Originally Posted by
dickinson
They gun the engine with the brakes on, let up on the brakes, and shoot off the short runway. It is a pretty exciting takeoff!
And I thought the takeoff at SNA (570 ft vs EYW 4800 ft) was like a rocket. Granted EYW-ATL won't be full of fuel. I flew the 737-700 last week and it was a fun ride. Has that butts in the seat feel like the 757.