Re: Europa-List: Take off power tests

[David Watts <dg.watts@virgin.net>]

We did all our engine runs with a rope tied securely to the tailwheel arm,
with the other end tied to an established tree, in our case this had a trunk
with a thickness of around 12 inches.
Dave Watts G-BXDY

> One of the tests I wish to make it to ensure that the engine will develop
> full take off power for 5 minutes.  Could someone advise me on how to
secure
> the aircraft safely for this task.