12/8/2006 FLIGHT TRAINING AND STANDARDS MANUAL
ECLIPSE 500
© Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 2006
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The Eclipse 500 is an Aircraft Category B airplane due to its approach speeds
being between 91 and 120 knots. If flying an approach at a higher airspeed than
120 knots for any reason (circling, no flap), use Category C minima.
Minimum Flap Maneuvering Speeds
Flaps are used in the approach phase to increase the safety and stall margin while
allowing the aircraft to fly at a lower airspeed.
For maneuvering (up to 30° bank) with adequate stall margin safety, adhere to the
following minimum flap speeds:
UP min speed 130 knots
TO min speed 115 knots (max speed 200)
LDG min speed 100 (max speed 120)
If conditions require maneuvering below these speeds, limit bank angle to 15°.
When de-configuring aircraft (example: takeoff and go around), flap lever can be
moved to the next detent 10 knots prior to the above minimum maneuvering
speeds as long as the aircraft is accelerating.
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