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Old October 11th 05, 01:37 AM
Jose
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You can do what taildragger pilots are taught (at least the older ones)
and do a 360 to scan the pattern prior to takeoff.


The point was to be able to have a continuous watch behind you while
waiting for takeoff, while at the same time being ready for an immediate
takeoff (the fraction of a second it takes to turn 30 degrees while on
the roll is insignificant).

Doing donuts on the numbers while awaiting takeoff clearance gives a new
meaning to "position and hold... whoa there... yee haw!... comone little
dawgiee..."

Jose
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