"Evan Salant" wrote in message
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I have read conflicting recommendations for take-off power in a M20J.
Some people seem to suggest that it's best to reduce MP/RPM to 25/2500
after 500 feet, while others suggest full throttle/2600 until cruise
altitude reached.

Any thoughts ?

Depends on trade-offs of terrain suitability for emergency landings, and
sound sensitivity of the area you are overflying.

I have always been one that is critical of people who takeoff with maximum
RPM and full throttle selected until they reach cruise altitude, and to hell
with how many people dislike all of the extra noise.

Sure, get high enough where there are some decent alternatives for landing,
then pull back the RPMs. Always remember that the airport you are using to
take off from could be lost forever if enough people get ****ed off at
hearing loud props constantly, and all of the way to altitude.
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Jim in NC