Piaggio Avanti

[Justin]

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Hi,

I just installed the Piaggio Avanti from FSD International and wondered if
anyone here knew of any online resources that would help me in learning to
fly it. Can't seem to find any thing useful via google and I am not overly
impressed with the included documentation.

Here are some pics of my second attempt at landing

www.grimbor.co.uk/avanti1.html


Regards
Grimbor

 

[Justin]

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Beech45Whiskey wrote:
> Justin <usenet@grimbor.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
>>I just installed the Piaggio Avanti from FSD International and wondered if
>>anyone here knew of any online resources that would help me in learning to
>>fly it. Can't seem to find any thing useful via google and I am not overly
>>impressed with the included documentation.
>>
>>Here are some pics of my second attempt at landing
>
>
> Nice airplane! Does the documentation come with the aircraft various
> "V-speeds" (stall speed, rotation speed, maneuvering speeds, etc.)?
>
> Could you post a picture of the instrument panel? I am curious if it is a
> standard panel or if it has advanced avionics.
>
>

The included docs do not have a table listing the V-speeds. the only V-speed
I have so far seen mentioned is the safe speed for practicing single engine
maneuvers.

At the moment I am having to extrapolate from what they do say. For example:
"120KIAS should be maintained up to and altitude of 50ft". I guess takeoff
speed is about 120KIAS. Landing gear can be deployed at under 175Kts and the
minimum safe handling speed with full flaps and gear down is 100Kts. I guess
the landing speed is somewhere between the two. Although I would guess it is
closer to 100Kts.

Screen shots can be seen on their website www.fsd-international.com also
there is a review with screen shots on www.avsim.com
( http://www.avsim.com/pages/0105/avanti/avanti.htm )

If you want any specific shots, let me know and I will post them.

Regards
Grimbor

 

[Justin]

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Beech45Whiskey wrote:

> Beech45Whiskey <pjricc@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Also, I just looked at the screenshot you posted. There are V speeds
>>marked on the airspeed indicator.
>
>
> Justin, if you are unfamiliar with the V-speeds on the ASI, snap a better
> screenshot of just the airspeed indicator and send the JPG to me so that I
> can read it up close. I'll send you back the V-speeds indicated there.
>
> Use: pjricc@Xgmail.com (remove the X)
>

I have found some further helpful info in the documentation. I will send you
a larger pic of the cockpit tomorrow.

Thanks for your help

Regards
Grimbor

 

[Justin]

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Beech45Whiskey wrote:
> Beech45Whiskey <pjricc@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Also, I just looked at the screenshot you posted. There are V speeds
>>marked on the airspeed indicator.
>
>
> Justin, if you are unfamiliar with the V-speeds on the ASI, snap a better
> screenshot of just the airspeed indicator and send the JPG to me so that I
> can read it up close. I'll send you back the V-speeds indicated there.
>
> Use: pjricc@Xgmail.com (remove the X)
>

Pic sent.

As I read the documentation more, they're not as bad as I thought. I am
finding more and more usefull info each time I re-read a section.

Thanks for your help

Regards
Grimbor

 

[dallas]

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It's funny some people think the Avanti is the most beautiful aircraft
they've ever seen. Then there are people like me who think it's downright
odd looking. Then there are the owners of them who found out it can take up
to 10 weeks to get parts for them.


Hey, I used to own a Piaggio when I was 13.. a Piaggio Vespa.

http://www.piaggio.com/

Dallas