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Your friends are correct, you should open the airbrakes. You only need
them until you have passed the point where the tow plane started its takeoff roll. You have probably noted that you are consistently dropping the same wing. It is a result of turbulence from the tow plane. Mark where the tow plane began its takeoff roll and anticipate the turbulence as you approach this point. Also, get the tail off the ground as soon as possible to lower your angle of attack and enliven your ailerons. Be sure to add a checklist item to your take off... to visually check that the spoilers are not deployed after you break ground. You may also want to keep a finger or two on the aft side of the spoiler handle until you've gotten used to closing the spoilers and locking them with each take off. Hope this helps. Chris OC |
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