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ZODIAC
CH650B S-LSA
V9.70-1.0
Last update :09/08/12

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Summary of Contents for Zenith Zodiac CH650B S-LSA

  • Page 1 ZODIAC CH650B S-LSA V9.70-1.0 Last update :09/08/12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction..........................4 2 Quick start........................... 5 3 Main characteristics of CH 650B....................7 4 Cockpit description........................10 5 Checklist............................ 16 6 Troubleshooting – Frequently asked questions (FAQ)...............19 7 Credits............................20 8 Updates history......................... 21...
  • Page 3 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY The following definitions are of symbols, abbreviations and terminology used throughout the handbook and those which may be of added operational significance to the pilot. • General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols Brake horsepower (= rated horsepower of the engine) Calibrated Airspeed means the indicated speed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Zenith CH 650B LSA is a second generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically for Sport Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, first introduced in 1984. This newest model offers new and updated features including modern new styling with a larger cabin area.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    2 Quick start 2.1 Installation To install the program for this aircraft, you simply unzip the CH 650B archive you downloaded, and then copy the whole folder into X-Plane. While you may copy the folder pretty-much wherever you want within the main X-Plane folder, it is generally advised to have a separate folder for add-on aircraft.
  • Page 6 2.4 Simulator Controls As with all modern aircraft programs now available for X-Plane, the CH 650B add-on allows for varied control inputs to enhance the “pilot’s” flight experience. Use of manipulators (mouse, joystick, etc.) allow the operator to smoothly push/pull levers or flip switches with the cursor.

  • Page 7: Main Characteristics Of Ch 650B

    3 Main characteristics of CH 650B CH 650B SPECIFICATIONS  WING SPAN ........27 FT. WING AREA .
  • Page 8 ENGINE  4 Cylinders Horizontally Opposed - Air Cooled Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental Motors Engine Model Number: O-200-D Rated Horsepower: 100 RPM Rating, standard atmosphere: Max. 2750 continuous Recommended cruising RPM: 2500 Compression Ratio: 7.0:1 FUEL  Standard Fuel Capacity: 30 U.S. gal. left + right tanks (15 gal ea.) Usable Fuel (U.S.
  • Page 9 3.1 Operating limitations This section includes operating limitations and marking markings necessary for safe operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS SPEED KCAS (knots) REMARKS VS Stall speed at Maximum takeoff weight – Flaps up VSO Stall speed at Maximum takeoff weight –...

  • Page 10: Cockpit Description

    4 Cockpit description 4.1 General layout 1. Throttle handle Transponder 2. Ignition Flaps control 3. Master switch Parking brake 4. EFIS/ECAM Fuel selector 5. Radio COM Carburetor heat 6. Audio panel Throttle handle 7. GNS540 Mixture handle 8. EFIS/ECAM System switches 9.
  • Page 11 4.2 Garmin GMA340 Audiopanel* 1. Marker switch 5. Nav2 switch 6. DME switch 2. Com1 switch 7. ADF switch 3. Com 2 switch 4. Nav1 switch * Light glows when selected, other buttons are inactive in this version. 4.3 Garmin SL40 COM 1.
  • Page 12 4.4 Garmin GNS430 GPS See joined doc. 4.5 Garmin GTX 327 Squawk Standby mode switch 1. Power On switch 6. 0 to 7 switches 2. Altitude mode switch 7. Reset timer 3. Power Off switch 8. Start/Stop timer 4. Ident switch 9.
  • Page 13 4.6 Dynon D180 EFIS 4.6.1 Buttons description 1. Inop in this version 4. Set higher barometric pressure 2. Decrease HSI heading 5. Set lower barometric pressure 3. Increase HSI heading 6. Cycle between right screens Inop = out of order (not used) CH650B S-LSA for X-Plane 13/21...
  • Page 14 4.6.2 Screen descriptions 1. Artificial horizon 5. Barometric pressure 2. Indicated airspeed 6. Slide indicator (ball) 3. Altitude 7. Heading 4. Vertical speed CH650B S-LSA for X-Plane 14/21...
  • Page 15 1. HSI 8. Cylinder heat temperature (each) 2. Wind direction and force 9. Flaps position 3. Ground speed 10. Fuel pressure 4. Manifold pressure 11. Fuel flow 5. Engine RPM 12. Fuel quantity (left tank) 6. Cylinder heat temperature (average) 13.

  • Page 16: Checklist

    5 Checklist 5.1 Starting Fuel selector ......On  Battery switch ..... . . On ...
  • Page 17 Altimeter......Set  Fasten seat belts, tighten....Checked ...
  • Page 18 Speed....... As Required  Fasten seat belts, tighten....Checked ...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    6 Troubleshooting – Frequently asked questions (FAQ) I am getting an “error” message from X-Plane while loading the aircraft : • This add-on has been developed for X-Plane V9.70 and X-Plane 10.05+. Make sure you have these versions; if not, you should update your X-Plane to at least these versions. Go to x-plane.com and download the updater from the download section.

  • Page 20: Credits

    Aircraft, textures, cockpit objects and panel by Olivier Faivre - HydroZ Sounds courtesy of Nils (from x-plane.org) Special thanks to: − Zenith Aircraft Co. (USA) − Zenair Limited (Canada) − Nils who kindly allowed me to use his sounds. Any problems ? Contact me at : contact@hydroz.net...

  • Page 21: Updates History

    8 Updates history -16/02/2012 Starting development of the CH650B S-LSA -06/07/2012 Version 1.0 ready ! CH650B S-LSA for X-Plane 21/21...