1. INTRODUCTION The material in this Flight Training and Standards Manual is provided as a reference document for use by all Eclipse 500 pilots. It provides guidance for Eclipse 500 normal flight operations, abnormal flight operations, and flight training operations. Additionally, it provides specific material intended to give each pilot the higher order pilot skills required to become proficient in single pilot resource management and flight operations.
Revisions Revisions are issued by Eclipse Aviation as necessary to keep the Flight Training and Standards Manual current. It is the responsibility of the owner of this Flight Training and Standards Manual to maintain its currency. With each revision to this manual, the owner of the manual must annotate the revision number along with the date of the revision on the Log of Revisions page.
2. SINGLE PILOT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS The Eclipse 500 pilot must employ higher order piloting skills to safely operate the aircraft through its full range of capabilities. In addition to physical and motor skills associated with normal and abnormal operations, pilots must be competent in risk management and single pilot resource management (SRM) procedures.
Eclipse Aviation has developed a risk management tool (Figure 1 on pg. 9) for Eclipse 500 pilots to use in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk. The tool is accompanied by a risk assessment matrix developed by the FAA to classify risk severity and likelihood to arrive at an overall level of risk for each risk factor identified.
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New hazards and risks may be identified, requiring the pilot to assess them and potentially take action to mitigate them. advanced technology in the Eclipse 500 will be useful in mitigating risk and the pilots should employ effective SRM procedures as outlined in...
SRM also balances two important elements: workload drivers and pilot resources available. The Eclipse 500 pilot’s task is to use SRM techniques and procedures to ensure that resources always exceed the work load imposed on the pilot. Automation Management...
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PFD / MFD Management Apart from the flight controls, the primary interfaces between the pilot and the Eclipse 500 are the airplane computer systems. The primary flight display and the multi-function displays provide capacities for display and functionality that do not exist in older airplanes.
6. Be aware of too much heads-down time. Task Management Although the Eclipse 500 provides the pilot with advanced technology important for effective SRM, the pilot will also find that the use of effective procedures will lower workload and assist with task management.
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The Eclipse 500 pilot will find work load drivers (weather, ATC, automation, etc.) easier to manage if proper SRM procedures are used. These procedures include a number of techniques, including: 1. Using an orderly cockpit flow to accomplish key tasks, using the normal checklist to verify accomplishment, rather than as a “do...
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6. Do your homework. You should be able to fly the mission with no surprises caused by inadequate planning, and you will be more prepared to handle any real-time surprises that come your way during flight. Before taxi 1. Obtain ATIS/AWOS/ASOS and ATC clearance. 2.
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• If planning a visual approach to an ILS runway, brief and set up the ILS • Review airport diagram and brief a taxi plan • Brief the passengers as necessary • Perform descent checklist at or before start of descent Descent 1.
Available Resources Managing work load drivers is the more reactive part of task management. The Eclipse 500 pilot will find that SRM will be more effective by proactively managing all available resources. The major resources to be managed and used in preflight planning and while...
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MFD is especially useful in maintaining SA for aircraft status, weather, terrain, traffic, airspace, and route. For some Eclipse 500 pilots, this may be the first turbine powered aircraft they have operated. Accordingly, maintaining SA of fuel status is a crucial element of SRM.
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17. Autopilot: • Use the autopilot when other operational tasks could distract from positive airplane control and for precise navigation. • Use the flight director as desired for precise manual airplane control and to monitor autopilot performance. • When flying manually using the flight director, keep it zeroed or turn it off.
Single engine climb speed, rate and gradient Single engine service ceiling Landing distance V speeds (Vr, Vxse, Vyse, Vref) Cruise altitude, speed, fuel flow b. Normal Checklists The normal checklists for the Eclipse 500 include: Preflight Inspection Before Start Start After Start Before Taxi...
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Cockpit/Cabin Inspection 1. Engine Start Selector Switches • Ensure both switches are OFF. If power is applied to the aircraft with an engine selector switch in the ON/START position, the engine may start. 2. Gear Handle DOWN • Before applying power to the aircraft verify that the landing gear handle is in the down position.
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• Airworthiness certificate, Registration, AFM containing weight and Balance and all applicable supplements, radio station license (international operations). RVSM documentation and Minimum Equipment List, if applicable.
