X-15 GLIDE FLIGHT NUMBER 1

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              V. GLIDE FLIGHT No. 1

Recovery
Emergency Bat OFF
Constant ALT Decel to 165 KIAS (153 Kn V min)
        Handling qualities
        Longitudinal trim change
Accelerate (dive) to 190 KIAS
      Flaps DOWN (10 sec.)
        Eval. handling qualities
      Flaps UP (10 sec.)
Accelerate & Trim 250 KIAS
      Pitch pulse            Limit 0-20
      Roll pulse              Limit 30 Deg. bank
      Yaw pulse             Limit 3 Deg. sideslip
      Windup turn          Limit 2G
Call pattern turns
Jettison ventral fin south edge of base
        Arm switch to ARM - punch jettison button
Flaps DOWN
Gear DOWN
LAND