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Eclipse DA-20 for MSFS2020

User Manual

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Diamond DA-20 Eclipse:

Thanks for buying The Diamond DA-20 Eclipse for Microsoft Flight Simulation 2020©, the best training on the entire world. Enjoy a highly detailed plane, with a completely active 3D cockpit.

System requirements:

Make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run Diamond® DA-20 Eclipse:

Pentium® i5 8*Generation or equivalent processor
Microsoft® Windows 8
4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Video card 2GB
1 GB of available hard disk space
Microsoft ® Flight Simulator 2020®

Diamond DA-20 Eclipse

The Diamond Aircraft DA20-C1 is the best composite two-place piston-engine trainer. It is designed to be a lightweight, efficient training aircraft, though it's suitable for many pilots as their regular flier. It also has the distinction of being the most fuel efficient certified aircraft. Its excellent conditions of safety make it an ideal plane for practice or for fun.,
The Eclipse is fun to fly. It is entered like a fighter, sits like an F-16, and has a fighter-jet canopy.

Specification:

Engine	TCM IO-240-B3B
Horsepower	125 hp
Propeller	Sensenich 2-blade fixed pitch (2EC/C72AE-0)
Airworthiness category	Utility, spin certified
Length	23 ft 6 in (7.16m)
Height	7 ft 2 in (2.18)
Wing Span	35 ft 8 in (10.26)
Wing area	125 ft² (11.61 m²)
Maximum takeoff weight	1,764 lbs
Useful load	600 lbs*
Fuel capacity, usable	24.0 gal
Fuel AVGAS	100LL
Takeoff distance, ground roll	1,280 ft
Takeoff distance, 50-foot obstacle	1,640 ft
Landing distance, ground roll	661 ft
Landing distance, 50-foot obstacle	1,360 ft
Rate of climb, sea level	1,000 ft/min
Maximum demo operating altitude	13,120 ft
Cruise speed at 75%	138 ktas/5.5 gal/hr
Stall speed, full flaps	48 kcas
Maximum demonstrated crosswind	20 kts
Range, 30 minute reserve	547 nm

History:

The first DA20 was the Rotax 912 powered A1 Katana produced in Canada in 1994. It was the first Diamond aircraft available for sale in North America. Production of the Continental IO-240-B3B powered C1 Evolution and Eclipse models began in 1998, also in Canada. Production of the A1 Katana is complete but the DA20-C1 is still being constructed in 2009.

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Normal Flight Operation

AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATION

Unless stated otherwise, the following table contains the applicable airspeeds for maximum take-off and landing weight. The airspeeds may also be used for lower flight weights.

TAKE-OFF KIAS

Climb Speed during normal take-off for 50 ft (15 m) obstacle 58
Best Rate-of-Climb speed at sea level vy. Wing Flaps CRUISE 75
Best Angle-of-Climb speed at sea level vx. Wing Flaps CRUISE 60
Best Rate-of-Climb speed at sea level vy. Wing Flaps T/O 68
Best Angle-of-Climb speed at sea level vx. Wing Flaps T/O 57

LANDING KIAS

Approach speed for normal landing. Wing Flaps LDG 52
Balked landing climb speed. Wing Flaps LDG 52
Maximum demonstrated crosswind speed during take-off and landing 20

CRUISE KIAS

Maximum permissible speed in rough air vNO 118
Maximum permissible speed with full control surface deflections vA 106
Maximum permissible speed with Wing Flaps in T/O Position (vFE T/O) 100
Maximum permissible speed with Wing Flaps in LDG Position (vFE LDG) 78

NORMAL OPERATION CHECKLIST

Preflight Inspection:

In-Cabin Check:

Airplane Documents	check
Flight Controls	check for proper direction of movement
Ignition Key pulled	out
Cabin Heat	free
Parking Brake	free
Throttle	free, IDLE
Mixture	free, IDLE CUTOFF
GEN/BAT Master Switch	ON
Warning Lights	(Canopy) illuminated
Fuel Quantity	sufficient
Engine Gauges, Ammeter and Volt)	check
Instrument Lights	operational and dimmable
Trim	NEUTRAL
Wing Flaps	check, extend and retract fully
Exterior Lights	operational as required
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF
Foreign Object Inspection	done
Canopy clean,	undamaged

