PART 1II-HANDLING

    79.  30 ft. banner targets
              
    (a)  Line up on the runway centre-line and set 1/3 flap down.
         Open up to 11,000 r.p.m. against the brakes, then release
         the brakes and open up to full power.  The nosewheel
         should be lifted at 95 knots and once airborne, the aircraft
         should be climbed initially at 125 knots.  When the target
         is airborne, climb at 200 knots.  A speed of 240 knots
         should not be exceeded and turns should be restricted to
         below Rate 2.  A speed of 200 knots at 8,500 r.p.m., with
         airbrakes OUT, is recommended for the descent.  The
         target should be released by operating the camera master
         switch and pressing the camera button on the control
         column.  A speed of 120 knots at 500 feet is recommended
         for the release.

    (b)  If the normal release mechanism fails to operate, the target
         can be released by jettisoning the ventral tank.
       
    80.  Winged targets
              
         The take-off, climb and tow are similar to those for the
         30 ft. banner target.  The target should be landed with the
         aid of a ground talk-down.  A gentle descent with ¼ flap is
         recommended, aiming to cross the airfield boundary at
         450-500 ft., at a speed of 110-115 knots.

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