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Old 21st Feb 2009, 20:08
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Robert Campbell
 
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FOD

As mentioned before, the rolling takeoff is to prevent foreign object damage (FOD) to the props and fuselage.

This was standard practice on the DC-3, 4, 6, and 7. and the Connies.

Helicopter pilots like to get out of ground effect as soon as possible for the same reason.

All you're doing is beating up dirty air.
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