Lancair Legacy Checklist
Lancair Legacy Checklist
Specifications
The following information is also available in the aircraft reference which you can access from within FSX. Engine: Continental. IO-550-N Horsepower: 310 h.p. @ 2700 rpm Propeller: 3 blade, constant speed Length: 22 ft. Wingspan: 25.5 ft. Wing Area: 82.5 sq. ft. Wing Loading: 3 lbs./sq. ft. Aspect Ratio: 7.95:1 Max G Loading: +4.4, -2.2 Empty Weight: 1,400 lbs Gross Weight: 2,200 lbs Fuel Capacity: 66 gal Useful Load: 800 lbs Max Cruise: 245 knots TAS @ 8,000 ft Stall Speed Clean: 75 Knots Stall Speed Flaps: 65 Knots Service Ceiling: 18,000 ft. Take-off Distance: 850 ft Landing Roll: 900 ft. Cross Wind Landing: 18 knots component Fuel Consumption: 13.5-15 gph (typical) Maximum Range: 1,150 statute miles Rate of Climb: 2,200 fpm max gross weight Oil Pressure: 30 - 60 PSI normal operation Oil Temp: min 75 F, max 240 F CHT: Recommended max at cruise: 420 F CHT: Limit: 460 F
Speeds
Never exceed speed - Vne: 276 knots Best rate of climb Vy: 135 knots Best angle of climb - Vx: 100 Knots Full Flap extension speed - Vfe: 122 knots Landing gear Speed - Vge: 132 knots
Or: 245 kt TAS at 75% power with Rpm of 2700 Note: Power and speeds will vary with temperature.
Further Reading
For further information regarding reviews, assessments and performance of the real Lancair Legacy please follow these links for useful articles published on the internet: http://myjetreview.com/html/10-lancair-legacy_.html http://cafefoundation.org/v2/research_aprs.php
Normal Procedures
PRE-FLIGHT COCKPIT CHECKS
Parking Brake SET All Switches OFF Landing Gear Switch DOWN Battery Switch ON VM1000C MONITOR STARTUP ROUTINE Fuel Quantity CHECK Annunciator Warning Lights TEST Trim Tabs SET TO ZERO Altimeter SET
BEFORE STARTING
Canopy CLOSED AND LOCKED Harness and Rudder Pedals ADJUSTED Flight Controls FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT Circuit Breakers IN Fuel Selector BOTH
ENGINE START
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or: Fuel Boost Pump ON Throttle 1/4 inch OPEN (1000 rpm position) Propeller Control FULLY FORWARD Mixture RICH Starter Switch START, release when engine fires Starter Switch BOTH Fuel Boost Pump OFF
AFTER START
Alternator Switch ON Oil Pressure RISING Voltage and Amperage CHECK Lights AS REQUIRED Engine Readings WITHIN LIMITS Avionics Master ON Radios and GPS ALL ON AND SET AS REQUIRED Warm up at 1000-1200RPM
TAXI
Parking Brake RELEASE Brakes CHECK during taxi Instruments CHECK
BEFORE TAKEOFF
Autopilot CHECK OFF Propellor Control FULLY FORWARD Mixture RICH Canopy CHECK SECURE Harness TIGHT
TAKE OFF
Set Take off Power before brake release Brakes RELEASE Airspeed ACCELERATE to take off speed Max Take off Power 29.7 in Hg, 2700 RPM Monitor engine gauges
CRUISE
Power SET as desired Mixture LEAN as required Battery Condition CHECK
DESCENT
Altimeter SET Power AS REQUIRED
LANDING
Harness FASTENED Propeller Control FULLY FORWARD Mixture RICH Initial Approach: Gear EXTEND below 132kt Gear Lights THREE GREENS Flaps APPROACH (one/two notch) below 122kt Flaps FULL Airspeed Final Approach Speed
Final Approach:
AFTER LANDING
Lights AS REQUIRED Flaps UP Trim SET TO ZERO Radio GROUND FREQUENCY
SHUT DOWN
Parking Brake SET Battery CHECK Avionics OFF Throttle IDLE Fuel Boost Pump OFF Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Starter Switch OFF Battery OFF