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Old 14th Nov 2006, 20:12
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c100driver
 
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Part Banana take-off's

Part Bananas' do infact have a double engine failure mode. There is a caution in the flight guide about it.

Been a few years but it was somthing like less than 1/4 tanks avoid sharp turns before takeoff and sharp acceleration (holding on the brakes with full power and letting go)

Have seen an experienced CFI demonstrate a short field takeoff from a standing start with low fuel load and 1 POB, both engines started surging at about 200 feet, and the resulting rudder work and attitudes attained were interesting

As a know all 19 year old I also remember "showing off" my piloting prowess and was lucky to survive, so I dont believe that anything has changed for young males of that age. I still see them do dumb things at the airfield now (Also young female pilots are starting to copy)

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