PART 1V-EMERGENCY HANDLING

     87.  Action in the event of hood opening in flight

          If the hood opens inadvertently in flight, do not take jetti-
          son action, as the control surfaces may be damaged.
          Correct strong yaw to starboard by rudder and diff-
          rential use of the engines.  Reduce speed to at least 200
          knots as quickly as possible.  below this speed, adequate
          control can be maintained and a normal landing made.

     88.  Drop-tank jettisoning

     (a)  The ventral drop tank may be jettisoned at any speed up
          to 345 knots by pulling the T-handle at the left-hand side
          of the instrument panel in the front cockpit.
                
     (b)  The wing drop tanks may be jettisoned at any speed up to
          260 knots by pulling back the lever on the starboard side
          of the seat in the front cockpit.  When jettisoning the wing
          drop tanks the control column should be held firmly at the
          moment of release, as the stick force required to maintain
          lateral control is heavy if one tank fails to jettison.  In this
          event, speed should be reduced as much as practicable to
          reduce the aileron stick force.

     89.  Failure of wing drop tank jettison

     (a)  If a wing-drop tank fails to jettison, ample aileron control
          will be available, even at the stalling speed.  The force neces-
          sary to maintain the wings level increases with speed and
          is heavy above 260 knots.  This applies whether the tank is
          full or empty and whether flying on one or two engines.

     (b)  Make a normal circuit and landing.  If the tank is full, the
          landing run will be longer, since a degree of differential
          braking will be necessary to keep the aircraft straight.

     90.  Forced landing without power

     (a)  Experience suggests that it is prefereble to lower the under-
          carriage when making a forced landing on an aerodrome
          or in open country.  In the down position, it absorbs much
          if not all of the normal impact, assist in retarding the air-
          craft and it may be retracted after touchdown if necessary.

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