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Cessna First Flight of JTA Skylane

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  1. future328driver

    future328driver Formula 3

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    Having been involved with Flight Test at Cessna (for Citations) back in the '90's, I always like to follow their first flights. This image of the first flight of the JTA Skylane caught my attention. I am sure everyone will notice the issue with this photo.
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    A diesel with no cloud of black smoke?

    Taking off downwind?



    As an aside, can you use either diesel or Jet-A in that engine?
     
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    Its the tailwind takeoff that I found interesting. Perhaps an optical illusion based on the camera angle, but the wind looks like it is coming right down the runway.
     
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