5.12. Touch-and-go landing.

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5.12.1. Objective. Accomplish multiple landings on a single sortie.

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5.12.2. Description. Normal landing followed by normal takeoff. After touchdown, advance power to MAX and lower nose slightly to execute a takeoff. Lift off at approximately 85 KIAS.

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5.12.3. Procedure.

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5.12.3.1. Accomplish a normal landing. At main gear touchdown, smoothly apply power to MAX. As the PCL is advanced, slightly lower the nose to attain the takeoff pitch picture, but maintain sufficient back stick pressure to keep the nose gear off the runway. Do not pull the aircraft off the runway below normal takeoff speed.

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5.12.3.2. Maintain desired ground track with crosswind controls (as necessary) throughout touchdown and takeoff roll. Control stick deflection for proper crosswind control constantly changes between flare and takeoff as airspeed, power, and weight-on-wheels change. Use the rudder for directional control to compensate for engine torque. As the torque increases after the PCL is advanced, the nose will tend to yaw to the left, and more right rudder will be required to keep the aircraft nose tracking straight down the runway.

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5.12.3.3. Perform the After Takeoff checklist when safely airborne with good engine indications, expected torque, and a visual climb away the from ground.

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5.12.3.4. The elevator trim required for final and landing may cause an early lift-off as power is applied. Forward control stick pressure may be required to compensate for the tendency of the nose to pitch up. This forward pressure can be significant depending on the amount of trim used for landing. Trim as necessary during the takeoff portion of touch- and-go to alleviate the pressure.

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