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Pilot Operating Handbook
TL-3000 Sirius____________________________________Supplementary Information
Notice! The information contained in this document is for reference and information only.
The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
adjust the throttle to match the engine power available with the current
prop setting.
Above 500‟ AGL, retract the flaps prior to 75Kts and continue the climb at
75Kts for a good visual clearance climb speed.
CRUISE
Level off at your enroute altitude and allow the plane to accelerate to
cruise speed. If you climb slightly above your desired level-off altitude
and slowly descend at climb power you will quickly get to cruise speed.
Just take care to watch the prop RPM limits. You will get an EMS alert at
5700 RPM to let you know that you are near the 5800 RPM limit.
Once at your altitude, set power to 75% and enjoy the flight. High cruise
power is about 5000 to 5200 RPM. Cruise speeds with the Sirius will be
about 92-104 Kts depending on weight and altitude. Don‟t be surprised if
you have difficulty reaching the high side of these indicated airspeed
numbers. Remember indicated decreases as you go up and true
airspeed is how you determine performance at altitude.
DESCENT
Plan the descent from altitude well ahead of your arrival point. Although
shock-cooling is minimal in these engines, it is 'bad form' to do an idle-
power descent. V
high speed, that only leaves heavy maneuvering to scrub off the speed
and altitude. So don‟t place yourself in that situation and plan the
descent to remain well below V
If you anticipate the descent, you will also be in good position to handle
any turbulence at a reasonable airspeed that is not high into the yellow
arc. The GPS696 can be setup to give you both a descent rate and a
distance to start the descent so you will arrive 1000ft above your
destination at the correct distance to enter the pattern.
Lead your level-off altitude by 10% of the VVI descent rate. Level off and
reset power to maintain about 75-80Kts for the pattern altitude.
TRAFFIC PATTERN
When approaching an uncontrolled airport, you should be at, or slightly
above, the traffic pattern altitude some distance out from the pattern area.
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