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Operating Procedures - Continued
d.
Air-to-Air Control of System - Continued
5
Be constantly aware of altitude and heading, and as soon
as possible, attempt to acquire and maintain visual
contact with the Drop Zone.
6
To prevent the use of too deep a Braking Mode on final
approach; perform a check of flight performance in all
braking modes, including 100%.
(e)
Drop Zone Approach.
1
Search for smoke or natural indicators of wind direction
and velocity in the drop zone.
2
As soon as you have visual contact with the drop zone,
and are aware of wind direction and velocity, begin to plan
a route into the landing area, if one has not already been
assigned to you in mission planning. Search the area
between your present
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