AJPope
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Had an eye opening experience I'd like to share. I gave a back seat formation ride to an new squadron member who is building an RV-10. He goes about 270. Obviously it took some more distance and pushing on the stick of my -8 on takeoff but no problem. After a refuel stop, he hopped in my buddy's right seat. Without thinking, I told them to lead the takeoff because I could keep up easily.
Like a good lead, he put on on the 10 knot cross upwind side.
So, as I'm becoming airborne and skipping toward him, his tailwheel is still on the ground.
Okay, lesson learned. Let the lighter aircraft lead! 2 can always ask for power or rejoin after takeoff.
Have fun & be safe!
https://n990bv.smugmug.com/organize/Videos/i-qfWt5ck
Like a good lead, he put on on the 10 knot cross upwind side.
So, as I'm becoming airborne and skipping toward him, his tailwheel is still on the ground.
Okay, lesson learned. Let the lighter aircraft lead! 2 can always ask for power or rejoin after takeoff.
Have fun & be safe!
https://n990bv.smugmug.com/organize/Videos/i-qfWt5ck