Beechcraft Model 18 Twin Float Plane (FOR THIS FLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL ONLY)

For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.


EMPTY WEIGHT: 6,175 pounds
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 8,750 pounds

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.......and to adjust the weight and balance of the aircraft, refer to the README.TXT in the original download, or open the "aircraft.cfg" file and use NOTEPAD to manually load the aircraft.



VMO - Maximum Operating Speed
230 mph (IAS)

VA - Maneuvering Speed
153 mph (IAS)

VS - Stalling Speed
65 mph (IAS) clean

VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration
55 mph (IAS) full flaps

VFE - Maximum Flaps-Extended Speed
120 mph (IAS)

VR - Rotation Speed
80-100 mph (IAS)


VX - Best Angle of Climb
100 mph (IAS)

VY - Best Rate of Climb
120 mph (IAS)

Cruise Climb
120-150 mph (IAS)

Landing Approach Speed
90-120 mph (IAS)



NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.