Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.VII.A.K1Procedures for normal and crosswind takeoff.
- AI.VII.A.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
- AI.VII.A.K3Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
- AI.VII.A.K4Appropriate airplane configuration.
- AI.VII.A.K5Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.VII.A.R1Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- AI.VII.A.R2Effects of:
- AI.VII.A.R2aCrosswind
- AI.VII.A.R2bWindshear
- AI.VII.A.R2cTailwind
- AI.VII.A.R2dWake turbulence
- AI.VII.A.R2eTakeoff surface/condition
- AI.VII.A.R3Abnormal operations, including planning for:
- AI.VII.A.R3aRejected takeoff
- AI.VII.A.R3bPotential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
- AI.VII.A.R4Collision hazards.
- AI.VII.A.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.VII.A.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AI.VII.A.R7Runway incursion.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).