isn't the whole idea of a constant angle departure, to get out when you CAN'T tower out (go strait up and clear every thing by 10 feet or so)?
strait up has to be the safest way, the chances of losing lift at a critical moment or just mis judging the power required for a max p T.O, are much greater. if there's not enough power to go strait up then looking at another way is the go. i shall experiment!
STEVE, if just the landing gear was in the trees, you've done well!
