Flight Operations; Takeoff - Mooney Ranger M20C 1968 Owner's Manual

2. T r i m Indicator--TAKEOFF,
3. Flap Indicator-
-
TAKEOFF,
4. Fuel Selector Handle-- FULLER TANK.
WARNTPJG Do not change fuel tanks imme-
diately before takeoff.
5. Carburetor Heat--OFF.
Proceeawith takeoff a s soon a s the above checklist is com-
plete. If it is neaessary to hold for clearance instructions,
run the engine at 1400- 1500RPM to insure proper cooling
and to minimize spark plug fouling.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
TAKEOFF
When ready for takeoff, apply power slowly to avoid pick-
ing up loose stones, etc,
,
with the propeller. (On short
fields you may prefer to hold the brakes until gaining full
power.) As the aircraft accelerates continue increasing
power until reaching full throttle. Then tighten the throttle
friction lock to prevent throttle creep.
A s speed increases during the takeoff roll, apply back pres-
sure on the control wheel at about 65 to 75 MPN. The air-
craft will tend to rock into a nose- high attitude a s it breaks
ground. To compensate for this tendency, slowly relax
some of the elevator back pressure a s the nose wheel leaves
the runway. Keep the nose on the horizon just after the
aircraft breaks ground to allow smooth flight from the run-
way without
an
abrupt change in pitch attitude.