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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