Takeoff Limitations

Question 1

Rotation rate and pitch attitude

Answer 1

Excessive rotation rates (exceeding 3° per second) or over-rotations may lead to high pitch attitudes and angles of attack being attained while the aircraft is near the ground. This can reduce stall margins significantly resulting in stick shaker/ pusher activations and potentially loss of control. Pilots must rotate smoothly towards the target pitch attitude then transition to speed control.

Question 2

Pitch trim

Answer 2

Failure to sett the pitch trim appropriate to the compute center of gravity may result in excessive rotation rate at takeoff.