passed Commercial checkride yesterday!

"xyzzy" wrote in message
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On Jun 14, 12:34 pm, "gatt" wrote:

He says with pax and sufficient runway
he doesn't apply full power on takeoff until he reaches 40mph; that way,
they don't feel like they're being launched off a carrier deck or
something.

Ummm. what does he fly? I've NEVER flown an airplane that would give
anybody that impression.

182. His point is that the pax should only barely perceive the transition
from a stop to forward motion. Also, landings--pax shouldn't experience a
bump, bounce or balloon on landing; especially if they're skittish about
flying in the first place. Otherwise, it may be the last time they choose
to fly in a small airplane. If there's plenty of runway available, give
them a gentle start and roll out a little long rather than piling on the
brakes to exit early.

No jackrabbit starts or hard braking to exit the runway unless, of course,
it's necessary.

In a PA-28R, you feel the acceleration and torque as you start your takeoff
run. In a 182--he says--rear pax can feel like their asses are dragging the
ashpalt if you hold the nose too high in the flare whereas in the Arrow it's
not so bad, but it's much more difficult to keep the nose wheel off without
bouncing.

-c
(Also, he made the point much better than I am.)