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== Grass Runway Technique, Tips, and Experiences ==
 
== Grass Runway Technique, Tips, and Experiences ==
John Dibble reports these results from flying from grass strips.
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Shortest Runway Used -         2600'
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John Dibble reports these results from flying from grass strips.<br/>
     
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Density altitudes (approx) -   1000 msl, 80F
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Take-off weight   2200 lbs
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* Shortest Runway Used - 2600'<br/>
Aircraft rated HP -   220 HP
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Prop Used -   IVO adjustable
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* Density altitudes (approx) - 1000 msl, 80F<br/>
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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* Take-off weight 2200 lbs<br/>
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* Aircraft rated HP - 220 HP<br/>
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* Prop Used - IVO adjustable<br/>
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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....<br/>
  
 
== Test Pilots ==
 
== Test Pilots ==

Revision as of 23:03, 23 March 2012

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

Albert
Dave Bertram

Flight Test Plan

Media:Flight_Test_Plan_N44VF.doc


Velocity Flight Training

Albert
Dave Bertram