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Old 4th Nov 2008, 19:59
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411A
 
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411A's takeoff technique...

...both B707 and L1011, with strong crosswinds (35 knots) at heavy weights.

Spool up engines evenly and release brakes..
Add aileron into wind as necessary to keep the upwind wing from lifting.
None of this 'preset' aileron business, ever.
At Vr, delay rotation by a few knots, thence commence a slow(er) rotation than normal, using whatever aileron is necessary to keep wings level.

Sometimes, full upwind aileron is needed.
Once airbourne, turn into the wind, to make good a straight runway track.

Note: With early models of the B707, slightly uneven thrust initially is desired...IE: lead with the upwind engines.

In no case, however, will I plan to become airbourne at less than V2, in either type.

Don't fly new(er) types, so can't comment about those.

NB. I was taught to fly the B707 by old time PanAmerican pilots, who first flew the type, in 1958.
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