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Old 28th March 2006 | 11:45
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ronnie3585
 
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Originally Posted by markjoy
What sort of a/c is it you'll be using?
It was a 172R but just upgraded to a 172SP. Its better for STOL as you really notice the extra 20hp on take off.

Re my previous post, maybe I over estimated a bit when I said I would hold it on the ground for an extra 10kts, its more like five.

I cant but agree about nailing the approach speed. A flying buddy of mine recently left very big skid marks on a very small runway! Was too high and too fast but committed anyway...bloody stupid of him but at least he walked away with no damage done.
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