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.
Flaps
-
20
Deg
(recommended)
Cowl Flap -
CLOSED
Power -
SET TO MAINTAIN 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 75 KIAS
Approach
High Winds, Heavy Seas - INTO WIND
Light Winds, Heavy Swells - PARALLEL TO SWELLS
Touchdown -
LEVEL AITITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT. Do not flare.
Airplane
-
EVACUATE.
[NOTE : If necessary, open vent window(s) and flood cabin to equalize pressure so that cabin doors
can be opened. ]
Life Vests, Raft -
INFLATE *OUTSIDE* AIRCRAFT
3.3 ICING
3.3.1 INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER
1.
Pitot Heat - ON
2.
Defrost Control- FULL ON
3.
Engine RPM - INCREASE TO 2700 (enrich mixture as required)
4.
Alternate Air - PULL ON
5.
Course - REVERSE OR ALTER as required to avoid icing.
Evasive action should be initiated immediately when icing conditions are encountered.
6. Altitude - CHANGE to an altitude less conducive to icing.
IF ICING CONDITIONS CANNOT BE ESCAPED:
6.
Airplane - LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT. With extremely rapid ice build-up, plan for an
off-airport forced landing.
7.
Approach Speed - INCREASE 5 TO 20 KIAS depending on ice accumulation.
3.3.2 OBSTRUCTED STATIC SOURCE
1.
Alternate Static Source - ON
2.
Heat & Defrost Controls - ON
3.
Cabin Air Vents - CLOSED
3.3.3 OBSTRUCTED PITOT SOURCE
1.
Pitot Heat Switch - ON
NOTE
Use familiar pitch attitude/power settings to achieve desired airspeeds if airspeed indicator
readings appear to remain unreliable.