Last week we had a go 'round (pun intended) about Cessna 150 performance with full flaps. I was working overseas, and unable to present evidence to support my claim that a Cessna 150 can safely be flown in a go around with 40 flaps extended the whole time.
I have now returned from overseas, and today flew to aquire the evidence to support what I had stated earlier. Just so you know, I own the plane and the runway, and did not fly the aircraft in a way prohibited by regulation.
THE FACT THAT I HAVE FLOWN THE AIRCRAFT IN A WAY TO CREATE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT MY CLAIM, DOES NOT MEAN THAT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD GO AND DO THIS. IT IS NOT A PROCEDURE RECOMMENDED BY CESSNA.
Conditions of flight: 100 pounds under gross, temp 6C, 90 degree crosswind at 5-8 kts. 2000 foot grass runway, no obsticles. Airspeed at liftoff 45 MPH, accelerated to 60 MPH, and climbed out at that speed, never lower. Altitude above ground when crossing the far end of the runway 200+ feet. (and yes, I did use full power). Not quite the usual performance, but surprisingly good, I expected less. I did not retract the flaps at all for the circuit.
Here's the video, should anyone wish to watch:
Video of C150 40 Flap Takeoff - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
So, fly the plane the way your instructor, and the manufacturer say you should, but know that it will do a bit better if you really need it to, and you fly it right....
Pilot DAR