Lesson 01: Wind Direction
Take Off Into the Wind While a tailwind might be quite desirable en route in cruise, it is quite undesirable during takeoffs (and landing). When we take off in an airplane [...]
Lesson 02: Ground Roll and Rotation
What is a Runup? Before you line up to take off, make sure to do all the pre-takeoff checks. This is known as the RUNUP. Every airplane will have pre-takeoff checks [...]
Lesson 03: Crosswind Takeoffs
On the Roll Control the direction with rudder. Turn FULL aileron into the wind at the beginning of the takeoff roll to prevent wing rise and reduce as necessary as speed [...]
Lesson 04: Factors that Affect Takeoff Distances
What are the factors? There are multiple different factors that will affect your takeoff distance. These are: wind direction, runway gradient, surface type, surface condition, and the density of the air. [...]
Lesson 05: Density Altitude
All about density altitude Takeoff performance is largely about density altitude. As we discussed in Exercise 07 - Climbing, air density plays a huge role in aircraft takeoff performance. The density [...]
Lesson 06: Specialty Takeoffs
Short Field Takeoffs These types of takeoffs are used when there is a short take off surface. You need to consult your POH to determine the short field takeoff capabilities of [...]