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.
- AI.VII.E.K1Purpose of and procedures for short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb.
- AI.VII.E.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
- AI.VII.E.K3Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
- AI.VII.E.K4Appropriate airplane configuration.
- AI.VII.E.K5Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.VII.E.R1Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- AI.VII.E.R2Effects of:
- AI.VII.E.R2aCrosswind
- AI.VII.E.R2bWindshear
- AI.VII.E.R2cTailwind
- AI.VII.E.R2dWake turbulence
- AI.VII.E.R2eLanding surface/condition
- AI.VII.E.R3Abnormal operations, including planning for:
- AI.VII.E.R3aRejected takeoff
- AI.VII.E.R3bPotential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
- AI.VII.E.R4Collision hazards.
- AI.VII.E.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.VII.E.R6Distractions, 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).