ORIGINAL: ameyam
Actually there is no '' ideal'' throttle position for takeoff or flying. And you dont need WOT for takeoff either. What you need for any airplane is sufficient air speed. Ameyam
Concur. Especially with taildraggers, I gradually feed in the throttle. With my Saito 100-powered .60 Hellcat, I'm usually airborne by 3/4 throttle. Sure, the ground roll is a bit longer than just cobbing full throttle to it, but I think the takeoff looks more 'scale' this way, and directional control is easier as well.
I'll keep pushing the throttle up to WOT to get some altitude quickly, then vary the throttle depending upon what type of flying I'm doing.