References

Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3), Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook (FAA-H-8083-23), Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25); POH/AFM; AIM

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• 1) Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
• 2) Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
• 3) Appropriate airplane configuration.

Risk Management

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• 1) Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• 2) Effects of:
  • a. Crosswind
  • b. Windshear
  • c. Tailwind
  • d. Wake turbulence
  • e. Takeoff surface/condition
• 3) Abnormal operations, including planning for:
  • a. Rejected takeoff
  • b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
• 4) Collision hazards.
• 5) Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• 6) Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• 7) Runway incursion.

Skills

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• 1) Complete the appropriate checklist.
• 2) Make radio calls as appropriate.
• 3) Verify assigned/correct runway or takeoff path.
• 4) Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
• 5) Position the flight controls for the existing wind.
• 6) Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES).
  • a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES)
• 7) Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.
  • a. Establish and maintain the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude, and correct for porpoising or skipping (ASES, AMES)
• 8) Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s) (ASES, AMES).
• 9) Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to VY.
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• 11) Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the manufacturer’s recommended speed or VY, +10/-5 knots.
• 12) Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.
• 13) Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
• 14) Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
• 15) Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.