Max-Performance Flying

摘要

If you're planning a flight that requires a short-field or soft-field technique, conduct some flight tests of your technique and the resulting airplane performance in the days before you need to perform "for real." Start at longer runways and then proceed to shorter ones as you gain recent experience. Add aircraft weight as needed until you're flying tests at the weights you expect to operate on your trip. If density altitude will be a factor, fly to a higher density altitude airport at a lighter weight, if possible, to test your abilities before you'll need them "for real."