VNAV placard in DA-40, and pedal adjustment?

[Roy Smith]

There's a cockpit photo of a DA-40 (http://tinyurl.com/yxju4u), there is a
placard just below and to the right of the right-hand MFD. I can't quite
read it, but I think it says "Use of VNAV Is Prohibited". Is that indeed
what it says? And, if so, why?

Second question -- I understand you don't adjust the seat in the DA-40, but
you adjust the ruder pedals. How do they adjust? Do you need to crawl
under the panel, or is there some easy-to-reach control that you can adjust
without having to be a contortionist?

[Thomas Borchert]

Roy,

> Do you need to crawl
> under the panel, or is there some easy-to-reach control that you can adjust
> without having to be a contortionist?
>

You pull a grip that is within easy reach, then the pedals will release and
slide back and forth. Release the grip and they lock.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

[BT]

the newer upgrades on their web page show an electric switch to move the
pedals fore and aft
or the older pull handle.

BT

"Thomas Borchert" > wrote in message
...
> Roy,
>
>> Do you need to crawl
>> under the panel, or is there some easy-to-reach control that you can
>> adjust
>> without having to be a contortionist?
>>
>
> You pull a grip that is within easy reach, then the pedals will release
> and
> slide back and forth. Release the grip and they lock.
>
> --
> Thomas Borchert (EDDH)
>

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On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:31 -0500, Roy Smith > wrote:

>There's a cockpit photo of a DA-40 (http://tinyurl.com/yxju4u), there is a
>placard just below and to the right of the right-hand MFD. I can't quite
>read it, but I think it says "Use of VNAV Is Prohibited". Is that indeed
>what it says? And, if so, why?

Know less than nothing about a DA-40 or the avionics installed.

But on the aircraft I am familiar with, am pretty sure that the FMS
nav database/operating system + the airframe manufacturer (and
perhaps the FD/AP system) all have to be in formal (as in FAA formal)
agreement before one can fly "VNAV" approach minimums as defined on
the new GPS approach plates.

Please bear in mind I am not an IFR-rated pilot, nor do I play one on
TV.

TC

[Dak]

On Jan 1, 11:00 pm, Roy Smith > wrote:
> There's a cockpit photo of a DA-40 (http://tinyurl.com/yxju4u), there is a
> placard just below and to the right of the right-hand MFD. I can't quite
> read it, but I think it says "Use of VNAV Is Prohibited". Is that indeed
> what it says? And, if so, why?
>
> Second question -- I understand you don't adjust the seat in the DA-40, but
> you adjust the ruder pedals. How do they adjust? Do you need to crawl
> under the panel, or is there some easy-to-reach control that you can adjust
> without having to be a contortionist?

The DA40 VNAV restriction (which was the same for all G1000 equipped
aircraft) was removed with a software update in 2005.