I takeoff too early! How do I obtain a realistic takeoff run?

#1

Hi there, I read an article on here this morning about making realistic takeoffs, I tried what was suggested and I still I rotated 1/3 down the runway,
These were my settings:
767
Trim 10%
FLAPS 5
weight normal
No wind
Heathrow 09R
VR 90%
Throttle 69%

Why is this happening? My takeoffs aren’t realistic at all, cab you help me to SEE HOW I CAN HAVE LONGER TAKEOFF RUNS?
Thanks a lot :)
Julesimage

#2

In what way are your takeoffs unrealistic?

#3

Let me try your settings.

#4

Hi Adam,
I only roll down the runway for about 10-20 seconds, not even that! I then rotate at 1 third of the runway as I mentioned, if you watch takeoff videos online aircraft takeoff a lot later than that!
Thanks

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#5

What speed are you rotating at.

As I tried your settings and rotated after the tower. Which is similar to real life takeoff runs.

#6

Yup! Takes off pretty quickly.
Throttle at 69% = 89% N1.
Maybe lower that to about 80.
Otherwise try an aircraft with an updated flight model, like the 777 or 787.

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#7

Set your power to 60% until you get to 80 Airspeed then go to full power or whatever you want to set

#8

Awesome thanks so much Jan, please keep me updated if you discover any other realism hacks!

#9

Thanks Josh

#10

Full power?
When do you use full power while taking off and why?

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#11

I’m rotating at about 150kt

#12

I’m rotating a lot later. Do rotate at about 170 and do so as smooth as possible.

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But even then I got this.

#13

I found that putting N1 at 80% really helps.
When rotating around 150 kts, slowly get to a VS of 2500 and adjust the throttle to not loose speed.
I noticed the purple Trim indicater goes away at a setting of 75%!!
I guess that’s a lot, but the takeoff was perfect. 😀

#14

Not full power but whatever the N1 is

#15

this used to happen to me too!
have you checked your weight and balance?
otherwise, nothings from me. :-)

#16

What is n1 ???

#17

The smaller green % above the throttle.
It turns orange when it gets to 100%.

#18

@Jules_Race advance to 40-50% to start, and slowly ease up to your desired power. You don’t need the whole of LHRs runway, but that should get you a decent roll.

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#19

I know that but what does it mean like your throttle has reached where you want it or something because I know they don’t instantly get to full power???

#20

I added this link to the earlier post a little later. Maybe you missed it.