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Landing

Landing distance of the F-104, like any other aircraft, depends on weight , elevation, and temperature. At sea level & 15 deg C, total distance from 50 feet to stop is about 5,000 feet. Ground roll is about 2,500 feet. This is providing all systems are operative. Increase total distance by 50% if using manual brakes. Add about 2,000 feet for landing with Takeoff Flaps and no Drag Chute. Climb rate in landing configuration at Mil power is 2,500 to 3,000 feet per minute.

Over fly runway at 1500 ft AGL, 325 kts and flaps "Takeoff"

Gear Down - below 260 kts

Flaps "Land" - 210 to 240 kts

Note: Keep your hand on the flap lever until proper flap extension and Boundary Layer Control system operation is verified. If significant unwanted roll is encountered, return flaps to their last position immediately

Maintain 200 kts during turn to final

Fly final approach at 170 kts + 5 kts per 1,000 lbs fuel over 1,000 lbs.

Note: Do not reduce power to less than 82% until touchdown, as the stall speed will increase due to the loss of air to the "BLC". Unwanted roll will also result as the engine decelerates unless you are on the ground.

Touchdown 150 kts minimum

Throttle - Idle

Nosewheel on ground

Nosewheel Steering - Engaged

Drag Chute - Deploy

Brakes - as required