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
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/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/
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