Takeoff and Climb Charts

The takeoff and climb charts are read against their associated conditions. Knowing those conditions tells you when a chart figure applies as printed and when it needs a correction.

At a glance

• Climb chart weight2440 LBS
• Climb chart speed79 KIAS
• Rate of climb reduction, wheel fairings removed40 FPM

Takeoff charts

There are two sets of takeoff charts, each giving the ground roll and the distance over a 50 ft barrier: one with 0° flaps and one with 25° flaps. Both assume a paved, level, dry runway and full power before brake release.

Climb performance chart

• Weight — gross weight, 2440 LBS.

• Power — full throttle, mixture leaned per Lycoming instructions.

• Speed — 79 KIAS.

NOTE — Reduce the rate of climb by 40 FPM when the wheel fairings are removed.

Fuel, time and distance to climb

This chart assumes a weight of 2440 LBS, 0° flaps, full throttle, mixture leaned per Lycoming instructions, 79 KIAS and no wind.

Check yourself

• What two distances do the takeoff charts give?

• What runway and power conditions do the takeoff charts assume?

• At what weight and speed is the climb chart drawn?

• What correction applies to the rate of climb without wheel fairings?

Study aid — always fly your aircraft's current AFM/POH.