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Many factors affect flight planning and aircraft operation, including aircraft weight, weather, and runway surface. The recommended flight parameters listed below are intended to give approximations for flights at maximum takeoff or landing weight on a day with International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions.
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Important: These instructions are intended for use with Flight Simulator only and are no substitute for using the actual aircraft manual for real-world flight. Note: As with all of the Flight Simulator aircraft, the V-speeds and checklists are located on the Kneeboard. To access the Kneeboard while flying, press SHIFT+F10, or on the Aircraft menu, click Kneeboard. Note: All speeds given in Flight Notes are indicated airspeeds. If you're using these speeds as reference, be sure that you select "Display Indicated Airspeed" in the Realism Settings dialog box. Speeds listed in the specifications table are shown as true airspeeds. |
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By default, this aircraft has full fuel and payload. Depending on atmospheric conditions, altitude, and other factors, you will not get the same performance at gross weight that you would with a lighter load. |
Required Runway Length
2,200 feet with ISA conditions. 3,800 feet with a 50-foot obstacle.
Note: The length required for both takeoff and landing is a result of a number of factors, including aircraft weight, altitude, headwind, use of flaps, and ambient temperature. Lower weights and temperatures will result in better performance, as will having a headwind component. Higher altitudes and temperatures will degrade performance.
Engine Startup
The engine will be running automatically every time you begin a flight. If you shut the engine down, you can initiate an auto-startup sequence by pressing CTRL+E. If you want to do the startup procedures manually, use the checklist on the Kneeboard.
Taxiing
Set prop and mixture to full forward, and taxi at a brisk walking pace.
Takeoff
Run through the Before Takeoff checklist found in the Kneeboard (press F10).
Align the aircraft with the white runway centerline, and advance the throttle to takeoff power.
Climb
Climb at approximately 105 knots.
Cruise
Cruise altitude would normally be determined by winds, weather, and other factors. You might want to use these factors in your flight planning if you have created weather systems along your route. Optimum altitude is the altitude that gives the best fuel economy for a given configuration and gross weight. A complete discussion about choosing altitudes is beyond the scope of this section.
However, as an example: At 11,500 feet, set your airspeed for 196 KTAS (true airspeed). Keep full power, around 2500 rpm.
Descent and Approach
Reduce airspeed to 170 knots when below 13,000 feet.
Landing
Reduce airspeed and adjust flaps as you descend. At 152 knots, apply 15 degrees of flaps. Extend full flaps at 122 knots.
Upon touchdown, bring the power back to idle and lightly apply the brakes by pressing the PERIOD key.