Ch. 5 Takeoffs And Departure Climbs Flashcards
What should be a part of the pilot’s preflight planning with regard to takeoff and climbing?
Check the POH/AFM performance charts to determine the predicted performance and decide if the airplane is capable of a safe takeoff and climb for the conditions and location.
What is a normal takeoff?
One in which the airplane is headed into the wind.
What are two reasons for taking off into the wind?
- A headwind provides some airspeed even before the airplane begins to accelerate into the wind.
- Decreases ground speed necessary to achieve flying speed, yielding shorter ground roll distances.
Why must the pilot not apply abrupt power on takeoff roll?
To maintain directional control.
Where must the feet be placed on the rudder pedals on takeoff roll?
Balls of feet on rudder pedals, heels resting on the floor.
What should the pilot monitor on takeoff roll in addition to airspeed and maintaining directional control?
Engine instruments, looking for indications of a malfunction.
How should ailerons be used on takeoff roll?
With a headwind, turn the ailerons into the wind. As the airplane accelerates slowly reduce the amount of control deflection.
Should a pilot use brakes on the takeoff roll?
No.
Before the takeoff roll how should trim be used?
Utilize the estimated amount of trim so that after reaching rotation speed the airplane smoothly wants to fly off of the runway and accelerate to climb speed.
How does a pilot determine the controllability of the aircraft?
The pilot must be conscious of the reaction of the airplane to applied control pressures and immediately adjust pressures as needed.
Where should the student look on takeoff roll?
Far down the runway at two points aligned with the runway.
What is the ideal takeoff attitude?
The attitude that requires only minimum pitch adjustments shortly after the airplane lifts off to attain the best rate climb speed.
It is vital to not fixate on what after liftoff?
Pitch attitude and airspeed. Novice pilots neglect bank control.
In strong, gusty winds when should the pilot liftoff?
Add gust factor to liftoff speed.
What is your best rate of climb speed?
The speed at which you gain the most altitude in the shortest amount of time.
When is it appropriate to retract gear?
When a positive rate of climb is established and there is no useable runway remaining.
When is it appropriate to retract flaps?
At a safe altitude, airspeed, and a positive rate of climb is established.
When making adjustments to airspeed on takeoff what must the pilot do?
Make pitch attitude adjustments with reference to the natural horizon, hold that attitude momentarily, and glance at the airspeed indicator to verify if new attitude is correct.
What causes the delay in acceleration immediately as pitch attitude is changed?
Inertia.
How will your climb pitch change when heavily loaded or at a higher density altitude?
Climb pitch will be lower.
When the correct pitch attitude has been attained (checked against the airspeed indicator) what should the pilot do to maintain that airspeed?
Hold that pitch attitude constant while cross-checking it against the horizon and other outside references. Occasionally cross-checking against airspeed indicator.
If asked to fly runway heading does the pilot fly with a wind correction angle to fly a ground track parallel with runway heading?
No. The pilot simply flies the runway heading.
Before takeoff roll where should the pilot determine his abort point?
If the pilot isn’t at 70% of their liftoff speed by 50% of the way down the runway they need to abort.
Before taxiing onto the runway what should be a part of the pilot’s pre-takeoff brief?
W- weather
A- airport: visually identify R.W. and how to enter it, 500’ AGL and 1000’ AGL altitudes
N- NOTAMS
T- Threats: contingency planning for fires, engine failure, emergency landing points, 50/70 abort point
*Brief departure if using one
