Ch. 5 Takeoffs And Departure Climbs

Question 1

What should be a part of the pilot’s preflight planning with regard to takeoff and climbing?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What is a normal takeoff?

Answer 2

One in which the airplane is headed into the wind.

Question 3

What are two reasons for taking off into the wind?

Answer 3

1. A headwind provides some airspeed even before the airplane begins to accelerate into the wind.
2. Decreases ground speed necessary to achieve flying speed, yielding shorter ground roll distances.

Question 4

Why must the pilot not apply abrupt power on takeoff roll?

Answer 4

To maintain directional control.

Question 5

Where must the feet be placed on the rudder pedals on takeoff roll?

Answer 5

Balls of feet on rudder pedals, heels resting on the floor.

Question 6

What should the pilot monitor on takeoff roll in addition to airspeed and maintaining directional control?

Answer 6

Engine instruments, looking for indications of a malfunction.

Question 7

How should ailerons be used on takeoff roll?

Answer 7

With a headwind, turn the ailerons into the wind. As the airplane accelerates slowly reduce the amount of control deflection.

Question 8

Should a pilot use brakes on the takeoff roll?

Answer 8

No.

Question 9

Before the takeoff roll how should trim be used?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

How does a pilot determine the controllability of the aircraft?

Answer 10

The pilot must be conscious of the reaction of the airplane to applied control pressures and immediately adjust pressures as needed.

Question 11

Where should the student look on takeoff roll?

Answer 11

Far down the runway at two points aligned with the runway.

Question 12

What is the ideal takeoff attitude?

Answer 12

The attitude that requires only minimum pitch adjustments shortly after the airplane lifts off to attain the best rate climb speed.

Question 13

It is vital to not fixate on what after liftoff?

Answer 13

Pitch attitude and airspeed. Novice pilots neglect bank control.

Question 14

In strong, gusty winds when should the pilot liftoff?

Answer 14

Add gust factor to liftoff speed.

Question 15

What is your best rate of climb speed?

Answer 15

The speed at which you gain the most altitude in the shortest amount of time.

Question 16

When is it appropriate to retract gear?

Answer 16

When a positive rate of climb is established and there is no useable runway remaining.

Question 17

When is it appropriate to retract flaps?

Answer 17

At a safe altitude, airspeed, and a positive rate of climb is established.

Question 18

When making adjustments to airspeed on takeoff what must the pilot do?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

What causes the delay in acceleration immediately as pitch attitude is changed?

Answer 19

Inertia.

Question 20

How will your climb pitch change when heavily loaded or at a higher density altitude?

Answer 20

Climb pitch will be lower.

Question 21

When the correct pitch attitude has been attained (checked against the airspeed indicator) what should the pilot do to maintain that airspeed?

Answer 21

Hold that pitch attitude constant while cross-checking it against the horizon and other outside references. Occasionally cross-checking against airspeed indicator.

Question 22

If asked to fly runway heading does the pilot fly with a wind correction angle to fly a ground track parallel with runway heading?

Answer 22

No. The pilot simply flies the runway heading.

Question 23

Before takeoff roll where should the pilot determine his abort point?

Answer 23

If the pilot isn’t at 70% of their liftoff speed by 50% of the way down the runway they need to abort.

Question 24

Before taxiing onto the runway what should be a part of the pilot’s pre-takeoff brief?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Once taxied onto the runway, before applying full power for takeoff roll what two things should the pilot do?

Answer 25

1. Runway heading check

2. Check windsock and apply correct aileron deflection

Question 26

How much aileron should you apply on takeoff roll with a crosswind?

Answer 26

Enough aileron pressure to keep the airplane laterally aligned with runway centerline.

Question 27

As the aircraft establishes a climb in a crosswind what should the pilot do?

Answer 27

Establish wind correction angle, wings brought level, and rudder input adjusted to stay coordinated.

Question 28

Where does ground effect occur?

Answer 28

When the plane is within one wingspan to the surface.

Question 29

Why does the plane seem to get better performance in ground effect?

Answer 29

Reduced wingtip vortices and therefore reduced induced drag.

Question 30

Ground effect causes local increases or decreases in static pressure?

Answer 30

Increases.

Question 31

What will ground effect cause the ASI, altimeter, and VSI to indicate?

Answer 31

ASI and altimeter slightly lower values, and VSI a descent.

Question 32

When will takeoff performance be poorest?

Answer 32

When you’re at a high, hot, and/or heavily loaded.

Question 33

When making a soft-field takeoff and the runway is long enough or there are no obstructions what should the pilot do?

Answer 33

Apply as much weight to the wings as possible during ground run and lift off, lift off ASAP, remain in ground effect until reach normal climb speeds.

Question 34

What is your best angle of climb?

Answer 34

Gain the most altitude for a given distance over the ground.

Question 35

How long will the pilot hold Vx after liftoff in a short-field takeoff?

Answer 35

Until all obstacles are cleared or after reaching 50’ AGL.

Question 36

When should gear and flaps be retracted in a short-field takeoff?

Answer 36

When clear of the obstacles and stabilized at Vy.

Question 37

Should the gear be retracted after a positive rate of climb is established if departing a runway that had snow or slush on it?

Answer 37

No. Wait a little bit for the gear to be air-dried before retracting gear.

Question 38

If your engine fails after takeoff what are the general guidelines to follow?

Answer 38

1. Maintain positive aircraft control.
2. Lower nose to best glide pitch attitude staying coordinated.
3. Glide toward plausible landing area, preferably straight ahead at lower altitudes.

Question 39

Where can you find noise abatement procedures for the airport you’re at (if there are any)?

Answer 39

Chart supplement, local regional publications, printed handouts, operator bulletin boards, safety briefings, and local air traffic facilities.

Question 40

If you’re not familiar with the noise abatement procedures (didn’t do proper preflight planning) what should you do?

Answer 40

Ask the tower or air traffic facility for the recommended procedures.