2-stage rotation versus initial climb attitude for takeoff
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2-stage rotation versus initial climb attitude for takeoff
Hi there,
1) Can someone explain the preferred use of one of the above methods over the other when flying a particular aircraft and
2) The proper technique for using the two stage rotation method in a typical commercial aircraft (e. g. Dash 8)
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J.C. (MYNN)
1) Can someone explain the preferred use of one of the above methods over the other when flying a particular aircraft and
2) The proper technique for using the two stage rotation method in a typical commercial aircraft (e. g. Dash 8)
Thanks
J.C. (MYNN)
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What 2-stage rotation? On the Dash-8-300 we rotate once. The aircraft is certificated to do a single rotation. About 3deg/sec as a guideline. Or might you be referring to the flare upon landing as the second stage? ;-)
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one rotation please
There is actually nothing that says 2 stage rotations must be done with any aircraft. This is more or less an old habit, but itīs generally understood today that 2-3°/sec cont. rotation gets us airborne safely, no tailscraping, and of course the a/c needs to be rotated at the right airspeed. When weight is underestimated (American passengers ) a pilot might hesitate a little because the aircraft needs these extra knots to fly.
But, in general it is an understanding today that we only use one continous rotation.
But, in general it is an understanding today that we only use one continous rotation.