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Crosswinds Aviation DA20 C1 Eclipse Training Manual

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  • Page 1 DA20 C1 Eclipse Training Manual Copyright © 2019 by Midwest Air LLC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Aircraft Systems Engine Propeller Landing Gear Brakes Flaps Pitot Static System Stall Warning Horn Fuel System 1.10 Electrical System 1.11 Ignition System 1.12 Garmin G500 System 2 Performance, Weight & Balance V-speeds Weight & Balance 3 DA20 Procedures guide Passenger Briefing Flight Instrument Check Flight instrument Check During Taxi...

  • Page 3: Aircraft Systems

    Aircraft Systems Engine The DA20-C1 is equipped with a Continental, 4-cylinder, IO-240-B (fuel injected, opposed, 239.8 cubic inch) engine rated at 125 horsepower at 2800 RPM. The engine is direct drive (crankshaft connected directly to the propeller), horizontally opposed (pistons oppose each other), piston driven, fuel injected and normally aspirated (no turbo or supercharging).

  • Page 4: Landing Gear

    diameter of 76 inches. Maximum RPM (red line) is 2800 RPM. Landing Gear The DA20-C1 is equipped with Fixed tricycle type landing gear. The main gear is mounted to aluminum spring struts mounted to the fuselage below the wings. A castering nose wheel mounted on the front of the aircraft steers 60 degrees either side.
  • Page 5 from the filler neck through the fuselage bottom skin to the exterior of the airplane. The vent line is the translucent plastic hose adjacent to the left wing root. The tank has an integral sump which must be drained prior to each flight, by pushing up on the brass tube which protrudes through the underside of the fuselage.

  • Page 6: Electrical System

    1.10 Electrical System A 12 V battery is connected to the master bus via the battery circuit breaker (50 amps). The 40 amp alternator is attached to the engine near the propeller hub. The alternator feeds the main bus via the generator circuit breaker (50 Amps). Both circuit breakers can be triggered manually.
  • Page 7 processing to determine the aircraft’s magnetic heading. The temperature probe provides outside air temperature (OAT) data to the ADC. The Garmin GNS 430 GPS provides input to the AHRS and PFD/MFD. G500 equipped Diamonds do not have a conventional turn coordinator. A slip-skid indicator is located at the top of the attitude indicator.

  • Page 8: Performance, Weight & Balance

    Performance, Weight & Balance Airspeed Limitations Speed KIAS Remarks Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this speed. Under certain conditions the airplane may be overstressed by full Maneuvering Speed control movement. Do not exceed this speed with flaps in takeoff position.

  • Page 9: Weight & Balance

    2.2 Weight & Balance Maximum Ramp Weight :1770 lbs (803 kg) Maximum Takeoff Weight :1764 lbs (800 kg) Maximum Landing Weight :1764 lbs (800 kg) Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment :44 lbs (20 kg) Weight of 100LL Per Gallon :6 lbs Weight of Oil Per Gallon :7.5 lbs DA20 Procedures guide...

  • Page 10: Passenger Briefing

    Passenger Briefing Safety belt / harness usage Air vents – location and usage Fire extinguisher – location and usage Exits – canopy operation Talking – when to quiet and listen to radio ”Your questions?” – anything they want to ask Other notes: •...
  • Page 11 • If not enough runway to stop: Mixture to cutoff, fuel shut off, magnetos, and battery master off avoid obstacles Engine failure after rotation with sufficient runway remaining for a complete stop: • Throttle immediately closed • Land straight ahead, brake as required Engine failure after rotation with no runway remaining: •...

  • Page 12: Takeoff Procedures

    Takeoff Procedures Normal Takeoff (Flaps T/O) 1. Select Flaps T/O ◦ 2. Line up on centerline positioning controls for wind 3. Smoothly apply full power 4. Check engine gauges 5. Right rudder as required for turning tendencies 6. “Airspeed Alive” 7.

  • Page 13: Short Field Takeoff (Flaps T/O)

    4.2 Short Field Takeoff (Flaps T/O) 1. Select Flaps T/O ◦ 2. Line up on centerline positioning controls for wind 3. Hold brakes 4. Smoothly apply full power 5. Check engine gauges 6. Release brakes 7. “Airspeed Alive” 8. Briskly rotate at 51 KIAS 9.

  • Page 14: Soft Field Takeoff (Flaps T/O)

    4.3 Soft Field Takeoff (Flaps T/O) 1. Select Flaps T/O ◦ 2. Roll onto runway with full AFT stick – minimum braking – do not stop 3. Smoothly apply full power holding full AFT on the stick – check engine gauges 4.

  • Page 15: Landing Procedures

    Landing Procedures VFR Landing Briefing Procedure Announce verbally: 1. Type of Approach & Landing Runway 2. Aiming & Touchdown Point 3. Wind Direction & Speed Pattern Altitude 4. Go-Around Criteria & Plan Example: “This will be a normal flaps full landing on runway 13 with an intended touchdown point of the one thousand foot markers, aiming point will be 3 stripes prior, we can expect a left crosswind of 5 knots”.

  • Page 16: Normal Landing (Flaps Ldg)

    Normal Landing (Flaps LDG) 1. Complete the “Approach Checklist” before entering the airport; devote full attention to aircraft control and traffic avoidance 2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or traffic pattern and complete the before landing checklist 3.

