>> I thought it was from an American origin - therefore
should not our spelling be in American English, not English English?<<
Don't think the spelling reely matters. (IMHO) OTH the vocabulary may well cause
confusion. I've no objection to airplane, it's easier to type. ?:-o)
Your remarks re DC10 flap settings are interesting. You could probably do the
same with your Europa, if you develop the tables. I think I've said it before,
but if you feel confident enough with your reactions, there's no reason you
can't set the flaps where you want after take off. Just remember to relock the
gear if the donk coughs. Some time ago our leader showed me that the flaps will
stay anywhere you put them in flight. After take off and sufficient initial
climb to demonstrate the good intentions of the engine, I slowly retract the
flaps to around 15 degrees and continue the climb to a satisfactory height for
the mission. Generally that means fuly retract around 800 feet and cruise climb
to transit altitude.
Thinking again about take off tables, it would be wise to have an idea of
density altitude before setting off down the runway. Europas, being relatively
low power to weight ratio are more susceptible to the effects of temperature. I
can guarantee it's possible to stall at the moment of rotation for lift off.
Graham
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