Revision 4 - 4/02/2018
Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To teach the student to obtain maximum performance during the
takeoff phase so as to minimize runway length required for takeoff.
Procedure:
1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Set flaps to 10°.
3. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
4. Hold the brakes firmly to prevent the aircraft from rolling.
5. Smoothly apply full throttle and lean for max RPM.
6. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, _____ RPM.”
7. Smoothly release the brakes and announce “Airspeed is alive.”
8. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
9. Lift off at 50 KIAS.
10. Pitch up to maintain 54 KIAS until obstacles are cleared.
11. After obstacle clearance is assured, pitch for an attitude which will allow
the aircraft to accelerate to either V
x
or V
y
as appropriate and retract the
flaps as the aircraft accelerates through 60 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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