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There are a few special Extra500 shortcuts: | There are a few special Extra500 shortcuts: | ||
{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press| | {{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|e}} Connect / disconnect External power cart | ||
{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press| | {{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|f}} Control pitch with pitch trim only | ||
{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press| | {{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|g}} Put the aircraft on Jacks (for testing the gear on the ground) | ||
{{key press| | {{key press|w}} Gear Warn Mute (you'll need it, alternatively press the switch on the throttle lever) | ||
{{key press| | {{key press|r}} Put the propeller in reverse (beta range) | ||
{{key press| | {{key press|s}} Condition lever fuel on/cut-off (alternatively click on the condition lever) | ||
{{key press| | {{key press|d}} Autopilot disconnect (alternatively click on the red button on the yoke) | ||
{{key press| | {{key press|c}} Engage Control Wheel Steering (CWS, see below) | ||
{{key press|o}} Over power autopilot servos. Need to keep {{key press|o}} pressed and be very careful! | |||
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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 ( {{key press|Shift| | * 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 | ||
* Fuel Pump 1 or 2: Switch ON | * Fuel Pump 1 or 2: Switch ON | ||
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* Power lever: TRQ 111% | * Power lever: TRQ 111% | ||
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 ( {{key press|Shift| | * Parking Brake: Release ( {{key press|Shift|b}} or push in middle Bowden cable in middle console ) | ||
NOTE: For strong side wind, turn the ailerons against the wind | NOTE: For strong side wind, turn the ailerons against the wind | ||
* At 71KIAS: Rotate | * At 71KIAS: Rotate | ||
* Gear: Retract ( {{key press| | * Gear: Retract ( {{key press|g}} or click the gear switch ) | ||
* Flaps: 0 degrees ( {{key press|[}} or use the flap switch ) | * Flaps: 0 degrees ( {{key press|[}} or use the flap switch ) | ||
CAUTION: Flaps need to be retracted before reaching 120KIAS, gear 140KIAS | CAUTION: Flaps need to be retracted before reaching 120KIAS, gear 140KIAS | ||
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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 ({{key press|Shift| | * At 140 KIAS, gear: Extend ({{key press|Shift|g}} or click the gear switch ) | ||
* At 120 KIAS, flaps: 15 degrees ( {{key press|]}} or use the flap switch ) | * At 120 KIAS, flaps: 15 degrees ( {{key press|]}} or use the flap switch ) | ||
* When you are sure you will land and below 109 KIAS, flaps: 30 degrees ( {{key press|]}} or use the flap switch ) | * When you are sure you will land and below 109 KIAS, flaps: 30 degrees ( {{key press|]}} or use the flap switch ) | ||
* 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 {{key press| | * 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 ( {{key press|Shift| | * 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 | ||
* Standby alternator: Switch OFF | * Standby alternator: Switch OFF | ||
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bring the aircraft at your wished turn and climb rate. Release {{key press|c}} and the AP will engage and keep those rates. | bring the aircraft at your wished turn and climb rate. Release {{key press|c}} and the AP will engage and keep those rates. | ||
You can overpower the servos by keeping {{key press|o}} pressed and use the normal controls. When {{key press|o}} is released the autopilot will resume its work. Be very careful and make only small movements. | |||
The AP will disengage when: | The AP will disengage when: | ||