Likewise in a 912s powered trigear.
Ok solo but with passenger, I reserve judgement on size, of a rough grass strip
I aborted twice.
Not having problems with concrete or firm and well cut grass runway so current
conclusion is rough grass strip and warm, calm Wx issues.
Likewise putting flaps up, acceleration on climb out is noticeable good.
Still grinning though.
Alan
On 1 Aug 2013, at 07:35, Pete Lawless <pete@lawless.info> wrote:
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> Thanks Jonathan
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> So sounds like you have gone trigear? The conditions (and passenger!) you
> describe are exactly when my mono feels under powered. Mostly from my home
> strip I am solo so it is not a problem.
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> In all cases as soon as the gear/flaps are in there is a really good rate of
> climb.
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> Pete
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> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Old Classic needs upgrade to 912S 100hp
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> Hi Pete,
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> Short of going out to the runway with tape measures and stopwatches,
> our comparisons are likely to be rather subjective.
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> Twice in the last couple of months since fitting the new undercarriage, we
> have experienced trying to take off on grass with half fuel, little/no
> headwind and a pilot plus one "fat bastard" passenger. It wasn't fun!
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> So the real comparison will be made after fitting the new engine and
> propeller blades and trying to take off again in similar circumstances.
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> I'll try to remember to let you know after completing the conversion, which
> won't be for several months.
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=405745#405745
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