Rotation technique

[FLX/MCT]

I tend to keep my view outside as long as there are visual references making lateral tracking easier in case of strong x-wind or if an engine decides to quit. Once they‘re gone I go heads down.
I am convinced that this habit will make it easier once really required.
Almost all aircraft I have flown so far (all twins) show the „nudge“ around 10 degrees with the stabilizer in ground effect. For sure I will be scanning the ADI during this phase to allow a continuous rotation rate.

Considering the further climbout, I also noted that often the view is too much inside the cockpit in VMC conditions and somehow I note a lack of awareness for the airspace (classes) around. Sometimes colleagues are surprised to learn that the principle of see and avoid can also apply to IFR flights.