Objective

Develop a pilot’s ability to execute maximum-performance, short-field takeoffs and landings, safely clearing any obstacles.

Elements

Short-field takeoff

• performance calculations
  • obstacles
• configuration
  • flaps 25°, wind correction
• position for maximum usable runway
• full brakes, smoothly to full throttle
  • check instruments, release brakes
  • more torque, track centerline with rudder
• lift-off considerations
  • precise rotation, avoiding over-rotation
  • crosswind correction
• climb to 50’ at calculated speed, (+10/-5 p, +5/-0 c)
  • high AoA, powerful turning tendencies
  • transition to Vy (78), (+10/-5 p, ±5 c)
  • retract gear when positive rate, no usable, clear of obstacles
  • flaps out gradually with safe altitude
• climb power at 500 ft, pitching for cruise climb (104)
• climb checklist

Short-field landing

• performance calculations
  • wind conditions, obstacles
• configuration
  • full flaps
• touchdown point 200 ft from threshold and within first third
• aim point
• stabilized approach to touchdown at 1.3 Vso, +10/-5 knots
  • coordination
  • precise ground track
  • final checklist
• calculated airspeed over the numbers
• minimum controllable airspeed in the flare to avoid floating
  • at or within 200 ft from touchdown point
  • touchdown aligned with runway centerline
• directional control
• braking and aerodynamic braking
• maximum braking

Schedule

Introduction	05
Main body	25
Application	05
Conclusion	05
Total	40 minutes

Equipment

• model aircraft
• standardization manual and operating handbook
• Airplane Flying Handbook

Instructor Actions

In a guided discussion, explain the aerodynamics, procedures, and execution for short-field takeoffs and landings, using whiteboard illustrations and a model aircraft.

Student Actions

Read appropriate chapter and complete homework assignment prior to the briefing. Participate in the guided discussion.

Standards

The student should be able to explain the aerodynamics, procedures, and execution for short-field takeoffs and landings.