Figure 7-3. Landing Checklist

CHAPTER SEVEN

T-34C CONTACT

Downwind. The downwind leg is flown at pattern altitude, at wingtip distance

from the landing line at 100 KIAS using approximately 500-550 ft-lbs. of torque.

(Checklist will be performed prior to the 180.) When established on the downwind

leg, perform the Landing Checklist. (Figure 7-3).

CHALLENGE

ACTION

REPLY

1. "Harness"

Lock harness

"LOCKED"

2. "Landing Gear"

Check for 3 down and locked "DOWN AND LOCKED"

3. "Brakes"

Check parking brake off and

"PARKING BRAKE OFF,

brakes pumped firm

BRAKES PUMPED FIRM"

4. "Instruments"

Check engine instruments for "CHECKED"

proper indications

5. "Landing Lights"

Turn landing lights on

Hold flaps until the appropriate location in the landing pattern.

6. "Flaps"

Put flaps down (if desired)

"GEAR DOWN, FLAPS

and make visual confirmation DOWN/UP, LANDING

CHECKS COMPLETE"

Figure 7-3 Landing Checklist

NOTE

In perfectly calm wind conditions, the downwind heading

(reciprocal of runway heading) will maintain the proper spacing

once a WTD has been established. However, this is not true

when a crosswind exists. If there is a crosswind, the aircraft will

have to be angled (crabbed) sufficiently into the wind to prevent

drifting into or away from the runway. It is not uncommon to have

to alter the downwind heading as much as 15 to maintain proper

spacing abeam the runway.

Transition. Initiate the transition early enough to arrive at the 180 in the proper

configuration in a trimmed condition. Transition by reducing power smoothly to

approximately 300 ft-lbs. torque (275 ft-lbs. NF), lower flaps (if required), and trim

left rudder and up elevator for the power reduction.

NOTE

Wind conditions must be considered when determining when to

transition. During perfectly calm wind conditions, the transition

should begin at the abeam position.

The 180. This is the position on the downwind leg from which the approach turn is

commenced, and is typically the point opposite the intended rollout point. Upon

reaching the 180, commence the approach turn by simultaneously lowering the nose

to the 90 KIAS (95 KIAS for NF) approach attitude and smoothly turning toward the

7-8 LANDING PROCEDURES