Takeoff And Landing Conditions; Medical Facts For Pilots; General - Beech Beechcraft Bonanza V35 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section X
Safety Information
Oeechcraft
Single Engine (Piston)
TAKEOFF AND LANDING CONDITIONS
When taking off on runways covered with water or freezing
slush, the landing gear should remain extended for approxi-
mately ten seconds longer than normal, allowing the wheels
to spin and dissipate the freezing moisture. The landing gear
should then be cycled up, then down, wait approximately
five seconds and then retracted again. Caution must be
exercised to insure that the entire operation is performed
below Maximum Landing Gear Operating Airspeed.
Use caution when landing on runways that are covered by
water or slush which cause hydroplaning (aquaplaning), a
phenomenon that renders braking and steering ineffective
because of the lack of sufficient surface friction. Snow and
ice covered runways are also hazardous. The pilot should
also be alert to the possibility of the brakes freezing.
Use caution when taking off or landing during gusty wind
conditions. Also be aware of the special wind conditions
caused by buildings or other obstructions located near the
runway.
MEDICAL FACTS FOR PILOTS
GENERAL
When the pilot enters the airplane, he becomes an integral
part of the man-machine system. He is just as essential to a
successful flight as the control surfaces. To ignore the pilot
in preflight planning would be as senseless as failing to
inspect the integrity of the control surfaces or any other vital
part of the machine. The pilot has the responsibility for
determining his reliability prior to entering the airplane for
flight. When piloting an airplane, an individual should be free
of conditions which are harmful to alertness, ability to make
correct decisions, and rapid reaction time.
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May, 1994