TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title
Preparation for Flight
Preflight Check
Before Starting Engine
Starting Engine
Ground Opcration
Before Taxiing
Taxing
Before Takeoff
Takeoff
After Takeoff
Climb
Cruise
Descent
Before Landing
Landing
Touch-and-Go Landings
Go-Around
After Landing
Engine Shutdown
After Shutdown
Strange Field Proccdures
Alert Cocking Procedures
Alert Scramble Procedures

PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT

FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Refer to Section V for detailed airplane and engine limitations.

FLIGHT PLANNING

Refer to the Appendix to determine the fuel quantity, engine settings and airspeeds required to complete the mission.

TAKEOFF AND LANDING DATA CARDS

Refer to the Appendix for information necessary to fill out the Takeoff and Landing Data Cards before each flight.

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

For loading information, refer to the handbook of Weight and Balance Data and weight limitatìons on
Section V.

PREFLIGHT CHECK

BEFORE EXTERIOR INSPECTION

1. Airplane engeneering status and servicing check

2. lf inertial navigator is pre-aligned - Switch to NAV

3. Landing gear lever - DOWN

4. Armament and radar switches - SAFE, or as required

5. If inertial navigator is not pre-aligned:

a. X-Y - Check

b. Extcrnal powcr - ON

e. Inertial navigator - STBY

6. Radar glareshield - Secure

EXTERIOR INSPECTION