User manual
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Aircraft Operation Manual
Piper Cheyenne I, IA, II, IIXL
For ight simulation use only
Powerback (in emergency situations only)
If there is not sufcient space in front of the aircraft to start taxiing, you may
force the Cheyenne to move backwards with the help of the propeller. To achieve
this, move the propeller levers into reverse range. You need to be careful with
the power lever during that maneuver. You may either use the <F2> key - a few
single key presses are sufcient – or the mouse wheel on the throttle panel.
If the aircraft starts rolling too fast, do not use the brakes, as this will lift the
nose into the air and the tail will hit the ground. Subsequent repair costs will be
substantial. A better idea is to move the power levers back towards idle <F3> or
use the mouse wheel. As the plane stops, step on the brakes and set the power
levers to full idle. Steering while rolling backward is possible with differential
wheel brakes, using the <F11> and <F12> keys or a rudder pedal set.
Take off
When all preight checks are completed and you are ready for takeoff, report
“ready for departure” to tower. When takeoff clearance is received, switch your
transponder from SBY to ALT, turn ON the landing lights, the strobes and the
recognition lights, and enter the runway to taxi into position. Gently move the
power levers forward to about 50% of its full range, and monitor torque and
ITT to rise. Release the brake and continue to advance the power levers until
your desired power setting has been reached (consult the performance charts
for maximum takeoff power settings, Do not move the power levers all the way
forward!!!). Check the rst red line on the torque gauges for an indication of
maximum power.
Depending on the weight of your aircraft, rotate between 90-100 KIAS until
10° nose-up pitch attitude has been established. At a minimum altitude of 50
feet AGL, retract the landing gear and continue to accelerate 10KIAS above the
minimum safe speed. The minimum safe airspeed is indicated by the blue line on
your airspeed indicator gauge. At 500 feet AGL, start following your assigned
departure route. If you intend to use the autopilot, rst turn on the ight director,
and sync it to your current pitch attitude using the FD SYNC button on the control
yoke. If desired, turn ON the autopilot and the yaw damper. Use the vertical trim/
pitch attitude button/knob on the autopilot to establish a steady climb. Retract
the aps at appropriate speed.