Tecnam P92 Eaglet V1.10

For more information refer to the manual which can be found in FSX/SimObjects/Airplanes/Ants P92 Eaglet/Pilot's Handbook.PDF

### Eaglet LSA Quick Reference

### Speeds

VNE Never Exceed 134 KIAS

VNO Max Structural Cruising 106 KIAS

VA Maneuvering Speed 93 KIAS

VFE Max flap 68 KIAS

VH Max Speed 120 KIAS

VX Best Angle Climb 60KIAS

VY Best Rate Climb 68KIAS

## Things you should know

The Tecnam Eaglet is a small 2 seat aircraft designed primarily for the light sport class. The engine is a Rotax 912 that has a maximum rpm of 5800. A 2.4281 gear reduction box reduces the final prop rpm. The prop is fixed pitch and there is no mixture control. The aircraft is light weight (MTOW 600kg, 272lbs) and has a high power to weight ratio which gives it excellent takeoff and inflight performance. Cruise speed is 110kts at 5000rpm.

Flaps are continuously variable. FSX doesn't model this well so in this aircraft you set flaps at 5 deg intervals. Typical flap settings are 15 for take off and 40 for landing.

The main generator is connected directly to the engine and there is no switch to control it. The generator light will come on if the Master Switch is on and the engine is not running or there has been a failure in the generator. There is an auxiliary generator although this is just for show.

There is no 2D main panel for this aircraft.

## Engine Startup

Switch the Master Switch on. Ensure the fuel valves are both open (the usual position is to have both tanks on). If the outside air temperature is below 7 degrees Celsius then you may need to push in the choke before starting. Right click on the Ignition switch until it is all the way to the right. The engine will start up. Ensure you pull the choke back out again after the engine has started. Idle engine RPM is 2000.

## Take-off and Climb

Set flaps to 15 deg. Set trim for takeoff (centred). Apply full power (5200rpm), rotate at 55 kts. Climb at full power (5200rpm). With a full load climb should be around 70kts at 800fpm.

## Cruise

Set RPM to 5000 to achieve around 105-110 kts cruise speed. Fuel consumption is 4.8 gal per hour. The aircraft flies with a slight nose down attitude and you need a bit of nose down trim to maintain level flight.

## Landing

On the downwing leg reduce power to 4000rpm and speed back to 65kts. Turn base at 65kts with 15 deg flap. Turn finals at 60kts with full flap (if necessary). Touchdown at 45kts.

## Shutdown

Turn off electrical systems. Turn off the ignition switch to stop the engine. Turn off the Master Switch to turn off the battery.

## Using the Autopilot on the normal model

The autopilot is located on the right hand panel. Right click on the knob to turn on/off the autopilot. When the autopilot is turned on the current heading and vertical speed will be maintained by the autopilot. Use the knob to change the heading. Pressing the ALT button allows the knob to control the vertical speed.Press the ALT button again to enter altitude hold mode. Press the MODE button to return to controlling the heading. Pressing the MODE button again allows the autopilot to follow a flight plan in the GPS.

## Using the Autopilot on the EFIS model

The autopilot is located directly below the EFIS display. Right click on the knob to cycle through controlling the barometer, heading and altitude bug. Press the AP button to turn on/off the autopilot. The HDG, TRK and NAV buttons control lateral motion. Press the ALT button and the autopilot will climb or descend to the altitude bug setting on the EFIS. Note: You cannot control the vertical speed with this autopilot, it is preset to 500 fpm.

## Selecting the Nav/GPS source in the EFIS model

Press either of the outer button on the EFIS to display the HSI. Press the 5th button on the EFIS to display the HSI menu. Press the 1st or 2nd buttons to change the Nav source. Green text on the HSI indicates the nav radio as the source, magenta indicates the GPS is the source.

## Animation Manager

Press Shift+5 to display the 2D popup Animation Manager. Use this screen to select the various display options for the aircraft.

## More Information

Please read the Pilot's Handbook. It explains in detail the operation of this aircraft.