1. Introduction to the Kodiak 100 Amphibian Supplement #
This document supplements the standard Kodiak 100 Aircraft Manual with float/amphibian‑specific systems and performance data. Refer to the main manual for all generic procedures and limitations.
2. Landing gear panel #
The landing gear panel is installed on the Aerocet 6650 equipped variant of the Kodiak 100. It provides the pilot with visual and audio cues as to the state of the landing gear. When the aircraft decelerates below 85kts, a switch activates the audio warnings for the landing gear. The switch is deactivated when the aircraft accelerates past 100kts. The following features can be identified on the landing gear panel:
- Landing gear up lights: when the gear is retracted and secured, the lights will illuminate, followed by a repeating “Water landing. Gear is up for water landing” audio warning.
- HYD PUMP light: illuminates when the landing gear pump is in transit.
- Landing gear down lights: when the gear is down and locked, the lights will illuminate, followed by a repeating “Runway landing. Gear is down for runway landing” audio warning.
- Gear up audio warning cancel pushbutton
- Landing gear audio warning test button. Holding the button will make the system playback the warning for the current state.
- Gear down audio warning cancel pushbutton
- Weight on wheels sensor circuit breaker
- Relay and float sensors circuit breaker
- Gear pump power circuit breaker
3. Pitch latch propeller #
The Series III Amphibian Kodiak comes with a pitch latch propeller as standard equipment. When latched the pitch latch propeller produces no thrust, which is a great advantage when in the water as the plane will not be pushed forward. Propeller latching happens before you shut down the engine.
To latch the propeller:
- put the power lever into beta
- move the conditioning lever to cut-off. This will lock the propeller into a flat pitch angle.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT THE PROPELLER INTO BETA WHEN FEATHERED
When the engine is restarted you will notice that the propeller RPM will increase much faster as the propeller is at a very fine angle and has no resistance from the air around it. This means that you will have control of engine power much more quickly from such a start.
To unlatch the propeller:
- put the power lever on idle
- Feather the propeller to release the locks
- Unfeather the propeller
Your propeller will now move into idle pitch and you can resume normal operation.
4. Performance tables #
4.1 Take-off maximum torque #
- Engine Inlet: NORMAL
- Takeoff torque should be achievable without excee ding 101.6%Ng and 790°C ITT
4.2 Water Take-off distance #
Distances are from point where take-off power is reached.
- Engine Inlet: NORMAL
- Decrease distances 10% for each 11kts of headwind. For tailwinds up to 10kts, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots
- Flaps 20°
- Torque: Max take-off
- Take-off distances can vary significantly depending on pilot technique and water conditions
4.3 Water landing distance #
Landing roll distance on is 20% longer compared to the tables below. Landing distances shown with Flaps 35°. Power for 3 descent to obstacle, then gradual reduction to idle at touchdown, beta range after landing. Maximum braking, Paved, level dry runway.
4.4 Take-off climb performance #
- Flaps 20°
- Torque: 1790 ft-lbs
- Engine Inlet: NORMAL
4.5 Enroute climb performance #
- Flaps 0°
- Torque: 1674 FT-LBS
- Gear up
- Engine Inlet: NORMAL
4.6 Cruise performance #
Cruise performance is generally 7-8% slower than the wheeled variant, whose tables are supplied below.
5. Tips for flying in Microsoft Flight SImulator #
CONTROL CURVES
We recommend setting all control curves to linear, to allow for finer control response.
TAKE-OFF RUDDER TRIM
The Kodiak has a very strong pull to the left at maximum power. When taking off, we recommend using 30-50% right trim. Reduce for a right crosswind, increase for a left crosswind.
TAKE-OFF TRIM
Take-off trim range in the Kodiak is 0 to 65% nose-down trim. More aft CG, more forward trim is required.
INFLIGHT
To ensure a smooth flying experience, when preparing to trim the aircraft for any phase of flight:
- Set torque to the desired value with the power lever
- Trim for pitch
- Trim for rudder to centre the slip indicator
- Trim for roll if required.
When making a turn with the aircraft trimmed, use the rudder pedals to centre the slip indicator. Cross-steering (movement of the yoke opposite to the rudder) may be required depending on the amount of rudder used.
WATER TAKE-OFF
When performing a water take-off pull the yoke aft. As the aircraft approaches 55kts it will begin to rotate and get on the step. At that point, relax the pressure on the stick gradually as the nose raises. Fly parallel to the water and accelerate in ground effect until 74kts before climbing.
LANDING
Water and runway landings in the amphibian Kodiak 100 need to be done with a slight nose-up attitude. Especially for water landings, allow the plane slow down as you approach the water. Maintain a slight nose-up attitude and allow it to gently drop in the water to ensure a smooth water landing.
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