USER MANUAL

Content
1. Panel…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
a. Prop version ………………………………………………………………………. 3
b. Turbo prop version ……………………………………………………………….. 6
2. Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………… 9
a. Start engines PROP VERSION …………………………………………………. 9
b. Start engines TURBO PROP VERSION ………………………………………. 10
c. Take off ..…………………………………………………………………………… 11
3. Credits and Acknowledgements ………………………………………………………….. 11

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 Panel
a.- Prop version

Expand GPS Kneeboard Open MAP Flaps controls Open ATC

Open doors NAV/GPS

Radios

Airspeed
indicator Altitude
Clock Attitude Indicator

Turn
coordinator

ADF
VOR HSI Vertical Speed
indicator

Radios
switch

Switch starter and engines

Parking
brakes

Battery and Magnetos Switch lights Fuel tank

alternator Switch selector
switch
Electric charge

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 Manifold RPM Oil pressure, fuel Cylinder
indicator indicator temp and fuel Temperature
pressure.

Fuel flow and

low oil alert

Suction Volts and amps

Fuel tanks qty Engine
indicator indicator
temperature

Power lever Condition fuel

lever
Propeller lever
(mixture)

Amphibian version:
Auxiliary gear lever
--------------------------
Fix landing gear and Ski:
Tailwheel Lock lever

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 Amphibian version:
Water rudder lever
--------------------------
Ski version:
Ski release lever

COMM 1 Radio

NAV 1 Radio

COMM 2 Radio

NAV 2 Radio

ADF frequncy

Transponder

DME distance

Autopilot panel

Sound panel

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 b.- Turboprop version

Expand GPS Kneeboard Open MAP Flaps controls Open ATC

Open doors NAV/GPS

Radios

Airspeed
Clock indicator Attitude Altitude
Indicator

ADF
Turn indicator Vertical Speed
coordinator
VOR HSI

Radios
switch

Switch starter and engines

Parking
brakes

Battery and Switch lights Fuel tank

alternator selector
switch
Electric charge

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 Internal Fuel press, Oil
temperature temperatura and Oil
turbine press.
RPM indicator NH Turbine

Suction Fuel flow Volts and

Fuel tanks
indicator indicator amps
qty
indicator

Power lever Condition fuel

lever
Propeller lever
(mixture)

Amphibian version:
Auxiliary gear lever
--------------------------
Fix landing gear and Ski:
Tailwheel Lock lever

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 Amphibian version:
Water rudder lever
--------------------------
Ski version:
Ski release lever

COMM 1 Radio

NAV 1 Radio

COMM 2 Radio

NAV 2 Radio

ADF frequncy

Transponder

DME distance

Autopilot panel

Sound panel

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 Procedures
a.- Start engines Prop version

1. Master battery, Alternator and Radios ON

2. Magnetos BOTH
3. Condition fuel lever (mixture) UP FULL
4. Power lever at 10%
5. Starter switch ON

5
1

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 b.- Start engines Turboprop version

1. Parking brake SET

2. Master battery, Alternator and Radios ON
3. Condition fuel lever (mixture) UP FULL
4. Power lever at -5% (on reverse not full)
5. Ignition switch ON, when start engine OFF
6. Starter switch ON, when start engine OFF

6 5
2

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 c.- Take off

1. Parking brake RELEASE

2. Lights switches navigation and landing ON
3. Condition fuel lever UP FULL
4. Propeller lever UP FULL
5. Flaps TAKE OFF POSITION
6. Elevator Trim NOSE UP 4 LEVEL
7. Airspeed rotate:
a. Prop version: 65Knts
b. Turboprop version: 80Knts
8. On the air Amphibian version: Auxiliary gear UP
9. On the air Ski version: Skis UP
10. On the air all versions flaps SET CLIMB POSITION

Credits and Acknowledgements

 Special thanks to Steve Speerly for his kind collaboration, support, aircraft
information documents and beta tester.

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