Takeoff Procedures

T-6A CONTACT

CHAPTER FIVE

507.

TAKEOFF PROCEDURES

Call the tower for takeoff clearance. Upon receiving takeoff clearance, note the wind and

begin taxiing toward takeoff position.

Anytime after acknowledging the "cleared for takeoff" call, complete the Lineup Checklist.

When cleared for takeoff and properly aligned on the runway (nose wheel centered, NWS

disengaged, and brakes held), increase torque to 30% and check engine instruments. Report over

the ICS, "Instruments checked."

Select a reference point. Position stick to neutral. Release brakes, dropping your heels to

the deck (toes off the brakes).

NOTE

Select a reference point, on centerline and towards the end of the

runway and beyond. Keep the nose pointed toward this reference

throughout ground roll and rotation to aid directional control.

Smoothly advance the PCL to maximum allowable power (approximately three seconds).

Anticipate the need for right rudder as the engine spools up. Maintain directional control.

At 85 KIAS, smoothly apply back stick pressure and position the nose to takeoff attitude

(8 Nose High). Allow the aircraft to fly itself off the deck.

NOTE

If gusty winds are present, increase rotation speed by 1/2 the gust

factor (up to 10 KIAS). For example, if winds are reported at 10

gust 22 (i.e. 12-knot gust factor), rotate at 91 KIAS (85 + 1/2 (12)=

91). This is independent of wind direction.

When a safe landing can no longer be made, check airspeed below 150 KIAS and raise the

gear and flaps (as per After Takeoff Checklist). Report over the ICS, "Gear up, flaps up at __

knots."

NOTE

Retraction of flaps from the TO to the UP position is not

recommended below 110 KIAS to preclude the aircraft settling

back to the runway. However, there is no minimum to raise the

flaps from the LDG to TO position.

Check nose attitude at 8 nose high and continue acceleration, trimming as necessary.

Approaching 180 KIAS, set the 180 knot climbing attitude (Figure 5-4) and climb out in

accordance with local course rules or departure procedures.

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

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