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Line up with the runway. As you do so, ensure that the Directional Gyro matches the runway heading (Correction for the wind if there is crosswind). [1] X Research source
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Advance the throttle in about 3 seconds time all the way to full. (Check your mixture rich. [2] X Research source )Advertisement
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As soon as plane starts moving, perform this visual check:
- Oil Pressure in Green
- Oil Temperature in Green
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Call out "Power available" (minimum 2300 RPM) and "Airspeed alive" when your Airspeed Indicator comes alive. This should occur somewhere around 35 KIAS (Knots Indicated Airspeed). [3] X Research source
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Pull back slowly on the yoke when 55 KIAS is reached. Rotate at 60 KIAS.
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Lower your nose once off the ground for the best rate of climb speed (75 KIAS).
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QuestionIs it normal to feel chatter in the nose wheel when building up speed on the runway?Community AnswerYes. Some aircraft do it more than others, just keep a little back pressure on the yoke as if doing a short field takeoff and it will go away.
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QuestionShould the flaps be set the same for takeoff and landing?Philip BundyCommunity AnswerNo. Flaps should not be used on takeoff except for short field takeoffs. Flaps are used when landing, but as always, there are exceptions to the rules. In heavy winds, only partial flaps are used. If you happen to get iced over, you should land with no flaps.
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QuestionWhy should the speed be at 60 knots?Community Answer60 knots is considered to be the optimum takeoff speed. This speed will allow enough lift under the wings to give a smooth, stall-free takeoff.
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- Stay lined up with the runway center line with foot pedals and not the yoke using easy corrections.Thanks
- If the runway is short, consider using flaps for takeoff. Refer to the manual for short take-off procedure. Depending on the type of 172, 10-20 degrees of flaps should suffice. Climb at 65 KIAS to about 200 feet (61.0 m), then accelerate by lowering the nose to 73 KIAS and retract the flaps 10 degrees at a time.Thanks
- If you stay anywhere where the field elevation is 1,000 feet (304.8 m) or above, make sure you check the density altitude and set your fuel mixture accordingly.Thanks
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Warnings
- Under no circumstances should you fly near the stall speed of 35KTIS. This is with a dirty configuration. The stall speed is higher in a clean configuration. (Dirty = flaps down, clean = no flaps)Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeUxBxDUGCk
- ↑ https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/june/flight-training/how-it-works
- ↑ https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/march/flight-training-magazine/12-tips-to-help-you-fly-like-the-pros
- https://web.cs.wpi.edu/~rich/courses/cs525u-s08/projects/mtavares/Cessna172.pdf
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