Anyone have an idea on this:

 

Went flying today and while all ops were normal engine-wise and gear, flap etc., etc., I could not achieve any better IAS than 148 knots, instead of the normal 178 knots, anywhere between 500’ and 2000’, 25 degrees C OAT, 25’ 2500 RPM as usual.

 

The take-off power and runway acceleration were normal. The only observation different was after gear was selected up, the rate of acceleration slowed, all engine parameters were normal. Most odd.

 

Rechecked Gear, and the flaps were definitely up.

 

The considerable lack of speed was most odd.

 

Hmmmm!

 

Dom Crain

 

VH - CZJ