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Old 16th Oct 2009, 21:31
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...completely standard and at a normal rate. Then I have been startled when the wretch wrenches the thing off the runway 'in an attempt to get airborne quickly and cleanly'. It doesn't work on a large, heavy aeroplane, .....

It is apparent that is overwhelmingly the most likely cause here. Inexperience, lack of thought, lack of understanding.
In spades, sadly.
When young'uns start listening to more experienced folks, instead of ....'never mind the facts, my mind is made up'... will it change.

In the meantime, heavy weight takeoffs are mine...except, if the First Officer knows what he is doing.
Fortunately, my present one does...an absolute pleasure to fly with.
As I have just renewed my TRE/IRE, he will be promoted to the LHS, shortly.
Then, would I put my family on his flight? Remembering, the Commander is in charge, not others...
Yup, sure would.
At age 29, he is a class act.
A superb pilot....and futuire Commander.

NB.
He has also flown the A320...I will not repeat what he has to say about this aeroplane....as it is nothing to write home about.
Using clean language.

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