FSD International
Commander 115 TC
Pilot Operating Handbook
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Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved.
For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
4.6 TAXI
1.
Brakes
-
CHECK
2.
Nose Wheel Steering -
CHECK
3.
Compass
-
CHECK
against
known
taxiway
heading.
4.
Directional Gyro -
ALIGN to compass, set runway HDG bug
4.7 BEFORE TAKEOFF
1.
Parking
Brake
-
SET
2. Seats, Belts & Harnesses -
CHECK SECURE
3. Flight Controls -
FREE & CORRECf movement.
4. Instruments -
CHECK & SET
S. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -
ON
6. Fuel Quantity -
RECHECK adequate for planned flight.
7. Mixture -
FULL RICH
8. Fuel Selector Valve -
BOTH
9. Rudder Trim -
SET as desired.
10. Elevator Trim -
SET
as
desired.
11. SET Throttle for run-up check -
ENGINE SPEED 1800 RPM
12. Magnetos CHECK R, BOTH & L -
RPM drop should not exceed 175 on either
magneto
13. Constant Speed Propeller control -
EXERCISE, CHECK RPM CONTROL
14. RETURN THROTTLE TO IDLE -
CHECK IDLE SPEED MAINTAINED WITH
THROTTLE CLOSED
15.
Engine
Instruments
-
CHECK
16. Suction Gauge -
CHECK vacuum & operation of both pumps.
12.
Throttle
-
1000
RPM
13. Quadrant Friction -
SET
14.
Cowl
Flap
-
RECHECK
OPEN
15. Wing Flaps -
SET per takeoff checklist.
16. Cabin Doors -
CLOSED & LATCHED (both lower & upper latches)
17.
Strobe
Lights
-
AS
DESIRED
18.
Brakes
-
RELEASE
4.8 NORMAL TAKEOFF
1. Wing Flaps -
SET 0 to 20 DEG
2. Power -
FULL THROTTLE & 2700 RPM
3. Mixture -
FULL RICH (or leaned for smooth operation above
5000 ft.)
4. Elevator Control -
ROTATE AT 70 KIAS
5. Initial Climb Speed -
80 to 90 KIAS
6. Brakes -
APPLY momentarily.
7. Landing Gear -
RETRACT
8. Wing Flaps -
RETRACT (if extended)