Standard Operating Procedures
L410 UVP-E20
Document No.:
SOP-L410-1
Page 5 - 15
Rev: 1
Date: JAN 18
Prepared by: LA
Checked by: CLS
5.10 Flight Director Usage on Takeoff
Use of the Flight Director for takeoff is recommended in low visibility, low ceiling takeoffs,
however it can only be engaged after take-off. Before entering the runway, the heading bug
shall be set to the heading of the runway to be used. The Altitude Selector shallbe selected to
the cleared altitude, or in absence of that, the planned cruising altitude.
Once the aircraf is airborne, Flight Director can be selected by pressing CWS or by selecting the
appropriate mode. The flight director modes of operation are the same as those used for
autopilot operations except the autopilot is not engaged and the pilot must maneuver the
airplane to satisfy the flight director commands.
The Go Around mode shall not be used for take-off.
By pressing the GA Switch on the TCL, the autopilot will disconnect (if engaged) and engage
the flight director (if not engaged) in a wings level, pitch up command. Note GA mode
annunciator ON.
NOTE
Anytime the flight director guidance is not being followed, it must be turned off.
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