Diamond DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Manual

Diamond DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Manual

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DIAMOND DA20-C1
OPERATING PROCEDURES
HIGH ASPECT FLIGHT TRAINING
Part of WEM Aviation

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  • Page 1 DIAMOND DA20-C1 OPERATING PROCEDURES HIGH ASPECT FLIGHT TRAINING Part of WEM Aviation...
  • Page 2 DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Summary of Major Changes Revision 6 Power-Off Stalls, Power-On Stalls, Accelerated Stalls • Added requirement to “verbally acknowledge cues of the impending stall” to the descriptions of actions required leading up to the recovery from a stall.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS ..........................4 NOTES ................................5 PREFLIGHT ..............................5 TAXI ................................6 PATTERN PROCEDURES ..........................7 NORMAL/CROSSWIND TAKEOFF ......................7 TRAFFIC PATTERN ..........................8 SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF ..........................9 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ........................10 NORMAL/CROSSWIND LANDING ......................
  • Page 4: Aircraft Limitations

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS AIRSPEED Airspeed Definition Marking Knots Vso* ............Stall Speed in Landing Configuration......Bottom of White Arc ......... 36 Vs1* ..........Stall Speed in Clean Configuration ...... Bottom of Green Arc ......44 Vr ............
  • Page 5: Notes

    3. Do not place headsets, flight bags, or other items on the wings that may cause scratches to the composite material. 4. The standard fuel load for the Diamond is 24 gallons. However, certain aircraft will be fueled only upon request to be available if needed for weight and balance reasons.
  • Page 6: Taxi

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back TAXI 1. Flight controls should be positioned considering existing wind conditions. 2. All taxi operations must be conducted with reference to an appropriate airport diagram. 3. During the day, strobe lights should be illuminated for taxi operations. At night, position lights should be illuminated at all times, and strobe lights should be illuminated prior to operating on airport taxiways or runways.
  • Page 7: Pattern Procedures

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back PATTERN PROCEDURES NORMAL/CROSSWIND TAKEOFF Procedures 1. Perform the Engine Run-Up and Before Takeoff checklists and review the Takeoff checklist prior to crossing the hold short line. 2. The takeoff briefing should include a review of procedures and airspeeds for the takeoff and climb, including initial altitude and on-course heading.
  • Page 8: Traffic Pattern

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back TRAFFIC PATTERN If remaining in the pattern: 1. Begin turn to crosswind past the departure end of the runway within 300 feet of pattern altitude. 2. Upon reaching pattern altitude, pitch for level flight and accelerate to 90 knots. Reduce power to maintain 90 knots (approximately 2000 RPM).
  • Page 9: Soft Field Takeoff

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of the Normal Takeoff, except as noted.) 1. Hold full aft elevator while taxiing onto runway. 2. Maintain taxi speed while aligning the airplane with the runway centerline. Do not stop unless required by ATC.
  • Page 10: Short Field Takeoff

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of Normal Takeoff, except as noted.) 1. Taxi onto the runway utilizing maximum available takeoff area. Verify the runway heading agrees with the compass and the flight controls are positioned correctly for the existing wind conditions.
  • Page 11: Normal/Crosswind Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back NORMAL/CROSSWIND LANDING Procedures 1. Ensure the Approaching Airport Checklist is complete and pattern altitude is reached prior to two miles from the airport. 2. Enter the traffic pattern at a 45° angle to the downwind leg, abeam the midpoint of the runway, or as directed by Air Traffic Control.
  • Page 12: Soft Field Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back SOFT FIELD LANDING Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of Normal Landing, except as noted.) 1. Turn final, trim for 55 knots (not to exceed 60 knots) with wind gust factor applied, and maintain a stable approach as defined below: •...
  • Page 13: Short Field Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back SHORT FIELD LANDING Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of Normal Landing, except as noted.) 1. On final, trim for 55 knots. Adjust power as necessary to ensure obstacles are cleared and touchdown will occur at the specified point.
  • Page 14: Forward Slip To A Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of Normal Landing, except as noted.) 1. Adjust pattern to ensure the aircraft is at a sufficient altitude on final to allow for the forward slip.
  • Page 15: Private Flight Maneuvers

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back PRIVATE FLIGHT MANEUVERS 1. While traveling to the practice areas, configure the aircraft for cruise flight at a power setting according to the Cruise Performance Table in the POH, and complete the Cruise checklist.
  • Page 16: Steep Turns

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back STEEP TURNS Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select ground reference point and note heading, altitude, and airspeed to be maintained. ° ° 3. Roll into a 45 bank (50 for commercial) using coordinated aileron and rudder.
  • Page 17: Slow Flight

