Objective: To develop proficiency in conducting normal takeoff and climb profiles.

Standards:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to normal and crosswind takeoffs and climbs.
2. Takes into account, prior to beginning the takeoff, operational factors which could affect the maneuver such as aircraft characteristics, runway length, takeoff path, surface conditions, wind, obstructions, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety.
3. Positions the flight controls and flaps for the existing conditions.
4. Taxies into the takeoff position and aligns the airplane on the runway centerline.
5. Applies the controls correctly to ensure longitudinal alignment with the centerline of the runway or intended flight path, prior to initiating takeoff.
6. Advances the throttles smoothly and positively to maximum takeoff power.
7. Monitors power plant controls, settings, and instruments during takeoff to ensure all predetermined parameters are met.
8. Maintains positive directional control on the runway centerline, adjusts aileron deflection during acceleration, as necessary.
9. Rotates at recommended airspeed and accelerates to the best single-engine climb speed or Vy which ever is greater, ± 5 knots during the climb.
10. Retracts the landing gear and flaps after a positive rate of climb has been established and a safe landing cannot be accomplished on the remaining runway.
11. Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude, and then sets climb power.
12. Establishes and maintains recommended climb airspeed, ± 5 knots.
13. Maintains directional control and proper wind drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb.
14. Completes the prescribed checklist.

 

Description:

1. Perform the “Takeoff Briefing” (seat belts, emergency exits& brief your takeoff, i.e. V-speeds)
2. Complete the Line-up checklist immediately before crossing the Hold Short Line onto the runway.
3. Taxi the aircraft into position, centered on the runway, as close to the approach end as possible.
4. Smoothly and positively apply full power.
5. Check engine instruments (engines approx. 29” MP at sea level and 2700 RPM, all other engine instruments in the green).
6. At 75 KIAS, rotate.
7. After liftoff, establish the Vy climb attitude.  When a positive rate of climb has been established and insufficient landing area remains, call out “Positive Rate, Gear Up”, and retract the landing gear.
8. Verify the landing gear is retracting and call out “Gear in Transit”.
9. Verify the landing gear completed the retraction cycle and call out “Gear Up and Locked”.
10. Maintain Vy (88 KIAS) until 500’ AGL.  Then establish 105 KIAS reducing power to 25” MP/2500 RPM.  Maintain a ground track along the runway and extended centerline with coordinated use of rudder and aileron.
11. At or above 1000’ AGL, perform the Climb Normal Procedures Checklist.