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3) ENGINE START switch to F. (Click the
ENGINE START switch back to F to channel
electrical power to the aircraft's systems during
flight.)
Copilot's Checklist
1) (After engine start) Battery switch OFF.
Taxi and Takeoff
Pilot Checklist
1) Increase power in all engines to 100% (15% to
taxi only) by clicking "+," to the right of the PWR
display.
2) Parking Brake OFF (or as speed control while
taxiing).
3) At 170 knots, pull back on control column (press
down-arrow key) until the artificial horizon indicator
reads 6%.
4) Retract landing gear immediately after takeoff.
(Gear will be damaged if extended at speeds
exceeding 375 kts.)
5) RETRACT flaps when speed exceeds 200 kts.
(Flaps will be damaged if extended at speeds
exceeding 450 kts.)
6) Decrease power to 80%.
Flight Control
1) To turn the aircraft to the left, press the left-arrow
key to raise the left wing spoiler and elevate the right
rear stabilator.
2) To turn the aircraft to the right, press the rightarrow
key to raise the right wing spoiler and elevate
the left rear stabilator.
3) To make the aircraft climb, or pitch up, press the
down-arrow key to elevate both stabilators.
4) To make the aircraft descend, or pitch down, press
the up-arrow key to lower the stabilators.
5) To slow the aircraft down quickly, turn AIRBKE
switch ON in flight to raise both sets of wing spoilers.
6) Extend FLAPS if airspeed drops below 200 kts.
Navigation
Please see "Multi-Station Instruments" and
"Navigator Station" and "Navigation" in for a
complete description of the EB-52 navigation
systems and controls.
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