Normal Takeoff -Cont. - P-330

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cleared for takeoff, add power to 500 ftlbs. and check the engine and flight

instruments. Report, "Instruments checked."

NOTE

This is a last chance check to ensure the engine is operating

normally. Perform this check silently (report its completion only).

ICS transmissions on the runway are not required unless something

abnormal is observed.

Select a reference point. Position the stick in neutral. Release the brakes, dropping

your heels to the deck so that the toes or balls of the feet are on the rudder portions -

not on the brake portions. Maintain directional control using rudder pressure as you

smoothly advance the PCL to maximum allowable (approximately 3 seconds).

NOTE

Select a reference point directly ahead (runway centerline, trees,

buildings, etc.) and keep the nose pointed towards this reference.

Remember, torque effect and P-factor will tend to pull the nose to the

left; therefore, right rudder pressure will be necessary to maintain

proper directional control. Detect small heading changes quickly and

make immediate, but smooth, rudder corrections.

At approximately 80 knots, smoothly apply backstick pressure and position the nose

to the takeoff attitude (cowl seam slightly below the horizon). Maintain this attitude

and allow the aircraft to fly itself off the deck at 80-85 knots.

Once airborne, recheck the attitude (the cowling should be approximately even with

the horizon). When a safe landing can no longer be made on the runway, check fuel

caps for streaming fuel and airspeed below 120 KIAS. Retract the landing gear and

check for three "UP" indications, light out in the gear handle and that the inboard gear

door indicator lights are out. Report: "Fuel caps secure, three up and locked" over the

ICS.

Approaching 120 KIAS, set the 120-KIAS climbing attitude (cowl seam on the

horizon) and climb out in accordance with local course rules. Retrim as necessary.

Common Errors

Failure to maintain directional control on takeoff roll through improper use of rudder.

Not assuming the takeoff attitude at approximately 80 knots.

Not relaxing backstick pressure as necessary to maintain takeoff attitude, hence over-

rotating.

Pulling aircraft off the deck prematurely or over-controlling.

FLIGHT PROCEDURES 6-7