A few weeks ago I had a very enlightening experience.I had to fly with absolutely no pressure in my nose-wheel strut.I figured it would be a not event--- Not so. On takeoff the plane was accelerating in a negative attitude until about 10 MPH above lift off speed, it went positive and pitched up to an incredible high pitch attitude.The AOA was screaming at me and I was scared to death.

Fred,

 

You've got to be kidding here. What trip did you absolutely had  to make that you would risk your life for?

 

SNIP>>Now for some good advise. If this happens to you, go to the autoparts store, buy a 3 " length of water pressure hose and 2 hose clamps, and clamp that baby into the extended position, so it will not ride metal to metal with a negative angle of attack. << SNIP

 

Fred,

 

Now for some even better advice. KEEP IT ON THE GROUND IF ITS BROKE.

 

Regards,

 

Jeff Edwards