Revision 4 - 4/02/2018
Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To obtain maximum performance when taking off from other than a
smooth, hard surfaced runway.
Procedure:
1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Set flaps to 10°.
3. Taxi onto the runway while holding full aft elevator.
4. Minimize brake usage while aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
5. Smoothly apply full throttle without stopping.
6. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
7. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
8. As the nose wheel comes off the ground, adjust pitch attitude as
necessary to keep the nose gear just clear of the runway surface.
9. As the main wheels lift off, lower the pitch to a level flight attitude to stay in
ground effect.
10. Accelerate to 55 KIAS and set the pitch to approximate V
x
or V
y
climb
attitude as appropriate and accelerate to V
x
or V
y
.
11. Retract flaps after obstacle clearance is assured and pitch for an attitude
which will allow the aircraft to accelerate to V
y
.
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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