# De Havilland DH-104 Dove/Devon Series 5/6

# Quick Reference

## Weights

Sim weight with full fuel = 8,437 lbs

Empty Weight = 5,725 lbs

Normal Max Take-off Weight = 8,800 lbs

Normal Max Landing Weight = 8,500 lbs

## Speeds & Speed Limitations

|  | MPH | KTS
Rotate Speed ( 8,000 lb) | VR | 85 | 75
T/O Safety Speed ( 8,000 lb) | V2 | 95 | 82
Stall Speed Clean ( 8,000 lb) | VS | 75 | 65
Stall Speed App Config ( 8,000 lb) | VSO | 63 | 55
Never Exceed Speed | VNE | 237 | 206
Max Cruising Speed | VNO | 184 | 160
Normal Climb Speed (8,000 lb) | VY | 104 | 91
Turbulence Speed |  | 145-155 | 126-135
Landing Gear Operating | VLO | 125 | 109
Landing Gear Locked Down | VLE | 125 | 109
Flaps Extended | 20o | VFE | 150 | 130
| 60o |  | 125 | 109
Approach Speed (8,000 lb) 60 flap | VAPP | 87 | 76
Approach Speed (8,000 lb) 20 flap | VAPP | 93 | 81

## Engine Limitations

Gypsy Queen 70-2

Condition | Max RPM | Max Manifold Press/Boost | Duration
Take-Off | 3000 | 45.0/+7.5 | 5 mins
Max Continuous | 2700 | 42.0/+6 | -
Max Weak Mixture | 2400 | 34.0/+2 | -
Max Overspeed | 3150 | 45.0/+7.5 | 20 secs

Route Flying

| RPM | MAP/Boost | IAS (MPH/KTS) | Remarks
En-route Climb | 2600 | 36.0/+3 | 150/130 | Approx 600 fpm
Cruise | Max 2400 | Max 34.0/+2 | Max 184/160 | Normal max 8000 ft
En-route Descent | 1800 Min | 28.0/-1 | 156/135 | Approx 500 fpm

Note: Normal cruise RPM & boost settings are:

2400 … +2, 2300 … +1.5, 2200 … +1, 2100 …+0.5, 2000 … 0,

1900 … -0.5, 1800 … -1.