Initial Roll Takeoff Attitude Figure 7-3. Initial roll and takeoff attitude. provides the initial attitude to lift-off. This is often referred  to as “rotating.” At this point, the climb speed should be  immediately established for the particular condition. For calm  winds, this would be the trim position or the manufacturer  recommended takeoff safety airspeed. The wings must be  kept level by applying side to side pressure as necessary. Since some forward pressure was required to rotate, this  pressure must be relaxed smoothly so that takeoff attitude  is not too high. This requires the control bar being brought  back to trim and applying some nose down pressure to avoid  popping off as the WSC aircraft leaves the ground. Each make  and model is different and the high power WSC aircraft must  provide more nose down pressure after rotation to keep the  attitude low. A good takeoff is a smooth and gradual liftoff.  It is important to hold the correct attitude constant after  rotation and liftoff. As the aircraft leaves the ground, the pilot must continue to  be concerned with maintaining the wings in a level attitude,  as well as holding the proper pitch attitude. An outside visual  scan to attain/maintain proper pitch and bank attitude must  be intensified at this critical point.  During takeoffs in a strong, gusty wind, it is advisable that an  extra margin of speed be obtained before the WSC aircraft is  allowed to leave the ground. A takeoff at the normal takeoff  speed may result in a lack of positive control, or a stall,  when the WSC aircraft encounters a sudden lull in strong,  gusty wind, or other turbulent air currents. In this case, the  pilot should allow the aircraft to stay on the ground longer  by pulling the control bar towards the chest keeping the nose  down to attain more speed; then make a smooth, positive  rotation to leave the ground. The manufacturer’s recommended takeoff power should be  maintained until reaching an altitude of at least 500 feet above  the surrounding terrain or obstacles. The combination of V$_{Y}$  and takeoff power assures the maximum altitude gained in  the time during takeoff. This provides the pilot the greatest  altitude from which the aircraft can be safely maneuvered in  case of an engine failure or other emergency. After liftoff and throughout the climb, the engine instruments  should be checked for proper cooling and oil pressure (if so  equipped) since this is the critical time when temperature  rises and should stabilize within the manufacturer’s  specifi cations.  Upon lift-off, the WSC aircraft should be flying at the  approximate pitch attitude that allows it to accelerate to at  least the manufacturers takeoff safety speed. This is usually  close to the best climb rate speed V$_{Y}$ providing the greatest  altitude gain in a period of time. Higher speeds should be  used if the air is turbulent to assure the WSC does not stall  from a strong wind gust. This speed should be maintained  during the initial climb out in case of an engine failure. This  is especially important with higher power engines and larger  wings to avoid a high pitch attitude during this critical phase  of the takeoff. With a lower pitch attitude and a faster speed,  the WSC aircraft can recover easier from an engine failure on  takeoff. This is discussed in greater detail in the emergency  procedures chapter of this handbook. For example, from  liftoff to 200 feet it is a good practice to keep a low pitch  angle to anticipate an engine failure; above 200 feet, V$_{Y}$ can  be used as a climb speed.  [Figures 7-4 and 7-5]  Initial Climb 7-4