Robert M
Well Known Member
I've gotten some data on short field takeoffs.
I'm in an RV-9 (not an "A") and I was curious if anyone has data for a soft field takeoff. In training, the nose dragger got 10 degrees flaps and full power from a stand still. As the roll starts, pull back on the yoke to get nose wheel up ASAP, then the rest of the plane off the ground ASAP. Maintain ground effect until a speed is reached that will allow a climb, and then slowly retract flaps as speed increases.
If this were the case for my RV-9, I expect the proceedure would be similar.... keep the stick back until liftoff, hold ground effect until climb speed is obtained?
Any suggestions.
Robert
I'm in an RV-9 (not an "A") and I was curious if anyone has data for a soft field takeoff. In training, the nose dragger got 10 degrees flaps and full power from a stand still. As the roll starts, pull back on the yoke to get nose wheel up ASAP, then the rest of the plane off the ground ASAP. Maintain ground effect until a speed is reached that will allow a climb, and then slowly retract flaps as speed increases.
If this were the case for my RV-9, I expect the proceedure would be similar.... keep the stick back until liftoff, hold ground effect until climb speed is obtained?
Any suggestions.
Robert