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Hullo everyone, at the risk of being lynched I am turning to the group for assistance with my take offs. I nearly lost the Coupe twice last week end and there was not even a significant crosswind. I did everything according to the book and held the plane down as long as I could then took off in a commanding fashion. The first time it weathervaned into the wind and while I was keeping the wings level I darn near wnet inro a fuel tank farm on the one airport and the control tower on the other. the cross wind was maybe 5 knots, the headwind about 15. I have read and re read the bok but all I hear is how "easy and friendly" a Coupe is in a crosswind. What am I doing wrong? Both times I had to really drop the one wing to get out of trouble and was very lucky I was not anywhere near gross. The engine RPM is fine and the controls are rigged properly. The picture in the book of this Coupe tracking down the runway ina crab has not happenned to me, mine goes straight towards the windand does not track straight at all. I have just put an awfull lot of work into this plane and don't want to part with it, but I am very uncomfortable flying it right now. Any advice would be appreciated. It is a 415D 85 with metal wings and old style fuel tanks, appears to have a climb out prop because cruise is only 85 MPH. If the flight manual is BS and the flight characteristics I have described are normal, then if anyone knows of someone looking for a Coupe in vrey good condition, have them email me please. I don't want to take off in the manner I have in a cross wind of only 5 knots. I have 100 hours in this Coupe between last year and this one. Your input as a group would be much appreciated, Pete. The Coupe is in Alaska. Pete :-):-):-):-):-) Have a great day!!! ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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