Normal Takeoff -Cont. - P-330

CHAPTER SIX

T-34C CONTACT

NOTE

More efficient climbs may be required for obstacle clearance or

specific requirements. Vx is the best angle of climb (75 KIAS).

Vy is the best rate of climb (100 KIAS).

If the airplane has been properly trimmed, some back pressure may be required on the elevator

control to hold this attitude until proper climb speed is established. On the other hand, relaxation

of any back pressure may result in the airplane settling, even to the extent that it contacts the

runway.

The airplane will pick up speed rapidly after it becomes airborne. However, only after it is

certain the airplane will remain airborne and a safe landing can no longer be made should the

landing gear be retracted. Check first that the fuel caps are secured with no streaming fuel.

Check the airspeed below 120 KIAS and raise the gear. Check for three "UP" indications.

Since the power on the initial climb is fixed at the takeoff power setting, the airspeed must be

controlled by making slight pitch adjustments using the elevators. However, do not stare at the

airspeed indicator when making these slight pitch changes. Instead, watch the attitude of the

airplane in relation to the horizon. It is better to first make the necessary pitch change and hold

the new attitude momentarily, and then glance at the airspeed indicator as a check to see if the

new attitude is correct. Due to inertia, the airplane will not accelerate or decelerate immediately

as the pitch is changed. If the pitch attitude has been over or under corrected, the airspeed

indicator will show (belatedly) airspeed that is more or less than that desired. When this occurs,

the cross-checking and appropriate pitch-changing process must be repeated until the desired

climbing attitude is established. When the correct pitch attitude has been attained, it should be

held constant while cross-checking it against the horizon and other outside visual references. The

airspeed indicator should be used only as a check to determine if the attitude is correct. Be

smooth with attitude adjustments.

Procedures

Approaching the holdshort line (approximately 200 feet prior) switch to Tower

When appropriate, and in accordance with the SOP, call the tower for clearance.

Prior to making this call, listen carefully to avoid cutting out other transmissions.

Instructions to "Taxi into position and hold" or "Hold short" must be read back.

Clearance for takeoff will be acknowledged with, "Call sign, cleared for takeoff."

Note the wind and, upon receiving takeoff clearance, taxi into the takeoff position in

accordance with local course rules.

Crossing the holdshort line, complete the Takeoff Checklist (noting time), and report

it over the ICS.

When properly aligned on the runway (with nose wheel centered and brakes held) and

6-6 FLIGHT PROCEDURES