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The takeoff sounds simple. So why does a
light aircraft immediately head for the weeds as soon as the power
is applied at the beginning of the takeoff run? It is because the
propeller of the aircraft creates an assymetric thrust condition.
The airplane doesn't want to fly straight. It wants to swing off
the runway. The student pilot must learn to understand and
anticipate this condition. In addition, while pivoting about the
main landing gear, the aircraft can be at any angle of
attack during the takeoff run, according to the pilot's imputs.
As with any other flight phase, there are also takeoff emergencies
which must be understood. This video briefs the student pilot on
what needs to be learned and understood in order to master the
takeoff phase of flight.
ATP's Flight Training Video Series, based on the
Flight Training Manual, has been created by experienced
flight instructors and airline pilots, and is especially useful for
the primary phase of flight training, both for the Recreational
Licence, and the Private Pilot licence. There are ten
½-hour videos in this series:
- 1. The Principles of Flight
- 2. Taxiing; Attitudes & Movements
- 3. Flight maneuvers
- 4. Slow Flight & Stalls
- 5. Spins & Spirals
- 6. Takeoffs
- 7. The Circuit
- 8. Approach & Landing
- 9. Navigation
- 10.Aircraft Instruments
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