Departure Procedures

Question 1

Normal Takeoff (Flaps 0)

Answer 1

1. Line up on centerline positioning controls for wind
2. Increase throttle to 1700 RPM
3. Check engine gauges
4. Increase throttle to full power
5. “Airspeed Alive”
6. Start slow rotation at 55 KIAS
   (Main gear should lift off at approx. 59 KIAS. 55 KIAS is VR , not VLOF)
7. Accelerate to 73 KIAS (VY)
8. “After Takeoff Checklist” out of 1,000’ AGL

Question 2

SHORT Field Take Off

Answer 2

1. Flaps 0°
2. Use all available runway
3. Hold brakes
4. Full throttle
5. Check engine gauges
6. At full power - release brakes
7. Rotate to climb at 59 KIAS over 50’ obstacle
8. When clear of obstacle, accelerate 73 KIAS (VY)
9. “After Takeoff Checklist” out of 1,000’ AGL

Question 3

SOFT Field Take off

Answer 3

1. Flaps 10°
2. Roll onto runway with full aft yoke - minimum braking - do not
   stop
3. Smoothly apply full power - check engine gauges
4. As nose lifts off, ease back pressure
   (Nose wheel must remain off ground)
5. Lift off at lowest possible airspeed - remain in ground effect
6. In ground effect - accelerate to Best Angle of Climb 59 KIAS (VX) - begin climb
7. Accelerate to 73 KIAS (VY)
8. At safe altitude, retract flaps
9. “After Takeoff Checklist” out of 1,000’ AGL