JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 4-15
Normal procedures and recommended speeds
Winch Launch procedures
Winch launching is performed using the CG hook in front of the main
wheel.
With a slow-accelerating winch, good aileron control is achieved using
flap 3. With a gentle to strong headwind flap 4 may be used from the
start.
Allow the aircraft to get airborne in the 2-point position (main wheel and
tail wheel just touching). As the speed builds up, gently rotate into the full
climbing attitude. Change to flap setting 4 when the aircraft is established
in the full climbing attitude.
Winch launch speed table
Airspeed
km/h / (kts)
Recommended winch launch airspeed
(No water ballast)
130 km/h
(70 kts)
Recommended winch launch airspeed (MTOM)
140 km/h
(76 kts)
Minimum safe winch launch speed without water
ballast
115 km/h
(62 kts)
Minimum safe winch launch speed with water
ballast
125 km/h
(67 kts)
Maximum winch launch speed (V
W
)
150 km/h
(81 kts)
Table 4.5-1 Winch launch speed table
To release, pull the yellow release handle all the way.
