Andy - ah yes, I had not thought of this. Due to the high temperature, the air was less dense, and held more moisture, thus reducing the performance. This was first hand experience for me (as I am sure us Brits are not used to such temperatures) It still flew beautifully though in the cruise, due to the smooth, still air
Mazzy, this will possibly attribute to it somewhat but the 152 does seem a bit more reluctant to get off the ground than the Tommy. I just checked out in the 152 as you know and they guy who checked me out said to rotate at 60, I did as he said but didn't leave the ground till about 75, it just didn't wanna go up. He said, next time round, just give it a good yank at 60 and it WILL come off the group, I did and it did.
How did you find the shoulder room, and you thought the Tommy was small!
Great write up, wanna go up in the C152 next weekend? (Hotel Uniform) or fancy a Ravenair Tommy (nicer than the ones you are used to
)? You can teach me how to use them blasted VOR's
