6. Take-off (TOF)

Aim

Determine the candidate’s ability to take off safely using the correct technique and procedure for the actual wind conditions, runway surface and length, and can assess the possibility of further conditions such as wind shear and wake turbulence.

Description

The candidate will demonstrate a normal takeoff performed in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual. The candidate will demonstrate an instrument take-off in the same manner as the normal take-off with simulated instrument conditions established at or after reaching an altitude of 200 feet above the airport elevation. The instrument take off is not required where the Air Operator's Certificate authorizes operations under day VFR only, or the air operator assigns the pilot to day VFR flight only. Where practicable, the candidate will demonstrate, one crosswind take-off performed in accordance with the AFM/AOM where applicable.
For PPC’s conducted in a simulator, the candidate will demonstrate a take-off in a minimum 10 kts crosswind in addition to an instrument take-off at the minimum visibility approved for the operator.

Where an operator has RVR 1200 or RVR 600 take off limits authority, the candidate will demonstrate one such take off to the lowest limit as appropriate to his flight crew position.

Note: The ACP may combine any or all of these take-offs.

702 and 703 PPC’s the candidate will demonstrate a simulated engine failure after take-off as follows:

  1. where performed in a visual synthetic training device, the simulated failure of the critical engine will occur at the take-off safety speed plus 10 kts; or
  2. where performed in an aeroplane in flight, at a safe altitude as close to the take-off safety speed plus 10 kts as is safe and appropriate to the aeroplane type under the prevailing conditions.
    For 704 and 705 PPC’s conducted in a simulator, the candidate will demonstrate a take-off with failure of the critical engine at a speed greater than V1 and at an altitude of less than 50 feet AGL; or at a speed as close as possible to, but greater than V1 when V1 and V2, or V1 and Vr are identical.

Performance Criteria ::: Take off

(06/2017 FTG p.22) Assess the candidate’s ability to:

  1. demonstrate adequate knowledge of normal and crosswind takeoffs and climbs including (as appropriate to the aeroplane) airspeeds, configurations, and emergency/abnormal procedures;
  2. note any surface conditions, obstructions, or other hazards that might hinder a safe takeoff;
  3. verify and correctly apply correction for the existing wind component to the takeoff performance;
  4. complete required checks prior to starting takeoff to verify the expected powerplant performance. Performs all required pre-takeoff checks as required by the appropriate checklist items;
  5. aligns the aeroplane on the runway centreline;
  6. apply the controls correctly to maintain longitudinal alignment on the centreline of the runway prior to initiating and during the takeoff;
  7. adjusts the powerplant controls as recommended by the POH/AFM or other approved guidance for the existing conditions;
  8. monitor powerplant controls, settings, and instruments during takeoff to ensure all predetermined parameters are maintained;
  9. adjusts the controls to attain the desired pitch attitude at the predetermined airspeed/V-speed to attain the desired performance for the particular takeoff segment;
  10. perform the required pitch changes and, as appropriate, performs or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of, gear and flap retractions, power adjustments, and other required pilot-related activities at the required airspeed/Vspeeds within the tolerances established in the POH or AFM;
  11. use the applicable noise abatement and wake turbulence avoidance procedures, as required;
  12. accomplish or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items;
  13. maintain the appropriate climb segment airspeed/Vspeeds; and
  14. maintain the desired heading within ±10° and the desired airspeed/V-speed within +10/-5 knots or the appropriate Vspeed range.

Performance Criteria ::: Engine Failure After Take off

(06/2017 FTG p.23) Assessment the candidate’s ability to:

  1. recognize the simulated engine failure promptly;
  2. control the aeroplane;
  3. set the power controls and reduce drag by using control application, in the proper sequence;
  4. identify and verify the inoperative engine;
  5. bank toward the operating engine, as recommended for best performance;
  6. maintain directional control within ±10 degrees of assigned heading.
  7. stablish a positive rate of climb, if the aeroplane is capable;
  8. accelerate to and maintain one engine inoperative required airspeed/Vspeeds and trim the aeroplane, as required;
  9. continue the overshoot towards a specified altitude;
  10. locate the necessary controls and switches to carry out and complete the emergency procedures in accordance with the approved emergency procedures checklist (Engine Failure during Takeoff or Overshoot):
      1. complete prescribed engine failure vital action checks from memory;
      2. complete the emergency drill, in accordance with the emergency checklist; and
      3. complete engine shutdown checks and other necessary checks in accordance with the appropriate emergency checklist(s).
  11. monitor the operating engine and take appropriate action to keep the operating engine parameters within limitations.

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