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X-Plane 12
Vans RV-10
Pilot’s Operating Manual
Author: Julian Lockwood (julian@x-plane.com)
Copyright: Laminar Research 2021
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is for simulation use only, within the X-Plane flight simulator. This document is not
subject to revision and has not been checked for accuracy. This document is intended for entertainment only and may not to be
used in situations involving real-life aircraft, or real-life aviation.
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distributed with third-party content developed for X-Plane 11.

Table of Contents

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Laminar Research Van's RV-10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLaminar Research
ModelVan's RV-10
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The Van's RV-10

Van's RV-10 Specifications

The X-Plane RV-10

Views and Controls

Creating "Quick Look" Views

Parking Brake Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '0' to the Parking Brake view for quick access.

Left Door Handle Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '1' to the Left Door Handle view for quick access.

Throttle Quadrant Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '5' to the Throttle Quadrant view for quick access.

Right Door Handle Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '2' to the Right Door Handle view for quick access.

Pilot View Forward Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '8' to the Pilot View Forward for quick access.

G1000 PFD, Audio, Electrical Panels Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '7' to the G1000 PFD, Audio & Electrical Panels view.

G1000 MFD, Autopilot, Lights Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '4' to the G1000 MFD, Autopilot & External Lights Panel view.

Left Glance View Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '9' to the Left Glance View for quick access.

Cabin Overhead Lighting Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '8' to the Cabin Overhead Lighting view for quick access.

Right Glance View Quick Look

Assigns numpad key '6' to the Right Glance View for quick access.

Operating the Controls

Toggle and Rocker Switches

Describes operation of toggle and rocker switches using mouse clicks.

Levers Operation

Explains lever operation via peripheral devices or mouse dragging.

Rotary Dial Operation

Details how to operate rotary dials using mouse clicks, drags, or mouse wheel.

Push Buttons and Guarded Switches

Explains operation of push buttons and guarded switches using the mouse.

Control Stick and Rudder Pedals

Describes how control stick and rudder pedals are operated, including assignments.

Assigning Peripheral Devices

Control Stick Assignment (Roll & Pitch)

Assigns joystick lateral axis to 'Roll' and vertical axis to 'Pitch' commands.

Throttle Assignment

Assigns the throttle lever to the 'Throttle' property in X-Plane.

Propeller Lever Assignment

Assigns the prop lever to the 'Prop' property for variable pitch optimization.

Mixture Lever Assignment

Assigns the mixture lever to the 'Mixture' property for fuel-air ratio control.

Flap Lever Assignment

Assigns a peripheral lever to the 'Flaps' property for flap deployment control.

Rudder Pedals Assignment (Yaw)

Assigns the yaw axis of rudder pedals to the 'yaw' property in X-Plane.

Toe Brake Assignment

Assigns pedal toe-tipping motion to 'left toe brake' and 'right toe brake' properties.

Pitch Trim Assignment

Assigns joystick buttons/axes to 'Pitch trim up', 'down', and 'takeoff' properties.

A Tour of the Cockpit

Overhead Panel Controls

Identifies and describes controls on the overhead panel, including lighting.

Battery and Electrical Panel

Explains operation of MASTER BATTERY, ALT, AUTO PILOT, AVIONICS MASTER, FUEL PUMP, PITOT HEAT switches.

Engine Starter Button

Describes how to engage the engine starter motor for engine start.

External Lighting Panel

Details operation of NAV LIGHTS, LANDING LIGHTS, TAXI LIGHTS, and STROBE LIGHTS.

Parking Brake Operation

Explains how to set and release the parking brake lever.

Primary Flight Controls Overview

Introduces the main flight controls: Control Stick, Rudder Pedals, Toe Brakes, and Flap Lever.

Control Stick Function

Describes the Control Stick's function for pitch and roll control.

Rudder Pedals Function

Explains the Rudder Pedals' function for yaw control.

Rudder Toe Brakes Function

Details the Toe Brakes' function for left and right wheel braking.

Flap Lever Function

Describes the Flap Lever's three positions: No Flap, Half Flap, and Full Flap.

G1000 Avionics: Primary Flight Display (PFD)

Explains the Garmin G1000 PFD, its functions, and information displayed.

G1000 Avionics: Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Details the Garmin G1000 MFD, its flight-plan input, navigation, and EIS functions.

Audio Panel Functions

Describes controls for managing active audio sources for COM and NAV radios, DME, and ADF.

Backup Primary Flight Display (PFD)

Explains the backup PFD's role in providing redundancy for the G1000 PFD.

Autopilot Controls

TRK (Track) Mode Button

Engages Track mode for steering according to selected heading.

ALT (Altitude) Button

Levels the aircraft at the current altitude for altitude hold.

NAV (Navigation) Mode Button

Engages NAV mode to follow flight plan, ILS, or VOR radial.

SEL and REV Buttons

SEL selects altitude, REV follows ILS back-course.

VNAV and Vertical Speed Controls

VNAV engages mode for vertical flight plan component; Vertical Speed controls ascent/descent.

Altitude and Heading Rotaries

Rotaries adjust altitude and heading bug for autopilot operations.

Autopilot Engage and Steering Buttons

AP button engages autopilot; GPSS steers to next waypoint.

Center Console and Throttle Quadrant

Throttle Lever Operation

Explains the throttle lever's function for controlling engine torque (power).

Propeller Lever Operation

Describes propeller lever use for setting RPM on a constant speed propeller.

Mixture Lever Operation

Details the mixture lever's role in altering fuel-air ratio for engine performance.

Cockpit Lighting Controls

Describes DOME and DIMMER rotaries for controlling cockpit lighting intensity.

Fuel Selector Operation

Explains how to select fuel tanks (Left, Right, or OFF) for engine supply.