Before Starting Engine

set

Preflight Inspection	performed
Pedals adjust,	lock
Passenger Briefing	performed
Safety Belts	fasten
Parking Brake
Flight Controls	free
Fuel Shut-off Valve	OPEN
Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	IDLE
Friction Device of Throttle Quadrant	adjust
Avionics Master Switch	OFF
GEN/BAT Master Switch	ON
Generator Warning Light	non-illuminated
Exterior Lights	as required
Canopy	Close and Secure
Canopy Unlock Warning Light	OFF

Starting Engine

Throttle	IDLE
Mixture	FULL RICH
Propeller Area	clear
Fuel Pump	ON
Fuel Prime	ON
Throttle	FULL for prime
(prime for 3 seconds minimum before starting)
Throttle	Full IDLE to ¼ inch OPEN as required
Ignition Switch	START, hold until engine startsor for 10 seconds maximum
Starter Warning Light	illuminated while ignition is inSTART position
Throttle	800 to 1000 RPM
Fuel Prime	OFF
Engine Instruments	check
Starter Warning Light	check OFF

Before Taxiing

Avionics Master Switch	ON
Flight Instruments and Avionics	set
Engine Gauges	check
Voltmeter	check
Fuel Prime	check OFF
Fuel Pump	check ON
Parking Brake	release

Taxiing

Brake	check
Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	As required
Direction Control	check
Flight Instruments and Avionics	check
Compass	check

Before Take-off (Engine Run-up)

Brakes	apply
Safety Belts	fastened
Canopy	closed and locked
Canopy Unlock Warning Light	OFF
Fuel Pressure	check
Fuel Shut-off Valve	check OPEN
Fuel Quantity Indicator	check
Fuel Prime	check OFF
Fuel Pump	check ON
Trim	NEUTRAL
Flight Controls	free
Oil Temp.	75F minimum
Oil Pressure	30-60 psi
Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	1700 RPM
Mixture	check
Alt. Load	check
Vacuum Gauge	ithin green range
Throttle	IDLE
Mixture	FULL RICH
Circuit Breakers	check pressed IN
Wing Flaps	T/O
Parking Brake	release

Take-off

Fuel Prime	check OFF
Fuel Pump	check ON
Mixture	check FULL RICH
GEN/BAT Master Switch	check ON
Ignition Switch	check BOTH
Wing Flaps	check T/O
Trim	NEUTRAL
Throttle	FULL
Check RPM	min 2000 RPM
Elevator - at beginning of rolling	NEUTRAL
Directional Control	maintain with rudder
Rotate	44 KIAS
Climb Speed	to clear 50 ft. obstacle 58 KIAS

Climb

Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	FULL
Engine Gauges	within green range
Wing Flaps	(400 ft AGL) CRUISE
Airspeed	75 KIAS
Trim	adjust

Cruise

Fuel Pump	OFF
Throttle	as required
Wing Flaps	CRUISE
Trim	as required
Engine Gauges	check

Descent

Flight Instruments and Avionics	adjust
Fuel Pump	ON
Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	as required

To achieve a fast descent:

Throttle	IDLE
Wing Flaps	CRUISE
Airspeed	118 KIAS

Landing Approach

Seat Belts	fastened
Lights	as required
GEN/BAT Master Switch	check ON
Ignition Switch	check BOTH
Fuel Pump	check ON
Mixture	FULL RICH
Throttle	as required
Airspeed	max. 78 KIAS
Trim	as required
Wing Flaps	LDG
Approach Speed	52 KIAS

Balked Landing

Throttle	FULL
Mixture	FULL RICH
Wing Flaps	T/O
Airspeed	58 KIAS

After Landing

Throttle	as required
Mixture	FULL RICH
Wing Flaps	CRUISE
Avionics	as required
Exterior Lights	as required

Engine Shut-down

Parking Brake	set
Throttle	1700 RPM
Magneto	Check Cycle L - BOTH - R -BOTH
Throttle	IDLE
Fuel Pump	OFF
Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch	OFF
Avionics Master Switch	OFF
Electric Consumers	OFF
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF