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CABIN DOOR 1. Door Seal CONDITION • Ensure the seal is intact. The door seal is an essential component and is directly responsible for maintaining cabin pressurization. If a door seal becomes worn, cracked or broken, have it replaced prior to flight. •...
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3. VCS Outlet Door CONDITION, SECURITY • Verify air conditioning door hinges allow free and unobstructed operation of the door. If the air conditioning system is running the door will be open 4. Pitot/AOA Probe CHECK • No blockage. Verify Pitot/AOA probe is free of bugs and other debris NOTE DO NOT touch any probe, oil from your finger will provide an adhesive surface for dirt to collect around port openings.
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10. Aileron CHECK • Inspect aileron surfaces for damage, deformities and contamination which can cause loss of aileron effectiveness. 11. Flap CHECK a. No External Damage b. Actuator Condition c. Fairings d. Tracks • Inspect flap surface for damage, deformities and contamination. All flap actuators should be free of debris.
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9. Variable Outlet Ram Exhaust (VORE) CONDITION • Inspect the variable outlet ram exhaust for damage/blockage. 10. Pylon Panels CONDITION • Inspect both upper and lower surface of the pylon panels for damage. All pylon surfaces should be smooth and free of deformities. FUSELAGE LOWER FUSELAGE 1.
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• Check that engine oil levels are between MIN and MAX on the sight gauge. Significant ramp slope may affect oil level indications. If additional oil is required, use the same brand Type II oil previously used. If necessary, refer to the engine log for the brand name.
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• Inspect lower wing surface for dents and deformities. Inspect for ice and other contaminants adhering to the wing. These containments must be removed prior to flight as they can significantly reduce aircraft performance. 7. Fuel Drains (3) CHECK • Inspect fuel drains for obstructions and fuel leaks. 8.
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• Both battery switches must be ON in order for the Electrical Power contactor to close, allowing external power to the aircraft. 3. Door ……………………………………………CLOSED, VERIFY FLAGS GREEN 4. Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses, Headrests………FASTEN / ADJUST • Adjust headrest so that the oxygen mask holder is situated higher than the pilot’s shoulder.
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25. Ops Page……………………………………………………………..CHECK a. Weights…….ENTER • Enter each pilot/passenger weight and any baggage. b OAT…………ENTER • Use ATIS temperature, if available. If the OAT is not immediately accepted, re-enter the OAT after taxi and prior to takeoff. Takeoff performance data is NOT assured unless the OAT is properly entered.
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• Assume AP and YD still engaged as indicated by symbols “AP” and “YD” at top of the ADI. Dialing the vertical wheel on ACP up and then down causes stick to move aft and forward. • Press HDG-SEL knob to sync heading bug to current heading; press HDG mode button on ACP;...
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3. Flight Instruments........CHECK NOTE Taxi light should be on when during taxi. Turn taxi light off when stopped (or in consideration of others) and back on when moving again. When crossing a runway, turn all exterior lights on. Exercise caution in using forward facing lights when crossing at night in the event that they may be blinding to other flight crews or ground traffic in motion.
himself/herself on what will come next. As a solo jet pilot, you must develop a philosophy/mindset of “staying ahead of the jet”. As an old aviation adage says: “Never let your aircraft arrive anywhere that your brain hasn’t arrived ten minutes earlier”.
“progressive taxi” from ATC if there are any doubts as to your clearance or route. Always be aware of turning room available versus turning room required. With optimum technique (asymmetric power and brakes), the Eclipse 500 requires approximately 27 feet to make a 180 degree turn. It would be prudent to have significantly more room than this before making such a maneuver.
Flaps UP takeoff A takeoff with flaps UP may be desired if single engine climb performance with flaps TO is determined to be marginal or negative and single engine climb performance for flaps UP is acceptable. In this case, consider the longer runway required versus runway available.
Minimize any non-aircraft related conversations with passengers while below 10,000’ AGL. Cruise Generally, a jet aircraft is most efficient at its highest altitude. The Eclipse 500 is capable of a maximum of FL 410. However, there are many considerations regarding selecting a cruise altitude.
It is always possible that another aircraft may have an emergency and requires ATC priority handling and delay is unavoidable. For the Eclipse 500, declare minimum fuel if it is determined any time during the flight that you will land with less than 350 pounds.
