Crosswinds Aviation DA20 C1 Eclipse, Training Manual

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4.3
Soft Field Takeoff (Flaps T/O)
1.
Select Flaps T/O
◦
2.
Roll onto runway with full AFT stick
– minimum braking – do not stop
3.
Smoothly apply full power holding full AFT on the stick
– check engine gauges
4.
As nose lifts off, ease back pressure (keep nose wheel off the ground)
5.
Lift off at the lowest possible airspeed
– remain in ground effect
6.
In ground effect, accelerate to 57 KIAS (V
X
), then begin climb
7.
When clear of obstacles, accelerate to 68 KIAS (V
Y
)
8. 400’ AGL – Flaps cruise.
9. 1,000’ AGL – “After Takeoff Checklist”