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.
4.9 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
1. Wing Flaps -
SET 20 DEG
2. Brakes -
APPLY & HOLD
3. Power -
FULL THROTTLE & MAX RPM
4. Mixture -
FULL RICH
[NOTE: leaned for smooth operation and increased power above 5000 ft]
5. Brakes -
RELEASE
6. Elevator Control -
ROTATE AT 68 KIAS
7.
Climb
Speed
-
73
KIAS
until
obstacles cleared, then increase.
8. Brakes -
APPLY momentarily.
9. Landing Gear -
RETRACT after obstacles cleared.
10. Wing Flaps -
RETRACT after airspeed reaches 80 KIAS.
4.10 BEFORE LANDING
1. Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses -
SECURE
2. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -
ON
3. Fuel Selector Valve -
BOTH
4. Landing Gear -
EXTEND, 3 GREEN
5. Mixture -
FULL RICH (or set for altitude)
6. Propeller -
HIGH RPM
4.11 LANDING - NORMAL LANDING
1. Airspeed -
80 to 90 KIAS
2. Wing Flaps -
AS REQUIRED ( 35 Deg recommended)
3. Airspeed -
75 to 85, flaps 35°
4.
Trim
-
ADJUST
as
required.
5. Gear -
CHECK 3 GREEN
6. Touchdown -
ON MAIN WHEELS
7.
Braking
-
MINIMUM
required.
4.12 SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. Wing Flaps -
35 Deg
2.
Airspeed
-
74
KIAS
[NOTE: This airspeed is recommended in smooth air only. Increase as required for actual weather
conditions. Expect increased landing distances with any increase in airspeed].
3.
Trim
-
ADJUST
as
required.
4. Gear -
CHECK 3 GREEN
5. Power -
REDUCE TO IDLE at or before crossing obstacle.
6. Touchdown -
MAIN WHEELS FIRST
7. Braking -
HEAVY
8. Wing Flaps -
RETRACT for maximum braking.