
normal takeoff procedure above.
Traffic Pattern Ops (closed patterns)
On upwind leg, after gear and flaps are up and reaching 500’ AGL begin the
crosswind turn using approximately 15° pitch. At 200’–300’ prior to pattern altitude
(1,500’ AGL), lower pitch and reduce power to 65% to be level at pattern altitude
and 150 knots.
At mid-field downwind, reduce power to idle, lower gear, select flaps to TO and
maintain at least 115 KEAS.
At the approach end of the runway, begin a descent at 800-1,200 fpm. In the
middle of the base turn, select flaps to LDG and maintain at least 100 KEAS.
After turning final and wings level, adjust power to establish Vref. Power should be
reduced to idle at just prior to the runway threshold. Normal touchdown will occur
at approximately 1,000’ past the threshold at 75-80 knots.
Keep in mind that the above ‘flow’ is simply a ‘standard’. Traffic patterns, at
controlled or uncontrolled airports can be very dynamic and you must be ready to
use your airmanship and decision-making skills. Weather, traffic, terrain, ATC, and
many other variables may dictate deviating from the norm. Be methodical, not
mechanical.
Departure and Climb
The planned departure procedure, IFR or VFR, should be thoroughly self-briefed.
A plan for an immediate return to the field should also be considered.
The PFD, MFD and flight control panel should be pre-set as completely as possible
(speed bug, heading bug, course select, comm/nav frequencies, etc.) for the
planned departure procedure. Minimize any requirement to take hands off stick
and throttle or eyes away from PFD (if IFR) or from outside the cockpit (if VFR)
below 1000’ AGL.
Unless otherwise required, no turns should be initiated below 400’ AGL.
There are several methods to accomplish an enroute climb. The pilot should
select the method combining airspeed and climb rate that is most appropriate for
the planned flight. The following are three common methods used in the Eclipse
500.
1. 200 KEAS Climb: Departing from class B or similar high-density
environments, a 200 KEAS climb will get the aircraft out of busy airspace in
