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Originally Posted by nutz4life  Someone want to describe why UND standards wants all C172s to takeoff with 10 degrees of flaps whether it be a normal, short, or soft takeoff? Are they really trying to simulate a BIG airlplane with the AIRLINE feel to it on lift off?  |
Correct me if I am wrong here, but isn't the only reason that Cessna is "recommending" 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff is for better climb performance and it reduces the stall speed about 3-4 knots ... again I might be wrong as I haven't seen a new C172 POH and haven't flown one in our fleet as of yet. I know when I began my training a couple years ago in a C172 we didn't use flaps for normal takeoffs. Maybe Cessna feels that the added stability is an extra benefit....