  • Page 17: Short Field Landing (Flaps Ldg)

    Short Field Landing (Flaps LDG) 1. Complete the “Approach Checklist” before entering the airport; devote full attention to aircraft control and traffic avoidance 2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or traffic pattern and complete the before landing checklist 3.

  • Page 18: Soft Field Landing (Flaps Ldg)

    Soft Field Landing (Flaps LDG) Copyright © 2019 by Midwest Air LLC...
  • Page 19 1. Complete the “Approach Checklist” before entering the airport; devote full attention to aircraft control and traffic avoidance 2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or traffic pattern and complete the before landing checklist 3. Enter traffic pattern at published TPA (typically 1,000’ AGL) 4.

  • Page 20: Power Off 180 Procedure

    Power Off 180 Procedure Copyright © 2019 by Midwest Air LLC...
  • Page 21 1. Complete the “Approach Checklist” before entering the airport; devote full attention to aircraft control and traffic avoidance 2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or traffic pattern and complete the before landing checklist 3. Enter traffic pattern at published TPA (typically 1,000’ AGL) 4.

  • Page 22: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures Emergency Descent 1. Close the throttle and set mixture Full Forward 2. Get air speed below 118 kts 3. Roll into a 45 degree bank, allowing the nose to drop and initiating a descent 4. Allow the airspeed to stabilize at V , execute medium bank 90 degree turns 5.
  • Page 23 Private ACS Requirements: ALT +/- 100’ ◦ ◦ Bank +/- 5 HDG +/- 10 Speed 5-10kts above V NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1,500’ AGL. Slow flight is performed in the landing configuration. 1. Perform clearing turns 2.

  • Page 24: Power On Stalls

    Power On Stalls Private ACS Requirements: ALT +/- 100’ ◦ ◦ Bank not more than 20 HDG +/- 10 NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1,500’ AGL. Power on stalls are performed in the takeoff configuration. 1. Perform clearing turns 2.

  • Page 25: Power Off Stalls

    Power Off Stalls Private ACS Requirements: ALT +/- 100’ ◦ ◦ Bank not more than 20 HDG +/- 10 NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1,500’ AGL. Power off stalls are performed in the landing configuration. 1. Perform clearing turns 2.

  • Page 26: Ground Reference Maneuvers

    Ground Reference Maneuvers All ground reference maneuvers are performed at 1,000’ AGL and 90 kts mimicking the traffic pattern. They are started on a downwind leg simulating traffic pattern entry and are performed in the “clean” configuration. Before descending for the maneuver it is important to visually scan the area for obstructions and a safe landing spot in case an emergency landing is necessary.
  • Page 27 Second Crosswind Leg (Crosswind) 1. Roll out wings level, crabbing away from the boundary 2. Manage crab angle to maintain 1/2 mile distance from boundary 3. At field boundary edge, turn downwind 4. Start with moderate bank 5. Increase bank angle gradually during the turn as ground speed increases Copyright ©...

  • Page 28: Turns Around A Point

    8.2 Turns Around a Point 1. Select a reference point 2. Set power to maintain an airspeed of 90 KIAS 3. Maintain 1000’ AGL 4. Clear the area of other aircraft 5. Trim the airplane for level flight 6. First turn to the left at the highest ground speed and steepest bank angle (max 45 degrees) 7.

  • Page 29: S-Turns

    8.3 S-Turns 1. Select a line feature that lies crosswind (road, etc.) 2. Set power to maintain an airspeed of 90 KIAS 3. Maintain 1000’ AGL 4. Trim the airplane for level flight 5. Approach the line feature downwind 6. Cross the line feature wings level 7.
  • Page 30 Chandelles Maneuver Configuration: Clean configuration. NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1500’ AGL. Crosswinds Aviation requires a minimum altitude of 3,500’ AGL. 1. Clearing turns 2. Set power to start maneuver around 90 KIAS. (POH recommends 116 KIAS) 3.
  • Page 31 Lazy 8’s Maneuver Configuration: Clean configuration. NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1500’ AGL. Crosswinds Aviation requires a minimum altitude of 3,000’ AGL. 1. Clearing turns. 2. Set power to start maneuver around 90 KIAS. (POH recommends 116 KIAS) 3.
  • Page 32 Maneuver Configuration: Cruise configuration. NOTE: Minimum safe altitude to start this maneuver is 4000’ AGL. Crosswinds Aviation requires recovery at a minimum altitude of 1,500’ AGL. 1. Select an altitude that will allow for 3-360 degree descending turns (4000’MSL) 2. Select a suitable ground references point.
  • Page 33 Eights On Pylons Maneuver Copyright © 2019 by Midwest Air LLC...
  • Page 34 Calculate pivotal altitude prior to flight, (PA=Ground speed squared divided by 11.3) 1. Clearing turns 2. Increase to 90 KIAS 3. Select suitable reference points(“pylons”) and position the aircraft so the maneuver can be entered on a heading 45 degrees to downwind. 4.
  • Page 35 Configuration: Takeoff configuration. NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1500’ AGL. Crosswinds Aviation requires a minimum altitude of 3,500’ AGL. 1. Clearing Turns 2. Clean configuration 3. Mixture forward 4. Fuel pump on 5. Throttle idle 6. Maintain 73 KIAS 7.

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