Section 4 – Normal Procedures
CHECKLISTS
On uncontrolled fields, before line up, check runway wind direction
and speed and check for traffic on final
1.
Parking brake: OFF
2.
Throttle lever: Full Forward
3.
Engine parameters: check
4.
Rotation speed V
R
:
At safe altitude:
5.
Flaps: retract (above flap retraction speed 50 kts IAS)
Best of Rate Climb Speed (V
Y
)
6.
Electric fuel pump: OFF
7.
Fuel pressure: check green arc
8.
Engine speed: reduce at or below 5500 rpm
Take-off into crosswind is performed with the flaps normally set
at 15° (T/O).
With the ailerons deflected into the wind, accelerate the air-
plane to a speed slightly higher than normal while decreasing
the aileron deflection as speed increases then - with authority -
rotate to prevent possible settling back to the runway while drift-
ing. When clear of the ground, make a coordinated turn into the
wind to correct for drift.