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2.
Trim Indicator-
-
TAKEOFF.
3.
Flap Indicator--TAKEOFF.
4.
Fuel Selector Handle--
FULLER
TANK.
5.
Cowl Flaps--OPEN.
6.
Power Boost-- FILTERED
ALR
ON.
WAXWING:
Do not change fuel tanks
imme-
diately before takeoff.
Proceed with takeoff
as
soon
as
the above checklist
is
com-
plete.
If
it
is
necessary to hold for clearance instructions,
run the engine at 1400-
1500RPM to insure proper cooling
and to minimize spark plug fouling.
TAKEOFF
When ready for takeoff, apply power slowly to avoid pick-
ing up loose stones,
etc., with the propeller.
(On
short
fields you .may prefer to hold the brakes until gaining full
power.) As the aircraft accelerates continue increasing
power until reaching full throttle. Then tighten the throttle
friction lock to prevent throttle creep.
As
speed increases during the takeoff roll, apply back pres-
sure on the control wheel at about
65
to
75 MPH.
The air-
craft will tend to rock
into a nose- highattitude as it breaks
ground. To compensate for this tendency, slowly relax
some of the elevator back pressure
as
the nose wheel leaves
the runway. Keep the nose on the horizon just after the
aircraft breaks ground to allow smoothflight from the run-
way without an abrupt change in pitch attitude.
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