Takeoff Procedures

Takeoff Procedures You can expect to perform and organize a efficient safe departure, demonstrate that your RPA and equipment are serviceable for flight complete a pre-flight inspection on your RPA's note the take off time use and organize an efficient procedure for take off comply with all departure clearance and instructions if the flight review is conducted in Controlled Airspace complete appropriate checklist How to Prepare Have a pre-flight checklist prepared for your RPA and equipment this should include: condition of the aircraft, propellers , battery setting appropriate RTH before flight check battery status check signal statuses (GPS, transmitter etc.) compass calibration you should be able to make a Go/No-go decision based on your site survey, equipment, and weather verbally note take off time note the wind and weather conditions double check that the takeoff location is safe (no people, no aircraft) alert crew before takeoff demonstrate a safe controlled takeoff of the RPA What to Do/What not to Do use a checklist preflight check of equipment verify safety of takeoff zones don't rush don't make abrupt direction changes don't take off in advance conditions (weather) don't take off without ATC approval in Controlled Airspace