Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye
Manual Version 1.0
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Landing
1. Check Autopilot is OFF.
2. Maintain 120 KTS.
3. Set FLAPS FULLY DOWN.
4. Adjust throttles to compensate for drag.
5. Visual check airfield / deck is safe for landing.
6. Sink Rate not greater than 500 ft/min.
7. Touchdown speed is 110 KTS.
8. Ground Landing only : prop reverse ENGAGE (press & hold F2).
9. Apply brakes only below 80 KTS.
10. Carrier Landing only : set Throttles to FULL (in case of bolter).
After Landing / Wire Trap
1. Set Throttles to IDLE.
2. Set Arresting Hook UP (carrier landing only).
3. Set Flaps fully UP (ground landing only).
4. Set Flaps to 1/3 (carrier landing only).
5. Fold Wings (carrier landing only).
6. Begin taxi to parking area (ground landing only).
Shutdown
1. Stop engines using Condition Levers.
2. Set Pitot Heat and all external lights to OFF.
3. Set all cockpit and cabin lighting to OFF.
4. Set Generator Switches to OFF.
5. Set Master Battery Switch to OFF.
