PPL.IV.A — Normal Takeoff and Climb

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

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

Risk Management

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

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

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• PA.IV.A.S1Complete the appropriate checklist.
• PA.IV.A.S2Make radio calls as appropriate
• PA.IV.A.S3Verify assigned/correct runway.
• PA.IV.A.S4Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators
• PA.IV.A.S5Position the flight controls for the existing wind conditions.
• PA.IV.A.S6Clear the area; taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES).
• PA.IV.A.S7Confirm takeoff power and proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation (ASEL, AMEL).
• PA.IV.A.S8Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to VY.
• PA.IV.A.S9Retract the water rudders, as appropriate, establish and maintain the most efficient planing/liftoff attitude, and correct for porpoising and skipping (ASES, AMES).
• PA.IV.A.S10Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the manufacturer’s recommended speed or VY, +10/-5 knots.
• PA.IV.A.S11Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.
• PA.IV.A.S12Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
• PA.IV.A.S13Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
• PA.IV.A.S14Comply with noise abatement procedures.