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| Subject: | Re: RV-List: Noisy Airplanes and Altitude |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
I can see where a SAILplane sitting in the middle of the runway with no way
to taxi could be considered a RPITA . Only recall one time where the Boy
Scouts were giving rides at APV. They would land, change passengers, "taxi"
back up the runway (lots of extra hands) re-hook & takeoff again. Most of
the traffic was using Rwy 18. They were using Rwy 26. Net effect was to
close that runway (26) for up to 20 minutes per flight and 18 for 3 to 5min.
(Middle of 26 is right at the end of 18) The only "real" problem was that
they would turn right off of rwy 26 and go toward an active Acro box.
Turning left would have put them climbing parallel to departing & flyby 18
traffic. We were having an airfair that day BUT the AirBoss was able to keep
everything flowing.
I can see that at an airport with a single runway, SAILplanes with a very
slow approach speed, not able to taxi clear and getting ready for the next
tow could cause problem with power pilots. Finally able to get good radio
communications going with the Scouts. KABONG Do Not Archive 8*)
We share a hanger with a motoglider XImango I think ???
The AirBoss ?? Gummibear, of course.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob 1" <rv3a.1@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Noisy Airplanes and Altitude
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob 1" <rv3a.1@comcast.net>
>
> If airplanes were as quiet
> as sailboats, there would be far fewer airport closures around the
> world.
>
> --
> Mickey Coggins
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> As an owner of a noiseless SAILplane, Utopia remains elusive. For
> instance..... the majority of power pilots at our local airport cared
> little
> about sharing the airport with us. Hostility ranged from mild to wild.
> Were
> were treated, generally, as a royal PITA. Eventually, our sailplane club
> left for, literally, a greener pasture. <sigh>
>
> Bob - RV3 and HP-14 driver
>
> Do not archive
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