David-aviator
Well Known Member
I need some data to support or not support improving our runway in an air park.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I prefer grass if it is very good grass. Unfortunately my soil is classified as "class 5" which is about as bad as it can get.
It's a black gumbo clay. When it gets wet, it takes weeks to dry out. Then when it finally does dry out, it cracks wide open.
Due to this wonderful feature, this spring I am digging deeply into my retirement fund and laying down Asphalt!
When I was renting planes, there was a prohibition on landing on grass unless it was an emergency.
Call me chicken but since I've got the little wheel up front, I have no real desire to land on grass. I would love to live in an airpark but at least for now, I would not considered buying in a airpark with a grass strip.
If my "next" plane is a tail dragger, then grass may be an option.
When I was renting planes, there was a prohibition on landing on grass unless it was an emergency.
Call me chicken but since I've got the little wheel up front, I have no real desire to land on grass. I would love to live in an airpark but at least for now, I would not considered buying in a airpark with a grass strip.
If my "next" plane is a tail dragger, then grass may be an option.
I've talked with many other "A" builders that haven't finished their projects (like me) and some express concern at landing on grass strips. Some said that they will refuse to because of fear of the nose gear digging in. What say ye finished "A" guys?
Mike,
Any chance you guys allow visitors? That looks like a nice field...
Dennis
Now consider engineering reality. If the soil is poor (regular wetness, or expansion and contraction with changes in moisture, or poor compaction), then paving isn't so simple. You would need a lot of soil preparation, a foundation if you please, or the new asphalt will break up.
Dennis,
All are welcome at 70KY Vine Grove, Ky. We are 5 miles south of Fort Knox (KFTK) or 8 miles north of Elizabethtown (KEKX). Runways are 11/29 and unicom is 122.9. The local owner/A&P/IA Randy is there every day from around 9AM - dark 30. If you come in from the north, stay west of Godman Army Airfield and don't fly over the Gold Vault. They frown on that for some reason.
I have also heard that some FBO's in the area that have rentals do not allow them to land on grass. Also I have an RV friend that does not do grass because his insurance is cheaper that way.
Stop in any time.
I've talked with many other "A" builders that haven't finished their projects (like me) and some express concern at landing on grass strips. Some said that they will refuse to because of fear of the nose gear digging in. What say ye finished "A" guys?