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Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby Fly2e » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:37 pm

1:VEHICLES
Airport Vehicles require clearance from the tower before approaching or crossing the runway, but at some airfields overseas this rule is not often adhered to.

2:LANDING AIRCRAFT
At any airfield there is a slight danger that aircraft can land over the top of you as you line up ready for take-off. Air traffic control and the landing pilot should always have the situation under control, but a look along the final approach course before turning onto runway will reassure you there is no danger.

3:SLUSH/WATER ON RUNWAY
Most modern runways are well drained, but some large puddles can develop. These puddles and slush conditions inhibit the wheels as they roll down the runway, causing a loss of performance.

4:BAD VISIBILITY
With modern aircraft this is less of a problem, but in poor visiblility obstructions on the runway may not be seen until it is too late.

5:CROSSWIND
With a large aircraft, crosswinds present little problems in terms of keeping direction, but at the point of rotation it is easy to drop a wing slightly as the cross gust catches it.

6:TIREBURST
A tireburst can cause a considerable tendancy to pull to one side and in the early stages of the take off run it is advisable to abandon. At higher speeds the abandonment becomes more dangerous than the tire problem, so its better to continue the run.

7:BIRDSTRIKE
Single birdstrikes may render systems such as pitot tubes useless, or may obscure vision for one of the pilots, but for larger aircraft its more of a nuisance than a danger.

8:HIGH CLIMB ANGLE
Rotating to the right climb angle is important straight after take-off. If the angle is too high the aircraft may not be able to cope adequately with the loss of lift from ground effect, flap retraction or more importantly the loss of an engine.

9:LOW CLIMB ANGLE
Climbing out at too low an angle after rotation can also prove dangerous. Flap retraction limiting speed may be exceeded quickly, but more of a danger is that the low climb out may put you on collision course with obsructions.

10:MID-AIR COLLISION
This is a danger throughout the whole flight profile, but at low altitude and in the proximity of airports the danger is increased.

11:ENGINE FAILURE
Engine failure is the biggest worry on take-off; it can occur at any time. Slower than V1 you abandon the take-off, remembering you have reduced reverse thrust available to aid braking.

12:BAD WEATHER
Thunderstorms are a real danger, and you would never fly straight into them. Windshear is another problem, when your headwind may suddenly drop and become a tailwind. An extreme case is the "microburst," where you encounter a mass of downward rushing air which forces your aircraft back into the ground.

13:SYSTEM FAILURE
There are many systems which can go wrong on take-off, and when you are notified of these by observation or warning lights you have to decide whether to proceed or abandon. Above 100 knots it is usual to continue take-off if the system failure is not major.

Just thought you might be interested in these facts.
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby ozzy72 » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:41 pm

14) Being on the same continent as me ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby Fly2e » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:44 pm

15) Being in the bar with you before flying your aircraft!!  ;D   ;D
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby ozzy72 » Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:49 pm

16) daring to say anything bad about Spitfires, and that they're not as good as some lesser kite ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby bm_727 » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:31 pm

17) Getting in between you two while making fun of each other ::) :P ;D


p.s.-[glb]SPITFIRES RULE!![/glb] ;D ;D
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby Bazza » Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:44 am

Strewth !!

I used to think landing was bad enough....
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby Rifleman » Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:25 am


Strewth !!



You just know you are going to be asked about the meaning of that little Brit comment.......... ;)

.......but don't explain it to me, I already know.........
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Re: Thirteen Hazards on Take-Off

Postby bm_727 » Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:58 pm

*Ahem*

[glb]Strewth[/glb]
interjection- an expression of surprise or dismay.
(ETYMOLOGY: 19th Century: alteration of God's truth)

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