Re: You have too small a payload for practical vertical takeoffs

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SteveS — 12/16/2002 7:45:04 PM (archived)

I believe another reason for rolling while taking off is to elevate overheating and if my memory is correct you have a very short time when vertical landing because of overheating. Vertical landing within the two minute range is required I think.

SteveS

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Fascinating articles on the Marine Corps Harrier. - Bowser - 12/14/2002 5:53:21 PM
- It's a tough plane to fly - Larry J - 12/16/2002 2:51:56 PM
  - Extremely difficult. Here's the citation. - Bowser - 12/16/2002 5:52:34 PM
    - Excellent article, couldn't put it down. (n/t) (n/t) - RobVG - 12/16/2002 7:49:25 PM
    - You have too small a payload for practical vertical takeoffs - Larry J - 12/16/2002 6:42:14 PM
      - Re: You have too small a payload for practical vertical takeoffs - SteveS - 12/16/2002 7:45:04 PM
        
        Could be - Larry J - 12/16/2002 8:14:55 PM
        
        Noise - RobVG - 12/16/2002 8:45:09 PM
        
        To some aviation enthusiasts... - Larry J - 12/16/2002 9:06:48 AM
        
        To some automobile enthusiasts... - SDAI-Tech1 - 12/16/2002 5:38:28 PM
        
        Chain Lightning and Twin Mustang - Larry J - 12/17/2002 2:36:53 PM
        
        Re: To some aviation enthusiasts... - SteveS - 12/16/2002 12:50:53 PM
        
        I know of only 1 Varieze built with a VW engine - Larry J - 12/16/2002 1:30:11 PM
        
        Re: I know of only 1 Varieze built with a VW engine - SteveS - 12/17/2002 1:47:23 PM
        
        Can't beat a Merlin.... - Nick Hoffman - 12/16/2002 10:27:25 AM
        
        Merlins are kind of harsh compared to the P-38 - Larry J - 12/16/2002 10:35:36 AM
        
        Merlins and Allisons used to power the Hydroplanes. - RobVG - 12/16/2002 12:18:27 PM
        
        That "noise" sends a shiver down my spine. - RobVG - 12/16/2002 9:41:27 AM
    - Simple systems are best - Splinx - 12/16/2002 10:27:38 AM

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