This article is a simple Takeoff Procedures cheatsheet for Cessna 172 Takeoff Procedures based on the 1976 Skyhawk Model 172M Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH).
Cessna 172 Takeoff Procedures
Normal Takeoff
Wing Flaps - 0˚
Carburetor Head - COLD
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Elevator Control - LIFT NOSE WHEEL @ 55 KIAS
Climb Speed - 70 - 80 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff (Maximum Performance Takeoff)
Wing Flaps - 0˚
Use All Available Runway
Carburetor Head - COLD
Brakes - APPLY
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Brakes - RELEASE
Elevator Control - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb Speed - 59 KIAS UNTIL ALL OBSTACLES ARE CLEARED
Soft Field Takeoff
Wing Flaps - 10˚
Carburetor Head - COLD
Elevator Control - FULL AFT DURING TAXI & INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL
Throttle - FULL OPEN
Elevator Control - AS NOSE LIFTS OFF, REDUCE ELEVATOR SLIGHTLY
As aircraft becomes airborne - LEVEL OFF IN GROUND EFFECT TO ACCELERATE TO Vx
Climb Speed - 70 - 80 KIAS
