Take-off briefing
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We do the take-off briefing as part of the Before take-off checklist. We brief our co-pilot and passengers to be both at the same page. This as the take-off is a very critical part of a flight.
I will outline every subject and describe what must be briefed.
1. Route
We will park the plane in a 45 degree angle to view the Base and Final legs.
We then start the take-off roll with these speeds:
- Rotate at 55 knots
- Climb to 200ft with 65 knots (flaps 10)
- Climb to 700/1000ft with 75 knots (flaps up)
2. Non-flyable failure
When a non flyable failure occurs, we will do one of these steps:
- Stop at or before rotation (or 55 knots)
- After rotation, we land the aircraft on the same runway when having enough runway (33 meter per second average)
- After rotation, with not enough runway we perform a Emergency landing in a 30 degree angle, preferably into the wind
3. Flyable failure
When a flyable failure occurs, we will complete a circuit and we will safely land the aircraft.
4. Threat and Error Management
We also assess possible risks and threats after the briefings. These are events at the airport which can make our take-off harder than in perfect conditions. Examples of these risks are:
- Wind (crosswind, gusts, tailwind)
- Fast developing weather
- Birds
- Traffic
- Low sun
- Parachutes
- Glider planes
- Helicopters producing wake-turbulence
In cases of parachutes/gliders we will go around at the opposing side of the runway.
5. Runway memory items
When lining up, we need to perform the runway memory items:
- Carb heat: OFF
- Transponder: Alt
- Landing lights: On
- Pitot heat under 10 degrees
- Compass runway heading
6. Ground roll
During ground roll we need to call out some points to ensure a positive climb:
- Airspeed alive at 40 or more knots
- Engine RPM stable and at a value of 2500RPM (take-off/climb RPM)
- Rotate
7. After take-off memory items
Shortly after take-off (around 200ft), we will do the after take-off memory items
- Flaps up
- Carb heat: OFF
- Landing light: Off
- Engine Instruments: Green
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