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Unstick problem

Postby RAFAIR100 » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:48 pm

Some time ago, I read a tip which detailed the parameter to 'tweak' in order to get an aircraft to unstick at roughly the correct speed.     Can anyone give me a reference?    I have one just now which doesn't look like it would ever unstick regardless of how much 'up' elevator and/or 'up' trim is applied.      They just don't build runways long enough!
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby BSW727 » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:33 pm

I've never heard of that. Mine unsticks fine as long as I've done the calculations correctly.
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Capt.Propwash » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:57 pm

did you tell the FAT@$$ back in 23B to get off the plane?? that might be the problem.

also, are you trying to take off with 100% fuel and an overload of luggage?
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Romflyer » Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:04 am

Make sure your auto pilot is off
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby garryrussell » Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:55 am

Might help if you tell us what it is :D
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Fozzer » Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:45 am

Make sure your auto pilot is off  :o before you start your take-off roll


...and don't forget to manually trim the Aircraft correctly for take-off.....Take a peek at your Elevator Trim Wheel setting.... ;).... ;)....!

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby olderndirt » Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:58 am

[quote]Some time ago, I read a tip which detailed the parameter to 'tweak' in order to get an aircraft to unstick at roughly the correct speed.
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Fozzer » Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:02 pm

My technique for quickly "unsticking" in my GA Piston Props, is to spin the Elevator Trim Wheel for a slight "nose-up" position, accelerate smoothly down the runway, and then apply one notch of Flap once up to speed...

This is often enough to catapult the Aircraft into the air, and climb all by itself, without any further assistance from me!... :)...!

(Just remember to cancel the Flap(s) once in the Cruise).

Excellent technique for short-field take-offs!... :-*...!

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby olderndirt » Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:42 pm

My technique for quickly "unsticking" in my GA Piston Props, is to spin the Elevator Trim Wheel for a slight "nose-up" position, accelerate smoothly down the runway, and then apply one notch of Flap once up to speed...

This is often enough to catapult the Aircraft into the air, and climb all by itself, without any further assistance from me!... :)...!

(Just remember to cancel the Flap(s) once in the Cruise).

Excellent technique for short-field take-offs!... :-*...!

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Fozzer » Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:08 pm

My technique for quickly "unsticking" in my GA Piston Props, is to spin the Elevator Trim Wheel for a slight "nose-up" position, accelerate smoothly down the runway, and then apply one notch of Flap once up to speed...

This is often enough to catapult the Aircraft into the air, and climb all by itself, without any further assistance from me!... :)...!

(Just remember to cancel the Flap(s) once in the Cruise).

Excellent technique for short-field take-offs!... :-*...!

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby olderndirt » Fri Dec 25, 2009 11:15 am

My technique for quickly "unsticking" in my GA Piston Props, is to spin the Elevator Trim Wheel for a slight "nose-up" position, accelerate smoothly down the runway, and then apply one notch of Flap once up to speed...

This is often enough to catapult the Aircraft into the air, and climb all by itself, without any further assistance from me!... :)...!

(Just remember to cancel the Flap(s) once in the Cruise).

Excellent technique for short-field take-offs!... :-*...!

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby RAFAIR100 » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:42 pm

Thanks to all who took the trouble to reply.     Very interesting.      Unfortunately, none told me where I might find the tip I referred to.
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Fozzer » Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:24 pm

Thanks to all who took the trouble to reply.     Very interesting.      Unfortunately, none told me where I might find the tip I referred to.


Which is the one and only Aeroplane that you are having trouble with?

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Re: Unstick problem

Postby olderndirt » Sat Dec 26, 2009 4:37 pm

Unfortunately, none told me where I might find the tip I referred to.
If it's not rotating at the calculated distance down the runway and your numbers are all good, it sounds like a CG problem and one of our more enlightened members can probably provide the fix.
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Re: Unstick problem

Postby Romflyer » Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:12 pm

[quote]Thanks to all who took the trouble to reply.
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