I'm not sure a loaded B29 with flaps and WEP would be high enough to clear those palms but, high enough to be safe over the water if the palms are not there.
It takes a touch of yoke yanking and tail striking. That still doesn't seem to be a logical take off point for a strat run even if the player is using 17s, 24s or Lancs.
Never-the-less, I actually hope the player decided the game is worthwhile even after this episode of frustration. If I knew his actual CPID I would volunteer to wing/gun/escort.
