Revision 4 - 4/02/2018
Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart the takeoff area during crosswind conditions.
Procedure:
1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the aircraft with the centerline.
3. Apply FULL ailerons into the wind with the elevator placed in the neutral
position.
4. Apply full throttle.
5. Maintain directional control with the rudder pedals.
6. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
7. Adjust the ailerons to keep wings level during the ground role.
8. Rotate firmly at 50 KIAS.*
9. Establish a wind correction angle in order to maintain a ground track which
is aligned with the runway centerline.
10. Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.
11. Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.
12. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
13. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
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