Short Field and Soft Field Take-Off and Landing Procedures

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and procedures related to short and soft field take-offs and landings.

Short Field Take-Off

A technique used to take off from a short runway by maximizing available space and using specific procedures to ensure a safe ascent.

Ailerons into the wind

A technique used during take-off to maintain aircraft control by deflecting the ailerons against the wind.

Vx

Best angle of climb airspeed, used when there are obstacles to clear after take-off.

Vy

Best rate of climb airspeed, used when no obstacles are present after take-off.

Full back pressure

Pitching the nose of the aircraft upwards during take-off to keep the nose wheel off the ground.

Flaps

Movable surfaces on the wings that increase lift during take-off and landing.

Precautionary landing

A landing executed at a higher altitude to assess the landing area and approach safely.

Go Around

A maneuver executed when a pilot decides to abort the landing and circle back for another attempt.

COWLS Check

A pre-landing checklist assessing Civilization, Obstacles, Wind, Length, and Surface of the landing area.

Trim for 60 kts

Adjusting the aircraft's trim setting to maintain a speed of 60 knots during landing.

Minimum braking

Applying brakes delicately during landing to ensure smooth deceleration and control.

Pan Pan Call

An urgent communication made by a pilot indicating a situation that needs attention but is not an emergency.