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[[File:Extra500 electicmains.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 side switch panel]]
[[File:Extra500 electicmains.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 side switch panel]]


- Parking Brake: Set ( Shift-B or pull out middle Bowden cable in middle console AND press B )
- Parking Brake: Set ( {{key press|Shift|B}} or pull out middle Bowden cable in middle console AND press {{key press|B}} )


- Battery: Switch ON
- Battery: Switch ON
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- Engine Start: START
- Engine Start: START


- at 12-15% N1: Press s ( or click on condition lever, its the red one )
- at 12-15% N1: Press {{key press|s}} ( or click on condition lever, its the red one )


CAUTION: TOT limit for starting is max. 10sec above 810degC and below 927degC
CAUTION: TOT limit for starting is max. 10sec above 810 °C and below 927 °C


- Standby alternator: Switch ON
- Standby alternator: Switch ON
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CAUTION: for Take-off (5 minutes) maximum TRQ limit is 111%, TOT 810degC
CAUTION: for Take-off (5 minutes) maximum TRQ limit is 111%, TOT 810degC


- Parking Brake: Release ( Shift-B or push in middle Bowden cable in middle console )
- Parking Brake: Release ( {{key press|Shift|B}} or push in middle Bowden cable in middle console )


NOTE: For strong sidewind, turn the ailerons against the wind
NOTE: For strong sidewind, turn the ailerons against the wind


- At 71KIAS: Rotate
- At 71KIAS: Rotate
- Gear:         Retract ( G or click the gear switch )
- Gear:         Retract ( {{key press|G}} or click the gear switch )


- Flaps: 0 degrees ( [ or use the flap switch )
- Flaps: 0 degrees ( [ or use the flap switch )
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Do not come in too high, too fast.
Do not come in too high, too fast.


At 140 KIAS, gear: Extend (Shift-G or click the gear switch )
At 140 KIAS, gear: Extend ({{key press|Shift|G}} or click the gear switch )


At 120 KIAS, flaps: 15 degrees ( ] or use the flap switch )
At 120 KIAS, flaps: 15 degrees ( ] or use the flap switch )
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Power for a 3deg descent, 80KIAS and landing configuration is ~30% TRQ
Power for a 3deg descent, 80KIAS and landing configuration is ~30% TRQ


Dont forget to brake. For reverse press R, will only toggle when power lever is in aft position!
Dont forget to brake. For reverse press {{key press|R}}, will only toggle when power lever is in aft position!




===Engine shut-off===  
===Engine shut-off===  


- Parking Brake: Set ( Shift-B or pull out middle Bowden cable in middle console AND press B )
- Parking Brake: Set ( {{key press|Shift|B}} or pull out middle Bowden cable in middle console AND press {{key press|B}} )


- Fuel Pump 1 and 2: Switch OFF
- Fuel Pump 1 and 2: Switch OFF
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'''To disconnect press: d'''
'''To disconnect press: {{key press|d}}'''




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If pitch trim is switched off, autotrim is not available, but the AP will indicate where to (manually) trim to.
If pitch trim is switched off, autotrim is not available, but the AP will indicate where to (manually) trim to.


For CWS, a roll and pitch mode must be engaged. Press c (caution: AP servos will disengage!) and with your controls  
For CWS, a roll and pitch mode must be engaged. Press {{key press|c}} (caution: AP servos will disengage!) and with your controls  
bring the aircraft at your wished turn and climb rate. Press c again and the AP will engage and keep those rates.
bring the aircraft at your wished turn and climb rate. Press {{key press|c}} again and the AP will engage and keep those rates.




The AP will disengage when:
The AP will disengage when:


- the disconnect switch is pressed (d)
- the disconnect switch is pressed ({{key press|d}})


- the stall warner is on
- the stall warner is on
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Close to the waypoint direct-to mode will be de-selected automatically or you can do that manually by pressing the same button again.   
Close to the waypoint direct-to mode will be de-selected automatically or you can do that manually by pressing the same button again.   


XPDR squawk can be set on the keypad (press XPDR and squawk code) and in the NAV dialog (F12). Default is 7000 (Europe VFR).
XPDR squawk can be set on the keypad (press XPDR and squawk code) and in the NAV dialog ({{key press|F12}}). Default is 7000 (Europe VFR).
XPDR modes are selected automatically (GND or ALT), but automatic selection may be switched off
XPDR modes are selected automatically (GND or ALT), but automatic selection may be switched off
Manual mode selection is then possible.
Manual mode selection is then possible.
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