Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 02:04 AM - Minimum Practical Field Length (C Richardson)
2. 12:53 PM - Re: Minimum practical field length (John & Paddy Wigney)
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Minimum Practical Field Length |
I happily operate my Tri-gear - 912S - from 500 metres ( 1640 ft ) hedge
to hedge. No obstacles beyond the hedges.
The strip is 945 feet high.
The only situation which might be critical is the abandoned take-off but
I have the luxury of being able to turn either way on the ground, at the
end of the deceleration, because the strip is in a 150 metre wide
field.
For a straight strip with no turns possible I would say 2,000 ft ( 610
mtrs ) would be safe.
John - G-BXGG
Message 2
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Re: Minimum practical field length |
Hi Pete,
I fly into a local grass strip quite regularly. It is 2,000 ft long and
I can get in and out comfortably - no problems. I would suggest that
2,000 ft is a nice, safe length. Re location, try and ensure you have
minimum obstructions at each end.
Cheers, John
N262WF, mono XS, 912S
Whirl Wind 100 series C/S prop
ORIGINAL MESSAGE
/From: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Minimum practical field length
A question for all you lucky Europa fliers out there:If one was to look
for an agricultural property to set up a strip on, what is the minimum
practical and safe turf runway length (assuming 50ft obst clearance) for
an XS with 912S at factory spec'd Gross weight near sea level on a
standard day? 1500ft? 2000ft? longer?
Curious, Pete A239 Still a pile of parts/
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|