DEHAVILLAND DHC6 TWIN OTTER
REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel   10,668 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 170 KIAS
MMO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach   .40 Mach
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed   130 KIAS
VA - Maneuvering Speed 105 KIAS
VMC - Minimum Control Speed 65 KIAS
VX - Two-engine Best Angle-of-Climb 95 KIAS
VY - Two-engine Best Rate of Climb 105 KIAS
Best Glide Speed both engines inoperative 120 KIAS

VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
Flaps   KIAS
Flaps 10   145
Flaps 20   135
Flaps 30   125
Flaps 35   115

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway; Flaps 20
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   88 KIAS
<9,500 lbs  82 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway, Flaps 20
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   90 KIAS
<9,500 lbs   85 KIAS


V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed dry runway, Flaps 20
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   95 KIAS
<9,500 lbs   90 KIAS

Airspeed limits (CAS)  
Sea level to 4,000   165 KIAS
5,000 Feet   155 KIAS
10,000 Feet   150 KIAS
15,000 Feet   145 KIAS
20,000 Feet   130 KIAS
25,000 Feet   115 KIAS

VREF - Landing Approach Speed flaps down; gear down  
12,500 lbs   98 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.

Quick Reference - Panel Help

Quick Reference - Ground Handling 5.0 for FSX


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Check out the Panel_Docs folder...Lot's of Help

Turn on Tool Tips

Shift E operates the Pax/Cargo Doors

Shift E +2 will operate the Pilot Doors

If using AUTOSTART.... Check to make sure the Generators are switched to ON in the Overhead Panel

The RED Button on the left / right grips of the VC
Yokes will open the ATC dialog box.

To hear the Exit Door sounds....It has to be quiet in the cockpit Do it before starting engines or after Engine Shutdown

For Best Frame Rates...Keep Windows Closed

Quick Reference - EYEPOINT KEY COMMANDS

Move Eyepoint Back
CTRL+ENTER
Move Eyepoint Down
SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Forward
CTRL+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Left
CTRL+SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Move Eyepoint Right
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
Move Eyepoint Up
SHIFT+ENTER
Reset Eyepoint
CTRL+SPACE

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