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---- Paul Lipps <elippse@sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
> The problem with the 235/320/360 on takeoff is that the main gear is so far aft of the CG. This requires a lot of elevator to keep the nose high since it has to be rotated around the gear position at a shorter arm. However, as soon as the plane becomes airborne, the elevator force is now acting around the CG at a longer arm and so it wants to pitch the nose up right away, which can lead to over-rotation and some spooky moments!


Yep, exactly right Paul. It's not as easy as doing it in a Cessna. You must ANTICIPATE the actions required, not just react. Takes a bit of practice. Don't try your first one on a narrow, short,  rough strip. 

Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,300 hrs
N6ZQ  IV under construction