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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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 Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:26 am Post subject: High DA takeoff |
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On the way home to California on Monday, we stopped at KEMM for fuel and a break. The airport elevation is about 7200' and the OAT was 28C. Density altitude was a bit above 10,000 feet. Landing was a little odd because the ground speed seemed high, but otherwise uneventful. We had about a 10 knot crosswind with very little headwind component. We were able to turn off very easily at mid field.
They have an 8200' runway so I knew if the takeoff didn't seem to be going well we would have plenty of time to evaluate and abort.
Our takeoff weight was about 2550-2600 lbs. I opted not to fill the tanks. We had 45 gallons on board.
I was worried that at such a high DA, it would mush and climb lethargically. I should have known better!
We made full power (20" MP) with the brakes set at the departure end, and picked a landmark near mid field to help judge distance.
The take-off was a non event. It took longer to get airborne, but at mid field we were 100 AGL and climbing well.
This plane is awesome!
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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nukeflyboy
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
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Location: Granbury, TX
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| Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:45 am Post subject: Re: High DA takeoff |
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Dave,
It is an awesome airplane and I look forward to flying mine in the mountains when it is done. Thanks for putting on the fiberglass forum at OSH. It is always helpful to see how the pros do it.
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