DG808S COMPETITION SAILPLANE PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the DG808S sailplane Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide main panel SHIFT+1
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide landing panel SHIFT+4
Call tow plane CTRL+SHIFT+Y
Release tow rope SHIFT+Y
Slew (altitude) Y then F4 or F3 (up or down)

BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Brakes
 		 TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch (AVCS) ON
[ ] Gyro Switch ON
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 SET for takeoff (+13°)
(press F7)
[ ] Spoilers/Dive brakes VERIFY RETRACTED
[ ] Tow Plane
 		 REQUEST
(press CTRL+SHIFT+Y)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Brakes
 		 RELEASE
(press PERIOD)
[ ] Elevator Control ROTATE (at 43 KIAS)
[ ] Tow Speed 65-70 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-103 KIAS
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Tow Plane
 		 RELEASE TOW ROPE
(press SHIFT+Y)
[ ] Cruising for Distance
 		 FLY AT MAXIMUM L/D
(approximately 57 KIAS)
[ ] Thermalling
 		 FLY AT MINIMUM SINK
(approximately 46 KIAS)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Airspeed AS DESIRED
[ ] Speed Brakes
 		 AS NECESSARY
(press / [SLASH])
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 52 KIAS
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 SET for landing (+13°)
(press F7)
[ ] Landing Gear
 		 EXTEND
(press G)
[ ] Water Ballast
 		 DUMP
(valve OPEN)
[ ] Touchdown CENTER WHEEL FIRST
[ ] Braking
 		 MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 		 UP
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Water Ballast CLOSE VALVE
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 		 SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
 

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.