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[LCCajun]

I never use flaps taking off in bombers. I get off the ground just fine.

[Yossarian]

I retract my flaps before I roll down the runway in bombers, but extent one/two notches as I'm taking off.

[Hawk55]

Flaps shorten your takeoff roll.

They also inhibit speed (drag) and VSI. I want speed in order to climb quickly...the flaps may get you off quicker, but you'll settle due to the drag. I'm like Cajon, never use them taking off even with fully loaded Lancs. 

[CAP1]

flaps will get you off the runway in a shorter distance, but you will pay for that quick lift off later.

i never use flaps on my take off roll. i hold the brakes as long as i can, to let the engines wind up. let the plane fly itself off the runway, and you'll be fine.

 i fly lancs with 50% fuel, and a full ords load.

[dedalos]

Ok thanks, I thought that they got points but since they don't thaty is cool.

Thank god