Avro Lancaster B.1 | Operating Speeds |
Tail up | 50 kts |
Rotate | 90 |
Best climb | 130 |
Cruise | 162 |
Vne | 200 |
Stall | 90 |
Stall in landing config | 70 |
V flaps | 150 |
Land | 90 |
Engine start sequence is - 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 | |
Mixture FULL | ![]() |
Magnetos ON | ![]() |
Lift Starter Switch cover | ![]() |
Press Starter Switch for about 4 seconds | |
It will automatically release when the engine starts | |
Open throttles slightly and check engine gauges | ![]() |
Release wheel brakes | |
Increase throttles slowly | |
Use rudders to keep aircraft on centreline | |
Rotate at 50 knots | |
Takeoff at 90 knots | |
Gear UP | ![]() |
Climb at 130 knots |