Confined Area Takeoff and Climb
Lesson Plan

Attention:

• Research a mishap case study:
  • Takeoff and climb case studies
• Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
• Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

Motivator:

• More austere and even urban airport environments require obstacle negotiation

Overview:

Required Materials:

• Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

• Discuss confined area takeoff and climb
• Discuss confined area takeoff and climb airman certification standards
• Discuss case studies
• Conclusion

Student Actions:

• Complete assigned reading (see content above)
• Ask pertinent questions
• Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate

Completion Standards:

• Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES):

  Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Knowledge:

  The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • PA.IV.G.K1:

    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance

  • PA.IV.G.K2:

    V_x and V_y

  • PA.IV.G.K3:

    Appropriate airplane configuration

  • PA.IV.G.K4:

    Effects of water surface

  
  

  Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Risk Management:

  The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

  • PA.IV.G.R1:

    Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind

  • PA.IV.G.R2:

    Effects of:

    • PA.IV.G.R2a:

      Crosswind

    • PA.IV.G.R2b:

      Windshear

    • PA.IV.G.R2c:

      Tailwind

    • PA.IV.G.R2d:

      Wake turbulence

    • PA.IV.G.R2e:

      Runway surface/condition

  • PA.IV.G.R3:

    Abnormal operations, to include planning for

    • PA.IV.G.R3a:

      Rejected takeoff

    • PA.IV.G.R3b:

      Engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight

  • PA.IV.G.R4:

    Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vessels, persons, and wildlife

  • PA.IV.G.R5:

    Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT

  • PA.IV.G.R6:

    Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management

  
  

  Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Skills:

  The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

  • PA.IV.G.S1:

    Complete the appropriate checklist

  • PA.IV.G.S2:

    Make radio calls as appropriate

  • PA.IV.G.S3:

    Verify assigned/correct takeoff path

  • PA.IV.G.S4:

    Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators

  • PA.IV.G.S5:

    Position the flight controls for the existing wind.

  • PA.IV.G.S6:

    Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area and align the airplane on the takeoff path

  • PA.IV.G.S7:

    Confirm takeoff power and proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation

  • PA.IV.G.S8:

    Establish a pitch attitude that maintains the most efficient planing/liftoff attitude and correct for porpoising and skipping

  • PA.IV.G.S9:

    Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s)

  • PA.IV.G.S10:

    Rotate and liftoff at the recommended airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or V_x

  • PA.IV.G.S11:

    Establish a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or V_x, +10/-5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface

  • PA.IV.G.S12:

    Establish a pitch attitude for V_y and accelerate to V_y +10/-5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet AGL if simulating an obstacle

  • PA.IV.G.S13:

    Retract flaps, if extended, after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's guidance

  • PA.IV.G.S14:

    Maintain V_y +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude

  • PA.IV.G.S15:

    Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb

  • PA.IV.G.S16:

    Comply with noise abatement procedures

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

• Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
• Assign study materials for the next lesson