Diamond D-Jet

 from the Premier Collection

Flying the Diamond D-Jet

Install the Diamond D-Jet to your FSX \SimObjects\Airplanes folder or FS2004 \aircraft folder. If you haven't already done so, follow the instructions on our installation page.

For FSX press the 'S' key to see the 3D cockpit; press the 'A' key to cycle through the various 2D cockpit views. Here's a quick walk around:

  • Press 'E' to start the engine.
  • Press the stick forward and back to see elevators move up and down.
  • Press Shift + 'E' to see the canopy open and close.
  • In the 3D cockpit view you'll see the stick and pedals move.
  • Press '/' to deploy the emergency ballistic chure

Takeoff
Taxi out to the runway.

Normally, you won't need flaps for takeoff.

Apply full throttle and you'll quickly accelerate.

Rotate at 95 knots. When abeam the end of runway, retract the landing gear. Accelerate to about 120 knots.

Climb to desired altitude.

Landing

Approach speed is about 120 knots. You can drop one notch of flaps and lower the landing gear.

On short final the extend full flaps. You'll continue the approach at 100 knots.

Stall speed is about 85 knots so you'll be able to touch down gently on the main gear and ease down onto the nose wheel.

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