In a touch-and-go pattern over land, which checklists are required?

In a touch-and-go pattern over land, which checklists are required?

• A. Abbreviated Takeoff and Prior to Touchdown
• B. Abbreviated Level Off and 200 ft
• C. Abbreviated Takeoff and Level Off
• D. Prior to Touchdown and 200 ft

Answer: (A)

In a touch-and-go over land, you use a compact set of checks focused on the critical moments of that phase, because workload is high and decisions must be quick. The Abbreviated Takeoff checklist is used at lift-off to confirm that power, rotor RPM, controls, and essential systems are within safe limits as you transition from hover to forward flight in the pattern. The Prior to Touchdown checklist is used just before you touch down to verify the aircraft is properly configured for landing—appropriate airspeed and approach setup, lighting and system readiness, and any conditions that could affect a safe touchdown. Items like level-off or a 200 ft reference are not part of the required checks for a touch-and-go, since they relate to other phases of flight.

In a touch-and-go over land, you use a compact set of checks focused on the critical moments of that phase, because workload is high and decisions must be quick. The Abbreviated Takeoff checklist is used at lift-off to confirm that power, rotor RPM, controls, and essential systems are within safe limits as you transition from hover to forward flight in the pattern. The Prior to Touchdown checklist is used just before you touch down to verify the aircraft is properly configured for landing—appropriate airspeed and approach setup, lighting and system readiness, and any conditions that could affect a safe touchdown. Items like level-off or a 200 ft reference are not part of the required checks for a touch-and-go, since they relate to other phases of flight.