Hi Rick
What sort of rpm are you getting on the roll? 300 m+ sounds a bit long
to me for a 912s. I only get near that on a hot day at max weight with
a 912ul (80hp).
Pete
G-RMAC #109
On 10/11/14 17:41, Rick Moss wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> I'm new to the Europa, and trying to get to grips with what constitutes an
> acceptable
runway length, having come to the conclusion that the quoted 600' is
somewhat optimistic! (although perhaps achievable on tarmac with a very healthy
pull at Vs+1kt?).
>
> I'm flying from an undulating 500m grass strip at 1000'. Every flight thus far
has been made with a 90 crosswind. At one end of my strip is a 40' obstacle.
>
> My Europa is an XS with a 912S and Airmaster CS prop. The strip drains well,
but as winter approaches it will inevitably get soft.
>
> In terms of landing, I have never used more than around 300m when approaching
at 63kts. On takeoff, it seems to use 300m+ to lift off and then accelerate in
ground effect to climb away (at a sprightly 1200 fpm at 75kts).
>
> What sort of runway legth do you guys look for? What is your personal minima?
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=433341#433341
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