Bologna B738 short field T/O
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Bologna night departure, runway 12, mist, possible fog patches further down the runway, lightly loaded (plenty of rows blocked off) . Held at start of runway, powered up for a few seconds to (full power?), then brakes off with a smartish leap forward.We didn't seem to rotate any earlier than normal but seemed quite foggy when we did.
There was a puff of smoke when the No1 engine was started after a long tow.
Question.
First time in many flights (with this operator) that I have had a 'short field' takeoff.
Why would this be?
Usually it is a rolling start from the hold or it is roll on to the runway , brakes off and then power up.
Last edited by flyingtincan; 20th Jan 2011 at 09:51.
Reason: better title