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 Normal Procedures
This section provides basic guidelines for normal operation of this airplane. The procedures
contained herein are not intended to constitute basic flight instruction but are intended to
supplement those principles relating to normal flight operations that each pilot acquires in the
process of learning to fly and obtaining FAA pilot certification.
Checklists are provided to assist a pilot where it would be reasonable for a pilot to refer to one.
Where reference to a checklist would be impractical or where the material is not amenable to a
checklist form. or where additional material is helpful, amplified procedures are provided following
the checklist section.
4.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Except as noted, the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 3250 pounds and may
be used at any lesser weight.
TAKEOFF:
Normal Initial Climb
80 - 90 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff [Flaps 20 at 50 Ft]
73 KIAS
ENROUTE CLIMB - FLAPS AND GEAR RETRACTED:
Normal
100
-
120
KIAS
Best Rate of Climb. Sea Level
100 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb. 8000 Feet
100 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb. 12000 Feet
88 KIAS
LANDING APPROACH:
Normal Approach Flaps Up
80 - 90 KIAS
Normal Approach Flaps 35 Deg
75- 85 KIAS
Short Field Approach Flaps 35 Deg
74 KIAS
Balked Landing:
Maximum Power - Flaps 20°
70 - 75 KIAS
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TURBULENT AIR PENETRATION SPEED:
3250
Lbs
118
KIAS
2600
L
b
109
KIAS
2023
Lbs
95
KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind
19
Knots