Strip trials weights etc
Hi Coffman
We started each set of trials at the maximum planned allowed weight for the strip length, 2500ft, taking into account temperature, planned headwind component etc, then AUW came down as fuel burnt off, approx. 4 - 5000 lb/hr giving a reasonable spread of weights and data points throughout each sortie. Flaps were always at 50% for take-off and 100% for landing, standard for all take-offs and landings and as scheduled by the ODM. Also, there were no VR or VAT figures for any other configuration. Take-off was at TacVR using strip limiting technique and landing was at TacVAT.