B-17 Pilots Manual.pdf

....I'ORCED DESCENT AT SEA16-- ---==- --~Be sure all emergency equipment is in the radio compartment.Throw overboard any equipment thatmight come loose.The pilot should aHempt to set the airplane down ina trough, which is usually cross wind. The two outboardengines are used for control and to flatten theapproach. The landing gear should be up, the flapslowered medium, and the ignition switches cut a footor so above the water.1417~~ IF TAIL IS DOWNFUSELAGEIS LlK£LYTO 8R'E~~ HERERemove cushions from seats for head protection andtake crash positions. Do not take a position in thecenter of the compartment as ball tu rret upper structuremakes this unsafe. Brace head against solid structure,if possible. Do not leave these positions until planehas come to rest as there will probably be more thanone shock.The water should be touched at about 90 mph. Comein as level as possible.1518liFERAFTHANDLESAll members should have life vests on, parachutesremoved, and should have on all extra clothing to beworn on rafts. At night, turn off all bright internallights and use only the amber lamps.As soon as the airplane has come to rest the predesignatedmember will pull the life raft handles.46