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All of these post are correct, 10% for short or soft filed departure, but on
a hard surface of 2500' or more 0% works better. Air speed will climb much faster after lift off. I fly 172 all the time and generally follow this rule with no problems. Michelle P wrote: An interesting dilemma. The manual for the 172 N tells you that 0-10 degrees is acceptable for takeoff. However it does not tell you what affect it has at low altitude 300 feet MSL Density altitude around 2500 MSL. It only states that it will have a detrimental affect at high altitude on a hot day. It also does not give an airspeed for Vy flaps 10 degrees. In talking to another pilot who has an 172 L has states that his manual says if 10 degrees flaps are used it will decrease ground roll and decrease climb rate. Having an overall detrimental affect. The only definitive number the 172N manual states for flaps 10 degrees is Vx. First hand experience seems to confirm what the 172 L manual says. What do you all think? Michelle |
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There is another reason to use 10° flaps - training.
Many students are not learning to fly a 172, but using a 172 to learn to fly airplanes. If you are anticipating transitioning up ASAP (as in career oriented students) it's good to get into the habit, because your next airplane may require flaps on takeoff, and the one after that certainly will. I've noticed that airline pilots who also instruct in small airplanes tend to insist on flaps on takeoff, as a matter of good habit forming. Some also call positive rate and gear up as anticipated training. G faris |
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How long is the runway and what does the approach/departure zones look like?
It's long and at least one departure is clear. Doing it in a 172 still requires a lot of consideration. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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Greg,
it's good to get into the habit, because your next airplane may require flaps on takeoff, and the one after that certainly will. If a pilot cannot (or will not) adapt to the specifics of the aircraft he/she is currently flying, he/she has no business in any aircraft. There are so many things different between aircraft that the idea behind that kind of habit forming is more a danger than a benefit. Just my two cents. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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"Greg Farris" wrote in message ... There is another reason to use 10° flaps - training. Many students are not learning to fly a 172, but using a 172 to learn to fly airplanes. If you are anticipating transitioning up ASAP (as in career oriented students) it's good to get into the habit, because your next airplane may require flaps on takeoff, and the one after that certainly will. I've noticed that airline pilots who also instruct in small airplanes tend to insist on flaps on takeoff, as a matter of good habit forming. Some also call positive rate and gear up as anticipated training. G faris Then again one could transition up to a real airplane which of course would have no flaps. Nor would the one after that or the one after that. |
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Greg Farris wrote:
There is another reason to use 10° flaps - training. Many students are not learning to fly a 172, but using a 172 to learn to fly airplanes. If you are anticipating transitioning up ASAP (as in career oriented students) it's good to get into the habit, because your next airplane may require flaps on takeoff, and the one after that certainly will. Cherokee Six calls for minimum 10-degrees flaps for all takeoffs. If you try a no-flaps takeoff, your takeoff roll is significantly longer. |
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Blueskies wrote:
wrote in message ... http://www.coloradopilots.org/ Yes, we fly a normally aspirated C172 ("N" model) into Leadville, Colorado at 9,927 MSL. Pattern altitude is 11,000 MSL. FUN! Best regards, Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard How long is the runway and what does the approach/departure zones look like? See: http://www.leadvilleairport.com/page...port_info.html Runway 16/34, 6400 feet long, 75 feet wide. After departure, "turn down-water", into the valley. Both ends of the airport drop-offf into the (lower) valley by 200-400 feet. :-) There are clear areas south and southwest, immediately north, then west. ANY airplane uses up a lot more runway than you would think. :-) It is NO uncommon at 65 degrees F for a Bonanza, with 1/2 tanks and two people to depart on runway 34 and be at 50' AGL, climbing at 50 feet per minute. (Read that again... over a mile of runway, barely off the ground and barely climbing). This may be due to several factors, including cross wind, drainage winds, and "sink" from the mountain wave overhead and descending over the airport. Best regards, Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard -- Jer/ (Slash) Eberhard, Mountain Flying Aviation, LTD, Ft Collins, CO CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jer'at'frii.com WEB http://users.frii.com/jer/ C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider, FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot, BM218 HAM N0FZD, 231 Young Eagles! |
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john smith wrote:
Greg Farris wrote: There is another reason to use 10? flaps - training. Many students are not learning to fly a 172, but using a 172 to learn to fly airplanes. If you are anticipating transitioning up ASAP (as in career oriented students) it's good to get into the habit, because your next airplane may require flaps on takeoff, and the one after that certainly will. Cherokee Six calls for minimum 10-degrees flaps for all takeoffs. If you try a no-flaps takeoff, your takeoff roll is significantly longer. All correctly stated by each... however, I suggest it is better to "learn to fly the current aircraft proficiently in the current weather and environment" before "attempting to learn to fly the next aircraft". Best regards, Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard -- Jer/ (Slash) Eberhard, Mountain Flying Aviation, LTD, Ft Collins, CO CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jer'at'frii.com WEB http://users.frii.com/jer/ C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider, FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot, BM218 HAM N0FZD, 231 Young Eagles! |
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So what's the best procedure for a sand strip, 4000AGL, 50ft obstacle ?
I can see the advantage of 10 deg. flaps for a mud strip, but I am not sure whether the increased friction due to sand is worth the decrease in climb rate.. - Marco |
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"grubertm" wrote in message oups.com... So what's the best procedure for a sand strip, 4000AGL, 50ft obstacle ? I can see the advantage of 10 deg. flaps for a mud strip, but I am not sure whether the increased friction due to sand is worth the decrease in climb rate.. How about -- unbolt the wings and hire a trailer. G |
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