FSD International
Commander 115 TC
Pilot Operating Handbook
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For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
the possibility of damaging the battery, turn ALT switch OFF, reduce electrical load to the essential
minimum, and terminate flight as soon as practical.
6.14 LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STROBE LIGHTS - Optional strobe lights may be installed at each wing tip and at the aft end of the
tail cone. The lights are controlled by the STROBE LIGHTS circuit breaker switch.
NOTE
Strobe lights should not be used when tlying through clouds, haze, or snow to avoid disorientation
due to the flashback.
POSITION LIGHTS - Conventional navigation lights are installed on each wing tip and on the aft
end of the tail cone. The lights are controlled by the POS LIGHTS circuit breaker switch.
ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT - A t1ashing beacon anti-collision light is installed on the top of the vertical
fin. The light is controlled by the BCN LIGHTS circuit breaker switch.
NOTE
The anti-collision light should not be used when flying through clouds, haze, or snow to avoid
disorientation due to the flashback.
LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS
A landing light is mounted on both wing leading edges near the wing tip and a taxi light is mounted
on each main landing gear strut. These lights are controlled by the LOG LIGHTS and TAXI LIGHTS
circuit breaker switches. It is acceptable to use the taxi lights in flight to supplement the landing
lights, however, under some atmospheric conditions some reflection from the propeller will be
evident.
6.15 PITOT PRESSURE SYSTEM
Impact pressure (pitot pressure) is sampled by a heated pitot tube installed near the center of the
left wing on the lower surface. Pitot system tubing is routed from the pitot head, aft of the spar
structure, inboard to the wing root and into the cabin. A drain plug is located eight inches left of
airplane centerline, immediately aft of the spar. From the drain plug, the tubing runs forward
through the center console, to the instrument panel where it is connected to the airspeed indicator.
The pilot heat is controlled by a circuit breaker switch, labeled PITOT HEAT, on the switch panel to
the left of the pilot's control wheel.