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back SLOW FLIGHT Entry Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select an entry altitude that will allow maneuver to be completed no lower than 1500 AGL, and note the heading and altitude to be maintained.
  • Page 18: Power-Off/Approach To Landing Stall

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back POWER-OFF/APPROACH TO LANDING STALL Entry Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select entry altitude that will allow maneuver to be completed no lower than 1500 AGL. 3. Reduce power to 1200 RPM.
  • Page 19: Power-On/Takeoff And Departure Stall

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back POWER-ON/TAKEOFF AND DEPARTURE STALL Entry Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select entry altitude that will allow maneuver to be completed no lower than 1500 AGL. 3. Reduce power to 1200 RPM.
  • Page 20: Turns Around A Point

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back TURNS AROUND A POINT Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow has been completed and the aircraft is at an altitude allowing the maneuver to be entered at 600 – 1000 AGL. 2. Select a suitable point in an area free of obstacles with an emergency landing field within gliding distance.
  • Page 21: S-Turns

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back S-TURNS Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow has been completed and the aircraft is at an altitude allowing the maneuver to be entered at 600 – 1000 AGL. 2. Select a suitable ground reference line oriented perpendicular to the wind in an area free of obstacles with an emergency landing field within gliding distance.
  • Page 22: Rectangular Course

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back RECTANGULAR COURSE Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow has been completed and the aircraft is at an altitude allowing the maneuver to be entered at 600 – 1000 AGL. 2. Select a square or rectangular field in an area free of obstacles with an emergency landing site within gliding distance.
  • Page 23: Emergency Procedures

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY DESCENT Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. Set the throttle to 2400 RPM to initiate the maneuver at a normal cruise airspeed. 2. Reduce power to idle and establish a bank of 30° - 45°.
  • Page 24: Emergency Approach And Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING Troubleshooting 1. Pitch for best glide airspeed of 73 knots. 2. Identify suitable landing site and turn to an appropriate heading to successfully make the field. 3. Perform Engine Troubleshooting Flow: Engine Gauges ......Check...
  • Page 25: Instrument Procedures

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES INSTRUMENT APPROACH Procedures 1. Prior to reaching 3 NM from the Final Approach Fix, the following tasks should be completed: • Obtain ATIS/ASOS (if available) • Tune and identify all navigation aids •...
  • Page 26: Holding Procedures

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back HOLDING PROCEDURES Procedures 1. When the aircraft is 3 minutes or less from the holding fix (within approximately 5 NM), begin reducing airspeed so as to reach the desired holding speed of 90 knots prior to arriving at the holding fix.
  • Page 27: Commercial Flight Maneuvers

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back COMMERCIAL FLIGHT MANEUVERS All pilots shall observe the following practices while performing maneuvers: 1. While traveling to the practice areas, configure the aircraft for cruise flight at a power setting according to the Cruise Performance Table in the POH, and complete the Cruise checklist.
  • Page 28: Accelerated Stall

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back ACCELERATED STALL Entry Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select entry altitude that will allow the maneuver to be completed no lower than 3000 AGL. 3. Verify the flaps are retracted and reduce power to 1200 RPM.
  • Page 29: Lazy Eights

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back LAZY EIGHTS Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select an entry altitude that will allow the maneuver to be performed no lower than 1500 AGL. 3. Select at least a 90° reference point, and note entry heading and altitude. Trim for 90 knots.
  • Page 30: Chandelles

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back CHANDELLES Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow and clearing turns have been completed. 2. Select an entry altitude that will allow the maneuver to be performed no lower than 1500 AGL. 3. Select a 90° reference point, and note entry heading.
  • Page 31: Steep Spirals

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back STEEP SPIRALS Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow has been completed and the aircraft is at an altitude allowing the completion of at least three 360° turns. 2. Select a suitable point. Perform clearing turns, ensuring the aircraft is in a position to enter the maneuver downwind at the completion of the turns.
  • Page 32: Eights On Pylons

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back EIGHTS ON PYLONS Procedures 1. Ensure Maneuver Flow has been completed and the aircraft is at the calculated approximate pivotal altitude. 2. Select two pylons on the ground along a line oriented perpendicular to the wind.
  • Page 33: Power Off 180° Accuracy Landing

    DA20-C1 Operating Procedures Revision 7 Back POWER OFF 180° ACCURACY LANDING Procedures (Procedures are identical to that of Normal Landing, except as noted.) 1. On downwind leg, adjust power for 90 knots (approximately 2000 RPM). 2. Abeam the intended touchdown point, reduce power to idle and trim for 73 knots.

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