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Bob It will be wise to be careful here because runway length doesn't answer
all the variables involved. I have generally always flown Cubs and Champs
off grass and the situation forever changes . Having said that, I do prefer
grass as long as it is real smooth. Frost can have a bad effect on
smoothness if runway is on a clay soil. No two grass fields are the same.
Keep it wide as possible and no ditches in either direction. A sandy loam
can be nicely drained and is easier to maintain I believe. I like grass
even if it does require more length.
Ron Hynes
ps: flew yesterday locally, skis on, runway packed snow, about two feet
deep, grass down there somewhere.
will keep skis on for another month or more. Cheers
-------Original Message-------
From: Bettina Latty & Bob Pionteck
Date: 03/05/07 19:11:04
To: [email protected]
Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Turf Runway Length
Hi All...
I'd like to hear from anyone who has a runway on their property.
In particular, minimum length required, width required and any other
thoughts on what one should loook at in putting in a strip.
Cheers
Hardware Bob
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