Title: Calculate takeoff speed and distance.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-II) > Section: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Calculation should include the following:

- The minimum takeoff distance is of primary interest in the operation of any aircraft because it defines the runway requirements.
- The minimum takeoff distance is obtained by taking off at some minimum safe speed that allows sufficient margin above stall and provides satisfactory control and initial rate of climb (ROC).
- Generally, the lift-off speed is some fixed percentage of the stall speed or minimum control speed for the aircraft in the takeoff configuration.
- Lift-off is accomplished at some particular value of lift coefficient and angle of attack (AOA).

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