JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 6
–10
4. Slowly advance power to 20 kW while ensuring the tow rope
remains under tension.
5. Remain in the level-tow position.
WARNING:
If power is lost or temperature readings are increasing
abnormally during the ground run the tow must be
terminated by releasing the towing rope.
WARNING:
The pilot must keep his left hand near the RES master
switch to cut power immediately in case of an aborted
take-off.
WARNING:
In case of an aborted take-off while the glider is still on
the ground, switch the Master RES switch immediately
off, release the towing cable and apply the wheel brake
as required.
WARNING:
In case of an aborted take-off when the glider is
airborne release the towing cable and continue the
climb at MCP.
WARNING:
If the tow speed approaches V
PO
the propeller may
over speed if power is not reduced.
Maximum speed for assisted-take-off is 150 km/h (V
PO
). Minimum
speed is selected as 125 km/h for all configurations (15m & 18m,
regardless of the weight).
The maximum power allowable during an assisted take-off is 20 kW.
