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DIAMOND DA20-C1 OPERATING PROCEDURES HIGH ASPECT FLIGHT TRAINING Part of WEM Aviation...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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: •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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°.
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...
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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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