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Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance
Climb:
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Knowledge:
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Effects of atmospheric
conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb
performance
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VX
and VY
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Appropriate airplane
configuration
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Ground effect
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Left turning
tendencies
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Risk Management:
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Selection of
runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance
and limitations,
available distance, and wind
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Effects of:
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Crosswind
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Windshear
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Tailwind
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Wake turbulence
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Runway surface/condition
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Abnormal operations,
to include planning for:
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Rejected takeoff
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Engine failure
in takeoff/climb phase of flight
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Collision hazards,
to include aircraft, vehicles, persons, wildlife,
terrain, obstacles, and wires
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Low altitude
maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT
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Distractions,
loss of situational awareness, and/or improper
task management
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Skills:
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Complete the
appropriate checklist
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Make radio calls
as appropriate
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Verify assigned/correct
runway
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Ascertain wind
direction with or without visible wind direction
indicators
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Position the
flight controls for the existing wind conditions
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Clear the area,
taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane
on the runway centerline
utilizing maximum available takeoff area
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Apply brakes
while setting engine power to achieve maximum
performance
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Confirm takeoff
power prior to brake release and verify proper
engine and flight instrument indications prior
to rotation
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Rotate and lift
off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate
to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed
or VX, +10/-5 knots
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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
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After clearing
the obstacle, establish pitch attitude for VY,
and accelerate to and maintain VY
+10/-5 knots during the climb
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Configure the
airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidance after a positive rate of climb has
been verified
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Maintain VY
+10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude
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Maintain directional
control and proper wind-drift correction throughout
takeoff and climb
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Comply with noise
abatement procedures
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