Super 80 Professional – AOM
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Section 4 Page 4
Super 80 Professional – Aircraft Operating Manual
Coolsky, 2018
TAKE-OFF
Before Take-off
Normally, the Before Take-off checklist is
performed while taxiing out to the take-off
position. This checklist must be completed
before commencing the take-off roll.
Runway Alignment
On the runway, line up slightly left or right of
the center line to avoid the centerline lights.
These lights, which are embedded into the
runway surface, can cause nose wheel
thump during the take-off wheel.
When the aircraft is lined up with the
runway, check that the heading indication is
about the same as the runway number.
If a braked take-off is being made, make
sure the nose wheel is aligned with the
runway prior to releasing the brakes.
Rejected Take-off
The braking action provided by the
autobrake system in a rejected take-off
situation is very sudden and abrupt.
Consider using manual braking during a
rejected take-off situation if runway length is
not critical and immediate maximum
braking is not required.
Rotation and Initial Climb
The take-off and initial climb performance
depends on executing the rotation at the
correct speed and proper rate. Rotation at
V
R
should be smooth and continuous.
Rotating late, slow or under rotating causes
the take-off ground run to increase.
Wings level should be maintained all the
way through rotation and initial climb. Lift off
should occur at about 8° deck angle.
Note that with the main gear on the ground,
the tail cone will strike the runway at a body
angle of 10.5°.
CLIMB
General
On the climbout, make shallow turns and
smooth changes in attitude for passenger
comfort.
Leveling Off
When the autopilot is engaged, closely
monitor the FMA to ensure a smooth
transition and level-off. Note that adjusting
the pitch or vertical speed with the pitch
control wheel may disengage the ALT CAP
mode and engage VERT SPD mode.
