DIAMOND DA20-C1 ECLIPSE PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the similar in performance Skyhawk SP
Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the
Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 
TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Shut Off Valve OPEN
[ ] Carburetor Heat
 
FREE & OFF
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Throttle
 
OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
   
Then:  
   
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Fuel Pump CHECK
[ ] Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 
RETRACT
(press F6 until Up)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Canopy
 
CLOSED & LOCKED
(press SHFT+E)
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Fuel Shut Off Valve RECHECK OPEN
[ ] Carburetor Heat
 
FREE & OFF
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos




 
CHECK
<150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to
L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Throttle
 
1000 RPM or less
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
SET for takeoff (15 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
[ ] Fuel Pump Switch OFF
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
15 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL OPEN
(press F3 until full forward)
[ ] Mixture
 
Check RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55-60 KIAS)
[ ] Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-85 KIAS
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL OPEN
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
CHECK RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Power
 
2100-2550 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
LEAN or as required
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until LEVER is approx midway)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Power
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until LEVER is full forward)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve CHECK
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Mixture
 
Check RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward)
[ ] Carburetor Heat
 
FREE & ON
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps


 
AS DESIRED
15 degrees <106 KIAS
30 degrees <65 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
 
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve
 
CLOSED
to prevent cross feeding

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.

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