Initial Climb, Manipulations, Climb Check
Chapter 12.5
Objectives
To know the purpose of the Climb Check
To know the correct order of the Climb Check
To know when and how to perform the Climb Check
Change from Take-off Attitude to Climbing Attitude
When the speed Vx is reached, the aerodynamic conditions are met for the aircraft to be progressively brought from the take-off attitude to the climb attitude.
Flap Retraction
Depending on the type of aircraft and the take-off procedure, the flaps are set according the AFM. If the additional lift is no longer required, the flaps can be retracted according to the following criteria:
- The climb speed for the CLEAN CONFIGURATION is reached
- All major obstacles have been passed
- The climb attitude is stabilized
Flaps Retraction
Switching Off the Electrical Fuel Pump / AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP
A hazardous situation can be caused by a defect in the mechanical fuel pump, which is why the electric fuel pump is used according to the following criteria:
- The climb attitude is stabilized
- The FUEL PRESSURE on the instrument indicator (green range) is checked
CLIMB POWER SETTING
For airplanes with fixed-pitch propellers, the climb is performed at full throttle, and the THROTTLE is then in the forward most position. After stabilisation of the airplane, the engine instruments are checked for the required values and that the THROTTLE is in the correct position.
Climb Check
At the end of the TAKE OFF or GO AROUND procedures, you perform the CLIMB CHECK.
The CLIMB CHECK completes the take-off phase.
FIRST TURN in Climb, Standard Procedure
If nothing is prescribed, the first turn is not initiated below 500 ft / AAL. The criteria for the first turn are:
- According to the VISUAL APPROACH CHART / VAC
- The terrain requires an adapted flightpath
- Other local regulations (noise abatement procedures)
Questions
When do you perform the climb check?
- When the climb attitude is stabilized
What do you check during the climb check?
- Whether the airplane is configured for the further climb