PFD Controls & Features

NAV Audio Squelch

Toggles the NAV radio Morse code identifier ON/OFF.

NAV1 and NAV2 Frequencies

Displays active and standby frequencies for NAV1 and NAV2 radios.

Attitude Indicator

Displays the aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon and Flight Director.

Next Waypoint Information

Shows the next waypoint, distance, and bearing in the flight plan.

COM1 and COM2 Frequencies

Features active and standby frequencies for COM1 and COM2 radios.

COM Frequency Toggle and Squelch

Toggles COM frequency and audio ON/OFF for selected COM radio.

COM Rotary Controls

Used to switch between COM1/COM2 and adjust standby frequency.

CRS/BARO Rotary Controls

Sets altimeter pressure and adjusts CDI for navigation.

Altimeter Display

Displays altitude, reference altitude, selected altitude, and vertical speed.

Joystick Map Range Control

Rotary controls map range (zoom) and panning for display.

Flight Plan Key Group

Keys for direct-to, flight plan page, clearing entries, menus, approaches, and confirming selections.

FMS Rotary Controls

Activates flight plan cursor and manages waypoint input and selection.

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

Displays heading, adjustable heading bug, and course indicator.

Soft Keys Function

Context-driven keys that change function based on pilot action.

ALT Rotary Controls

Selects Autopilot Selected Altitude in increments of 1,000 and 100 feet.

Autopilot Key Group

Controls autopilot modes and operations.

HDG Rotary Controls

Controls the heading bug, synchronizing it with current heading.

Airspeed Indicator

Displays airspeed in knots with color-coded speed ranges.

NAV Rotary Controls

Switches between NAV1/NAV2 and adjusts standby NAV frequency.

NAV Frequency Toggle

Toggles between active and standby COM or NAV radio frequency.

MFD Controls & Features

NAV Audio Squelch

Toggles the NAV radio Morse code identifier ON/OFF.

NAV1 and NAV2 Frequencies

Displays active and standby frequencies for NAV1 and NAV2 radios.

Navigation Map Display

Displays aviation and geographic data, including airports, VORs, and terrain.

Data Fields Display

Shows navigation leg information like ground speed, track, and estimated time enroute.

COM1 and COM2 Frequencies

Features active and standby frequencies for COM1 and COM2 radios.

COM Frequency Toggle and Squelch

Toggles COM frequency and audio ON/OFF for selected COM radio.

COM Rotary Controls

Used to switch between COM1/COM2 and adjust standby frequency.

CRS/BARO Control

Sets altimeter pressure and adjusts CDI for navigation.

Joystick Map Range Control

Rotary controls map range (zoom) and panning for display.

Flight Plan Key Group

Keys for direct-to, flight plan page, clearing entries, menus, approaches, and confirming selections.

FMS Rotary Controls

Activates flight plan cursor and manages waypoint input and selection.

Soft Keys Function

Context-driven keys that change function based on pilot action.

ALT Rotary Controls

Selects Autopilot Selected Altitude in increments of 1,000 and 100 feet.

Autopilot Key Group

Controls autopilot modes and operations.

HDG Rotary Controls

Controls the heading bug, synchronizing it with current heading.

NAV Rotary Controls

Switches between NAV1/NAV2 and adjusts standby NAV frequency.

NAV Frequency Toggle

Toggles between active and standby COM or NAV radio frequency.

Engine Indication System (EIS)

Displays critical engine and electrical system readouts and gauges.

Weight & Balance

Checklists

Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection

Ensures aircraft is ready for flight by checking control surface movement.

Cold and Dark to Engine Start

Cabin Door and Parking Brake Check

Ensures cabin door is closed and parking brake is engaged before starting.

Fuel Selector and Battery Master

Sets fuel selector as required and turns the battery master ON.

Fuel Quantity Check

Verifies the amount of fuel available for the flight.

Mixture, Fuel Pump, and Throttle Settings

Sets mixture to full rich, cycles fuel pump, and sets throttle to idle.

Strobes, Engine Start, and System Power

Turns strobes ON, starts the engine, and powers alternator and avionics master.

Before Taxi Procedures

Elevator Trim for Takeoff

Sets elevator trim for takeoff using peripheral device properties.

Flight Controls Check

Confirms proper operation of pitch, roll, and yaw controls.

Lighting Configuration

Sets strobes, navigation lights, and taxi lights as required.

Transponder and Parking Brake

Sets transponder to ON and releases the parking brake.

Before Takeoff Procedures

Flaps and Altimeter Setting

Sets flaps to 50% and sets the altimeter.

Landing and Taxi Lights

Turns landing lights ON and taxi lights OFF.

Transponder Setting

Sets the transponder to ALT mode.

After Takeoff Procedures

Flaps Retraction and Throttle Setting

Retracts flaps and sets throttle as required for climb.

Cruise Procedures

Landing Lights and Mixture Adjustment

Turns landing lights OFF and leans mixture as required.

Altimeter Setting

Sets the altimeter for cruise altitude.

Before Landing Procedures

Altimeter and Landing Lights

Sets altimeter and turns landing lights ON.

Mixture Setting

Sets the mixture to full rich for landing.

Flaps Setting

Sets flaps as required for the landing approach.

Landing Procedures

Flaps Setting for Landing

Sets flaps to 100% for landing.

After Landing Procedures

Flaps Retraction and Transponder

Retracts flaps and sets transponder to ON.

Parking Procedures

Throttle, Parking Brake, and Mixture

Sets throttle to idle, parking brake ON, and mixture to cut off.

Fuel Selector and Systems Shutdown

Turns fuel selector OFF and shuts down avionics, alternator, and battery.

Operating Speeds