Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out pre-take-off procedures
- Critical take-off airspeeds, aircraft configuration, and emergency and abnormal procedures for normal and cross-wind take-offs are correctly identified
- Pre-take-off briefing is completed
- Approved pre-take off and line up checklists are completed in accordance with flight manual/pilot’s operating handbook (POH) or company operations manual
- Correction for existing wind component to the take-off performance is verified and correctly applied
- Runway approach path is visually cleared of conflicting traffic and other hazards prior to lining up for take-off
- Aeroplane is aligned with runway centre line in take-off direction
- Air traffic control (ATC) clearances are obtained as required
- Conduct aeroplane take off
- Take-off power is applied, aeroplane is maintained aligned with centre of runway with wings maintained level and rotated at manufacturer recommended speed to achieve planned climb performance
- Aeroplane is configured for nominated climb profile, and tracking on centreline of runway is maintained during take off
- Power controls, settings, and instruments during take-off are monitored to ensure all predetermined parameters are achieved and maintained
- Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
- Separation with all circuit traffic is maintained
- Radiotelephone listening watch is maintained
- Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
- After take-off checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist
- Perform rejected take-off
- Requirement to abort/reject take-off is identified
- Power is reduced smoothly and promptly
- Braking devices are activated
- Control is maintained to bring aeroplane to a safe stop
- Associated procedures and/or checklists are initiated and completed