Flaps on a Champ

ak46champ · Post by **ak46champ** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 19:17

I have a 160hp w/ a 82/42 borer prop. I found that I can rotate off the tail wheel in about 150'-200' and climb just above stall through 4000' and be about 1/2 mile strait out from the runway, no turns. Full tanks and me. So leveling off for me is not real necessary. I have the same effect at gross weight, rate of climb and deck angle is only a slight bit less and take off roll is a little bit more.

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 21:19

DAMN!

nkh

kevin mielke · Post by **kevin mielke** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:58

some day when my plane grows up it whants to do that

7GC · Post by **7GC** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 16:41

AK46 - I wish I had the bigger engine for that takeoff performance. I have the O-290 with a 78 41 prop. Today I was out on the Knik flats and while I could stop in a little over 100 feet, I couldn't do better than 175 on takeoff. That's at about 1500 gross, 45 F and 10kt headwind on sand. I need to really watch takeoff distance when it's loaded up.

ak46champ · Post by **ak46champ** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 20:12

I only wish I could get the 135 economy out of my 160. Gas prices are out of control.

Post by **joea** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:45

Kevin and the other AK gent...

Just heard about the mid-air in Alaska on the news. Pls check in when you guys can so we know you are ok! Know that the two airplanes were not Aeronca's but just to make sure...

Joe A

WASILLA, Alaska - Two small planes collided midair and crashed about 20 miles north of Anchorage on Sunday, killing five people, officials said

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060424/ap_ ... es_collide

kevin mielke · Post by **kevin mielke** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 15:54

It was not me, That is my biggest fear flying around town every body is looking down and not around

7GC · Post by **7GC** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 22:48

I was up flying at the time, about 5-10 miles away. There were definitely plenty of airplanes up, it was a clear day. It really makes you think more about see and avoid.

Post by **joea** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 03:48

Glad to hear you are both ok. I fly a jet for a living and have had TCAS for years. Have had the TCAS go out 2-3 times and after flying with it and being able to tell where the other planes are then having to "fly blind" it really gets your attention.

Lots of planes up there in the air, so lets all fly safe!

joe A