PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Page 6 of 16 pages)
14. Taxi a few feet "straight" down the runway so that the nose wheel will be in
line when take-off power is applied. Maximum performance take-offs require
holding the airplane with brakes at the end of runway until power reaches the
desired setting. Because of the tricycle landing gear, there is no tendency for the
airplane to take-off by itself, and no feeling of lightness as take-off speed is
reached. Start to ease the column back at about 70 mph, then at 90 or 100 lift the
airplane in the air.
15. Hold brakes, open throttle to 46" hg. 3,000 RPM.
16. Release brakes, keep manifold pressure below 54" hg.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to reduce power immediately to prevent uncontrollable in case of
failure of one engine during take-off.
17. Landing gear UP as soon as practical after leaving ground.
NOTE: Retract the landing gear immediately after the airplane is off the ground so
that flight may be safely continued in the event of one engine failure after take-
off.
18. Reduce manifold pressure to 43" Hg. at 2,600 RPM after clearing obstacles.
5. ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF
1. If one engine fails during take-off and the aircraft has left the ground, but before the safe
sing1e~engine airspeed (120 MPH) has been reached, close both throttles and LAND
STRAIGHT AHEAD. Retract the landing if it is not possible on the runway.
b. If one engine fails after reaching the safe airspeed of 120 MPH, and after the landing
gear has started up:
1. Reduce power enough to gain control, then apply power gradually, hold enough
rudder to prevent the airplane from skidding and level the airplane.
2. Turn OFF electric fuel pump of dead engine.
3. Circle the field and land, DO NOT make turns into the dead engine unless trim
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