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Old 04-10-2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BEEFF
I think the Dash 7 outdoes, just about everything for short field performance, I spoke with a Fed that used to fly 'em for Rocky Mountain Airways. With a twinkle in his eye, he spoke of many tales... ref at MLW (50 pax?) with full flaps was somewhere in the low 80's. 8 degree MLS approaches into Steamboat Springs were of no concern.
Saw one come into Renton one day and nearly shat myself as he took off in what looked like 500 ft. With being empty at sea level that may not be too much of an exaggeration. There is just something sexy about 4 engine TPs.

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