OK....i've been waiting for replies from a few different people. Thanks for the input. Now just to clarify and acknowledge a couple of points....
- It's good to have another technique in the old sky rocket, but it's a technique which I will leave as the last resort. Totally agree with everyone's comments re: sticking to the flight manual.
- I'm well aware of the dangers associated with light twins. Performance figures offered in AFMs are under ideal conditions with perfect pilots and new aircraft - realistically a rare situation, so why push it?
- There's been a couple of mentions of insurance companies, which although valid points, I don't think is the real issue.
And finally, ITCZ
I have been told and had shown to me, lots of different 'techniques' that the other guy thought were quite clever or fun or impressive, but really were flawed as to -- why would you use them?
I get the impression you think this was me and a buddy out being idiots. Perhaps I should have clarified earlier, this wasn't some manhood comparing exercise, but a technique shown to me by my instructor during training. And i think you and GoNorth may be correct re: soft/rough field takeoff technique, perhaps that's what was being demonstrated.
Anyway, thankyou everyone for the replies, this pprune thing really is a great resource!
Cheers
Rob.