Take off- running length

Gordon Dunn · Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:08 pm by Gordon Dunn

Several guys have commented on take off runs while forward launching in the past few weeks. I've even noticed myself that the run seems a little longer and climb out a little poorer- down to the warmer weather perhaps? In theory, wing performance, prop efficiency and engine carburettion suffer in warmer environments....

GD

Oisin Creagh · Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:24 pm by Oisin Creagh

I will never forget my first flights in Spain, balmy calm early summer evenings in Spain near Madrid ( quite high altitute)

I thought I would run forever! I was assured it would be easier at home. I could not believe the difference when I got home and near the cool air at sea level!

Most likely the same high pressure and temperature effect?

I noticed the same.

Oisin

garyfreefly · Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:32 pm by garyfreefly

Sounds like you need to get a new wing !!! that old one might be getting porous :shock:

or your legs are not what they used to be. :!:

.when you were younger. :lol:

pat · Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:06 pm by pat

even better - get yourself a trike for the motor! :lol:

no more running and much more lesiurely take offs!

Gordon Dunn · Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:43 pm by Gordon Dunn

That's a fair point Gary- the wing would be getting porous... it's on the last part of it's usable life... (will be inspected at 400hrs, and probably decomissioned- or resigned to ground handling)

A trike does appeal to me, but nothing would be handier than foot launching....

GD

Oisin Creagh · Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:49 pm by Oisin Creagh

Trike not always easier either! :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PngRszZ90Y

Take off- running length

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