AzurPoly Bede BD-5J Quick Reference Manual

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Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3

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Page 1 BEDE BD-5J QUICK REFERENCE Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.5\ Flaps ............................7 3.6\ Radio ............................7 3.7\ Transponder ..........................7 4\ ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG ......................8 5\ NORMAL PROCEDURES ......................11 5.1\ Reference speeds ........................11 5.2\ Checklists ..........................11 Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 3: Introduction
The aircraft is powered by a tail-mounted Microturbo TRS turbojet engine that generates 225 pounds of thrust. The Bede BD-5J is one of the most exhilarating aircraft in history to fly. From within the cockpit of the tiny jet, pilots can rocket up to altitude, perform aerobatics, or just cruise the heights.
Page 4: Detailed View
Oil pressure (PSI) and temperature (Fahrenheit) Low voltage light Accelerometer Fuel pump switch Compass Fuel pump light Fuel level gauge Fuel selector switch Fuel flow (GPH) Low fuel lights Transponder Navigation lights switch EFB button Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 5: Aircraft Systems
Even though the BD-5 has interior lights, it is not equipped for night flying as there is not any landing light. 3.3\ Fuel system The BD-5J has two fuel tanks: 1. One tank in left wing. 2. One tank in right wing. Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 6: Landing Gear
Retracting mechanism is fully mechanic and cable operated. A set of lights indicates: When landing gear is not locked (red light). When landing gear is extended and locked (one green light per leg). Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 7: Flaps
3.7\ Transponder The BD-5 is equipped with a regular transponder. Four different knobs are used to set the code. Main knob allows to switch between different modes (OFF, SBY, TST, ON, ALT). Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 8: Electronic Flight Bag
When opened, screen brightness can be set from the top bar. Aircraft state This menu has two buttons, one for opening and closing aircraft canopy, the other to switch on/off white smoke. Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 9 Vertical speed can be chosen below VS button, and VS mode can be enabled instead of ALT mode to maintain a fixed vertical speed. With HDG button, you can follow a target heading selected with “+” and “−“ buttons. Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 10 This menu indicates version of the aircraft currently installed on your machine. A message will be displayed if an update is available. You can also see how much time you spent within the aircraft. Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 11: Normal Procedures
Throttle IDLE MAX 500°C 30-40 % BEFORE TAXI Avionics Brakes CHECKED Flight controls FREE Compass CHECKED BEFORE TAKEOFF Canopy CLOSED Flaps 15 degrees Seat belts SECURE Fuel pump Trim Accelerometer RESET Transponder Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...
Page 12 Landing gear Flaps RETRACTED Fuel pump BEFORE LANDING Flaps 30 degrees Landing gear DOWN AFTER LANDING Flaps RETRACTED Transponder Seat belts RELEASED SHUTDOWN Throttle IDLE Radio Transponder Avionics Ignition Fuel valve CLOSED Master Bede BD-5J – Quick Reference – Rev.3 AzurPoly...