Dead Stick Takeoff, flight and landing.

Dead Stick takeoff, 2 mile flight and landing. Go to http://deadsticktakeoff.com/ to get my new 45 min. video.

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[taildrgfun]

The Highlander has a pretty decent glide ratio. I am using up a lot of that altitude on the actual take off. I have to roll a long way down that hill from a dead stop with no thrust. After I finally lift off I lose more altitude very quickly by keeping the nose down to pick up enough speed to glide safely.

[mectechman1]

I seem to return to this clip now and then and can't stop being amazed how well you executed this and how well the Highlander performs. Can you tell me the trade of in hight for the distance you glide in this Highlander?

I also wonder which engine you have installed?

Thanks for the great clips you are sharing with us.

/mtm

[taildrgfun]

@mectechman1 I normally lose about 600' per mile when I'm gliding. I have a Rotax 912uls with an IVO prop.

The last couple hundred hrs I've had an Iron Design tailwheel on and it is awesome!! It works perfectly! 

[2007TypeR]

@taildrgfun Do you just take off and land wherever you want? Looks like a great hobby!

[taildrgfun]

@2007TypeR I always try to be sure to land in legal places, but I sure do enjoy a good challenge for a landing spot.

[spencermel]

No one realizes how NUTS this is.You are legend.Plus this vid disappeared a while ago.why did you remove then repost?

[Avi8orKeith]

Dude, you are my hero. The Just Aircraft Company should have you on the payroll for sure.

[thydusk666]

I almost applauded at the end! What a video! :)

[slippymitc]

@Nick300wm yeah, but from a dead stop? not so much, nick.

[Nick300wm]

2 miles and 2,000 feet drop, that's only a 5.3:1 glide ratio; well achievable in most light singles. It sounds and looks worse than it is. The Jabiru I fly has a better than 15:1 glide ratio so in a 2,000 ft drop will glide 5.6 miles.

[Nick300wm]

2 miles and 2,000 feet drop, that's only a 5.3:1 glide ration; well achievable in most light singles, it sounds and looks worse than it is. The Jabiru I fly has a better than 15:1 glide ratio so in a 2,000 ft drop will glide 5.6 miles.

[TheOtherEddie]

Steve, I'm glad to you vids back on YT! See ya! Johnny C!

[francdaavloox]

Nicely done! You have a good understanding of your, and the ac capabillities. Well done and fly safe!

[davismurray256]

Dude, I talked to someone who said he knew you, and told me you got fined for making this video haha.. you are awesome.