Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

5 elements
  • AI.VII.E.K1
    Purpose of and procedures for short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb.
  • AI.VII.E.K2
    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
  • AI.VII.E.K3
    Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
  • AI.VII.E.K4
    Appropriate airplane configuration.
  • AI.VII.E.K5
    Common errors related to this Task.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

13 elements
  • AI.VII.E.R1
    Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
  • AI.VII.E.R2
    Effects of:
  • AI.VII.E.R2a
    Crosswind
  • AI.VII.E.R2b
    Windshear
  • AI.VII.E.R2c
    Tailwind
  • AI.VII.E.R2d
    Wake turbulence
  • AI.VII.E.R2e
    Landing surface/condition
  • AI.VII.E.R3
    Abnormal operations, including planning for:
  • AI.VII.E.R3a
    Rejected takeoff
  • AI.VII.E.R3b
    Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
  • AI.VII.E.R4
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.VII.E.R5
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.VII.E.R6
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).