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Old 18th June 2006 | 18:34
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Mad (Flt) Scientist
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Usually you can improve second segment climb performance at the expense of takeoff run. One way is adopting a lesser flap angle, as noted above. A second option may be an 'overspeed' takeoff, since usually you'll get better climb perf at faster speeds.

Assuming your perf data allows you to do this, of course ....
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