DIAMOND DA20-C1 ECLIPSE PROCEDURES

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.