2.  
Determines and utilizes best takeoff profile.

3.  
Properly position controls.

4.  
Prerotates rotor blades to appropriate RPM.

5.  
Clears area, taxies without stopping and aligns the gyroplane with the takeoff path.

6.  
Advances the throttle as required.

7.  
Maintains proper directional control during acceleration on the surface.

8.  
Lifts off and remains in ground effect while accelerating to recommended climb airspeed.

9.  
Maintains recommended climb airspeed, ±5 knots.

10.  
Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets climb power.

11.  
Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.

12.  
Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.

13.  
Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.

D. TASK: SOFT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Gyroplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.  
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a soft-field approach and landing.

2.  
Considers the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstacles.

3.  
Selects a suitable touchdown area.

4.  
Establishes and maintains a stabilized approach at the recommended airspeed, with gust correction factor applied, ±5 knots.

5.  
Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.

6.  
Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.

7.  
Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the flare and touchdown.

8.  
Touches down smoothly, at a minimum descent rate and airspeed with no appreciable drift, and with the longitudinal axis aligned with the intended landing path.

9.  
Maintains sufficient speed to taxi on soft surface.

10. Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.
E. TASK: SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Gyroplane Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.  Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to short-field takeoff and climb, including factors affecting performance.
2.  Determines and utilizes best takeoff profile.
3.  
Properly positions controls.

4.  
Prerotates rotor blades to appropriate RPM.

5.  
Clears the area, taxies into the takeoff position and aligns the gyroplane for maximum utilization of available takeoff area.

6.  
Advances the throttle as required.

7.  Maintains proper directional control during acceleration on the surface.
8.  
Climbs at manufacturer’s recommended airspeed, or in its absence at Vx, +5/-0 knots until the obstacle is cleared, or until the gyroplane is at least 50 feet (20 meters) above the surface.

9.  
After clearing the obstacle, accelerates to appropriate airspeed, –5 knots.

10.  
Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets climb power.

11.  
Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.

12.  
Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.

13.  
Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.

F. TASK: SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Gyroplane Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.  
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to short-field approach and landing.

2.  
Considers the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstacles.

3.  
　
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