PART III-HANDLING

     (d)  Landing

           (i)  From the speeds quoted a roundout and landing in
                the normal manner can be made, but elevator move-
                ments should be gentle to avoid G-stalling the air-
                craft. If the aircraft is stalled on to the runway a
                wing drop is unlikely but a slight yaw may occur
                which should he corrected with rudder.

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A.L.1                (ii)    The shortest landing run is obtained by putting the nosewheel
Page 71(d)                 on to the runway as soon as possible after touch-down and
Page (ii)                    applying the brakes, but when sufficient runway is available
                               and/or the wind is strong (above 15 knots) brake wear can be
                               reduced by holding the nose up until it falls at about 90 knots.
                               An excessive nose-up attitude should be avoided otherwise the
                               tail may strike the ground.
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    (iii)  The maxaret units prevent the wheels locking when
           excessive brake is applied but unless the shortest
           possible run is required more gentle use of the
           brakes is recommended. When the runway is
           slippery a greater distance is needed to stop and
           braking should be started as early as possible. If
           difficulty is experienced in keeping straight release
           the brakes momentarily.

     (iv)  The aircraft must be firmly on the ground before the
           brakes are applied as the maxaret units do not
           operate until the wheels are revolving. As a safe-
           guard against locking the wheels during a bounce
           the maxaret units do not cut out until 4 seconds
           have elapsed.

      (v)  For cross-wind landings the "crab" technique is
           recommended. There is no difficulty in kicking
           the aircraft straight before touchdown but some aileron
           movement is required to counteract the roll resulting
           from the yaw.
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A.L.1                NOTE.-New brake pads require bedding in before they
Page 71                       work efficiently. When these have been fitted the
(v)                              aircraft should be taxied up to 60-70 knots and
Page 67                       stopped with gentle brake application. A definite
                                  pause, with the brakes off, should be made be-
                                  tween runs to allow the brakes to cool. Following
                                  this procedure two landings should then be made,
                                  using the full runway length and with gentle brake
                                  application.
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