Soft-field Takeoff and Climb
| Objective: |
To familiarize the student with the proper procedures and techniques for soft-field takeoff and climb. |
| Content: |
Before Flight:
- Review aircraft V-speeds
- Terms:
- Takeoff Roll (Ground Roll)
- Lift-off (Rotation)
- Ground Effect
- Initial Climb
- Torque/P-Factor
- Propeller slipstream
- Pre-takeoff considerations
- Preflight check
- CTAF or ATC
- Wake turbulence
- Maintaining runway centerline during takeoff roll and climbout
- Why takeoff into the wind?
- Noise abatement procedures
- Runway condition
During Flight:
- Have student perform takeoff briefing, instructor corrects when needed
- Instructor talks student through the takeoff and soft-field technique while student controls the airplane; instructor very closely monitors controls
- Instructor emphasizes applying slight pressure against resistance felt through the controls to prevent over-controlling the airplane
- Instructor emphasizes attitude resulting in lowest drag (tail-wheel only)
- Instructor emphasizes holding correct attitude for climbout after rotation as accurately as possible
See AFH C. 5-10 to 5-11
See AFM/POH |
| Completion Standards: |
The lesson is complete when the student is able to perform soft-field takeoffs and climbs to the satisfaction of the instructor and in accordance with the current Practical Test Standards for the student’s stage of training. |
Posted in CFI Lesson Plans |
