Take-Off From A Short Grass Strip - Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual

DA 40 AFM
4B.4

TAKE-OFF FROM A SHORT GRASS STRIP

1. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apply
2. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/O
3. Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX PWR
4. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fully aft
5. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release
6. Hold direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . using rudder
In strong crosswinds steering can be augmented by use of
the toe brakes. It should be noted, however, that this method
increases the take-off roll, and should not generally be used.
7. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release slowly, when nose
%
8. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 KIAS (1200 kg, 2646 lb)
9. RPM lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 RPM, above safe
CONTINUED
Doc. # 6.01.01-E
NOTE
Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010
Abnormal Operating
Procedures
wheel has lifted
Allow airplane to lift off as
soon as possible and
increase speed at low level
66 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb)
60 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb)
54 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb)
altitude
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