Objective: Understanding and conducting of proper procedures for a normal takeoff and climb, with or without a crosswind

Content: Comprehension of wind conditions and takeoff hazards, positioning of controls, use of flaps, alignment, power application, crosswind control, rotate and lift-off airspeeds, climb attitude and airspeed, right rudder (left-turning tendencies), use of checklists (pre-takeoff, takeoff, climb, 1000-ft)

Equipment:
Airworthy aircraft. PTS. Visual aids

Schedule:
Ground lesson: 20 minutes
Instructor demonstration: 10 minutes
Student practice: (Pattern work) 45 minutes
Postflight feedback: 10 minutes

Instructor:
Preflight: (see lesson plan) motivate, explain, have student be an armchair pilot, list common errors, discuss.
In flight: Demonstrate takeoffs while talking through them. Coach and encourage student.
Postflight: Give feedback and suggestions.

Student:
Preflight: Attend to explanation, be an armchair pilot, answer questions
In flight: Perform takeoffs after demonstration
Postflight: Ask questions.

Completion Standards:
Positions flight controls, clears area before taxi, hand on throttle, Vy ±5 (commercial) +10/-5 (private), retracts landing gear, directional control, checklists completed

Review: Runway incursion avoidance and see-and-avoid concept, pre-takeoff checklist
Objective: Normal and crosswind takeoffs, including comprehension of wind conditions and takeoff hazards, positioning of controls, use of flaps, alignment, power application, crosswind control, rotate and lift-off airspeeds, climb attitude and airspeed, use of checklists (pre-takeoff, takeoff, climb, 1000-ft)
Materials:

INTRODUCTION: Attention/motivation: (1 minute)
They say that all takeoffs are optional: landings are mandatory. On a beautiful day with light winds or steady winds straight down the runway, definitely take the option to take off. Here's how to do it.

DEVELOPMENT: Overview and explanation: (10 minutes)
A normal takeoff is one in which the winds are very light, or are straight down the runway, and the runway is long enough not to worry about obstacles, and is hard-surfaced. A crosswind takeoff is just what the name implies. They are similar but for the need to counter for the wind's effect on your wings and direction. The procedures are:
1. Complete your before-takeoff checklist, including lights-camera(-action), flaps according to the POH
2. CLEAR AREA and get clearance to be on the runway before taxiing into position
3. Position controls into the wind
4. Smooth power delivery: mixture, props, throttle
5. Check gauges and airspeed indicator as roll begins. Hand on throttle
6. Adjust wind correction using the ailerons
7. Rotate and hold that attitude. (Extra speed in strong or gusty winds)
8. Lift off and set attitude to Vy climb speed. More right rudder
9. Retract landing gear
10. Attitude maintained in relation to horizon. Instruments just for checking
11. Maintain takeoff power until climb power (1000-ft checklist)
12. Maintain directional control, apply crab
13. Complete climb checklists

Armchair piloting: (5 minutes)
Student simulates a normal takeoff, then a crosswind takeoff, while instructor coaches.

Common errors: (2 minutes)

Not using checklists
Not clearing area before taxiing
Improper positioning of controls for wind
Hand removed from throttle
Too high attitude on rotation
Vy not maintained
Not enough right rudder
Drift during climb
Uncoordinated flight after crab/climb established

Oral evaluation/quiz and discussion questions: (3 minutes)
Q: Which checklists are going to be relevant for these maneuvers?
Q: Why do we take off into the wind?
Q: Why do we use right rudder during a climb?
Q: How are controls positioned and altered to counter for a crosswind?
Q: Why do we put power in smoothly, rather than just revving it up? (Torque!)