4.5. After Becoming Airborne.

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4.5.1. Objective. Transition the aircraft from takeoff roll to climb.

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4.5.2. Description. Control inputs change significantly as the aircraft leaves the ground. Rudder requirements change as the wheels leave the ground and airspeed increases.

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4.5.2.1. Airspeed – Accelerate to climb airspeed (140-180 KIAS).

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4.5.2.2. Power – MAX.

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4.5.2.3. Pitch – As required to climb and accelerate to desired airspeed (normally 10-15 degrees).

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4.5.3. Procedures. Retract the gear and flaps when safely airborne IAW T.O. 1T-6A-1. Ensure a positive climb rate, the engine is stabilized, and the engine instruments are within limits. Gear and flap retraction should be a conscious, deliberate act. Before moving the gear handle, the PF makes an intercockpit “gear clear” call and pauses momentarily. On pre-initial solo student sorties, the IP must acknowledge the “gear clear” call with “clear” before the student pilot raises the gear. (T-2) On all other sorties, “gear clear” is an advisory call only. After gear and flap retraction, both pilots will verbally confirm the landing gear warning lights are extinguished and the flaps are up before limiting speed is reached. In addition, check that the engine instruments are within limits. As airspeed increases, apply nose-down trim as necessary to relieve pressure on the control stick.

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4.5.4. Turns After Takeoff. Climb straight ahead while attaining a minimum of 140 KIAS and 400 feet above departure end of the runway (EOR) elevation before the first turn after takeoff, unless required to turn earlier by a published procedure, local guidance or ATC (minimum 140 KIAS still applies). The 400-foot restriction does not apply to the VFR pattern.

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