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Offline Saintaw

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« on: January 26, 2001, 09:07:00 AM »
 

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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2001, 09:25:00 AM »
I have, and still cannot get the B26B off the flight deck...using 25% fuel, tried every bombload, every flap configuration...I still end up sucking seawater..anyone been successful?

note: I have not tried with a good head wind other than the default TA.

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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2001, 01:02:00 PM »
I've done it offline, 50% fuel, 12x250lb , with default wind settings.
I lowered flaps 1 notch, started engines, wheelbrake on, full throttle. When in full power, I released wheelbrakes and lowered flaps full down before the flight deck ended.
Then the nose slightly up, gear up fast, a little bit opposite rudder to keep the plane straight, flaps up.
There we go, I even had few inches  spare room under my plane    

Here's the film, hope it gives you the idea   http://www.kolumbus.fi/harri.j.niemi/Takeoff.ahf

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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2001, 02:38:00 AM »
Isn't my CO the best  

Yup Rip, managed to do it as well (after 15 splashes)

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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2001, 05:30:00 AM »
as harppa said .. you can also taxi back to te very end of the flight deck with differential brakes (C and V keys) and differential throttles ..

Also there will be a head wind sto make it a tad bit easier ..

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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2001, 11:59:00 AM »
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It's TOMORROW !
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2001, 12:17:00 PM »
Rgr, will there be exceptions for those who hit the drink? or do they expect a 50% attrition rate?  

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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2001, 05:52:00 AM »
Just tested again, 2 Take off with Full egg loadout and 75% fuel is possible.
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