Forward Pedestal Radios

1. ADF Frequency and Selector Knobs
2. ADF Power Switch
3. NAV Frequency and Selector Knobs
4. NAV Power Switch
5. NAV Ident Volume Knob
6. COM Power Switch
7. COM Frequency Selector Knobs
    

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Note: Left and Right-side radios are identical in their operation. Left- side radios control ADF1, NAV1 and COM1.
Right-side radios control ADF2, NAV2, COM2.

WT GNS430 GPS
If you are using the WT GNS430 GPS, the radio controls on the GPS are tied to COM3 / NAV3 only. Please use the radios on the pedestal only for communication / navigation.

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Note: This is by design to avoid conflicts with Classic panel (no GPS) and keep it hot-swappable via the EFB.

RADIOS - ELECTRICAL POWER

To operate the radios and avionics, proper power source needs to be established, in addition to turning on their respective unit power switches.

To establish electrical power on the ground,

1. Turn on BATTERY Switch on the Overhead Panel
2. Connect External Power via EFB + Turn on EXTERNAL POWER Switch on the Overhead Panel
      
3. Turn on RADIO POWER FEED MASTER No. 1 / 2 / 3 switches on the Overhead Panel
   
4. Turn on CF POWER - INVERTER SWITCHES NO.1 / 2 on the Overhead Panel
    
5. Turn on COM / NAV / ADF power switches on the Center Pedestal
   

After Engine start,

1. Turn on the GENERATOR NO. 1 / 2 switches on the Overhead panel
   
    
2. Turn on the WF POWER SOURCE - ALTERNATOR NO.1 / 2 switches by moving to START then ON position on the Overhead panel
   
    
3. Turn off the EXTERNAL POWER Switch on the Overhead Panel + Disonnect External Power via EFB
    

Engine Start
Ensure the Low Stop Lever is in the Ground position. Engine 2 is started first, followed by Engine 1. 

1. Engine 2 HPC lever: ON.
2. Starter and Ignition panel:  Engine Select No. 2.
3. Starter Master: Start.
4. Starter Push Button: Push and hold for 4 seconds, the button should remain in.
5. When the RPM reaches 1200 to 1500 RPM: Engine 2 HPC lever to HSWL position.

Repeat the procedure for Engine 1. 
 

After Start
Starter and Ignition panel:

1. Engine Select OFF.
2. Starter Master SAFE (middle position).

Set Flap 15, this is the normal Take Off Flap setting.

Take Off
Gently apply full power, note that the Low Stop Lever will automatically move to the Flight position as the power levers are advanced. Full power will be approximately 15,000 RPM.

V1 and Vr speed is 90-110 KIAS depending on weight.

Rotate gently, especially at high weights. Allow the aircraft to get airborne on its own and avoid the temptation to increase the pitch further if the aircraft does not become airborne immediately.

Once airborne,

1. Adjust your pitch accordingly to maintain a V2 speed of 110-120 KIAS.
2. Retract the gear, turn the Landing and Taxi Lights OFF and retract both Landing Lights.
3. At 1,000 ft AGL lower the pitch of the aircraft to accelerate. Set 14,200 RPM, retract the flaps.
4. Establish a climb speed of 150 KIAS, this will correlate to approximately 1,000 FPM at Maximum Take Off Weight.

Climb

Throughout the climb monitor the speed and adjust the vertical speed accordingly to maintain 150 KIAS. 

If using the autopilot remember that there is no altitude preselector in this aircraft. Gently reduce the vertical speed and press ALT to engage altitude hold when your desired altitude is reached.

Cruise
Cruise RPM is the same as climb - 14,200 RPM. Set the HPC levers to the ON position.

Monitor your fuel consumption and transfer fuel from the auxiliary tanks to the main tanks as required.

• Engine 1 is fed from Main Tank 1
• Engine 2 is fed from Main Tank 4.
• Using the transfer pumps, transfer fuel from Auxiliary Tank 2 into Main Tank 1 and from Auxiliary Tank 3 into Main Tank 4.
   

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Note: VMO reduces with altitude, being as low as 215 KIAS at 20,000 ft. Adjust power accordingly to remain below VMO, this might require less than 14,200 RPM.

Descent
Set power as required to maintain a speed of 200 KIAS. This will correspond to approximately idle power, and a vertical speed of -1,000 to -1,500 FPM.
 

