PART II-HANDLING

    (v)   Throttle back until the r.p.m. fall to 2,400 and test each
          magneto in turn.   The single ignition drop should not
          exceed 50 r.p.m.

    34.   Taxying

          Before taxying, check the pneumatic supply pressure
          which should be 450 lb./sq. in.   If lower, ensure that it has
          built up since warming and running up the engine.   Check
          the brake pressure which should be 100 lb./sq. in. at each
          wheel.   If the oil cooler shutter has been closed for warm-
          ing up, check with the ground crew that this has been
          opened.

    35.   Checks before take-off

          Tighten throttle friction nut
          Trim :	Elevator (at all
			  loads	...	Neutral
			Rudder	..	Neutral          
          Propeller		...	R.p.m. control lever fully
					forward
          Fuel	...	...	...	Check contents
					Select fuller tank
          Flaps				UP (TAKE-OFF position
					for shortest run).
          Air-intake heat control...	Cold air (selector in)
					(Hot air in icing conditions)
          Air-intake filter control...	Filtered air (slector out)
          Sliding hood	...	...	Closed and locked
          Harness	...	...	Tight and locked
          Direction indicator	...	Synchronised and uncaged

    35.   Take-off

    (i)   Align the aircraft with the runway, making sure
          that the tail wheel is straight.   Open the throttle smooth-
          ly to prevent overspeeding the propeller, and keep
          straight by use of rudder.
          
   (ii)   The tail comes up by itself and the aircraft may be eased
          off the ground at 60 knots without flap.   When using
          flap the aircraft can be flown off at 50 knots.
          
  (iii)   When comnfortably airborne brake the wheels and reduce
          r.p.m. to 2,400.   Raise the flaps (if used) at a safe height.

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