Diamond Twin Star from the Premier Collection

Flying the Diamond Twin Star

Install the Diamond Twin Star to your FSX \simobjects\airplanes folder or your FS2004 or FS2002 \aircraft folder. If you haven't already done so, follow the instructions on our installation page.

Press the 'S' key to see the 2D cockpit; press the 'S' key again to see the 3D cockpit and twice more to see the aircraft from the spot plane view. Here's a quick walk around:

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

Takeoff
Taxi out to the runway. Normally, you won't need flaps for takeoff.

Apply full throttle.

Rotate at 70 knots. When airborne, accelerate to about 95 mph. When abeam the end of the runway, retract your landing gear ('G').

Climb rate is excellent, exceeding 1500 ft per minute. Climb to desired altitude.

Landing

Approach speed is about 110 knots.

On short final at 90 knots, extend the flaps. Stall speed is under 60 knots so you'll be able to grease your landings.

Set down on the main gear and ease down onto the nose wheel.

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