An instrument takeoff is just like any other takeoff, except when it isnt. The self-imposed pressures of a clearance void time, a distant appointment or passenger expectations can mean well ignore or minimize the importance of ensuring the airplane is ready, even when we need to the most. Some common problems are discussed below.
Pilots must resist self-imposed pressures to ensure meticulous aircraft readiness for takeoff, carefully verifying gross weight and avoiding shortcuts like intersection takeoffs.
Always confirm predicted aircraft performance against published data, ensuring proper maintenance and ideally adding a safety margin for obstacle clearance.
Utilize critical in-takeoff go/no-go parameters, such as reaching 71% of rotation speed by the runway's halfway point and checking for free and effective controls at rotation, to decide whether to continue or abort.
An instrument takeoff is just like any other takeoff, except when it isn’t. The self-imposed pressures of a clearance void time, a distant appointment or passenger expectations can mean we’ll ignore or minimize the importance of ensuring the airplane is ready, even when we need to the most. Some common problems are discussed below.
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