Mxsmanic wrote:
Is there any harm in taking off at a relatively high speed and very
gently? There seems to be plenty of runway in most cases for small
aircraft. If I leave the ground at 120 kts instead of the normal
rotation speed, I find that I can lift off ever so gently.

Realistically, airplane tires aren't designed for that kind of speed and
associated heat buildup. It would probably cut down on your tire life (not
to mention wheel bearings) dramatically.

-c
PP-ASEL-IA