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=Abnormal Procedure: 1/3 flaps=
=Flaps Down on Takeoff=
You may have read about Tiger owners disregarding the POH N.P. of no-flap takeoff and climb. These owners instead use 1/3 flaps and find it reduces takeoff roll and VSI reading. I tried this recently and was frankly <B>amazed</b> at how much improvement it produced in TO/climb. I'd like to know if there's any danger or downside to doing this routinely, and suggest that otherwise it be considered standard procedure.
 
--[[User:Jw4fc|Jw4fc]] 13:06, 19 November 2007 (PST)
A common point of discussion on Grumman-Gang and among AYAers is whether the takeoff performance of Grumman aircraft is improved by the use of partial flaps on take-off.
 
AYA Safety Directory Ron Levy undertook a controlled experiment and concluded that the benefit is small, if any.  He recommends following the book procedures, which require flaps up for takeoff.

Latest revision as of 22:04, 19 November 2007

Flaps Down on Takeoff

A common point of discussion on Grumman-Gang and among AYAers is whether the takeoff performance of Grumman aircraft is improved by the use of partial flaps on take-off.

AYA Safety Directory Ron Levy undertook a controlled experiment and concluded that the benefit is small, if any. He recommends following the book procedures, which require flaps up for takeoff.