Originally Posted by
Big Pistons Forever
My brief for C172
In the event of any malfunction during the takeoff roll I will
- pull throttle to idle
- select flaps up
- apply max braking to a full stop
- set park brake
- asses the situation
-action any appropriate emergency checklist
-advise ATC
In the event of an engine failure or any fire after liftoff I will
-push forward on the wheel/stick and establish the gliding attitude
- pull throttle to idle
- If below 1000 ft AGL continue straight ahead turning only to avoid major obstacles
- If above 1000 ft AGL turn back to the nearest flat section of the airport
- If time permits
- fuel off
- mixture ICO
- Mags Off
- flaps as required
- mayday call
- master off
- doors unlatched.
And then you took off, forgot the noise abatement procedure and narrowly missed the aircraft ahead that was following the correct procedure in flying across your take off climb path. That did actually happen and was reported as an Airprox.
With respect this may be a clue in that you may not be seeing the wood for the trees!