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Old 07-20-2004 | 01:35 PM
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Default RE: Need help with really long take off runs

Another way to fly from a grass field is a technique called "soft field takeoff." We full scale pilots learn and use this technique.

-Hold full up-elevator and increase power to full; continue holding full up-elevator
-As soon as the airplane breaks the runway, release some elevator pressure, level off, and allow the airplane to accelerate in ground effect
-Climb out as normal