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Old 05-14-2012, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Catseye View Post
I'll do some detailed timings. Trying to maintain 2500 - 3000 ft./min seems to be problematic with engine management. ie., overheat.
Hmm, I run a 3kft/min climb all the way up to about 18 without any problems.

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Originally Posted by Catseye View Post
Initially, I like to get to 10k with best climb rate and trim the aircraft accordingly. Then, to reduce rate for a climb rate of 1000 ft./min and maintain a higher speed to become less vulnerable up to 12-14k depending.
I would advise getting airborne from rear bases. Then you won't have to worry about getting bounced on the climb up. You should be able to take of at Gravesend or Maidstone and shoot up to 10k before you get to the coast pretty smartly.
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