PART IV-HANDLING
61. Taxying
(a) The brakes are very effective and the nose wheel is self
centring. Consistent with safety, it is better to taxy the
aircraft boldly, moderate use of brakes then giving good
steering qualities.
(b) Rapid throttle opening at low r.p.m. should be avoided
as it may cause excessive j.p.t. and resonance. Use of
excessive power when the aircraft is stationary may melt
tarmac surfaces due to the downward inclination of the
jet efflux.
62. Checks before take-off
Trim Neutral.
Airbrakes In.
Fuel H.P./L.P. cocks fully ON.
Fuel pressure warning light
out.
Contents.
Booster pump ON.
F.P.I. switch OFF (but see
para. 53 (c)).
Flaps Up, indicated up (or 30° if
drop tanks are fitted).
Instruments A/H Off flag away, erected,
Mk. 4F compass syn-
chronised, annunciating.
T. & S. OFF flag away,
correct functioning Mag-
netic indicator-Black,
Pitot head heater-ON.
Oxygen Fully ON.
Contents.
Emergency OFF.
High flow.
Connections checked.
Hood Closed and locked.
D.V. Panels shut.
Harness Tight and locked.
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