How far off the runway alignment would a Skyhawk at an intersection need to
be in order to have an unobstructed view?

30 degrees would do it. It would take about one second to straighten
out during the start of the takeoff roll, and since the takeoff roll is
a necessary maneuver to fly most 172s, there would be minimum ... er...
impact on the takeoff.

Jose
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