Taxi - Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 Flight Manual

The following discussions of phases of flight, although not all-inclusive,
describe the areas and items that must be considered and performed properly
for a safe and efficient flight.

Taxi

Listen closely and read back all taxi instructions from ATC—especially any "hold
short" instructions. At busy/complicated airports, it is helpful to write the taxi
route down. During taxi, the pilot's attention should be solely on aircraft control
and position awareness—checklist usage should be suspended until the aircraft
is fully stopped. The airport diagram should be readily available for reference to
progressively follow position on the airport.
"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.
A jet aircraft produces a higher velocity of exhaust from its engines than a
propeller aircraft.
Minimize thrust when maneuvering close to objects, especially if single engine,
and make all turns considering what might be behind you.
Taxi speed must be monitored.
between 10 and 20 knots is about right for most situations. However, it should
be significantly lower if the taxiway is slippery and/or contaminated, visibility is
limited, or there are numerous aircraft in the area.
The beacon should be illuminated anytime engines are running. The taxi light
can be used if needed, but should be turned off when stationary. All lights should
be on when crossing a runway.
Always strive to be on the taxiway centerline. As in most small aircraft, simply
imagine straddling the yellow centerline with your feet.
Lastly, don't be in a hurry. Runway incursions are a very high emphasis item.
Don't be a statistic.
12/8/2006
Therefore, consideration for 'jet blast' is very important.
A groundspeed, referenced via the PFD,
FLIGHT TRAINING AND STANDARDS MANUAL
ECLIPSE 500
© Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 2006
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