Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb:

Airman Certification Standards (ACS)   IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS:   - TASK C - Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)

		Knowledge:
		•	Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance
		•	VX and VY
		•	Appropriate airplane configuration
		•	Ground effect
		•	Importance of weight transfer from wheels to wings
		•	Left turning tendencies
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		Risk Management:
		•	Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind
		•	Effects of:
			•	Crosswind
			•	Windshear
			•	Tailwind
			•	Wake turbulence
			•	Runway surface/condition
		•	Abnormal operations, to include planning for:
			•	Rejected takeoff
			•	Engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
		•	Collision hazards, to include aircraft, vehicles, persons, wildlife, terrain, obstacles, and wires
		•	Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT
		•	Distractions, loss of situational awareness, and/or improper task management
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		Skills:
		•	Complete the appropriate checklist
		•	Make radio calls as appropriate
		•	Verify assigned/correct runway
		•	Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators
		•	Position the flight controls for the existing wind conditions
		•	Clear the area, maintain necessary flight control inputs, taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane on the runway centerline without stopping, while advancing the throttle smoothly to takeoff power
		•	Confirm takeoff power prior to brake release and verify proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation
		•	Establish and maintain a pitch attitude that will transfer the weight of the airplane from the wheels to the wings as rapidly as possible
		•	Lift off at the lowest possible airspeed and remain in ground effect while accelerating to VX or VY, as appropriate
		•	Establish a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, +10/-5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface
		•	Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions
		•	Maintain VX or VY, as appropriate, +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude
		•	Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb
		•	Comply with noise abatement procedures
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