DIAMOND AIRCRAFT
DA 20/100 Flight
Manual
Normal Operating Procedures
Doc # 202-100-VLA
20 December, 2000
Page
DOT Approved
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4.4.7. Take-off
1. Electric Fuel Pump
check ON
2. Master Switch (Battery/Generator)
check ON
3. Ignition Switch
check BOTH
4. Carburetor Heat
check OFF
5. Wing Flaps
check T/O
6. Propeller Speed Control Lever
check max. RPM
7. Throttle
Check RPM
FULL
2260 RPM to 2385 RPM
8. Elevator - at beginning of rolling
NEUTRAL
9. Directional Control
maintain with rudder
NOTE
In crosswind conditions, directional control can be enhanced by using the single wheel
brakes. Note that using the brakes for directional control increases the take-off roll
distance.
10. Rotate (v
IAS
)
51 kts / 59 mph / 95 km/h
11. Climb Speed (v
IAS
)
57 kts / 66 mph / 106 km/h
CAUTION
For the shortest possible take-off distance to clear a 15 m (50 ft) obstacle:
Lift-off Speed (v
IAS
)
54 kts / 62 mph / 100 km/h
Climb Speed (v
IAS
)
57 kts / 66 mph / 106 km/h
12. Propeller Speed Control Lever
2260 RPM
(after reaching safe height)
13. Electric Fuel Pump
OFF
NOTE
In order to avoid excessive noise, the propeller speed should be reduced to 2260 RPM as
soon as a safe flight altitude has been reached.