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Originally Posted by Peener
2) I can get the engine started with complex engine management, (using tutorials from youtube) but I can't seem to get off the ground but by more than a few feet. Ultimately a wing-tip will catch the ground and it's all over. Any pointers here?
3) what engine management changes should be made from once you've taken off and are in the air? I'm assuming the settings for the engine and flaps should be different once airborne. I know you should raise gear and flaps, but are there any tips/forums/websites to get educated in this?
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When I take off, I trim the rudder to full right for spits and hurricanes. When you get about 80mph, start pulling your elbow back slightly, trying to feel how much the plane is weighting on the nose. Keep pulling it very gently, at about 100mph the plane will lift.
As you trimmed the rudder, it will roll less, but will still roll. Keep close to the ground until you get 130-140mph. Neutralize the rudder trim and adjust it, be careful, as you neutralize the rudder, your plane will roll to the left.
At this point, you can give one or two clicks to down prop pitch, about 90-95% fine pitch. The plane will start to get speed.