Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will in reality be practicing this on a runway probably 4,000’+ long and not have any real obstacle to contend with. Your job will be to simulate the runway is only… Continue reading Short Field Landing
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Short Field Takeoff
Short Field Takeoff The purpose of a short field takeoff is to get the airplane off the ground and high enough to clear a 50′ obstacle in the shortest distance required. Now not all obstacles are created equally (and not all are 50′ tall), however you will commonly hear this 50′ height used in aviation… Continue reading Short Field Takeoff