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Va

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Maneuvering speed
111 (above 2284lbs up to 2646lbs)
94 (1720lbs up to 2284lbs)
Do not make full or abrupt control surface movements above the speed

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Vfe

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Max flaps extended speed
T/O: 108 KIAS
LDG: 91 KIAS
Do not exceed these speeds with the given flap settings

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Vno = Vc

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Max structural cruising speed
129 KIAS
Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and only with caution

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Vne

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Never exceed speed
178 KIAS
Do not exceed the speed in any operations

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Airspeed Red band
Low

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20 KIAS - 53 KIAS
Lower speed awareness - stall is imminent

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Airspeed Yellow band
Low

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53 KIAS - 58 KIAS
Low speed awareness - reduced airspeed margin to stall

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Airspeed White band

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58 KIAS - 91 KIAS
Operating range with flaps fully extended

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Airspeed Green band

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58 KIAS - 129 KIAS
Normal operating range

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Airspeed Yellow band

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129 KIAS - 178 KIAS
Caution range - smooth air only

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Airspeed Red band

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178 KIAS and greater
The maximum speed for all operations

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RPM limitations

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Max takeoff RPM: 2700 RPM
Max continuous RPM: 2700 RPM
Normal operating range 500-2700 RPM

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Manifold pressure limitation

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Maximum: full throttle
Normal operating range 13 - 30 In.-Hg

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Oil pressure

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Minimum (idle): 25 PSI
Maximum: 98 PSI
Normal operating range: 55 - 95 PSI

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Oil quantity

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Minimum: 4 qts
Maximum: 8 qts

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Oil temperature

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Maximum: 245° F
Normal operating range 149-230
Caution range 231 - 245

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Fuel pressure

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Minimum: 14 PSI
Maximum: 35 PSI

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Cylinder head temperature

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Maximum: 500° F
Normal operating range 150 - 475
Caution range 476-500

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Fuel flow

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Normal operating range 1-20 gal/hr
8 normal
10 XC
20 climb out

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Voltage

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Red low 0 - 24.1 volts
Yellow low 24.1 - 25 volts
Normal green 25.1 - 30 volts
Yellow high 30.1 - 32 volts
Red high >32 volts

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Amperage

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Normal operating range 2 - 75 amps

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Fuel quantity

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Total: 2 x 20.6 = 41.2g
Unusable: 2 x 0.5 = 1g
Max indicated: 17g per
Max difference allowed: 10g

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Maximum ramp weight

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2655 lb

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Maximum takeoff weight
(normal category)

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Normal takeoff weight
(Utility category)

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Maximum landing weight
2535 lb
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Maximum zero fuel weight
2535 lb
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Max load and standard baggage compartment
66 lb
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Maximum demonstrated operating altitude
16,400 ft
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Maximum approved operating altitude
14,000 ft MSL
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Fuel quantity
Total: 2 x 20.6 US gal = 41.2 gal Unusable: 2 x 0.5 US gallons = 1 gal Usable: 40.2 gal Max difference between tanks 10gal
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Operating temperatures
-40° C (-40° F) - 54° C ( 129° F)
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Vy
76 KIAS
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Vg
Best glide 73
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Vapp
Approach speed 67 KIAS
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VFR Weather minimums - Solo Traffic pattern
Clouds/Precipitation - none below 2000 ft Visibility - 5 miles Max steady wind - 15 kts Max peak wind - 15 kts Max gust factor - 5 kts Max crosswind - 10 kts*
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VFR Weather minimums - Solo Local or XC
Clouds/precip - none below 5000 ft Visibility - 5 miles Max steady wind - 15 kts Max peak wind - 15 kts Max gust factor - 5kts Max crosswind component - 10 kts*
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VFR Weather minimums Dual Local
Ceiling - 1500 ft Visibility - 3 miles Max steady wind - 25 kts Max peak wind - 30 kts Max gust factor - 10 kts Max crosswind component - 17 kts
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VFR Weather minimums Dual XC
Ceiling - 3000 ft Visibility - 3 miles Max steady wind - 25 kts Max peak wind - 30 kts Max gust factor - 10 kts Max crosswind component - 17 kts
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Minimum runway length
DA40 - 3000 ft DA42 - 3500 ft
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Intersection takeoff dual
Operational necessity Usable runway: DA40 3000 DA42 3500
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Intersection takeoff solo
Not authorized except at KMHR 22L B. Only if done in dual
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IFR weather minimums takeoff
Ceiling and Visibility - 500/1 Must have min ceiling and Visibility for lowest compatible approach at takeoff airport Max steady wind - 25 kts Max peak wind - 30 kts Max gust factor - 10 kts Max crosswind component - 17 kts No flight into known icing or thunderstorms
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IFR weather minimums Prior to commencing approach
Must be at or above required mins for approach prior to commencing the approach Max steady wind - 25 kts Max peak wind - 30 kts Max gust factor - 10 kts Max crosswind component - 17 kts No flight into known icing or thunderstorms
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Minimum maneuvering altitude
Stalls & Slowflight ≥ 3000 AGL Steep turns ≥ 2000 AGL Simulated emergency landing Field/ non airport > 500agl Approved runway can land Non approved airport >500 agl Night - cruise 4500 MSL Emergency descents - rec > 1500agl
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Checkride cancellation
PPL solo mins Student complete what they can. If better than mine requires written explanation, discussion, and approval
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FTA internal stage checks
Dual mins Student will accomplish what weather allows and discontinue if conditions go beyond ability. In flight discussion between student and check pilot will be had. If time allows use another airport before discontinue
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Flight dispatch policy
Safet Crew flight and duty limitations Quality of training Flight training schedule Efficiency
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Flight cancellations
Require management pilot approval Unless extenuating circumstances expected to go Accomplish what the weather allows, discontinue if beyond ability If better than men's, requires written explanation and discussion prior to cancel
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Tailwind component
KMHR only IP take off and land up to 10 kts tailwind if usable runway >5,000 Solo students take off up to 5 kts tailwind if usable runway > 5000, but no landing unless waved by CI or ACI
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Heat exposure guidelines
Caution zone: 95° F - 104° F (35° C - 40° C) Be alert for symptoms of heat stress Drink plenty of fluids Cool down break between flights Danger zone: 105° F - 115° F (41° C - 46° C) In addition to above: 30 minute min cool down break No rear observers unless required Cancel low level missions 3000AGL Third flight min 1 hour break No solo flights Extreme danger: 116 F (47° C) above Cancel mission
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Fuel policy
DA20 Blockout: sufficient for lesson Min landing: 6 gallons DA40 Blockout: solo full tanks, dual sufficient for lesson Min landing: 8g no tank < 3 DA42 Blockout: solo full tanks, dual sufficient for lesson Min landing: 17g
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Practice areas
Low sector: 1000 AGL - 3,500 MSL High sector 4000 MSL - 7,000 MSL
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Departure altitude
Between 3,500 and 4000 MSL
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Arrival altitude
Below 1,500 MSL within 5 NM
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Night flights
Within 5NM of any airport or highway 99 Terrain function used Minimum cruise altitude 4,500 MSL
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Propeller
MTV-12-B/183-59b Max. Takeoff RPM: 2700 Max. Continuous RPM: 2700 Prop diameter: 1.3 m (72.05 in) Prop pitch angle: 11.0°-30.0° (@0.75R)

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