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Charlie Down Under

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Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:33 am

Charlie Down Under

After 20 years being looked after by another pilot, I have the absolute pleasure of being CCP's caretaker - again.

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https://youtu.be/gMXcL4b_l8Y
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Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:56 am

Re: Charlie Down Under

Looked great!
Curious how long that airstrip is--
the camera perspective makes it look really short.
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Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:18 pm

Re: Charlie Down Under

400 metres with about 2% slope. (I like the slope:) )
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Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:03 pm

Re: Charlie Down Under

I agree with Hotrod----nice video and looks short.
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Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:17 am

Re: Charlie Down Under

The shortness is less of issue than the steepness of climb out. Is there more unused vertical space available or could the strip be oriented for down drainage egress? It may be fine and the camera angle making it look dangerous. Is the engine O-300 Continental? Does he turn down drainage after overflying the camera?
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