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Emergency Procedures - CHECKLISTS

Engine Failures

Engine Failure during Take-off Run

Throttle	IDLE
Brakes	as required
Flaps	CRUISE
Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch	OFF
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF

Engine Failure after Take-Off

INSUFFICIENT ENGINE POWER

Shortly before landing:

Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel Shut-off Valve	CLOSED
Ignition Switch	OFF
Flaps	as required
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF

Engine Failure during Flight

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGHLY

Mixture	FULL RICH
Alternate Air	OPEN
Fuel Shut-off	OPEN
Fuel Pump	ON
Ignition Switch	cycle L - BOTH - R - BOTH
Throttle	at present position
No Improvement reduce throttle	to minimum required power, land as soon as possible.

LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE

Oil Temperature check	If Oil Pressure drops below Green Arc but Oil Temperature is normal land at nearest airfield
Oil Pressure drops below Green Arc	and Oil Temperature is rising reduce throttle to minimum required power; land as soon as possible. Be prepared for engine failure and emergency landing

LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE

Fuel Pump ON, and land at nearest suitable airport. If fuel pressure is not restored. Land at nearest suitable airport. Be prepared for engine failure and emergency landing.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH PROPELLER WINDMILLING

The propeller will continue to windmill as long as the airspeed is at least 60 KIAS.

Airspeed (VIAS)	73 kts
Mixture	FULL RICH
Fuel Shut-off Valve	OPEN
Ignition Switch	BOTH
Fuel Pump	ON
Fuel Prime	ON
Throttle ¾	in (2cm) forward

After successful re-start:

Oil Pressure	check
Oil Temperature	check
Fuel Prime	OFF
Electrically Powered Equipment	ON if required

Emergency Landing

Emergency Landing with Engine off

Airspeed (Flaps in T/O position)	58KIAS
Airspeed (Flaps in LDG position)	52 KIAS
Airspeed (Flaps CRUISE)	62 KIAS
Fuel Shut-off Valve	CLOSED
Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF
Ignition Switch	OFF
Safety Belts	secured
Flaps	as required
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF
After Touch -	Down Apply brakes

Fire

Engine Fire during Engine-Start-Up on the Ground

Fuel Shut-off Valve	CLOSED
Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF
GEN/BAT Master Switch	OFF
Ignition Switch	OFF
Evacuate Airplane	immediately

Engine Fire during Flight

Fuel Shut-off Valve	CLOSED
Carb Heat	CLOSED
Airspeed	73 KIAS

Recovery from Unintentional Spin

Throttle	IDLE
Rudder	fully applied opposite to direction of spin
Control Stick	ease forward
Rudder neutral,	after rotation has stopped
Wing Flaps	CRUISE
Elevator	pull cautiously
Bring airplane from descent into level flight position.	Do not exceed maximum permissible speed (vNE).

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Cockpit

Description:

1 Clock and Compass:
	1-clock 2-Compass

Clock and Compass:

1-clock

2-Compass

Suction:

3 Fuel Prime:
	Only use when the engine starts (see Checklist) OFF for normal flight.

Fuel Prime:

Only use when the engine starts (see Checklist) OFF for normal flight.

Electrical switch, Flap and magneto:

1-Pitot Heat

2-Landing Light

3-Taxi Light

4-Position Light

5-Strobe Light

6-Cabin Light

7-Inst Light

8-Flood Light

9-Magneto

10-Avionic Master

11-Fuel Pump

12-Alternator

13-Battery Master

14-Flap - 3 position (Cruise, t-off and landing)

5 Rudder Pedal:
On the ground you can turn left or right with Rudder Pedal (right=0 Left= enter).

Rudder Pedal:

On the ground you can turn left or right with Rudder Pedal (right=0 Left= enter).

Stick Controls

Trim Pitch and lights alarms:

1-Trim Pitch: Increase or decrease a nose angle (min -19, max +19)

2-Start: This light turns on when the engine starts And turns off when the ignition comes back to both position

3-Generator: This light turns on when you don't start the generator. The generator starts with Gen switch (see electrical switches, number 4).

4-Canopy: The light turns on when the canopy is open

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