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.
WING FLAP SETTINGS
Landing is approved with flap settings from 0° to 35° For normal landings a setting of 35° is
recommended to provide a slower touchdown, shorter ground roll, and less brake wear than will be
achieved with any lesser flap setting.
LANDING TECHNIQUE
Crosswind and soft field landing procedures are conventional in all respects.
NOTE
Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 19 knots
Short field landing procedures are conventional and landings should be conducted in accordance
with the conditions specified on the Short Field Landing charts of Section 5 in order to achieve the
performance included in the chart. The pilot must judge, based on his experience, whether the
available runway is adequate for a normal landing. If question exists then the short field
procedures should be used following conservative verification of field length adequacy using the
performance charts.
BALKED LANDING
If a go-around is necessary, the wing flaps should be reduced to 200 immediately after full power
is applied. If obstacle clearance is not a factor and the airplane will remain in the traffic pattern for
another landing approach it is recommended that the landing gear remain extended.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
STARTING
Prior to starting on a cold morning, pull the propeller through several "blades" by hand to break
loose the cold components and to save some battery energy.
Whenever in the vicinity of a propeller, assume the ignition switch is turned on. When pulling the
propeller through the airplane should be chocked and tied down and the mixture should be in Idle
Cut-Off.
Whenever possible and for cold weather starts the use of preheat and an external power source are
recommended.
OPERATION
During cold weather, an oil temperature indication may remain low through all pre-takeoff
preparations. After a reasonable warm-up period (say 5 minutes) at 1000 rpm accelerate the
engine several times to a higher speed. If the engine accelerates smoothly and the oil pressure
remains normal the engine is ready for takeoff.
HOT WEATHER OPERATION
No special procedures are required in hot weather. Avoid prolonged engine operation on the
ground.
Monitor engine temperatures during all operations .