JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 6
–8
Aerotow Assisted Self-launch Procedure
Aerotows are performed using the nose release hook. Refer to the JS-
MD 3 RES Aircraft Flight Manual Section 2.12 for rope lengths.
Initiate the ground run in negative flap (Flap setting 1). This will
increase aileron efficiency at low speeds. In a crosswind take-off, keep
the stick aft during the initial acceleration. This prevents the aircraft
from weather-cocking into wind.
As soon as positive aileron control is available, set the flap to the
setting indicated in .
Aerotow speed table
Flap setting
Airspeed
km/h / (kts)
Recommended aerotow speed
(No water ballast)
4
130 km/h
(70.2 kts)
Recommended aerotow speed
(MTOM)
4
140 km/h
(75.6 kts)
Minimum safe aerotow speed
(No water ballast, calm conditions)
4
115 km/h
(62.1 kts)
Minimum safe aerotow speed
(MTOM, calm conditions)
4-5
125 km/h
(67.5 kts)
Minimum safe aerotow speed
(MTOM, turbulent conditions)
3-4
140 km/h
(75.6 kts)
Maximum aerotow speed (V
T
)
3
180 km/h
(97.1 kts)
Table 6-1 Aerotow speed table
Retracting the landing gear on aerotow is not recommended.
To release, pull the yellow release handle all the way. If the low tow
position is used, it is recommended to release only after moving into the
slipstream of the tow plane. The swirling rope end may cause damage
to the aircraft when released in the low tow position.
