Saab 2000 from the Premier Collection

Flying the Saab 2000

Install the Saab 2000 to your FSX \SimObjects\Airplanes folder or FS2004 \aircraft folder. If you haven't already done so, follow the instructions on our installation page.

For FSX press the 'S' key to see the 3D cockpit; press the 'A' key to cycle through the various 2D cockpit views. Here's a quick walk around:

  • Press 'E' to start the engine.
  • Press the stick forward and back to see elevators move up and down.
  • Shift + 'E' to see the canopy open and close.
  • Shift + 'E', '2' to open and close the secondary exit.
  • In the 3D cockpit view you'll see the yoke and pedals move.

Takeoff
Taxi out to the runway.

Set flaps to 20 degrees for takeoff.

Apply full throttle and you'll quickly accelerate.

Rotate at 90 knots. When abeam the end of runway, retract the landing gear. Accelerate to about 130 knots.

Climb to desired altitude.

Landing

Approach speed is about 120 knots. You can drop one notch of flaps and lower the landing gear.

On short final the extend full flaps. You'll continue the approach at 90 knots.

Touch down gently on the main gear and ease down onto the nose wheel.

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