PA.IV.A — Task A — Normal Takeoff and Climb

References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal takeoff, climb operations, and rejected takeoff procedures. Note: If a crosswind condition does not exist, the applicant’s knowledge of crosswind elements must be evaluated through oral testing.

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.IV.A.K1 Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.

PA.IV.A.K2 Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).

PA.IV.A.K3 Appropriate airplane configuration.

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

PA.IV.A.R1 Selection of runway or takeoff path based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

PA.IV.A.R2 Effects of:

PA.IV.A.R2a a. Crosswind

PA.IV.A.R2b b. Windshear

PA.IV.A.R2c c. Tailwind

PA.IV.A.R2d d. Wake turbulence

PA.IV.A.R2e e. Takeoff surface/condition

PA.IV.A.R3 Abnormal operations, including planning for:

PA.IV.A.R3a a. Rejected takeoff

PA.IV.A.R3b b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight

PA.IV.A.R4 Collision hazards.

PA.IV.A.R5 Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

PA.IV.A.R6 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

PA.IV.A.R7 Runway incursion.

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.IV.A.S1 Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

PA.IV.A.S2 Make radio calls as appropriate.

PA.IV.A.S3 Verify assigned/correct runway or takeoff path.

PA.IV.A.S4 Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 19

PA.IV.A.S5 Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.

PA.IV.A.S6 Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES).

PA.IV.A.S6a a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES)

PA.IV.A.S7 Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.

PA.IV.A.S7a a. Establish and maintain the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude, and correct for porpoising or skipping (ASES, AMES)

PA.IV.A.S8 Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s) (ASES, AMES).

PA.IV.A.S9 Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to VY.

PA.IV.A.S10 [Archived]

PA.IV.A.S11 Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the manufacturer’s recommended speed or VY, +10/-5 knots.

PA.IV.A.S12 Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.

PA.IV.A.S13 Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

PA.IV.A.S14 Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.

PA.IV.A.S15 Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.