N
ORMAL
O
PERATING
P
ROCEDURES
R
EVISION
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D
ATE
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12/29/04
P
AGE
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15
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about 13 kts. (15 m.p.h.) IAS, the rudder begins to become effective
for directional control. It is best to keep the speed well under control
while taxiing and to taxi defensively when in the vicinity of other
ground traffic.
In most conditions, taxi with the stick in the full aft (elevator up)
position. This keeps weight on the tailwheel for positive steering and
helps guard against nose-overs when braking. To break the tailwheel-
locking mechanism loose for a pivot turn, however, push the stick
forward to lighten the tail and tap the brake on the side you’re turning
to. In strong crosswinds, hold aileron into the wind while taxiing.
In warm weather, the Sportsman may be taxied with the cabin doors
open. In wet weather, if the aircraft is not equipped with windshield
defrost, cracking open either door slightly will help keep the inside of
the windshield from fogging prior to takeoff. Keep the doors latched in
gusty wind conditions or if taxiing through the prop wash of another
airplane.
4-6 TAKEOFF
4-6.1 G
ENERAL
Before takeoff, all preflight, pre-start, engine start and run-up checklists
must be properly complied with.
When applying power for takeoff, advance the throttle smoothly and
slowly. Follow the throttle with right rudder, as necessary, to
overcome the torque effects of the engine and propeller and to keep
the airplane tracking straight down the runway. Hold the stick fully aft
