Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

fixation.
vi. Note position of illuminated windsock.
vii. Complete taxy checks as for day.
viii. Holding position prior to run-up, same as for
day.
ix. Before take-off checks same as for day.
3. LINING UP AND TAKE-OFF RUN i. Look out – approach and runway clear.
ii. Radio call.
iii. Lining up:
a. Tail/nose wheel straight.
b. Compass/DI aligned with runway
QDM.
c. Reference point is the last visible flare
or horizon light.
d. Position ailerons for take-off and
estimate drift correction to be applied
after take-off according to wind.
iv. Maintain direction during take-off run by
means of flare path, with glances at DI.
v. Lift-off speed – slightly higher than normal.
4. BECOMING AIRBORNE At lift-off speed:
i. Transfer attention to Artificial Horizon (A/H)
and rotate aircraft to pre-determined attitude
for best angle of climb speed.
ii. Maintain this attitude on the Artificial Horizon
(A/H) and refer to altimeter and VSI for
positive rate of climb.
5. CLIMB AWAY i. Confirm continuous positive rate of climb.
ii. Apply brake – select U/C up if applicable.
iii. Establish recommended climb speed.
iv. Allow for the drift – if applicable.
v. Maintain instrument scan.
vi. At a minimum of 300ft agl. – complete after
take-off checks.
vii. At a minimum of 500ft agl. use instruments
or visual aids, or both according to prevailing
conditions.
6. CROSSWIND LEG i. As for normal day circuit – use 15° bank
angle in climbing turn and visually check
position of runway lights in relation to
aircraft.
7. DOWNWIND LEG AT CIRCUIT ATTITUDE As for day flying, but:
i. Fly downwind leg parallel to flare path using
DI/visual references, but keep slightly closer
to the runway in case of engine failure. Note
position.
ii. Do not converge with flare path – maintain
desired distance from flare path, allowing for
drift.
iii. References for circuit positioning and turn
onto base leg are relative to aircraft and flare
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