B-17 and B29 takeoff test

[Randy1]

I tested random bases on SFMA, Crater and Euro2015.

At 50% fuel using auto takeoff the 29 failed to take off on all runways tested with exception of A1 on the crater map that sits higher than the surrounding land.  As a side note.  Earl, if I remember right, has always said said use no flaps on b29 takeoff.  I was able to manual take off on some runways with no flaps.

In much earlier testing the b17 had problems above 50% fuel but I do not remember the earlier map that wee used.  On the maps I tested today, with 75% fuel the B17 had no problems on the bases I tested.

It would be good to have other players post which map, airport and runway if they hit trees.

[Randy1]

A19 SFMA map taking off west B17 50% fuel.  One or both drones crashed on different tries. 

[Shuffler]

I have found that the drones just drag the ground and go through the trees till they become airborne. Odd looking but it is what it is.

[Randy1]

In this case there is a slight rise to clear.  The lead clears with no problem but the drones do not.

[GrandpaChaps]

I have found that the drones just drag the ground and go through the trees till they become airborne. Odd looking but it is what it is.

Same problem 2 days ago with Mossy formation. I noticed on a steep climb out I lost my drones.  So, I re-launched, tried again, but with a less steep angle of ascent.  Lost them again.  Kept at it.... no matter how slow of an ascent I had, the drones never followed me.  they kept level until finally running into trees.