Recently Elle and I received recurrent training from Bob Jeffrey (who is a good pilot and instructor) in our Legacy.

Here is what he taught:

·         Half flaps on takeoff

·         After takeoff gear up, flap remain at half

·         Pitch for 120 kts

·         Maintain 120 kts until 1,000 ft.

·         At 1,000 ft dump flaps

·         At 1,000 ft reduce power

This is designed to get max altitude on takeoff and thereby an added margin of safety.

Previously, I had always gone: Gear Up, Flaps Up - immediately after takeoff.  Bob’s method does give you more altitude sooner.

Unfortunately, I have also gotten distracted and forgotten to dump flaps using his method.