# CP.V.A — Normal Takeoff and Climb from a Hover — Commercial Pilot Powered Lift ACS

> CP.V.A from FAA-S-ACS-2, including the official objective, references, notes, and 33 exact knowledge, risk-management, and skill descriptions.

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## Official Task context

- FAA document: Commercial Pilot for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards
- Identifier: FAA-S-ACS-2
- Published source date: November 2023
- Aircraft category: Powered Lift
- Certificate or rating: Commercial Pilot
- Area of Operation: Area of Operation V. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- Task: Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb from a Hover
- Task code prefix: CP.V.A
- Official references: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual
- FAA source library: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs

## Official Task objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal takeoff and climb from a hover.

## Knowledge elements

- **CP.V.A.K1** — Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
- **CP.V.A.K2** — Recommended takeoff and climb profiles.
- **CP.V.A.K3** — Aircraft configuration.
- **CP.V.A.K4** — Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram.

## Risk management elements

- **CP.V.A.R1** — Selection of helipad/deck, runway, or departure point based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- **CP.V.A.R2** — Effects of:
- **CP.V.A.R2a** — a. Crosswind
- **CP.V.A.R2b** — b. Windshear
- **CP.V.A.R2c** — c. Tailwind
- **CP.V.A.R2d** — d. Wake turbulence
- **CP.V.A.R2e** — e. Runway/departure point surface/condition
- **CP.V.A.R2f** — f. Aircraft weight
- **CP.V.A.R3** — Abnormal operations including:
- **CP.V.A.R3a** — a. Rejected takeoff
- **CP.V.A.R3b** — b. Powerplant failure in hover/takeoff/climb phase of flight
- **CP.V.A.R4** — Collision hazards.
- **CP.V.A.R5** — Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- **CP.V.A.R6** — Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- **CP.V.A.R7** — Runway incursion.

## Skills elements

- **CP.V.A.S1** — Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- **CP.V.A.S2** — Make radio calls as appropriate.
- **CP.V.A.S3** — Verify assigned/correct runway, if at an airport.
- **CP.V.A.S4** — Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
- **CP.V.A.S5** — Position the flight controls and configure the aircraft for the existing wind conditions.
- **CP.V.A.S6** — Clear the area, ground or hover taxi into takeoff position, and hover the aircraft above the departure point, aligned with the departure path.
- **CP.V.A.S7** — Confirm takeoff power and instrument indications prior to forward movement.
- **CP.V.A.S8** — Takeoff and accelerate to the manufacturer’s recommended speed.
- **CP.V.A.S9** — After takeoff, establish and maintain a positive rate of climb and configure aircraft, as appropriate.
- **CP.V.A.S10** — Maintain the aircraft within operating limits throughout the maneuver.
- **CP.V.A.S11** — Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
- **CP.V.A.S12** — Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
- **CP.V.A.S13** — Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.
- **CP.V.A.S14** — Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.

## Difficulty methodology

Difficulty calibration is ongoing for this Task. Observed difficulty is a privacy-thresholded check-ride.ai mock-oral practice proxy, not an FAA practical-test pass or fail rate. Underlying sample sizes and the private reporting threshold are not published.

## Official Task notes

- Note: If a crosswind condition does not exist, the applicant’s knowledge of crosswind elements must be evaluated through oral testing.

## Use in practice

A mock examiner can ask a pilot to explain the published elements, apply them to the configured aircraft and airport context, identify risks, and defend a decision. Practice prompts are not represented as actual FAA examiner scripts or predictions of the questions a candidate will receive.