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chefwarthog
06-30-2011, 03:51 PM
That one was close, if he had a KitFox he would get off the ground much sooner, I think;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biCma4qOb-E&feature=feedu

Eric
Geowitz
06-30-2011, 04:47 PM
:eek::eek:!!!!!!!!!
cainbird
06-30-2011, 08:23 PM
Wow! Thats an eye opener! I wonder it it was a regular Stinson (un metalized) if it would have made a differance. The metalized ones are heavier.
War Eagle
06-30-2011, 08:40 PM
What was he thinking?

Maybe that was the problem! He wasn't.

Wow.
chefwarthog
06-30-2011, 08:43 PM
Personally I think she will have to change is underwear!
whitewulfe
06-30-2011, 09:20 PM
I remember reading somewhere else, where the actual pilot had commented on the video. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find that thread again (but I'll give another look later tonight).

If memory serves correctly, the pilot had commented about being near gross weight, not factoring in density altitude, as well as using an inappropriate take-off technique. Airplane was landed at the nearest airport, and there was only minor damage to the gear.

I could of sworn I saw the thread only in the past few days on another forum.