Eclipse 500 is 1500 to 1800 fpm for the standard 3° descent profile. To fly the standard Eclipse 500 descent profile: maintain cruise N1 setting and adjust pitch to maintain your computed rate of descent. As indicated airspeed increases, adjust N1 to maintain 250 KEAS.
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possible. The minimum altitudes for the autopilot on approach are 400’ AGL for a precision approach and 400’ AGL for a non-precision approach. Stabilized approach Criteria Part of every safe arrival and approach plan is to position and configure the aircraft in order to fly a “stabilized approach”.
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The Eclipse 500 is an Aircraft Category B airplane due to its approach speeds being between 91 and 120 knots. If flying an approach at a higher airspeed than 120 knots for any reason (circling, no flap), use Category C minima.
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Eclipse 500 Visual Traffic Pattern – Normal Throttles - Idle Gear - Up Gear - Down Flaps - Up Flaps -T/O Speed - 150 KEAS Set Speed Bug to Vref Begin Descent Minimum Speed - 115 KEAS Downwind 1,500ft AGL...
Missed approach / rejected landing A rejected landing or missed approach is required if any one of the conditions defining a stabilized approach is not met. Additionally, a missed approach must be executed if the required conditions of 91.175 are not met and maintained. Lastly, a missed approach or rejected landing should be made if a safe landing is in doubt, for any reason.
Holding is usually an unplanned event, although it may be an expected possibility based on weather, traffic and other factors. Fuel conservation during holding may be critical. The most fuel efficient holding airspeed for the Eclipse 500 is approximately Vref + 30 knots. Holding will be with flaps UP.
4. ABNORMAL OPERATIONS Emergency management It is critical to have a coherent philosophy in how to deal with an abnormal situation or emergency. There are 3 principal steps you must follow in any and all abnormal situations: 1. Maintain aircraft control 2.
This decision should be thoroughly self-briefed for any potential circumstances prior to setting takeoff power. For the Eclipse 500, any abnormal prior to Vr should be reason to reject the takeoff. For any abnormal after Vr, the pilot must consider the severity of the abnormal and the runway remaining.
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Takeoff Before every takeoff, the pilot should plan for an engine failure in the context of existing takeoff conditions. The most critical point for an engine failure is the takeoff and departure. Preflight planning must consider this possibility. If an engine fails on takeoff, the choices are to abort or continue.
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is assured you can select flaps LDG and decelerate below Vyse to Vref. You can also choose to maintain the current configuration and continue with flaps TO, but your speed will be Vref+10 and landing distance will increase. See diagrams for single engine precision and non-precision approach profiles. The pilot should always consider coordinating with ATC alternate missed approach instructions of a runway heading climb if the published missed approach procedure cannot be safely flown single engine.
Landing Landing with a single engine does not require any special technique. The only difference might be a higher airspeed over the threshold due to higher approach speed. Consider this and allow for a longer landing distance. Landing with flap malfunctions A flap malfunction may result in landing with flaps other than LDG.
Single and dual generator failure Electrical problems require adequate knowledge of the overall system in order to understand the problem and its consequences. The Eclipse 500’s electrical synoptic will assist the pilot in analyzing any electrical anomaly. Although the various checklists are straightforward, some aircraft functions may be lost in the process.
These pitch and power targets are not meant to be memorized, and they do not replace basic attitude instrument flying. They simply serve as a guide for a new pilot in the Eclipse 500. 12/8/2006...
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Slow flight maneuvers may be used as an introduction to approaches to stalls. It is also an excellent training maneuver to become proficient and comfortable with the flight characteristics of the Eclipse 500 at slow airspeed and high angle of attack. Slow flight 12/8/2006...
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Approach To Stall The approach to stall maneuver is used to familiarize the Eclipse 500 pilot with the handling characteristics of the Eclipse 500 at near stall airspeeds, its stall warnings and protections, and the correct stall recovery techniques. The intent of the maneuver is not to stall the aircraft, but to recognize the indications (aural warnings and/or stick pusher) and apply the proper recovery procedures to avoid a stall.
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NOTE In actual aircraft flight training, prior to each approach to stall, a 90° clearing turn should be made and accomplish all approach to stalls so as to remain above 3,000’ AGL. In-Flight Engine Shutdown/Restart An actual engine shutdown and engine re-light will be performed by reference to AFM, Section 3, Emergency Procedures (“Engine Air Start”...