Cessna 172 1964 - Before Take-Off Checklist; Take-Off Procedures

STARTING THE ENGINE.
(1) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(2) Mixture -- Rich.
(3) Primer -- As required.
(4) Ignition Switch -- "BOTH."
(5) Throttle -- Open 1/8".
(6) Propeller Area -- Clear.
(7) Starter -- Engage.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
(1) Throttle Setting -- 1600 RPM.
(2) Engine Instruments -- Within green arc and generator light out.
(3) Magnetos -- Check (75 RPM maximum differential between mag-
netos).
(4) Carburetor Heat -- Check.
(5) Flight Controls -- Check.
(6) Trim Tab -- "TAKE-OFF."
(7) Cabin Doors -- Closed and locked.
(8) Flight Instruments and Radios -- Set.
TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
(1) Wing Flaps -- 0°
(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(3) Power -- Full throttle (applied smoothly).
(4) Elevator Control -- Lift nosewheel at 60 MPH.
(5) Climb Speed -- 85 MPH.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF.
(1) Wing Flaps -- 0°
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(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(3) Brakes -- Apply.
(4) Power -- Full throttle.
(5) Brakes -- Release.
(6) Elevator Control -- Slightly tail low ..