Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #60542
From: Carl Cadwell <CarlC@cadwell.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: Performance specs
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:22:31 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>

The pragmatic test is simpler.  It is what is used in mountain strip flying.  Identify/mark a point half way down the runway.  The plane must accelerate to at least 70% of takeoff speed at that point.  If it has not reached it,  you are not going to make it.  Chop power and brake.  Lighten the load, wait for cooler weather, install a turbo.  Be safe. 

 

Carl Cadwell

Former IVP owner/pilot

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