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Flaps
I read with interest about 2/3 flaps for takeoff. I always use 1/3, and only 1/3, for takeoff. Is it the RSTOL that permits takeoffs with 2/3 flap?
Mine is normally aspirated, so not the same as the turbo models, but POH says 1/3 for all takeoffs. Even at Newmans, 2500 ft grass, I use 1/3.
For GRR, 5000 & 10000 ft paved, I lift nose at 60 (MPH), rotate at 80, level for 100, then gear and flaps up after 500 ft, then engine back to 25 and 25. Climb out at 120.
Is there an advantage to 2/3 flaps? Maybe I have to go read the short/soft field procedures again?
I have to say, I never use 2/3 flaps, because I go from 1/3 to full on final, and from 1/3 to none on take-off.
Thanks for your interesting comments, have to go read some more.
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