COMM.IV.E — Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a short-field takeoff, maximum performance climb operations, and rejected takeoff procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.IV.E.K1Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
• CA.IV.E.K2VX and VY.
• CA.IV.E.K3Appropriate airplane configuration.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• CA.IV.E.R1Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• CA.IV.E.R2Effects of:
  • CA.IV.E.R2aa. Crosswind
  • CA.IV.E.R2bb. Windshear
  • CA.IV.E.R2cc. Tailwind
  • CA.IV.E.R2dd. Wake turbulence
  • CA.IV.E.R2ee. Runway surface/condition
• CA.IV.E.R3Abnormal operations, to include planning for:
  • CA.IV.E.R3aa. Rejected takeoff
  • CA.IV.E.R3bb. Engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
• CA.IV.E.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, persons, and wildlife.
• CA.IV.E.R5Low altitude maneuvering including, stall, spin, or CFIT.
• CA.IV.E.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.IV.E.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.
• CA.IV.E.S3Verify assigned/correct runway.
• CA.IV.E.S4Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
• CA.IV.E.S5Position the flight controls for the existing wind.
• CA.IV.E.S6Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane on the runway centerline utilizing maximum available takeoff area
• CA.IV.E.S7Apply brakes while setting engine power to achieve maximum performance.
• CA.IV.E.S8Confirm takeoff power prior to brake release and verify proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.
• CA.IV.E.S9Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, ±5 knots.
• CA.IV.E.S10Establish a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, ±5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface.
• CA.IV.E.S12Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance after a positive rate of climb has been verified.
• CA.IV.E.S14Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
• CA.IV.E.S15Comply with noise abatement procedures.