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Aviation History
1959
1959 - 0713.PDF
352FLIGHT f There u no need to stop and check the engines; a quick glance at the imUuiaun when full r.pjn. is attained k enough for the captain, together with the report bom the engineer, foej- iow OJL' After tins the first officer watches the engine instruments during take-off. Ten knots before unstick speed the now wheel is raised, to enable a smooth take-off to he made at the correct •feed . . ." (The picture above: Comet 4 of AeroUneas Argentmas taking off bom Hatfidd) COMET CONFIGURATIONS —WITH A COMMENTARY BY DE HAVUlAMrS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT TEST WLOT, PETEI BU6CE (rMN •YUGHT' OF JANUAIY 23, 1?S?) "During the approach the flaps are lowered in stages, full flap going down only jnrt before touch- down. The flaps are very large, and tbe final travel produces only sddiliimsl drag and no lift. Has is effective in shortening the landing run . . ." (The picture at rights Comet 4 of B.0JL.C landing at Caracas, Venezuela) •/•
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