Revision 4 - 4/02/2018
Normal Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart to take off area during normal conditions.
Procedure:
1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
3. Apply full throttle.
4. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
5. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
6. Rotate at 50 KIAS.
7. Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.
8. Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.
9. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
10. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
Cessna 152 2