PART IV - EMERGENCY HANDLING

                  (ii)  At normal gliding speeds, with a windmilling engine, the
                        generator r.p.m. is too low to provide power and the
                        battery is the only source of power.  Switch OFF the
                        engine master switch (L.P. cock), IFF, radar, radio,
                        armament equipment, pressure head heater and unneces-
                        sary lighting to conserve the battery.
                  (iii) If engine damage prevents windmilling, causing failure
                        of the normal flying control system, the alternate control
                        system will come into operation.  This will impose the
                        maximum drain on the battery power, resulting in the
                        minimum usable battery life.
                  (iv)  If committed to a forced landing the recommended
                        procedure is as follows:-
A.L.1                   (a)  Jettison all external stores or drop tanks,
                              open or jettison canopy.
                        (b)  The best range gliding speed for the clean aircraft
                              is 185 knots.
                        (c)  On reaching the landing area, decide whether to
                              lower the undercarriage and, if suitable, lower it.
                        (d)  Position the aircraft, using the flaps as required,
                              maintaining a speed of at least 160 knots.
                        (e)  At the same speed turn onto the final approach
                              aiming to have the flaps fully down on the final
                              approach.
                        (f)  Prior to crossing the boundary of the landing area,
                              open the air brakes and touchdown at any speed
                              below 160 knots.
                        (g)  If undershooting, maintain 160 knots for as long as
                              possible, then reduce the speed to 120 knots to gain
                              distance.  Delay the opening of the air brakes.
                        (h)  When landing with the undercarriage up. the aircraft
                              should be flown onto the ground at about 150 knots.
                              At lower speeds the marked nose-up attitude may
                              cause the aircraft to cartwheel immediately after the
                              initial touchdown.

                  87.  Ditching
                        
                   (i)  Whenever possible the aircraft should be abandoned as
                        the ditching characteristics are not good.
                   (ii) If ditching is inevitable the following is the recommended
                        procedure:-
                       (a)  Jettison all external stores, and open the hood at
                             less than 215 knots.
                       (b)  Keep the wheels up and air brakes in and close the
                             throttle to OFF.

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