Introduction to Takeoffs

Taking the controls of an aircraft and bringing it into the air for the first time can be a frightening and challenging task. Fortunately, aircraft have checklists and procedures to help us remember what to do during these busy situations. There is a lot going on during takeoff: managing engine power, monitoring engine health, being situationally aware, controlling the aircraft, and communicating with ATC is a lot to focus on. But don’t worry, your instructor will be with you every step of the way.

Something important to remember while taking off is that safety is of upmost importance. Aviators use a phrase to help them remember the order of importance of certain tasks. Aviate, navigate, communicate.

The first indicates that controlling the plane and being sure that it is safe is the first responsibility of the pilot. If the aircraft is uncontrolled, the pilot must stop all other tasks to safely maintain aircraft control.

In short set your “Pitch…Power…Configuation…then trim.” Before proceeding to the next phase.

The second is for the pilot to keep an eye on altitude, airspeed, and heading and be visually aware of what is going on outside. If the pilot sees an obstruction in front of the aircraft, he/she should navigate so that the airplane is on a safe course.

500 feet AGL you can turn X-wind, easy way to remember this is what ever your altimeter was reading on the ground the needle should be on the other side of the dial.

The third includes receiving and reading back to ATC any instructions. If there is no ATC around the area or airport at which you are flying, communicating means notifying other pilots as to your intentions and practices.

Communicate with ATC or verbalize your location in the pattern at a non-towered airport.

Lesson

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Common Errors

Procedure


Configuration Power……………….idle Pitch…………………level Airspeed………….0kts

  1. Complete pre-takeoff checklist and briefing

  2. Be certain lights, traffic scans, and takeoff time noted are completed while maneuvering onto the runway

  3. Position aircraft over centerline being aware of any other aircraft

  4. Smoothly apply full power and keep hand on throttle

  5. Maintain centerline with rudder

  6. Full aileron into the direction of the wind

  7. Callouts

  8. “Static RPM” engine should be above 2350 RPM

  9. “engine gauges in the green” if all gauges indicate normal operation (if not then abort takeoff immediately)

  10. “airspeed alive” when the airspeed needle begins to move

  11. Upon reaching 70 MPH, gradually apply back pressure to raise the nose

  12. Once in the air, pitch to maintain 85 MPH.

  13. Raise flaps when a sufficient, positive rate of climb is established

  14. Trim

  15. Complete FOSFRE scan (fire, oil, smoke, fuel, rate of climb, engine gauges)

  16. Aborted takeoff

    1. reduce power to idle
    2. maintain centerline with rudders
    3. maintain wind correction with ailerons
    4. apply brakes

Videos


https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/media/07_afh_ch5.pdf