Cessna 182, Operating Instructions Manual

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a. set trim for takeoff and set flaps to 20º ;
b. line up on the centre of the runway or takeoff path, positioning the aircraft to
provide maximum takeoff surface;
c. apply brakes, then apply full throttle against braking. Once full power is achieved
(see para 20(d)), release brakes to commence the takeoff roll;
d. maintain directional control with nose wheel steering and rudder;
e. apply gentle back pressure on the yoke so that the aircraft becomes airborne at
approximately 60 mph;
f. adjust yoke position to set required climb attitude; and
g. complete the post-takeoff check.
Soft / Rough Field Takeoff
22. A soft / rough field takeoff is used when operating from grass, dirt, or gravel strips. The
objective is to minimize the potential for damage to the nose gear and main landing gear by
minimizing load on the nose gear, getting the aircraft off the ground as quickly as possible, and
accelerating to safe climb speed in ground effect. A soft / rough field takeoff is accomplished as
follows:
a. while taxiing on soft / rough surfaces, hold the yoke fully aft to keep weight off the
nose gear to the greatest extent possible;
b. set trim for takeoff and set flaps to 10º ;
NOTE
The C182 POH specifies 20º of flap for a soft field
takeoff. However, the aerodynamic enhancements on
this aircraft allow optimum soft field takeoff
performance with 10º flaps.
c. line up on the centre of the runway or takeoff path, positioning the aircraft to
provide maximum takeoff surface;
d. with the yoke held approximately 2/3 full aft, smoothly apply full throttle for takeoff.
As aircraft starts to roll, the nose will come up brusquely, slightly relax
backpressure on the yoke as required to prevent the tail from contacting the
ground, while maintaining a nose high attitude;
e. maintain directional control with nose wheel steering and rudder;
f. due to the high angle of attack, the aircraft will become airborne in ground effect
at between 50-60 MPH (dependant on aircraft weight);