The technique I have evolved over 1500 hrs is a version of Bud's
approach (that is to keep the tail wheel on the ground until the plane
just lifts off) but possibly simpler to apply and I believe it makes
take offs pretty much non events. Firstly I trim fairly markedly down -
on mine that leaves just the bottom two light bars showing on the trim
indicator (- this being especially good for your life's prospects should
you experience an EFATO). Then maintain a constant moderate back
pressure on the stick as you accelerate. The stick force trying to take
the stick forwards increases markedly as speed increases and I simply
let the stick move forwards maintaining that same back pressure. It
takes a few take offs to settle on the right amount of back pressure,
but it is the amount you need to counter the downward trim and be flying
level as the plane lifts off. Too much back pressure and the plane
balloons up and vice versa. It very soon becomes second nature, and
leaves you little to do on take off other than maintain a straight line.
Regards, David Joyce, GXSDJ
On 2022-08-26 22:13, Bud Yerly wrote:
>
> Chris,
> I have taken a lot of instruction and training in my life, but frankly,
> I always had to learn it my way. If somebodies idea didn't work, ask
> and go try it.
> Personally, I hold the stick back until about 35 and the engine is good
> then relax my death grip holding the stick back and just let it fly
> off. Moving the stick forward enough to maintain the pitch attitude.
> It works for me. Once you are comfortable in the aircraft, you relax a
> bit and feel the aircraft.
>
> Best Regards,
> Bud
>
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> Subject: Europa-List: Re: What did you do with your Europa this week
> 8/19 - 8/26
>
>
> Good to hear you are ok Bud.
>
> I am enjoying the mono a lot. But it does take time to master. Always
> seek how to get better flying it and it will reward you.
>
> Example: after having flown mine for a year and a half and 150 hours I
> was still not happy with the takeoff (I was following the technique in
> the POH). So I asked Jim B if we could have a chat and discuss. He
> told me how he does the TO which was a little different technique. Next
> day I did the nicest takeoff I have ever done and now I am enjoying my
> mono even more. So keep at it and always question how to do something
> better if you donEUR(tm)t like how it feels. I have found the mono to
> be an airplane that demands technique and attention to detail but it is
> immensely rewarding.
>
> Chris
>
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