# 4.4 Takeoff

### Line-Up

**PF:**

- Align aircraft with runway centerline

**PM:**

- Confirms runway and clearance

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### Takeoff Clearance

**PM:** Confirms ATC clearance  
**PF:** “Takeoff”

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### Thrust Application

1. Thrust Levers → ~50% N1 (stabilization)
2. Then → FLEX/MCT or TOGA

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### Standard Callouts (PM)

- “MAN FLEX / MAN TOGA”
- “Thrust Set”

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### Takeoff Roll

**PM Callouts:**

- “100 knots”
- “V1”
- “Rotate”

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### Rotation

**PF:**

- Smooth pitch input (~2–3°/sec)
- Target pitch ~15°

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### Liftoff

**PM:**

- “Positive Climb”

**PF:**

- “Gear Up”

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### Initial Climb

- Maintain runway track
- Follow FD (Flight Director)

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### After Takeoff

- At acceleration altitude:
    
    
    - Pitch down
    - Flaps retract according to schedule

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### Climb Thrust

- Thrust Levers → CL detent

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### Autopilot Engagement

The autopilot may only be engaged when the aircraft is properly stabilized and following the Flight Director.

**Conditions for Autopilot Engagement:**

- Aircraft is in a stable climb
- No excessive pitch or bank
- **Flight Director crossbars are aligned (aircraft follows FD commands)**
- No abnormal flight parameters

**Recommendation:**

- Typical engagement above 500–1000 ft AGL

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</div>### Key Principle

**“Follow the Flight Director first – then engage the autopilot.”**

Engaging the autopilot while not aligned with the Flight Director may result in:

- Abrupt aircraft movements
- Unstable flight path
- Loss of situational awareness

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### Philosophy

A stabilized and disciplined takeoff ensures:

- Safe departure
- Proper energy management
- Smooth transition into climb phase

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