Approach and Landing
On Approach,

1. Reduce speed from 200 KIAS to 150 KIAS. Select Flaps 10 when the speed is below VFE.
2. When appropriate (and below VLO of 164 KIAS),
   - Extend the landing gear
   - Extend the Landing Lights and turn them ON as well
   - Turn on the the Taxi Lights.
   - Set the HPC levers to HSWL position. 
3. Select Flaps 20 and continue to decelerate to the approach speed of 120 KIAS.
4. Select Flaps 35 on final approach whilst maintaining 120 KIAS.

At touchdown,

1. Move the Low Stop Lever to the Ground position.
   Note: This lever can be operated using the “Toggle Spoilers” control assignment
2. Apply brakes as required, remember that the YS-11 does not have reverse.

Go Around
In case of a go around,

1. Apply Full Power (approx 15,000 RPM).
2. Adjust pitch to maintain an initial pitch attitude of 10 degrees.
3. Select Flaps 15.
   Note: that when heavy, the YS-11 will take time to accelerate. Monitor the pitch attitude and carefully adjust it to accelerate and prevent altitude loss as the flaps are retracted.
4. Retract the gear when a positive rate of climb is achieved.
5. At 1,000 ft AGL
   - Lower the pitch of the aircraft to accelerate
   - Set 14,200 RPM
   - Retract the flaps
6. Establish a climb speed of 150 KIAS, this will correlate to approximately 1,000 FPM at Maximum Take Off Weight.
7. Level off at desired altitude and then repeat the Approach and Landing section process.

RMI - Bearing Indicator

The two needles always indicate magnetic bearing to the selected beacon (VOR or NDB) provided there is an active signal. The tail of the needle indicates the reciprocal bearing.

You can configure the needles in a various number of ways using the Selector Knob positions as follows:

• Position #1 - The thin needle (single line) points to VOR1. The thick needle (double line) points to VOR2.
• Position #2 - The thin needle (single line) points to VOR1. The thick needle (double line) points to ADF2.
• Position #3 - The thin needle (single line) points to ADF1. The thick needle (double line) points to ADF2.
• Position #4 - The thin needle (single line) points to ADF1. The thick needle (double line) points to VOR2.

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Note: VOR1 is the VOR frequency you have dialled into NAV 1 receiver. VOR2 is the VOR frequency you have dialled into NAV 2 receiver. ADF1 is the NDB frequency you have dialled into ADF 1 receiver. ADF2 is the NDB frequency you have dialled into the ADF 2 receiver.

 RMI - Heading Indicator 

The RMI also functions as a heading indicator by using a slaved gyro to always show the direction of the aircraft in relation to magnetic north at the 12 o'clock position.

There is additionally a Heading Selector bug that can be manipulated using the HDG Selector Knob at the bottom left to choose a heading target for the autopilot when using Heading Hold mode.

Example - Current Heading 145 deg,
Selected Heading 200 deg

For more information on Autopilot Operation please refer to the manual or see: 

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Note: This is a gross approximation profile for flight planning purposes only.

There may be inaccuracies in overall fuel burn due to lack of performance data/profile within Simbrief for this Aircraft Type. For manual fuel planning, we recommend the guide provided in the manual and on the FAQ here: 

 

An example calculation is provided for reference.

Taxi Fuel
30 lbs / minute.

Take Off Fuel
200 lbs required until reaching 1,000 ft.

Climb Fuel
2,800 lbs per hour at a climb speed of 150 KIAS, approximately 1,000 FPM.
Equivalent True Airspeed for 150 kt Indicated Airspeed:

Autopilot Control Panel

1) Autopilot Disengage
2) Heading Hold
3) NAV Hold
4) Localizer and Glideslope Hold (APPR Mode)
5) Turn Knob
6) Vertical Speed Selector
6) Altitude Hold 

Engaging the Autopilot

The B-5C autopilot system lacks a dedicated master switch for activation. Instead, engagement occurs through the selection of a lateral mode—such as Heading Hold, Nav Hold, or Localizer Hold. Activating any of these modes automatically engages the Vertical Speed mode, maintaining the aircraft’s vertical speed at the moment of engagement.

An alternative method of engaging the autopilot is through the Altitude Hold function. However, this activates only the altitude control—lateral guidance must be selected separately via Heading Hold, Nav Hold, or Approach Hold to achieve full autopilot functionality.

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Note: This autopilot is not fitted with an altitude preselector. The pilot must gradually reduce the vertical speed as the desired altitude is reached and engage the Altitude Hold mode to level off.

Engaging Heading Hold

Commencing a Climb/Descend 

Using the Turn Knob

Capturing and Tracking a VOR Radial

Capturing and tracking the GPS Route

Executing an ILS Approach