4.4 Takeoff

Line-Up 
 PF: 
 
 
 Align aircraft with runway centerline 
 
 
 PM: 
 
 
 Confirms runway and clearance 
 
 
 
 Takeoff Clearance 
 PM: Confirms ATC clearance PF: “Takeoff” 
 
 Thrust Application 
 
 
 Thrust Levers → ~50% N1 (stabilization) 
 
 
 Then → FLEX/MCT or TOGA 
 
 
 
 Standard Callouts (PM) 
 
 
 “MAN FLEX / MAN TOGA” 
 
 
 “Thrust Set” 
 
 
 
 Takeoff Roll 
 PM Callouts: 
 
 
 “100 knots” 
 
 
 “V1” 
 
 
 “Rotate” 
 
 
 
 Rotation 
 PF: 
 
 
 Smooth pitch input (~2–3°/sec) 
 
 
 Target pitch ~15° 
 
 
 
 Liftoff 
 PM: 
 
 
 “Positive Climb” 
 
 
 PF: 
 
 
 “Gear Up” 
 
 
 
 Initial Climb 
 
 
 Maintain runway track 
 
 
 Follow FD (Flight Director) 
 
 
 
 After Takeoff 
 
 
 At acceleration altitude: 
 
 
 Pitch down 
 
 
 Flaps retract according to schedule 
 
 
 
 
 
 Climb Thrust 
 
 
 Thrust Levers → CL detent 
 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 Philosophy 
 A stabilized and disciplined takeoff ensures: 
 
 
 Safe departure 
 
 
 Proper energy management 
 
 
 Smooth transition into climb phase