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Grass is great,,lot of mowing necessary but still great. I've called 2 grass fields home for my 85hp Coupe. 49C is 2150' X 75' with trees at the south end. Always broke ground at the midway point with plenty of time in ground effect to build speed to clear trees Keeping in mind that warm days = light weight passengers. 64C is 1750"X100" with a 300' overrun at the west end. Trees at the west end and about a 10' dip at the west end markers. Using the overrun can hit the dip at around 35mph for a little added umph. Using this can get lift off just past the dip even with up to a 5mph tail wind. East end is clear of trees. Being in SE WISC, snow does put the kabash on flying. On the other hand I do frequent C89 which is 2275'X30' and paved. From pattern altitude, that 30' looks like you're landing on a strip of masking tape. Moral of the story is if your fairly clear of trees, and want to carry passengers, try for at least 2200' by at least 75' and plan for a gang mower of at least 10' behind your tractor. Most important, make sure your neighbors are content with you putting in a landing strip. regards JoeC NE corner of IL 94634 & 22498 > 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 > > > ---------------------------- > > > ============================================================================ == > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
