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Old 09-08-2003 | 10:17 PM
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SoppyJoe
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Default RE: Density Altitude

FWIW,
I have seen several Y/A F-18's fly with fan power and none of them seemed to have any problems getting of the ground. Try a longer nose gear strut to get a bit more of a positive angle of attack while sitting on gear.

Superbird in post #25, hit the nail on the head!


Good luck,
Joey.