PART II-HANDLING


    41.   Diving

    (i)   The aircraft becomes increasingly tail heavy as speed in-
          creases and should, therefore, be trimmed into the dive.
          The tendency to yaw to port should be counteracted by
          rudder or by the use of the rudder trimming tab.

   (ii)   The throtle should be set at least 1/3 open.   No attaempt
          should be made to reach the limiting diving speed if the
          r.p.m. reach the maximum beforehand. (see para. 48)

    42.   Aerobatics

    (i)   The following speeds in knots are recommended:
    
          Roll	...	...	...	...	130-140
          Loop	...	...	...	...	140-150
          Half-roll off loop	...	...	150-160

   (ii)   Aerobatics in the looping plane are straightforward, but
          slow rolls are difficult to execute accurately, as there is
          insufficient rudder control in the letter part of the roll to
          keep up the nose.

  (iii)   If the engine cuts, either in inverted flight, or through
          negative "g." the throttle must be closed to prevent sub-
          sequent overspeeding of the propeller.

   (iv)   Aerobatics are prohibited when the rear seat is occupied.

    43.   Checks before landing

          Fuel	...	...	...	Check contents.
          				Selector on fuller tank.
          Harness	...	...	Tight and locked.
          Air-intake heat control	As required.
          Air-intake filter control	Filtered air (selector out)
          Brake pressure	...	Supply pressure 450
					  lb./sq. in.
					At each wheel 100 lb./sq. in.
          Propeller	...	...	Set r.p.m. control lever to
					  max. r.p.m. on final
          Flaps	...	...	...	As required.

    44.   Approach and landing

          The recommended final approach speeds are:-
          
						Flaps up or down
          Glide	...	...	...	...	    70 knots
          Engine assisted	...	...	    65 knots

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