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| + | == Grass Runway Technique, Tips, and Experiences == | ||
| + | John Dibble reports these results from flying from grass strips. | ||
| + | Shortest Runway Used - 2600' | ||
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| + | Density altitudes (approx) - 1000 msl, 80F | ||
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| + | Take-off weight 2200 lbs | ||
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| + | Aircraft rated HP - 220 HP | ||
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| + | Prop Used - IVO adjustable | ||
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| + | Runway used - With an uphill grade for the 1st 1/2 (which I think had a significant effect), I used around 2200'. My sister who was in the right seat commented that the corn field was coming up rather fast.... | ||
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Revision as of 23:01, 23 March 2012
Contents
Flight Reports
A nice write-up of Terry Miles very long (real) cross-country adventure.
Here is a rundown on the first "Velocity Midwest" flyin!
Flying Tips
Flying with an Open Door
Flying the Velocity IFR
VNE Article
Koch Chart for Density Altitude Performance
Crosswind Chart
Grass Runway Technique, Tips, and Experiences
John Dibble reports these results from flying from grass strips. Shortest Runway Used - 2600'
Density altitudes (approx) - 1000 msl, 80F
Take-off weight 2200 lbs
Aircraft rated HP - 220 HP
Prop Used - IVO adjustable
Runway used - With an uphill grade for the 1st 1/2 (which I think had a significant effect), I used around 2200'. My sister who was in the right seat commented that the corn field was coming up rather fast....
Test Pilots
Flight Test Plan
Media:Flight_Test_Plan_N44VF.doc
