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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 11:44
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Depending on the runway and performance dictated takeoff required, the extra "push" you feel might also be due to the brakes being held in with power at 50% (which is more typical than 70%!). Then as the brakes are released more power is applied giving you the impression the power is doing it all.
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