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Initial Climb - Soft-Rough-Field Takeoff And Climb

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After a positive rate of climb is established, and the airplane has accelerated to VY, retract the landing gear and flaps, if equipped. If departing …

Takeoff Roll - Soft-Rough-Field Takeoff And Climb

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As the airplane is aligned with the takeoff path, takeoff power is applied smoothly and as rapidly as the power- plant will accept it without falteri…

Soft-Rough-Field Takeoff And Climb

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Takeoffs and climbs from soft fields require the use of operational techniques for getting the airplane airborne as quickly as possible to eliminate the drag caused by tall grass, soft sand, mud, and…

Lift-Off - Ground Effect On Takeoff

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Approaching best angle-of-climb speed (VX), the airplane should be smoothly and firmly lifted off, or rotated, by applying back-elevator pressure to an attitude that will result in the best angle-of-…

Takeoff Roll - Ground Effect On Takeoff

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Taking off from a short field requires the takeoff to be started from the very beginning of the takeoff area. At this point, the airplane is aligned …

Initial Climb - Crosswind Takeoff

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If proper crosswind correction is being applied, as soon as the airplane is airborne, it will be sideslipping into the wind sufficiently to counteract the drifting effect of the wind. This sideslipp…

Lift-Off - Takeoffs And Departure Climbs

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Since a good takeoff depends on the proper takeoff attitude, it is important to know how this attitude appears and how it is attained. The ideal take…

Takeoff Roll - Takeoffs And Departure Climbs

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After taxiing onto the runway, the airplane should be carefully aligned with the intended takeoff direction, and the nose wheel positioned straight, …

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