Performance after failure of engine on takeoff, and SE procedures (was SE T/O Perf)

[Mark Hislop]

Ernie:

I too rotate at 80. Why make those little wheels rotate any faster than they already are? The aircraft accelerates so quickly that I don't think there is any reason to keep it on the ground until reaching blue line.

After takeoff, I climb at 120 mph (top of the white arc) until 400-500 AGL. I raise the gear and retract the flaps, then I reduce power to 75% (top of the green arcs for MP and RPM), and continue climbing at 130 mph. This airspeed allows me to see over the nose, keeps the engines cool, and gives me 500 to 750 fpm climb. The extra margin above blue line also gives me some time to react to any problems and still make sure I stay ahead of the power curve.

Mark