Flaps on takeoff or not?
When taking off in a light single (C172 etc) from "average" conditions,
less than gross weight, (~2500`-3,000 runway), 20C, light winds, what are the advantages / disadvantages of using one notch of flaps vs no flaps?
I understand that the take off roll is shorter with flaps, and that they are specified for short / soft fields, so what *disadvantage* is there to taking off with them in normal conditions ?
What advantage is there for not using flaps ?
The POH specified 0-10deg for normal takeoff, i.e. apparently leaving it up to pilot's discretion.
Mike