Cruise - Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 Flight Manual

a timely manner.
approximately 18,000' MSL and greater than 500 fpm to approximately FL
250. Above FL 250, speed should be adjusted to maintain a minimum of
500 fpm, unless coordinated with ATC.
2. Vy Climb: Another method is a maximum rate profile. This profile can be
used if high-density airspace is not an issue and/or minimum time to altitude
is desired. Best rate of climb, Vy, should be extracted from "Enroute Rate of
Climb" data in section 5 of the AFM. As a rule of thumb for Vy, establish
160 KEAS at sea level, then reduce 1 knot per 1,000' of climb.
3. KEAS / Mach Climb: This method involves flying a constant KEAS to a
constant Mach. The specific KEAS and Mach values will vary with ISA and
are found in the Time, Fuel & Distance to Climb charts in the performance
section of the AFM.
For any of the above methods, it must be remembered that ATC must be advised if
you are unable to maintain at least 500 fpm rate of climb.
Autopilot use is highly recommended to monitor systems and maintain situational
awareness. Engage autopilot only above 1,000 AGL.
During flight in icing conditions (visible moisture and less than 10° C), be sure all
de-ice/anti-ice systems are on and operating.
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.
regarding selecting a cruise altitude.
The selected altitude should be based on TAS, wind, fuel flow/range, turbulence
and enroute weather. Reference the cruise performance tables in section 5 of the
AFM.
Once cruise level is selected, determine true airspeed and fuel flow.
information will be used for your flight planning.
Leveling at cruise altitude, maintain MCT until established at planned TAS. Then
set N1 to desired setting based on performance data used in preflight planning.
During cruise, ALWAYS monitor fuel status. One of the most important aspects of
managing the Eclipse 500 is monitoring fuel. Fuel flow rates can vary significantly
with altitude, power and airspeed. Additionally, total fuel burn will be affected by
wind-affected groundspeed that may be different than forecast/planned. The pilot
should constantly be aware of how current performance compares to the plan.
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It will provide greater than 1,000 fpm climb rate to
However, there are many considerations
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